Dead since 1616, Shakespeare visits city hall

Apr 22nd, 2016 – by 0
Shakespeare Festival Founder Marilyn Strauss with Mayor Pro Tem Scott Wagner and the bard at city hall. William Shakespeare died 400 years ago but has never exactly gone away. The city council on Thursday passed a resolution commemorating his ...

Get wise before you get old: King Lear comes to Midtown

Jun 10th, 2015 – by 0
By Joe Lambe Think plots, madness and bloodshed among royalty, but it’s not Game of Thrones. King Lear plays this year at the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival in Southmoreland Park. It will run from June 16 to July 5, including on July ...

Celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th birthday

Apr 21st, 2014 – by 0
If you don’t already have plans for celebrating William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, here’s an idea. The Broadway Arts Bar is hosting a Shakespeare themed birthday party on Saturday, April 26 from 7-10 p.m. Here’s a ...

Stage set for summer and Shakespeare

Apr 15th, 2014 – by 0
Psychotic jealousy, tragedy, comedy and “Exit: pursued by bear” – Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” is coming to Midtown. It will be the this year’s presentation in the 22nd season of the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. Performances ...