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...the plays of August Wilson and how they can relate to the plays of William Shakespeare.

...ditions of Shakespeare's works. For related articles, please see [[William Shakespeare's works (disambiguation)]].'' ...Folger Shakespeare Library editions of Shakespeare's works]] and performed by leading Shakespearean actors.

...ibrary editions of Shakespeare. For related articles, please see [[William Shakespeare's works (disambiguation)]].'' ...Paul Werstine] and published by [http://series.simonandschuster.com/Folger-Shakespeare-Library/books Simon & Schuster]. Our site was launched in December 2012.

...ant of Venice|''The Merchant of Venice'']], one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]]. ...f Venice: Music and Poetry of Shakespeare's Play'' (2015)]], a performance by the [[Folger Consort]].

[[Center for Shakespeare Studies program archive|Center for Shakespeare Studies]] Directed by Herbert Berry, C. Walter Hodges, William Ingram

...am Shakespeare's [[Love's Labor's Lost|''Love's Labor's Lost'']], directed by Thomas L. Berger and Ralph Alan Cohen, from May 22 to June 8, 1997. *William Shakespeare, Playwright

...re's [[A Midsummer Night's Dream|''A Midsummer Night's Dream'']], directed by Betsy Tucker, from May 22 to June 8, 1997. *William Shakespeare, Playwright

...William Shakespeare's [[Henry IV, Part 1|''Henry IV, Part 1'']], directed by Jim Warren, from May 22 to June 8, 1997 . *William Shakespeare, Playwright

...William Shakespeare's [[Romeo and Juliet|''Romeo and Juliet'']], directed by Jim Warren, from June 15 to July 3, 1993. ...Juliet'', directed by Jim Warren, Shenandoah Shakespeare Express presented by Folger Theatre, 1993.|alt=|center]]

...erto Rico, and Washington DC in 2016 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. *Annapolis Shakespeare Company

...eth'' was performed in repertory with ''The Knight of the Burning Pestle'' by Francis Beaumont. ...Shenandoah Shakespeare Express, 1999. Directed by David W. Johnson. Photo by Mike Bailey.|alt=|center]]

...re's [[A Midsummer Night's Dream|''A Midsummer Night's Dream'']], directed by Ralph Alan Cohen, from June 15 to June 3, 1993. *Ralph Alan Cohen, co-founder and Executive Director of Shenandoah Shakespeare Express

...additional information about the project, see the [[Media:NEH Final Report Shakespeare Quartos Archive.pdf|NEH Final Performance Report]]. Images from the Shakespeare Quartos Archive are divided into to groups:

...mposer James Primosch. The Consort's performances featured Rosa Lamoreaux, William Sharp, and Tempesta di Mare. *William Sharp: baritone

''This article is about a [[Folger Consort]] performance inspired by Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[The Merchant of Venice (disambiguation)]].'' ...the Bassano family, actors joined the Consort on stage with passages from Shakespeare's play. The Consort performed ''The Merchant of Venice'' with violins, viol

...Shakespeare's [[Antony and Cleopatra|''Antony and Cleopatra'']], directed by Ralph Alan Cohen, from June 15 to July 3, 1993. ...patra'', ''Romeo and Juliet'', and ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'', American Shakespeare Center, 1993.|alt=|center]]

...am Shakespeare's [[Measure for Measure|''Measure for Measure'']], directed by Jim Warren, from June 12 to July 13, 1998. ''Measure for Measure'' was in r [[File:William Hamilton Isabella appealing to Angelo 1793.jpg|frame|William Hamilton. ''Isabella appealing to Angelo''. Oil on canvas, 1793. Call numbe

...n of [[A Midsummer Night's Dream|''A Midsummer Night's Dream'']], directed by Murray Ross, from February 20 to March 2, 2001. ...sents Shenandoah Shakespeare Express, 2001. Directed by Murray Ross. Photo by Mike Bailey.|alt=|center]]

[[Folger Shakespeare Library]] [[Folger Shakespeare Library editions of Shakespeare's works|Folger Editions]]

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by '''Polly Findlay''' and starred '''Christopher Eccleston''' as Macbeth and ...om battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder.

