Directed by BLAKE ROBISON
The beloved, Oscar-winning film comes to life onstage in an extravagant production that’s both wildly funny and irresistibly romantic. Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block ... the deadline for his new play is fast approaching but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse – Viola. Against a bustling backdrop of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola blossoms and inspires him to write his masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet. Critically adored after its premiere in London’s West End, this exuberant romantic comedy will make you believe in love above all.
"An impeccable production ... What a glorious way to start the season." – The Cincinnati Enquirer
"Even if you shy away from classic material, you’ll likely enjoy this production — it’s 'Shakespeare-lite,' and a jolly good tribute to the theater." – CityBeat
ADVISORY: Shakespeare in Love is better suited for adults and teenage audiences. The cheeky humor of the show may seem innocent and refined, but it also contains sexual situations and mature themes related to blooming romance, theatrical ego and mildly tortured artistic souls.
RUNNING TIME: Shakespeare in Love runs approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one intermission.
Emily Trask as Viola in Shakespeare in Love. Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.
Blake Robison
Aug 7, 2017, 16:31 PM
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Blake is artistic director of the Playhouse, where he has directed A Prayer for Owen Meany, the world premiere of Karen Zacarías’ Native Gardens, Mad River Rising, Peter and the Starcatcher, Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical, Pride and Prejudice, 4000 Miles, The Book Club Play, The Three Musketeers and the world premiere of Abigail/1702. Over the summer, he staged Native Gardens at the renowned Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Previously, he collaborated with John Morris Russell and the Cincinnati Pops as director of their concert staging of The Music Man starring Will Chase and Betsy Wolfe. Blake has directed classics, musicals and new plays at theatres across the country including Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Utah Shakespeare Festival, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Folger Theatre, Round House Theatre, Clarence Brown Theatre, National Shakespeare Company and Vermont Stage. Internationally, he directed the Tennessee Williams classic Summer and Smoke at English Theatre Berlin and has worked several times at the renowned Avignon Festival in France. As an adapter, he created successful stage versions of Alice McDermott's beloved novel Charming Billy and Jay Parini's The Last Station. Before joining the Playhouse, Blake served as producing artistic director of Round House Theatre in metro Washington, DC He lives in Mt. Lookout with his wife, Connan Morrissey, and their sons, Declan and Callum.
A Joyous Celebration of Passion and Poetry
Aug 8, 2017
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Though he never meanders far from the spotlight, William Shakespeare is, as they say, having a moment. This summer, he made national headlines thanks to a production that proved once again how his play’s timeless themes can be reimagined in very timely ways. And, in even more boisterous fashion, the Bard debuted as a punk rock 20-something in cable television’s Will, a fictionalized account of the author’s early, largely undocumented, years in London.
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A Romantic Roller Coaster
Aug 31, 2017
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Playhouse Artistic Director Blake Robison took a few minutes before heading into rehearsals for Shakespeare in Love to discuss the fun of journeying back in time to Elizabethan London and of exploring the magic of first love.
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How the Bard Shaped our Language
Aug 23, 2017
Natalie Clare
Throughout the course of his writing, William Shakespeare invented more than 1,700 words by either devising new ones or re-tooling existing words to fit his script. He also coined (or popularized) more than 100 phrases that we still use today.
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5 Questions with John Plumpis
Sep 13, 2017
Natalie Clare
Actor John Plumpis makes his Playhouse debut this fall as Fennyman/Catling/Ensemble in Shakespeare in Love. Meet John and learn why he became an actor, what he loves about performing and what he's enjoying most about Shakespeare in Love.
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5 Questions with Naomi Jacobson
Sep 18, 2017
Natalie Clare
Naomi Jacobson returns to the Playhouse after performing in last season's A Prayer for Owen Meany. Learn more about how she became an actor, what roles have inspired her craft and how she's been enjoying her work on Shakespeare in Love.
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5 Questions with Laura Gordon
Sep 20, 2017
Natalie Clare
Meet Laura Gordon, who returns to the Playhouse as Nurse in Shakespeare in Love, after having appeared in last season's A Prayer for Owen Meany. Learn why Laura became an actor, what she loves about performing and what she's enjoying most about Shakespeare in Love.
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5 Questions with Wynn Harmon
Sep 22, 2017
Natalie Clare
Meet Wynn Harmon, who makes his Playhouse debut in Shakespeare in Love. Find out how he got his start in theatre, what role he's dying to play and how he's enjoying his work on Shakespeare in Love.
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5 Questions with Michael Brusasco
Sep 25, 2017
Natalie Clare
Michael Brusasco makes his Playhouse debut as Lord Wessex in Shakespeare in Love. Meet Michael to find out more about his acting roots, his favorite roles and how he's been enjoying his work on Shakespeare in Love.
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