William Shakespeare

Walk and Talk

Joss Whedon on comic books and Shakespeare

The battle against bullying begins with the Bard

A terrific series explores the women of Shakespeare

Way Off Broadway

Happy Birthday, Shakespeare! Celebrate with these Bard-inspired events

"April hath put a spirit of youth in everything." -- Sonnet XCVIII References to April -- arguably the most literary month, if not the cruelest -- abound in the works of Shakespeare. No one's completely sure about the exact date of his birth, but records indicate he was baptized on April 26, 1564; ... More >>

Joey Wishnia shares his life with the playwright in Shakespeare and Me

There aren't many actors around who can claim to have met Laurence Olivier, David Frost and Noel Coward -- however briefly -- or who still refer to Macbeth as Mackers, to ward off the curse associated with the play. But then, there aren't many who bring to the stage the wealth of experience that J ... More >>

The shrew must go on: Top cultural tributes to Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew

Whether they want to wow women with their poetic prowess, find the perfect insult to highlight their intelligence or tame an unruly "shrew," people have long been adapting Shakespeare's stories to their own lives. And, of course, savvy marketers have been retooling the playwright's classic plots to ... More >>

Double, Double, Toil and Trouble

Oh, Romeo

To Shred or Not to Shred

Headbangers meet Shakespeare in a culture clash for the ages.

Shakes Alive

The play, if not the playwright, is the thing.

There's a lot to like in this Modern Muse production

Now Playing

Capsule reviews of current shows

Now Playing

Capsule reviews of current shows

Henry VIII

The Colorado Shakespeare festival mounts a far from regal production.

As the Master Intended

No Holds Bard takes on Macbeth.

Macbeth

Get out West, damned spot!

The Shlock of the New

The New Play Festival offers one hit, two misses.

Floating Belly Up

It's stink or swim at Islamorada.

Barred Bard

Who knew Shakespeare was so good at rehabilitation?

Searching for Shylock

Pacino plays Shakespeare's most contentious character in a stirring Merchant of Venice.

Best Theater Company Season

Denver Center Theatre Company

Love's Labors Pay Off

The Denver Center Theatre Company plays well with Shakespeare.

Free For All

Highlighting the week's greatest gratis event

Free for All

Highlighting the week's greatest gratis event.

No Dream Team

What fools these mortal players be.

Visionary Version

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival's tribal Macbeth is a thumping success.

Best Place to Soak Up Billiard Wisdom

Shakespeare's

Best Original Script

The End

Porter Done to Order

Kiss Me, Kate blends Broadway classics with a classy leading lady.

Unnatural Acts

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival fails again with As You Like It.

Ladies First

A blend of Shakespeare plays makes up the bulk of Queen Margaret.

King for a Day

The CSF's King Lear averts tragedy by staying true to Shakespeare.

Best place to take an afternoon nap and feel smart

Main library, University of Colorado at Boulder

To Be

In Tony Church's one-man show,the bard takes a backseat to the Shakespearean actor.

The Icing

Thoughtful and stylish, The Winter's Tale is a play for all seasons.

Bard Games

Some Enchanted Evening

Flesh Wounds

As We Like It

Bard Games

Wooed Awakening

Bard Copy

Beach Blanket Lingo

Actor's Blab

Stage and Screen

MOOR IS LESS

THE GRATING OUTDOORS

FOOLS' GOLD