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William Shakespeare

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    September 29, 2011

    Double, Double, Toil and Trouble

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    February 24, 2011

    Oh, Romeo

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    July 30, 2009

    To Shred or Not to Shred

    Headbangers meet Shakespeare in a culture clash for the ages.

  • Calendar

    June 25, 2009

    Shakes Alive

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

  • Culture

    February 12, 2009

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

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

  • Culture

    August 7, 2008

    Now Playing

    Capsule reviews of current shows

  • Culture

    July 31, 2008

    Now Playing

    Capsule reviews of current shows

  • Culture

    July 24, 2008

    Henry VIII

    The Colorado Shakespeare festival mounts a far from regal production.

  • Calendar

    July 10, 2008

    As the Master Intended

    No Holds Bard takes on Macbeth.

  • Culture

    November 1, 2007

    Macbeth

    Get out West, damned spot!

  • Culture

    August 31, 2006

    The Shlock of the New

    The New Play Festival offers one hit, two misses.

  • Dining

    August 17, 2006

    Floating Belly Up

    It's stink or swim at Islamorada.

  • Culture

    August 10, 2006

    Listen Closely

    There's little magic to the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's Tempest.

  • Film

    April 13, 2006

    Barred Bard

    Who knew Shakespeare was so good at rehabilitation?

  • Film

    February 3, 2005

    Searching for Shylock

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

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2003

    Best Theater Company Season

    Denver Center Theatre Company

  • Culture

    February 20, 2003

    Love's Labors Pay Off

    The Denver Center Theatre Company plays well with Shakespeare.

  • Calendar

    February 13, 2003

    Free For All

    Highlighting the week's greatest gratis event

  • Calendar

    November 14, 2002

    Free for All

    Highlighting the week's greatest gratis event.

  • Culture

    September 12, 2002

    Where the Girls Are

    An all-female Twelfth Night is a near miss.

  • Culture

    July 25, 2002

    No Dream Team

    What fools these mortal players be.

  • Culture

    July 4, 2002

    Visionary Version

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

  • Sports & Recreation

    April 4, 2002
  • Calendar

    April 4, 2002
  • Culture

    December 27, 2001

    Porter Done to Order

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

  • Culture

    August 2, 2001

    Unnatural Acts

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

  • Culture

    July 26, 2001

    Ladies First

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

  • Culture

    July 19, 2001

    King for a Day

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

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best place to take an afternoon nap and feel smart

    Main library, University of Colorado at Boulder

  • Culture

    May 11, 2000

    To Be

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

  • Culture

    February 10, 2000

    The Icing

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

  • Culture

    August 5, 1999

    Bard Games

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

  • Culture

    July 8, 1999

    Comedy and Errors

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

  • Film

    May 13, 1999

    Some Enchanted Evening

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

  • Culture

    April 29, 1999

    Flesh Wounds

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

  • Film

    December 31, 1998

    As We Like It

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

  • Culture

    July 30, 1998

    Bard Games

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

  • Culture

    July 9, 1998

    Wooed Awakening

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

  • Culture

    March 12, 1998

    Bard Copy

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

  • Culture

    February 13, 1997

    Beach Blanket Lingo

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

  • Culture

    February 6, 1997

    Selling Avon

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

  • Film

    November 7, 1996

    Actor's Blab

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

  • Culture

    October 17, 1996

    Stage and Screen

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

  • Film

    December 27, 1995

    MOOR IS LESS

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

  • Culture

    October 18, 1995

    LATINO LOVERS

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

  • Culture

    July 19, 1995

    THE GRATING OUTDOORS

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

  • Culture

    July 20, 1994

    FOOLS' GOLD

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

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