...] produced William Shakespeare's [[The Tempest|''The Tempest'']], directed by Joe Banno, from October 28 to December 3, 2000. ...anda), ''The Tempest'', directed by Joe Banno, Folger Theatre, 2000. Photo by Ken Cobb.|alt=|center]]

...sic was written by Felix Mendelssohn, and the work was adapted for concert by Edward Berkeley.[[File:2014 A Midsummer Night's Dream In Concert BSO and Fo *William Shakespeare, Playwright

...e's [[A Midsummer Night's Dream| ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'']], directed by Michael Tolaydo, from February 2 to February 8, 1993. *William Newlin: Egeus

''This article is about a [[Folger Consort]] performance inspired by Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[The Merchant of Venice (disambiguation)]].'' ...the Bassano family, actors joined the Consort on stage with passages from Shakespeare's play. The Consort performed ''The Merchant of Venice'' with violins, viol

...ay Lecture |here]]. For other articles about Shakespeare's Birthday, see [[Shakespeare's Birthday (disambiguation)]]. ...as a lecture given by Jonathan Bate on April 26, 2010. Bate was introduced by Folger Director of Research [[David Schalkwyk]].

...Theatre]] produced William Shakespeare's ''[[Othello|Othello]]'', directed by Aaron Posner, from May 9 to June 16, 2002. ...emona), ''Othello'', Folger Theatre, 2002. Directed by Aaron Posner. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]]

...ction of [[The Taming of the Shrew|''The Taming of the Shrew'']], directed by Ralph Alan Cohen, from June 12 to July 3, 1998. *William Shakespeare, Playwright

...Chaucer's ''Canterbury Tales''. Chaucer's tale comes from an Italian poem by Boccaccio. Thus in ''The Two Noble Kinsmen'', we have a late medieval narra ...amon are devoted kinsmen, both serving their king, Creaon, who is defeated by Theseus, Duke of Athens. After they are imprisoned in Athens, they see Emil

...sar|''Julius Caesar'']], adapted and directed by Robert Richmond, composed by Anthony Cochrane, from May 9 to June 4, 2000. ...tation of Aquila Theatre Company, 2000. Directed by Robert Richmond. Photo by Ken Cobb.|alt=|center]]

...atre|Folger Theatre]] produced ''Shakespeare's R&J'', adapted and directed by Joe Calarco, from February 18 to March 19, 2000. ...R & J'', adapted and directed by Joe Calarco, Folger Theatre, 2000. Photo by Ken Cobb.|alt=|center]]

''This article is about a [[Folger Consort]] performance inspired by Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[The Tempest (disambiguation)]].'' ...sic inspired by Shakespeare’s [[The Tempest|''The Tempest'']] and readings by Sir Derek Jacobi, Holly Twyford, and Richard Clifford.

...duction of William Shakespeare's [[Richard III|''Richard III'']], directed by Ralph Alan Cohen, from June 12 to July 3, 1998. *William Shakespeare, Playwright

The Shenandoah Shakespeare Express presented their production of [[Love's Labor's Lost|''Love's Labor' ...nandoah Shakespeare Express, 2002. Directed by Nick Hutchinson. Shenandoah Shakespeare Express.|alt=|center]]

''Henry VI, Part 1'', one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]], is an uncompromising celebration of early English nationalism that contr ...elle (Joan of Arc), who becomes captain of the French, claims to be chosen by the Virgin Mary to liberate France. The English, however, consider her a se

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by '''Kimberley Sykes''' and starred '''Lucy Phelps''' as Rosalind. ...Sykes returned to the RSC to direct this riotous, exhilarating version of Shakespeare's romantic comedy.

...uced William Shakespeare's [[As You Like It|''As You Like It'']], directed by Aaron Posner, from May 13 to June 10, 2001. ...Kate Eastwood Norris in ''As You Like It''. Folger Theatre, 2001. Directed by Aaron Posner.|alt=|center]]

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by '''Fiona Laird''' and starred '''David Troughton''' as Falstaff. .... The only way is Windsor in this outrageous and fun-filled new version of Shakespeare's hilarious comedy.

...kespeare's [[The Merchant of Venice|''The Merchant of Venice'']], directed by Joe Banno, from June 3 to June 25, 1995. ...onio), and Michael Tolaydo (Shylock), ''The Merchant of Venice'', directed by Joe Banno, Folger Theatre co-produced with Source Theatre Company, 1995.|al

...ve in ''Rachel and Juliet'', by Lynn Redgrave, Folger Theatre, 2009. Photo by Mig Dooley.|alt=|center]] ...chel and Juliet Folger Theatre.jpg|Lynn Redgrave in ''Rachel and Juliet'', by Lynn Redgrave, Folger Theatre, 2009. Mig Dooley.

