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The play based on the Academy Award winning film about young Will Shakespeare as he writes his greatest masterpiece.
Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets Viola de Lesseps, daughter of a wealthy merchant, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor. Both are despondent when they learn that Viola’s father has promised her to the stuffy Lord Wessex in order to gain a title for their family. Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the very play he is writing –Romeo and Juliet. With opening night – and the wedding day – fast approaching, the plots race toward a parallel conclusion. Will it all work out in the end or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy?
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY LEE HALL
BASED ON THE SCREENPLAY BY MARC NORMAN & TOM STOPPARD
Music by Paddy Cunneen
Originally produced on the West End by Disney Theatrical Productions & Sonia Friedman Productions, directed by Declan ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Tickets range from $15-$33
Student discounts avaliable.
Stan Hywet, WKSU, and Dobama Theatre members may receive discounts over the phone (1-888-71-TICKETS, opt 1). Make sure member’s name and the name on the reservation match.
Call 330-374-7574 for group rate info.
Phone: 1-888-718-4253
Email: info@ohioshakespeare.com
Website: http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/mainstage-season/
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
Additional time info:
Saturday evenings will have a brief Q&A session after the show with the cast.
Lobby and full bar open 1 hour before each show.
LOCATION
103 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308
PARKING INFO
Free parking in the garage across the street on Friday nights and all Saturday and Sunday days.
