Illustration of Shakespeare reciting "Hamlet" to his family in Stratford-upon-Avon. People rarely argue over the question, “Who is the greatest writer of all time?” Even though several literary ...

For more than 400 years the works of William Shakespeare have inspired and entertained us. The movie industry has looked to those same works to produce some of the best adaptations of his work almost ...

Looking to brush up your Shakespeare? Though they were written over 400 years ago, the plays of Shakespeare continue to enthrall readers and theater enthusiasts alike. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." And beyond literature, his influence has shaped language, pop culture, and even psychology. Terms like ...

Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles at swing in a scene from the film "10 Things I Hate About You," 1999. "All the world's a stage" and sometimes a film set. Whether you frequent Shakespeare Festivals or ...

Shakespeare & Company has announced the first titles of its 2026 season, including two Shakespeare plays and two reimagined ...

William Shakespeare is undeniably one of the most famous writers in human history. The 39 shows attributed to the “Bard of Avon” have been performed, adapted, and studied innumerable times in the ...

When I was 23, I promised myself that I would see all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays performed live. Fulfilling this promise has taken me to eight states and three foreign countries so far, and since I ...

Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare in director Chloé Zhao’s "Hamnet." (Courtesy Agata Grzybowska/Focus Features) And boy, was I annoyed by “Hamnet.” It’s the worst movie ...