STCâs ‘Frankenstein’ Dives Deep into Humanityâs Shadows
Mary Shelleyâs Frankenstein has long haunted readers with its exploration of science, ambition, and monstrosity. In Shakespeare Theatre Companyâs current
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Evita at STC: A Haunting Hanging Dress, Military Musical Chairs, and More
Evita – on stage at Shakespeare Theatre – is the rags-to-riches story of Argentina’s most famous former First Lady (1946-1952). It tells the story of her lofty — and apparently cutthroat — ambition to rise to the top, affecting Argentina’s society and politics.
Read MoreAt STC: ‘Here There are Blueberries’ a Mesmerizing, Unnerving Historical Mystery
Archivists at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum are used to people — usually Holocaust survivors and their families — sending their important memorabilia to them. But when an archivist receives an album of photographs that shows the memories at Auschwitz from the other side — the Nazi side — it is unexpected, unprecedented, and unnerving.
Read MoreSTC’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ — Truly Genius!
While it’s a timeless tale, certain choices STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin made in directing this play were exceptional. To start, a news set literally sets the scene.
Read More‘Once Upon a One More Time’ a Pop-Musical for the Princess in All of Us
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME is a fun night out, filled with pop tunes you know and love to dance to — that also takes the tiara off cherished fairytale characters with a modern empowerment agenda that seeks to redefine ‘happily ever after.’
Read MoreUPDATE: STC’s First-Ever Online Production a Harrowing History of the Bard’s Villain
For those who have enjoyed streaming video, but have missed the reality of the theater, Page’s performance is a welcome return to the stage, with lighting, music, props, and dramatic staging all serving to enhance the torturously terrific tale: All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain
Read MoreShakespeare Theatre Company Announces 2020/2021 Season
The Shakespeare Theatre Company has just announced the Companyâs 2020/21 Season. According to Artistic Director Simon Godwin, the upcoming season is
Read MoreThe Lover and The Collection â A Quicksand of Words
Itâs safe to say that Nobel Prize winning playwright Harold Pinter takes a dimmer view of human nature. The double
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