Roger Rees performed ''What You Will: By and About the Bard'' from March 30 to April 1, 2007. Developed by Rees, the production included musings about and selections from ''[[Hamlet|

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by '''Blanche McIntyre''' and starred '''David Troughton''' in the title role. ...vered body parts fill the moral void at the heart of this corrupt society. Shakespeare’s gory revenge tragedy presents us with murder as entertainment, and, as

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by '''Iqbal Khan''' and starring '''Antony Byrne''' as Antony and '''Josette S Shakespeare’s tragedy of love and duty, picks up the Roman saga where ''Julius Caesar

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by '''Angus Jackson''', with '''Andrew Woodall''' as Caesar and '''Alex Waldma ...corridors of power. The politics of spin and betrayal turn to violence in Shakespeare’s epic political tragedy, as the race to claim the empire spirals out of

...o-produced William Shakespeare's [[Richard III|''Richard III'']], directed by Timothy Douglas, from January 11 to January 29, 1995. ...olger Theatre co-produced with Travelling Shakespeare Company, 1995. Photo by Julie Ainsworth.|alt=|center]]

...om the Center for Shakespeare Studies, please see the article [[Center for Shakespeare Studies program archive]]. ...2 semester seminar sponsored by the Center for Shakespeare Studies and led by Lynne Magnusson.

...r Theatre]] produced William Shakespeare's ''[[Hamlet|Hamlet]]'', directed by Joe Banno, from October 30 to December 5, 1999. ...d (Hamlet), ''Hamlet''. Folger Theatre, 1999. Directed by Joe Banno. Photo by Ken Cobb.|alt=|center]]

...ock is My Name'', a re-telling of Shakespeare’s [[The Merchant of Venice]] by '''Howard Jacobson'''. This conversation with the writer was moderated by playwright/director '''Aaron Posner''', whose new work [[District Merchants

...he [[Center for Shakespeare Studies]], please see the article [[Center for Shakespeare Studies program archive]]. ...acial and national identity. In addition to other Elizabethan and Jacobean plays that engage related issues—including ''The Jew of Malta'', ''A Christian

...th (1833–1893) [[File:Edwin_Booth.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Edwin Booth, photo by Charles D. Fredricks & Co., New York: [s.n. 1860?]]] was a Shakespearean ac ===Notable items at the [[Folger Shakespeare Library]]===

...tre]] produced William Shakespeare's [[King Lear|''King Lear'']], directed by Alfred Preisser, from January 11 to February 18, 2007. ...eatre in a co-production with The Classical Theatre of Harlem, 2007. Photo by Scott Suchman.|alt=|center]]

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by Rome Season director '''Angus Jackson''' and starred '''Sope Dirisu''' in t ==The Royal Shakespeare Company==

...] produced William Shakespeare's [[The Tempest|''The Tempest'']], directed by Aaron Posner, from May 9 to June 17, 2007. ...l), ''The Tempest'', directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2007. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]]

...oduced William Shakespeare's [[Twelfth Night|''Twelfth Night'']], directed by Aaron Posner, from January 3 to February 9, 2003. ..., ''Twelfth Night'', directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2003. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]]

...William Shakespeare's [[Romeo and Juliet|''Romeo and Juliet'']], directed by PJ Paparelli, from January 12 to February 27, 2005. ...'Romeo and Juliet'', directed by PJ Paparelli, Folger Theatre, 2005. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]]

...more extensive information, please visit [http://www.folger.edu/publishing-shakespeare#firstfolio the Folger homepage]. ...during his lifetime. Without the First Folio, we would not have 18 of the plays, including [[Macbeth|''Macbeth'']], [[Julius Caesar|''Julius Caesar'']], [[

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by RSC Artistic Director '''Gregory Doran''' and starred '''Antony Sher''' as ==The Royal Shakespeare Company==

...Shakespeare's [[The Comedy of Errors|''The Comedy of Errors'']], directed by Joe Banno, from April 14 to May 23, 2004. ...The Comedy of Errors'', directed by Joe Banno, Folger Theatre, 2004. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]]

''This article is about Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[Julius Caesar (disambiguation)]].'' ...sination, seeing Brutus, a leading conspirator, as either hero or villain. Shakespeare's play keeps this debate alive.

...usekeeper in another is like Pierrot being the same character in different plays. A researcher looking for a specific instance of Pierrot would include the [[Category:Shakespeare's characters]]

...ry Edelstein, Antoinette Robinson, Louis Butelli, and Zach Appelman. Photo by Teresa Wood.]] '''''Free Folger Friday: Thinking Shakespeare with Barry Edelstein''''', one of the [[Talks and Screenings at the Folger]

''This article is about Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[Henry IV, Part 2 (disambiguation)]].'' ...nry IV's son, Prince Hal, who continues to conceal his potential greatness by consorting with tavern dwellers, including the witty Sir John Falstaff.

