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Q&A with 'Amadeus' Director Richard Clifford
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Q&A with 'Amadeus' Director Richard Clifford

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Amadeus director Richard Clifford’s took the time to answer some quick questions about his history with Peter Shaffer’s musical masterwork and what’s in store on the Folger stage.

Photo Gallery: 'Amadeus' First Rehearsal and Read-Through
Folger Spotlight

Photo Gallery: 'Amadeus' First Rehearsal and Read-Through

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Explore Folger Theatre’s gallery for a sneak peek at Amadeus’ first read-through.

"They Fight": Choreographing Shakespeare's Violence with U. Jonathan Toppo
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"They Fight": Choreographing Shakespeare's Violence with U. Jonathan Toppo

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Folger Theatre

Folger Theatre’s ‘1 Henry IV’ closes on Sunday. We celebrate the end of this “must-see” production by chatting with actor and fight choreographer U. Jonathan Toppo.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in September
Shakespeare and Beyond

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in September

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Ben Lauer

Every month, we check in with our theater partners to find out what’s onstage. Here’s what’s happening at Shakespeare theaters in September.

The Boar's Head Jukebox: A Playlist Inspired by '1 Henry IV'
Folger Spotlight

The Boar's Head Jukebox: A Playlist Inspired by '1 Henry IV'

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emma poltrack

Folger Theatre is getting ready to begin its 2019/20 season with 1 Henry IV. Part epic history, part raucous comedy, and part poignant coming-of-age tale. Get in the spirit(s) with our playlist of songs meant to introduce you to the characters and…

Director's Notes: 1 Henry IV
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Director's Notes: 1 Henry IV

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Folger Theatre’s 2019/20 season begins with 1 Henry IV. Acclaimed director Rosa Joshi shares what excites her about bringing Shakespeare’s vibrant history to life on the Folger stage.

Dramaturg's Notes: Love's Labor's Lost
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Dramaturg's Notes: Love's Labor's Lost

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Michele Osherow

Folger Resident Dramaturg and UMBC Associate Professor of English Michele Osherow takes us inside Folger Theatre’s unique production to explore why Shakespeare’s romantic comedy is so perfectly suited to DC in the 1930s.

Love's Labor's Lost: The end of study
Love's Labor's Lost
Shakespeare and Beyond

Love's Labor's Lost: The end of study

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Austin Tichenor

“What’s especially delightful about Love’s Labor’s Lost is that it’s a comedy about melancholy, a satire on youthful arrogance, intellectual pretension, and romantic naiveté,” writes Austin Tichenor.

5 things to look for when you watch "As You Like It"
Shakespeare and Beyond

5 things to look for when you watch "As You Like It"

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Ben Lauer

What should you watch for in a production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It?” We asked some friends what they look for in this classic play.

A Year to Remember: 1932 in Music
Folger Spotlight

A Year to Remember: 1932 in Music

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emma poltrack

Folger Theatre’s ‘Love’s Labor’s Lost’ is set in roughly 1932—the year the Folger Shakespeare Library opened its doors to the public—and celebrates the Folger’s exquisite architecture, as well as the era’s glamorous post-flapper fashion. In its honor, we present a…

Behind the Camera at the 'Love's Labor's Lost' Photoshoot
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Behind the Camera at the 'Love's Labor's Lost' Photoshoot

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Folger Theatre

Leonor Fernandez guides you through our pre-production photo shoot to explore how photographer Brittany Diliberto worked with actors Matt Dallal, Zachary Fine, Yesenia Iglesias, Amelia Pedlow, Kelsey Rainwater, and Joshua David Robinson to capture Shakespeare’s sprightly romantic comedy in a…

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in April
Shakespeare and Beyond

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in April

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Ben Lauer

Shakespeare was born on April 23, which makes April the perfect month to catch one of his plays at a theater near you. We checked in with some of our theater partners to find out what they have onstage.

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