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Costuming 'Confection'
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Costuming 'Confection'

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Before we say good-bye to this extraordinary ‘Confection,’ explore how costume designer Karen Young created the look of this lavish feast for the senses.

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

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in March

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Ben Lauer

Every month, we take a look at Shakespeare in performance at theaters across the USA. See what’s onstage in the month of March.

Hats Off to Millinery: The fabulous headware of 'Nell Gwynn'
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Hats Off to Millinery: The fabulous headware of 'Nell Gwynn'

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Milliner Adelle Gresock describes below how she created the fabulous chapeaux seen in ‘Nell Gwynn.’

Merry Nell-odies: Music Celebrating Mistress Gwynn
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Merry Nell-odies: Music Celebrating Mistress Gwynn

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emma poltrack

Gear up for your upcoming performance or give your day a shot of Gwynn-power with our playlist of music that celebrates this first lady of the stage.

'The Country Gentleman': A Forgotten Scandal and a Remarkable Discovery
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'The Country Gentleman': A Forgotten Scandal and a Remarkable Discovery

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emma poltrack

Nell Gwynn offers a glimpse into the boisterous world of Restoration theater and the true story of one of its most famous heroines—but another compelling tale is that of ‘The Country Gentleman’ and its scandal.

Dramaturg's Notes: Nell Gwynn
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Dramaturg's Notes: Nell Gwynn

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Michele Osherow

Folger Resident Dramaturg Michele Osherow guides us through the world of Restoration theater and introduces us to the remarkable Nell Gwynn.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in January
Oberon (Edward O'Blenis) emerges to survey his fairy kingdom. Photo by Liz Lauren.
Shakespeare and Beyond

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in January

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Ben Lauer

Every month, we share a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance across the country. What’s onstage in January? We visit our theater partners to find out.

Setting the Stage for 'King John'
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Setting the Stage for 'King John'

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From the battlefield to the throne room, scenic designer Andrew Cohen offers a glimpse into the inspirations behind the set for Folger Theatre’s King John.

Three Ways to Get Closer to the Drama
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Three Ways to Get Closer to the Drama

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emma poltrack

Today we look at a few ways audiences can get closer to the action and brush up their Shakespeare before (and during) a performance.

The Lofty Melodica of War: Sound and Music in 'King John'
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The Lofty Melodica of War: Sound and Music in 'King John'

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We look more closely at the music of Folger Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s timely political drama with sound designer and composer Lindsay Jones.

John Jams: Music to Break Your Treaties By
Folger Theatre King John
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John Jams: Music to Break Your Treaties By

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Folger Theatre

King John is one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known plays, and we can’t wait to share it with you when performances begin this week. To get in the spirit, here’s a playlist of songs that speak to the themes of the play.

Dramaturg's Notes: King John
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Dramaturg's Notes: King John

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Folger Theatre

olger Resident Dramaturg Michele Osherow introduces us to King John—Shakespeare’s play about the troublesome, Magna-Carta-signing English ruler—before this rarely performed play takes the Folger stage later this month.

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