In wartime Ukraine, an all-female King Lear after actors were called to the front lines
A regional theatre adapts to the realities of war, with actresses taking male roles as actors are called up to front lines of ...
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KING LEAR to be Presented at the Resident Ensemble Players
The timeless tragedy, King Lear, is set to take center stage at the Resident Ensemble Players (REP) this April. Learn more ...
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Chris Wasser on King Lear: The Bard’s tetchiest monarch still has the power to inspire, as Conleth Hill’s turn testifies
Who would ever want to be king? There are those of us who consider the role of King Lear – ­William Shakespeare’s cranky and, ...
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Will there be ‘Beauty in Black’ season 2?
TV project of famed director Tyler Perry that’s seeing popularity with his usual fanbase. We’ll tell you if there will be a ...
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King Lear review
Read our review of King Lear at Dublin's Gate Theatre. This take on Shakespeare’s formidable human tragedy features an ...
With male actors at war, a Ukrainian theater reinvents itself with all-female cast
The Chernihiv Regional Youth Theater in Ukraine has adapted to the war by having women perform traditionally male roles, ...
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In wartime Ukraine, an all-female King Lear after actors were called to the front lines
The 43-year-old Ukrainian actress took to the stage wearing a black leather jacket and with a moustache painted on her face. Ruslana Ostapko was performing in multiple traditionally male roles in ...
It’s time for Broadway to be — or not to be — done with Shakespeare plays
Prithee, shut thy Broadway programs. This cometh season Shakespeare is yet again showing life upon the wicked stage. Please, ...