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‘Timon of Athens’ with Shakespeare Project

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago made its long-awaited return to in-person performances of its namesake playwright with Timon of Athens March 9 at the Newberry Library. The theatrical reading of the lesser-known tragedy marked the company’s first presentation of Shakespeare since March 2020. In addition to his engagement as the Equity stage manager, Christopher Prentice…

‘Antony & Cleopatra’ Rounds Out Illinois Shakes Lineup

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival completes its 37th season lineup with Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, which opened July 13. According to [press notes](http://thefestival.org/shows/Antony_Cleopatra.shtml): Shakespeare’s epic portrayal of Mark Antony’s intoxication with the stunning Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Drunk with passion, the Roman war hero and leader neglects his duties back home, ignores prophecies, and enrages his…

‘Henry V’ Opens at Stratford

Des McAnuff’s production of Shakespeare’s Henry V, opens tonight at the Stratford Festival. It’s the 60th anniversary of Stratford’s first opening night — Alec Guinness as Dickie Crookback in Richard III, directed by Tyrone Guthrie. Our show (starring Aaron Krohn as Hank Cinq) is unbelievably huge. An enormous drawbridge, cast of nearly 40, live musicians,…