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by '''Polly Findlay'''. ==The Royal Shakespeare Company==

...Golden Lads & Lasses: Shakespeare for Children|''“Golden Lads and Lasses”: Shakespeare for Children'']], one of the [[Exhibitions at the Folger]]. The following list includes books by and about Shakespeare that are geared for children and were featured in the exhibition. The list

...Theatre]] produced William Shakespeare's ''[[Macbeth|Macbeth]]'', directed by Joe Banno, from October 20 to December 2, 2001. ...(Macbeth), ''Macbeth'', directed by Joe Banno, Folger Theatre, 2001. Photo by Claire Newman Williams.|alt=|center]]

...kespeare's [[Much Ado About Nothing|''Much Ado About Nothing'']], directed by Nick Hutchison, from October 20 to November 27, 2005. ...o About Nothing'', directed by Nick Hutchison, Folger Theatre, 2005. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]]

...[[The Two Gentlemen of Verona|''The Two Gentlemen of Verona'']], directed by Aaron Posner, from November 11 to December 19, 2004. ...ntlemen of Verona'', directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]]

''This article is about Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[All's Well That Ends Well (disambiguation)]]. ''All’s Well That Ends Well'', one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]], is the story of its heroine, Helen, more so than the story of Bertram, f

...uced William Shakespeare's [[As You Like It|''As You Like It'']], directed by Derek Goldman from October 17 to November 25, 2007. ...e.jpg|frame|Amanda Quaid (Rosalind) and Miriam Silverman (Celia), directed by Derek Goldeman, ''As You Like It'', Folger Theatre, 2007.|alt=|center]]

...g John'', one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]], like most of his history plays, presents a struggle for the English crown. The struggle this time, however ...ing, and a savage one. His opponent is a boy, his nephew Arthur, supported by the King of France and the Duke of Austria. After Arthur falls into John's

...erto Rico, and Washington DC in 2016 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. *Wise Fool Shakespeare

...ts wide-ranging reference works that provides entry points for research on Shakespeare and a variety of topics. For more articles like this one, please consult th ''The Oxford Companion to Shakespeare'', ed. Dobson and Wells (new ed. 2015)—Folger call number: [http://hamnet

...en Ludwig''' shared his insights into the magical romance of Shakespeare’s Shakespeare's [[A Midsummer Night's Dream (Folger Theatre, 2016)|''A Midsummer Night's ...tten two highly successful adaptations of ''A Midsummer Night’s Dream'': ''Shakespeare in Hollywood'' and ''Midsummer/Jersey''.

''Pericles'', one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]], tells of a prince who risks his life to win a princess, but discovers th ...A good production has the strong emotional effect that one associates with Shakespeare.

''This article is about Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[Measure for Measure (disambiguation)]].'' ''Measure for Measure'', one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]], is among the most passionately discussed of his works. In it, a duke tem

...akes him a more interesting character than the caricature he had become to Shakespeare's contemporaries, for whom "Timonist" was a slang term for an unsociable ma ''Timon of Athens'', one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]] includes the wealthy, magnificent, and extravagantly generous figure of T

...kespeare's [[Much Ado About Nothing|''Much Ado About Nothing'']], directed by Joe Banno, from November 14 to December 20, 1998. ...ch Ado About Nothing'', Folger Theatre, 1998. Directed by Joe Banno. Photo by Ken Cobb.|alt=|center]]

...erto Rico, and Washington DC in 2016 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. *Delaware Shakespeare Festival

...nd the earliest Roman play attributed to be one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]]. Titus, a model Roman, has led 21 of his 25 sons to death in Rome's wars; ...peare edition, edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine. © 2005 Folger Shakespeare Library.</ref>

...re's [[All's Well That Ends Well|''All's Well That Ends Well'']], directed by Richard Clifford, from October 25 to November 30, 2003. ...hat Ends Well'', Folger Theatre, 2003. Directed by Richard Clifford. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]]

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by '''Christopher Luscombe'''. ...love with Orsino, who dotes on OIivia, who falls for Viola but is idolised by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister...

