The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey CALENDAR OF EVENTS: September – December, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 • 9:01pm
On the Main Stage:
Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist
Adapted by Neil Bartlett
Directed by Brian B. Crowe
September 12 – October 7, 2012
Featuring an ensemble of 12 actors who play myriad roles, this dynamic new vision of Dickens’ familiar classic will delight young and old. Filled with music and colorful characters, the visceral landscape of Victorian England's underworld comes to life in this exciting and theatrical adaptation.
Venue: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Rd. in Madison
(on the campus of Drew University)
Performances: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:30 pm; Thursdays thru Saturdays at 8 pm; Saturday and Sundays at 2 pm.
Tickets: Call the Box Office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.
Previews: Wednesday, Sept. 12 (7:30 pm); Thursday, Friday, Sept. 13 and 14 (8 pm); Saturday, Sept. 15 (2 pm)
Opening Night: Saturday, Sept. 15 (7:30 pm)
Symposium Performances: Tuesday, Sept. 18 (7:30 pm); Saturday, Sept. 22 and 29 (2pm)
Know the Show: Thursday, Sept. 20 (7pm)
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, Sept. 29 (2 pm)
Closing performance: Sunday, Oct. 7 (7:30 pm)
Education Program:
Know the Show: Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist
Thursday, September 20, 7:00–7:30 pm
An insightful pre-performance talk by a Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey artist will provide fascinating background information and an expert’s perspective on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist.
Venue: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Rd. in Madison (on the campus of Drew University)
Tickets: $5 general admission, $4 for Subscribers & Ticket Package holders. (Tickets to the 8:00 p.m. performance may be purchased separately.) Call 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org
Play Reading Series
Lend Us Your Ears Play Reading Series
Wittenberg
by David Davalos
Monday, September 24 – 7:00 pm
Lend Us Your Ears provides the opportunity to join Shakespeare Theatre directors, actors and artistic staff as they explore diverse and exciting plays. These script-in-hand readings feature members of the Theatre's company as well as prestigious guest artists. A talk-back session with the director and cast allows the audience to provide valuable feedback on the play and its potential for future production.
This clever and irreverent comedy portrays Doctor Faustus and Martin Luther as rival college professors vying for the attention and philosophical buy-in of a star pupil – Hamlet. Helen of Troy and a variety of other historical characters make cameo appearances throughout the witty and inventive tale.
Venue: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Rd. in Madison
(on the campus of Drew University)
Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 for students – Call the Box Office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.
On the Main Stage:
Man of La Mancha
By Dale Wasserman; Lyrics by Joe Darion; Music by Mitch Leigh
Directed by Bonnie J. Monte
Musical Direction by Doug Oberhamer
October 17 – November 18, 2012
Not since 2004 has The Shakespeare Theatre produced a musical. In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, we will present this award-winning musical inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' masterpiece. Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte will direct with Broadway veteran and longtime Shakespeare Theatre company member Robert Cuccioli in the iconic role of Don Quixote.
Venue: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Rd. in Madison
(on the campus of Drew University)
Performances: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:30 pm; Thursdays thru Saturdays at 8 pm; Saturday and Sundays at 2 pm.
Tickets: Call the Box Office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.
Previews: Wednesday, Oct. 17 (7:30 pm); Thursday, Friday, Oct. 18 and 19 (8 pm); Saturday, Oct. 20 (2 pm)
Opening Night: Saturday, Oct. 20 (7:30 pm)
Symposium Performances: Tuesday, Oct. 23 (7:30 pm); Saturday, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 (2pm)
Know the Show: Thursday, Oct. 25 (7pm)
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, Nov. 3 (2 pm)
Closing performance: Sunday, Nov 18 (7:30 pm)
Education Program:
Know the Show: Man of La Mancha
Thursday, October 25, 7:00–7:30 pm
An insightful pre-performance talk by a Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey artist will provide fascinating background information and an expert’s perspective on Man of La Mancha
Venue: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Rd. in Madison (on the campus of Drew University)
Tickets: $5 general admission, $4 for Subscribers & Ticket Package holders. (Tickets to the 8:00 p.m. performance may be purchased separately.) Call 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org
Special Event
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Monday, October 29 – 7:30 pm
The third annual Something Wicked This Way Comes promises to be a wicked hit once again! This evening of delightfully chilling readings from classic ghost and horror tales presented by our esteemed company of actors is a great way to kick off the Halloween week!
Venue: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Rd. in Madison
(on the campus of Drew University)
Tickets: $32 – Call the Box Office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.
On the Main Stage:
Trelawny of the Wells
By Arthur Wing Pinero
Directed by Bonnie J. Monte
December 5 – 30, 2012
Ms. Monte has been saving this play for a very special occasion, and now offers it up as the 50th Season grand finale and as her “love letter” to the thousands of actors who have graced the stages of The Shakespeare Theatre of the past 50 years. This effervescent romantic comedy about life in the theatre in England at the turn of the 19th century is a giddy and moving homage to art and artists.
Venue: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Rd. in Madison
(on the campus of Drew University)
Performances: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:30 pm; Thursdays thru Saturdays at 8 pm; Saturday and Sundays at 2 pm.
Tickets: Call the Box Office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.
Previews: Wednesday, Dec. 5 (7:30 pm); Thursday, Friday Dec. 6, 7 (8 pm); Saturday, Dec. 8 (2 pm)
Opening Night: Saturday, Dec. 8 (7:30 pm)
Symposium Performances: Tuesday, Dec. 11 (7:30 pm); Saturday, Dec. 15 and 22 (2pm)
Know the Show: Thursday, Dec. 13 (7pm)
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, Dec. 22 (2 pm)
Family Matinee: Thursday, Dec. 27 (2 pm)
Closing performance: Sunday, Dec. 30 (7:30 pm)
Education Program:
Thursday, December 13, 7:00–7:30 pm
An insightful pre-performance talk by a Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey artist will provide fascinating background information and an expert’s perspective on Trelawny of the Wells.
Venue: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Rd. in Madison (on the campus of Drew University)
Tickets: $5 general admission, $4 for Subscribers & Ticket Package holders. (Tickets to the 8:00 p.m. performance may be purchased separately.) Call 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org
Special Event
Something Merry This Way Comes
Monday, December 10 – 7:30 pm
A perfect antidote to all the holiday glitz and commercialism. This popular one-night only event will feature a joyful cornucopia of sparkling and inspiring holiday tales, songs and poems read by members of our venerable company of actors.
Venue: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Rd. in Madison
(on the campus of Drew University)
Tickets: $32 – Call the Box Office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.
General Information
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Bonnie J. Monte
MAIN STAGE: OUTDOOR STAGE:
F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre Outdoor Amphitheatre
36 Madison Ave. (at Lancaster Rd.) 2 Convent Road (at Convent Station)
Madison, NJ Morris Township, NJ
(on the campus of Drew University) (on the campus of the College of Saint Elizabeth)
TICKETS & INFO: Call 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org
The acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is an independent, professional theatre company located on the Drew University campus. One of the leading Shakespeare theatres in the nation, serving 100,000 adults and children annually, it is New Jersey’s only professional theatre company dedicated solely to Shakespeare’s canon and other world classics. Through its distinguished productions and education programs, the company strives to illuminate the universal and lasting relevance of the classics for contemporary audiences.
