Sir Ian McKellen took the stage on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on February 4, 2026, and delivered something unforgettable. The legendary actor, famous ... Read More ...

There have been a lot of writers since the 16th century. But there's only one Bard. William Shakespeare, who was born one of eight children 461 years ago on April 23, 1564, lived just 52 years. But in ...

Imagine Shakespeare words mixed with Tom Waits music and Penn & Teller magic. That’s the dazzling conceit of “The Tempest” at Round House Theatre in Bethesda. “This is Shakespeare’s most magical show, ...

There’s no shortcut to memorizing Shakespeare, and that’s a good thing. The language can feel intimidating, the lines are often in verse, and the plays are long. If you don’t understand everything the ...

This series of videos from Shakespeare Uncovered explores the ways in which performers and directors have interpreted Shakespeare’s characters and plays differently over time. Students will explore ...

Shakespeare was not above a dirty joke. Here are eight of his filthiest puns and witticisms.