...The Two Gentlemen of Verona|''The Two Gentlemen of Verona'']], co-directed by Jessie Austrian and Ben Steinfeld, from April 17 to May 25, 2014. The produ ...ne, Emily Young, Andy Grotelueschen, Paul L. Coffey, and Noah Brody. Photo by Jeff Malet.|alt=|center]]

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by RSC Artistic Director '''Gregory Doran''' and starred '''Gavin Fowler''' an ==The Royal Shakespeare Company==

...on-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by RSC Artistic Director '''Gregory Doran''' and starring '''Simon Russell Bea ...rship with Intel, advanced technology was used in this bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s magical play, creating an unforgettable theatrical experience.

...William Shakespeare's [[Romeo and Juliet|''Romeo and Juliet'']], directed by Joe Banno, from November 14 to December 14, 1997. ...g|frame|Promotional poster, ''Romeo and Juliet'', 1997. Concept and design by Adworks.|alt=|center]]

...am Shakespeare's plays]], presents a kind of story that was popular before Shakespeare began writing, tracing the fall of powerful individuals to their untimely d ...York, rise against him. The play leaves us in suspense about Henry's fate by ending with the start of the Wars of the Roses—a conflict setting the whi

...ogy from the Revolution to Now''. A viewing of [[Shakespeare's the Thing|''Shakespeare's the Thing'']] and a reception followed the talk. ...id history of the role of Shakespeare in the United States. With a preface by Bill Clinton, Shapiro's book is a fascinating glimpse of the Bard's influen

''This article is about Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[The Comedy of Errors (disambiguation)]].'' ''The Comedy of Errors'', one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]] is the slapstick farce of his youth. In it, the lost twin sons of the old

...revolt against the patricians. The people win the right to be represented by tribunes. Meanwhile, there are foreign enemies near the gates of Rome. ...peare edition, edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine. © 2009 Folger Shakespeare Library.</ref>

...uced William Shakespeare's [[As You Like It|''As You Like It'']], directed by Catherine Flye, from April 12 to May 5, 1996. .... Hansen and Sarah Ripard, ''As You Like It''. Folger Theatre, 1996. Photo by Julie Ainsworth.|alt=|center]]

''This article is about Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[The Tempest (disambiguation)]].'' ...], gives us a magician, Prospero, a former duke of Milan who was displaced by his treacherous brother, Antonio. Prospero is exiled on an island, where hi

...kespeare's [[Much Ado About Nothing|''Much Ado About Nothing'']], directed by Timothy Douglas, from October 21 to November 29, 2009. ...ian (Hero), and Doug Brown (Leonato), ''Much Ado About Nothing'', directed by Timothy Douglas, Folger Theatre, 2009. James Kegley.|alt=|center]]

This article serves as a portal to the [[Folger Shakespeare Library]] collection items associated with theatrical manager and playwrigh .../findingaids.folger.edu/dfowinterletters.xml Autograph letters signed from William Winter to various recipients] (Folger MS Y.c.573 (1-114))

...icle is not to be confused with the cataloging reference article [[List of Shakespeare's works]].'' ...ces that serve as the settings for all of Shakespeare's plays was compiled by Laura Estill when she was Assistant Professor of English at Texas A & M Uni

=== The [[Folger Shakespeare Library]] === Jonson, Ben. ''Every Man in his Humour''. London: [By S. Stafford] for Walter Burre. 1601. Call number [http://hamnet.folger.edu/

''This article is about a performance of Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[Twelfth Night (disambiguation)]].'' ...oduced William Shakespeare's [[Twelfth Night|''Twelfth Night'']], directed by Robert Richmond, from April 30 to June 9, 2013.

''This article is about Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[Henry VIII (disambiguation)]].'' In ''Henry VIII'', one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]], Shakespeare presents a monarchy in crisis. Noblemen battle with Lord Chancellor Cardina

...akespeare's ''[[Othello|Othello]]'', directed by Robert Richmond, composed by Anthony Chochrane, from October 18 to December 14, 2011. ...go), ''Othello'', directed by Robert Richmond, Folger Theatre, 2011. Photo by James Kegley.|alt=|center]]

''Henry VI, Part 3'', one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]], is dominated by a struggle between two military forces, neither of which can achieve victor ...one for her son, Prince Edward. Historically, his death destroyed her, but Shakespeare wisely saves Margaret to bring her back in ''Richard III''. Richard, Duke o

''This article is about Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[Love's Labor's Lost (disambiguation)]].'' At first glance, one of [[William Shakespeare's plays]], the early comedy ''Love's Labor's Lost'', simply entertains and amuses.

...am Shakespeare's [[Measure for Measure|''Measure for Measure'']], directed by Aaron Posner, from January 19 to February 26, 2006. ...asure for Measure'', directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2006. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]]