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SEPT. 2 - SEPT. 30, 2017

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.

 

 

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Diane Lala

Aug 11, 2017, 13:14 PM
Role : Choreographer
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Making her Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park debut, Diane is Professor of Musical Theatre at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music where she choreographs, directs and teaches dance. She has served as director/choreographer on such shows as A Chorus Line, Carousel, Legally Blonde and Singin’ in the Rain. She has also worked at Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane in New Orleans where she has directed and choreographed shows including Annie Get Your Gun, Man of LaMancha, The Drowsy Chaperone and South Pacific. She has taught master classes in Atlanta, Florida, Montana and New Orleans. Internationally, she has taught master classes in the Ukraine, Germany and Beijing. Diane is a certified Romana Kryzanowska Pilates instructor and is an associate member of SDC.
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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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