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The Last Will

Shakespeare and... the Law

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Shakespeare and... Leadership

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The Last Will

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Suffolk University present The Last Will, the final installment Distinguished Scholar in Residence Robert Brustein’s trilogy about the life of William Shakespeare.

The Last Will finds William Shakespeare retired at his country home in Stratford after decades of struggle and success in the city of London.

Shakespeare and the Law/Leadership

Presented each season in partnership with the Boston Lawyers Chapter of the Federalists Society and McCarter & English. Shakespeare & the Law features a staged reading of a Shakespeare play (past performances include Othello, The Merchant of Venice and Henry V) performed by local, state and national lawyers, judges and other politicos. The presentation is followed by a panel discussion lead by a moderator.


Tour of the Parks

CSC's touring initiative to local parks. The 2011 summer season features two productions: Shakespeare on Love, a collection of scenes, songs and sonnets from Shakespeare performed by Apprentices enrolled in Summer Apprentice Program, and A Shakespearean Cabaret featuring students from New England Conservatory.


Shakespeare on the Common

A Boston tradition since 1996, CSC has been presenting fully-staged productions of Shakespeare plays free-of-charge to Boston audiences.


Summer Concert Series

Sponsored by New England Conservatory, Commonwealth Concerts is a series of pre-show concerts featuring a wide range of musical stylings before performances of Shakespeare on the Common.


Events

Special events--including our Annual Gala--held throughout the year to raise funds to support all of CSC's FREE programming.

Performances

  • May 29, 2013

    Shakespeare and... Leadership

    • When:

      Wednesday, May 29, 2013 5:30pm

    • Venue:

      The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University

    • Need to know:

      This event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP to dmoore@mccarter.com to reserve your seats.

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  • Summer 2013

    The Two Gentlemen of Verona

    • When:

      Summer 2013

    • Venue:

      Boston Common

    • Need to know:

      Check back soon for more information!

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  • January 17, 2013

    Shakespeare and... the Law

    • When:

      Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 5:30pm

    • Venue:

      The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University

    • Need to know:

      This performance is SOLD OUT! If you have not reserved a seat, you may come to the theatre early and be added to our wait list. Thanks!

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  • February 13, 2013

    The Last Will

    • When:

      February 13 - 24, 2013

    • Venue:

      The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University

    • Need to know:

      Tickets, at $45 on opening and Saturday nights; $40 general; $30 seniors; and $10 students, are available through the Suffolk University box office by CLICKING HERE or by calling 1-800-440-7654.

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  • Shakespeare and... Leadership

    Presented by Commonwealth Shakespeare Company


    Directed by: Steven Maler, Artistic Director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Presenting Partn...
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  • The Two Gentlemen of Verona

    Directed by Steven Maler


    The Two Gentlemen Of Verona Directed by Steven Maler What Happens in Milan, stays in Milan... ...
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  • Shakespeare and... the Law

    Presented by Commonwealth Shakespeare Company


    Hosted & Moderated by: C. Boyden Gray, Former White House Counsel to President George H. W. Bush ...
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  • The Last Will

    Written by Robert Brustein Directed by Steven Maler


    CSC and Suffolk University present the World Premiere of The Last Will. The Last Will is the fin...
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