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Opens: February 10, 2025
Closing: May 10, 2025
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Richard II is charismatic, eloquent and loved by his friends. And a disastrous King – dishonest, capricious and politically incompetent.



Echoing down the centuries is the perennial problem: how to deal with a ruler who has a rock solid right to rule but is set on wrecking the country he leads.



Shakespeare’s subtle, ambiguous and beautiful play finds feudal England on the cusp of modernity, as a divinely sanctioned monarch is confronted, in the figure of Henry Bolingbroke, by the hard-headed pragmatism of real authority.



Richard II is played by Jonathan Bailey, whose past work includes Bridgerton, Fellow Travellers, Cassio in Nicholas Hytner’s National Theatre production of Othello and Edgar to Ian McKellen’s King Lear. He has also won an Olivier Award for his role of Jamie in Company and is Fiyero in the up and coming Wicked movie.



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Audio-Described Performance: Saturday 12th April, 14:30


Captioned Performance: Friday 2nd May, 19:30


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Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

Patti LuPone & More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024


Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Stratford Festival Posts Surplus For 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024


The Stratford Festival has concluded the 2023 season with a surplus. Learn more here!

Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of Guthrie's THE HISTORY PLAYS Set Design
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2024


Watch as Scene Shop Supervisor Jesse Delaney as he breaks down the complex build process happening in the scene shop for the History Plays: RICHARD II, HENRY IV and HENRY V at the Guthrie Theatre. 

The Plays of William Shakespeare- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 17, 2024


Looking to brush up your Shakespeare? Though they were written over 400 years ago, the his plays continue to enthrall readers and theater enthusiasts alike. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide to insights and appreciation for the enduring brilliance of the Bard's literary legacy.

Maggie Siff, Julie Halston & More to Star in BREAKING THE STORY at Second Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Three Performances Added to DIRTY WHITE TESLAS MAKE ME SAD at The Magic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024


The Magic Theatre has added three performances on Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23 at 8pm and Sunday March 24 at 4pm of the World Premiere of Ashley Smiley’s Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For Shakespeare Productions in Rep at the Guthrie Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 6, 2024


Enjoy a first look into Shakespeare's History Plays and hear from Artistic Director Joseph Haj on the significance of this epic production and the chance to revisit rotating repertory. RICHARD II, HENRY IV and HENRY V make their historic return to the Guthrie stage for the first time in over 30 years beginning March 23.

Shakespeare & Company to Present The Art Of The Audition Workshop In NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


Shakespeare & Company's Center for Actor Training will hold a one-day acting workshop titled The Art of the Audition, led by Artistic Director Allyn Burrows. Learn more about the workshop and see how to register.

Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Guthrie Theater To Present Shakespeare's RICHARD II, HENRY IV And HENRY V In Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2024


Guthrie Theater will present a rotating repertory of Shakespeare's History Plays. Dive into the rich tapestry of historical dramas on stage.

Quintessence Theatre to Present Shakespeare's MACBETH This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024


Quintessence Theatre’s Season XIV will continue with a production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, on stage this March and April at the Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy. See performances dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

LA's Shakespeare Youth Festival Unveils 2024 Season Featuring JULIUS CAESAR & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024


Shakespeare Youth Festival - the country's youngest Shakespeare company will stage full productions of Shakespeare's classic plays, Julius Caesar, Richard II, and The Tempest in repertory. Learn more about the festival, and see how to purchase tickets.

Shakespeare Youth Festival Reveals Four Plays For 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024


Shakespeare Youth Festival will stage full productions of Shakespeare’s classic plays, Julius Caesar, Richard II, and The Tempest in repertory at the Hudson Theatre located in LA’s historic Theater Row. 

I JUST LIKE YOU | A GAY MYTH Comes to Theatre503 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024


Who What Where Productions and Theatre503 Present I just like you | a gay myth 23-24 February, 2024 at Theatre503, 503 Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 3BW.

Disco-Era RICHARD II Now Streaming On Stratfest@Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024


Disco-era Richard II now available for worldwide streaming on Stratfest@Home. Revolutionary adaptation set in Studio 54 with glittering costumes and a dancing chorus of winged angels. Conceived and directed by Jillian Keiley, adapted by Brad Fraser.

Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


Yale Repertory Theatre will continue its 2023–24 Season with Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Liz Diamond.

Michael Stuhlbarg Will Return to Broadway in Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024


Award-winning theatre, film, and television actor Michael Stuhlbarg will return to Broadway for the first time in almost 20 years to star in Patriots, the Almeida Theatre production of the timely new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the play here!

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.

Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Cast For THE DUCHESS OF MALFI
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Rachel Bagshaw. Find out who is starring in the production here!

Cast Set For UNCLE VANYA at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full casting for Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

World Premiere of DIRTY WHITE TESLAS MAKE ME SAD to be Presented by The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024


The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo will present the world premiere of 'Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad' by Ashley Smiley.

Full Cast Set For THE HUMAN BODY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


 Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast for the world première of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Human Body.

US Premiere of THE HUNT Starring Tobias Menzies to Begin in February at St. Ann's Warehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024


St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting the U.S. premiere of the Almeida Theatre production ofThe Hunt, a blistering thriller catapulting audiences into some of today’s thorniest questions surrounding mob justice and forgiveness.

Submissions Now Open For Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


Submissions are now open for Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival 2024. Participate in this exciting opportunity to showcase your talent!

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