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To Do Today: View an Outdoor Production of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale
To Do Today: View an Outdoor Production of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale
Enjoy a free performance on the Boston Common, courtesy of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Michael Underhill (from left), John Douglas Thompson, and Nora Eschenheimer in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 2021 production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. Photo by Evgenia Eliseeva
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To Do Today: View an Outdoor Production of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale
Enjoy a free performance on the Boston Common, courtesy of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
What?
A free performance of William Shakespeare's play The Winter's Tale, presented by the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company.
When?
Tuesday, July 16, through Sunday, August 4, at 8 pm (on Saturday, August 3, the performance will begin at 6 pm). The play runs for two and a half hours, with a 15-minute intermission.
Where?
Boston Common Parkman Bandstand, 139 Tremont St., across the street from AMC Boston Common 19.
How much?
Performances are free to the public. Chairs can be purchased on site for $10 in cash or $12 by credit card.
Why should I go?
Whether you're a lifelong fan of Shakespeare's work or haven't dabbled in the world of theater quite yet, you'll find that the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's free performance of The Winter's Tale is a perfect opportunity to see a classic play in Boston's most iconic green space. The CSC's Shakespeare on the Common series-modeled after New York City's Shakespeare in the Park festivals-is entering its 28th season.
The Winter's Tale is a classic Shakespeare comedy (though some consider it a tragicomedy), filled with scandal, romance, and a hint of magic. It begins when King Leontes accuses his dear friend King Polixenes of Bohemia of engaging in an affair with Leontes' pregnant wife, Hermione. After a failed attempt to poison Polixenes, Leontes imprisons his wife, who gives birth to their daughter, Perdita, in captivity.
We won't spoil the rest, but The Winter's Tale, though not one of Shakespeare's most well-known plays, is sure to surprise you. We recommend bringing a blanket and snacks, as the performance, at five acts, won't be short-but will definitely be worth it. The play is directed by Bryn Boice, CSC associate artistic director, and stars Nael Nacer as Leontes, Marianna Bassham as Hermione, and Omar Robinson as Polixenes.
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