Thomas Middleton’s masterpiece flips effortlessly between uncomfortably hilarious and genuinely heartbreaking. It goes like this: The young and beautiful Bianca shocks her wealthy Venetian family by running away and eloping with Leantio, a Florentine salesman of modest means. But Bianca … Continued
Just tell her what you want. Announcing the cast of Women Beware Women by Thomas Middleton, a classic dark comedy opening Halloween night and performing through November 8 at Madison’s Bartell Theatre: Bianca – Giovanna IossoLeantio – Willy JewerLivia – … Continued
Signups are open now to audition this November for the latest edition of A Valentine’s Affair, Madison Shakepeare Company’s signature annual festival of classical love scenes and the longest-running presentation of its kind in the world. A Valentine’s Affair 2026 … Continued
Madison Shakespeare Company’s second Resident season at the Bartell Theatre kicks off with the deliciously devious machinations of Women Beware Women, written by great Shakespeare successor Thomas Middleton. Think of it as Mad Men, but with more poisonings and deathtraps. … Continued
See the Isthmus Pick and Capital Times Week Ahead selection before it’s gone! The Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare’s fast-paced, high-energy farce, with shows 6:30 PM Friday and 5 PM Saturday and Sunday. Must close Sunday July 27! Tickets still available … Continued
Just three chances left to see The Comedy of Errors: Friday at 6:30 PM, plus Saturday and Sunday at 5 PM. Advance booking still available on Eventbrite, or purchase when you arrive. Spend a couple of hours in the coastal … Continued
For just six performances, catch the laugh-out-loud mayhem of Shakespeare’s greatest farce in the most gorgeous of settings at the Madison Country Day School amphitheater. Tickets onsale on Eventbrite and at the door. Fridays 6:30 PM, Saturdays and Sundays 5 … Continued
Mayhem and misunderstandings. Barely a lesson in sight. It’s what we all need right now and it’s opening Friday. See The Comedy of Errors with Madison Shakespeare Company!
Take a two-hour vacation this weekend to Ephesus and we’ll give you: Long-lost twins!Wayward husbands!Love at first sight!Slapstick punishment!Faith healing!Double-dealing! And answers to all of your questions about how we got here and why everybody is so confused. Tickets available … Continued
Tickets available now for just six performances in 2025! It’s the summer comedy of… Long-lost twins!Wayward husbands!Love at first sight!Slapstick punishment!Faith healing!Double-dealing! It’s Madison Shakespeare Company’s summer mainstage presentation of The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare, directed by John … Continued