Shakespeare in Love

Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard

Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall

Music by Paddy Cunneen

Directed by Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano

Assistant Director & Stage Manager - Avery Thompson

We are so excited to conclude our 70th season with this tribute to the Bard. This stage version of the award-winnig Best Picture is a comedy about the greatest love story almost never told!

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... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.

“Endlessly witty, visually rapturous, and sweetly romantic, Shakespeare in Love is a delightful romantic comedy that succeeds on nearly every level.” — The Chicago Sun Times

Shakespeare in Love is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Shakespeare in the Park

July 11, 2025 - One Night Only

Reserved seating area available close to the stage....now on sale!

INFORMATION AVAILABLE UNDER SEPARATE EVENT LISTING!

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SPECIAL FUNDRAISER -

JOVANINA WILSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

FRIDAY, JULY 18

SEE JOVANINA.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION

CAST

Will Shakespeare.....Jack Reichert

Viola De Lesseps.....Molly Herren

Kit Marlowe.....Rudy Parmigiano

Phillip Henslowe.....Andy Glorioso

Lord Wessex.....Rodney Clemmons

Ned Alleyn.....Madyson Ruzbasan

Edmund Tilney & Robert De Lesseps.....Rob Morris

Burbage.....Asher Knauff

Nurse.....Anne Nicholls

Fennyman.....Erik Gollnick, Jason Kaplan

Wabash.....Jeff Schultz

Sam (Juliet) Valentine.....Peter Parker

John Webster (Street urchin/Abraham)..... Connor O'Dell

Ralph (Nurse, Petruchio), Lambert & Catling....Cai McClure

Queen Elizabeth I.....Whitney Perish

Adam (Gregory, Benvolio, Server).....Deric Perish

Barmaid & Molly.....Laura Kick

Mistress Quickly, Waitress & Kate.....Olivia Lozano

Peter (Tybalt), Proteus & Boatman.....Chris Canul

Robin (Lady Capulet).....Katie Golding

Nol (Benvolio, Samson).....James Rhoten

Ensemble.....Abigail Laughner