The 2009 Shakespeare in the Park summer season kicks off with a powerhouse production of TWELFTH NIGHT, one of Shakespeare's most beloved romantic comedies. Directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan, this time-honored story of cross-dressing and mistaken identity follows the romantic adventures of Viola and her identical twin Sebastian, both shipwrecked in the enchanted dukedom of Illyria.
Tony Award Winner, Audra McDonald will play the part of Olivia in this productions Broadway Musical Lovers will know that Audra won Tony Awards for her performances in Carousel, Master Class, Ragtime, and A Raisin in the Sun and earned nominations for Marie Christine and 110 in the Shade. She played Lady Percy in Lincoln Center's revival of Henry IV and Jenny in the L.A. Opera's production of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. She received Emmy nominations for her work in two televised stage adaptations, "Wit" and "A Raisin in the Sun," and currently stars as Dr. Naomi Bennett in the popular "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff "Private Practice." Twelfth Night is her Public Theater debut.
Audra McDonald's golden voice has thrilled Broadway Musical audiences for years. If you haven't heard this incredible artist before, or been privileged to hear her live on stage, I recommend her CD: How Glory Goes.
Audra will share the stage with the female lead, Anne Hathaway who will be playing Viola. Anne was nominated for an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Independent Spirit Award, and a SAG Award for her performance in Jonathon Demme's film Rachel Getting Married. Anne is also known for her performances in The Devil Wears Prada, and The Princess Diaries, among others.
While being a total Broadway Musical Nut, I love plays as well and Shakespeare in the Park was one of my favorite events of the year while I lived in New York City. If you get a chance, go! There's nothing like it. It's an experience you'll never forget!
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Tony Award Winner, Audra McDonald will play the part of Olivia in this productions Broadway Musical Lovers will know that Audra won Tony Awards for her performances in Carousel, Master Class, Ragtime, and A Raisin in the Sun and earned nominations for Marie Christine and 110 in the Shade. She played Lady Percy in Lincoln Center's revival of Henry IV and Jenny in the L.A. Opera's production of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. She received Emmy nominations for her work in two televised stage adaptations, "Wit" and "A Raisin in the Sun," and currently stars as Dr. Naomi Bennett in the popular "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff "Private Practice." Twelfth Night is her Public Theater debut.
Audra McDonald's golden voice has thrilled Broadway Musical audiences for years. If you haven't heard this incredible artist before, or been privileged to hear her live on stage, I recommend her CD: How Glory Goes.
Audra will share the stage with the female lead, Anne Hathaway who will be playing Viola. Anne was nominated for an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Independent Spirit Award, and a SAG Award for her performance in Jonathon Demme's film Rachel Getting Married. Anne is also known for her performances in The Devil Wears Prada, and The Princess Diaries, among others.
While being a total Broadway Musical Nut, I love plays as well and Shakespeare in the Park was one of my favorite events of the year while I lived in New York City. If you get a chance, go! There's nothing like it. It's an experience you'll never forget!
Summer Supporter tickets for TWELFTH NIGHT and THE BACCHAE will be available for a tax-deductible contribution of $170. These reserved seats are only available for a limited time to ensure that the highest number of free seats will be available to distribute to the general public on the day of the show. Summer Supporter tickets help to underwrite production expenses. Supporter tickets will go on-sale on Friday, April 24 at the Public Theater Box Office at 425 Lafayette Street; online at publictheater.org; or by calling (212) 967-7555.
For additional information about Shakespeare in the Park, visit The Public Theater website at www.publictheater.org
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