Classical Theatre of Harlem brings "Othello" to Marcus Garvey Park
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Delacorte Theater, a beloved Central Park landmark, is back after a nearly two-year renovation.
Sunday was opening night on Broadway for "Othello," featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
A reimagined version of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" opens Thursday night on Broadway. The play stars Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler and has a club culture twist. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The group's dedication to collaboration and inclusion translates to the audience experience, with special accessibility initiatives at their performances.
Actors Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal are returning to Broadway in an upcoming production of "Othello."
The 90-minute musical will be the last show at Central Park's Delacorte Theater before major renovations begin.
This year's summer performance in Marcus Garvey Park features the new play "Malvolio" by Betty Shamieh.
This multisensory, intimate experience is debuting for the first time since before the pandemic.
The free event is held every summer at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
A limited run of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" attracted crowds to Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem.
A unique take on a Shakespeare classic has audiences arriving in Harlem by the hundreds. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell shows us how the Classical Theatre of Harlem's production of "Twelfth Night" tackles tough topics through humor.
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
British actress Kelly Hunter developed the Hunter Heartbeat Method, drawing on the rhythm and repetition of lines from Shakespearean plays.
The 400th anniversary of the playwright's death is being marked across Britain with parades, church services and -- of course -- stage performances.
Famed funny man Steve Martin, will be scoring this year's Shakespeare in the Park rendition of "As You Like It" for the Public Theater.
This weekend, the annual festival gets underway under a huge tent outside because the theater itself has no certificate of occupancy.
A groundbreaking Friday for a new theater in Brooklyn will become the theatrical home for Shakespeare and other classics.
