First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare – New York

First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare was a touring exhibition from the Folger Shakespeare Library that visited one location in all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and Washington DC in 2016 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

This article provides highlights from the exhibition’s visit to New York.

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Exhibition Location: New York, New York

Exhibition Venue: New-York Historical Society

Exhibition Dates: June 7, 2016 – July 17, 2016

Partner Organizations:

• The Public Theatre
• The 92nd Street Y
• Theater for a New Audience

Event List:

• May 24 – June 26, 2016 – Performances of The Taming of the Shrew, by Shakespeare in the Park
• June 2, 2016 – Lecture, Lincoln’s Shakespeare by Stephen Lang
• June 8, 2016 – Opening Reception
• June 11, 2016 – Living History: First Folio Live!, Family Day
• June 11, 2016 – Folios Inside Out: The Book Behind the Cover, program for families
• June 13, 2016 – Scenes, Sonnets & Soliloquys, A workshop with Theatre for a New Audience
• June 15, 2016 – James Shapiro on William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew
• June 22, 2016 – James Shapiro on William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida
• June 26, 2016 – Heroes and Heroines: Women in Shakespeare and Lessons for Today’s Leaders, panel discussion with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Actress Cush Jumbo, and Folger Director Michael Witmore
• July 14, 2016 – Docent-Led Gallery Tour of First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare for Members
• July 14, 2016 – Performance Measure for Measure, by Elevator Repair Service
• July 19 – August 14, 2016 – Performances of Troilus and Cressida, by Shakespeare in the Park

Click here to learn about the First Folio that visited New York.