A timeline showing an imagined day in the life of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon circa 1604. Made in association with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Why was Shakespeare so special?

The next documented event in Shakespeare’s life is his marriage at the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway, the daughter of a local farmer, on November 28, 1582. She was eight years older than him and ...

Despite his many contributions to English literature and language, surprisingly little is known about William Shakespeare’s ...

Everyone knows William Shakespeare. From his well-known tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet” to his widely performed play of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” audiences are well aware of what to expect from ...

From Feb. 27 to March 2, the Theatre Department presented “As You Like It.” Adapted by Lisa Rothe, the director and a senior lecturer ...