'Week Of Will' Celebrates Shakespeare's Birthday In Pittsburgh
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OAKLAND (KDKA) -- William Shakespeare's birthday was celebrated Sunday in Oakland.
Historians believe he was born 454 years ago on the same date that he died years later -- April 23.
During this year's "Week of Will," they laid flowers at the Shakespeare statue in Oakland, sang songs, read sonnets and performed favorite scenes from the Bard's plays.
Shakespeare-related events continue all week throughout the city.
A full schedule can be found at pittsburghshakespeare.com.
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