As You Like It: Free Shakespeare on Boston Common
The Bard days of summer are almost here, and they’re free, too!
On Friday, July 18, Citi Performing Arts Center will kick off its three-week engagement on Boston Common performing William Shakespeare’s much-loved romantic comedy As You Like It.
The talented cast bringing the production to life includes Obie winners Marin Ireland as Rosalind and Fred Weller (of USA Network’s hit series In Plain Sight) as Orlando, along with Larry Coen as Touchstone, Johnny Lee Davenport as Duke Senior, Jennie Israel as Phebe, Ali Marsh (Weller’s wife) as Celia, Paul Melendy as Silvius, Dan Roach as Oliver, Fred Sullivan, Jr. as Jacques, and Noah Tuleja as Duke Frederick. Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s founding artistic director Steven Maler directs.
As You Like It, set in the Forest of Arden, tells the tale of adventurous Rosalind and her quest to find true love. Banished from her home, she flees disguised as a man and eventually ends up with smitten Orlando after teaching him a thing or two.
Performances, which are suitable for all ages, will be held at the Parkman Bandstand on Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8pm and on Sundays at 7pm. When the run on Boston Common concludes, the production will then relocate to Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Visit Citi Performing Arts Center online for more information about the event or call 617-482-9393/617-482-5757 (TTY).
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2 opinions for As You Like It: Free Shakespeare on Boston Common
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Jul 18, 2008 at 8:37 am
this sounds like a really fun and relaxing event. perfect for an easy evening in the city.
Liz
Jul 28, 2008 at 5:32 pm
I saw it Friday and it was amazing. You should check out their site shakespeareonthecommon.org
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