F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]

By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield With new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield

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  • Date
    July 9 - August 3
  • Ticket Prices
    $44 - $82
  • Venue
    F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
  • Doors Open
    30 minutes prior to the performance
  • Availability
    On Sale Now
  • Merrill G & Emita E Hastings - Event Sponsor

Event Details

Earlier Evening Performances

This season, we have moved curtain time for all evening performances to 7:30 p.m. Our matinee performances remain at 2:00 p.m.

The same high-quality productions, only a little closer to dinner time! We look forward to seeing you this season.

Special Events

We are delighted to offer special events during the run of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]! If you're interested in attending a performance with a special event, read on to learn about our offerings.
 

Pay What You CAN Food Drive: Wednesday, July 9th starting at 7:00 p.m.

  • Donate two canned goods and get $10 admission to performance

Drew Night: Friday, July 11th starting at 6:30 PM

  • An exclusive pre-show lounge for the Drew University campus community

Opening Night: Saturday, July 12th

  • A celebratory evening, including champagne toast at intermission and a post-show reception
  • Complimentary bites and cash bar available
  • Will be filmed by Zipline Media

Symposium Series #1: Tuesday, July 15th following performance

  • A lively post-show chat with the cast

Touch Tour & Relaxed Performance: Wednesday, July 16th starting at 1:00 PM

  • A guided, hands-on tour of certain props, costumes, and set pieces

Know-the-Show Series & Closed Captioning: Thursday, July 17th starting at 6:45 PM

  • A pre-show talk with the Artistic Team
  • Closed Captioning provided by Globetitles

Storefront to Stage: Friday, July 18th starting at 6:30 PM

  • A chance to meet and support local businesses before show and at intermission

Symposium Series #2: Saturday, July 19th following matinee performance

  • A lively post-show chat with the cast

Ice Cream Social: Wednesday, July 23rd starting at 6:30 PM

  • A fun & yummy pre-show event for patrons of all ages, hosted on the patio

Sensory Seminar & Audio Described Performance: Thursday, July 24th starting at 6:30 PM

  • A pre-show experience for Blind/low-vision patrons

Hobnob & Hang: Friday, July 25th following performance

  • A chance to mix and mingle after the show
  • Complimentary bites and cash bar available

Symposium Series #3: Saturday, July 26th following matinee performance

  • A lively post-show chat with the cast

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Yapping about influential comedic actors with influential comedic actors! 🤡 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] runs July 9th - 27th. Get your tickets now, friends! 🎟️ at link in bio #shakespeare #theatre #completeworks #funny #newjersey #stnj
CALLING ALL DREW RANGERS! 🐻 Enjoy a fun + affordable night at the Theatre by attending our Drew Night this Friday, July 11th. Mingle with other members of the Drew community at an exclusive pre-show gathering, and then laugh your socks off at The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]! DEEP discounts await you! Get your tickets at ShakespeareNJ.org #shakespeare #theatre #completeworks #funny #newjersey #drew #drewuniversity
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Give back at the Theatre! 🧡 Attend the first Preview of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] on Wednesday, July 9th for only $10! What do you have to do? Bring two canned goods to the Box Office. How easy is that?! We are partnering again with @interfaithfoodpantry and @nourish.nj to provide food to those in need. We thank them for their hard work in the fight against hunger. The performance starts at 7:30 PM, but the Box Office will start accepting donations at 7:00 PM. #theatre #shakespeare #fooddrive #giveback #newjersey
Hip hip hooray! Kayla Ryan Walsh returns to take over the STNJ 'gram! 🤡 The comedic juggernaut ✨shines✨ in our upcoming production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again], running July 9th - 27th. Don't miss her spectular performance! Leave your questions for Kayla in the comments below. #shakespeare #theatre #completeworks #actor #takeover
Last chance to register for our Summer Shakespeare Senior Corps -- an intensive theatre training experience for young + driven artists! Only TWO spots remaining! Senior Corps is an affordable three-week acting intensive for teens that runs July 7th - 25th. Members of the Senior Corps participate in daily classes (Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) under the direction of The Shakespeare Theatre’s Education staff and meet with the Theatre's professional resident artists in master classes and discussions. Each day is varied, fast-paced, and exciting. 🎭 Registration link in our bio! #theatre #shakespeare #actor #acting #newjersey #stnj
Sneak a peek into the rehearsal room with the cast of The Complete Works! It looks like they're having the BEST time under the direction of legendary Jeffrey M. Bender. 🤡 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] runs July 9th - 27th. Get your tickets at ShakespeareNJ.org today! #shakespeare #theatre #completeworks #actor #newjersey #stnj
"This story shall the good man teach his son" - William Shakespeare, Henry V 🎭 Join Gin Mitchell as they give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Acting Apprentices' Final Project — Henry V. Experience the grit, glory, and grandeur of Shakespeare’s drama like never before in this electrifying abridged production. 📆: Friday, June 27th @ 7:30 p.m. 📍: The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre in Madison, NJ 🎟: $10 Get your tickets NOW at ShakespeareNJ.org! #shakespeare #theatre #actor #henryv #newjersey #stnj
HEAR YE, HEAR YE 📣 Take a look at our FAB cast in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised) [again]! Recognize any familiar faces? 🤡 #completeworks #shakespeare #theatre #funny #newjersey
Happy Father's Day! Show Dad your love — and your financial savvy — by getting discounted tickets to an "irresistible" comedy (The New York Times). The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abriged) [revised] [again] runs July 9th - 27th, and simply CAN'T be missed! 🤡 Tickets at ShakespeareNJ.org. Use promo code DAD10 at checkout. #fathersday #discount #shakespeare #theatre #completeworks #newjersey
🎶 Ugly, little duckling, we’re so in love with youuuu 🎶 🐥 UNEXPECTED: The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen plays Saturday, June 14th at 11:00 a.m. #hanschristianandersen #uglyduckling #shakespeare #theatre #newjersey
"Go on, little nightingale, go on!" - Hans Christian Andersen 🐥 Get whisked away by a collection of famous stories penned by Hans Christian Andersen this Saturday ONLY! Explore with the Ugly Duckling, sing with the Nightingale, and strut with the Emperor in his *fashionable* new clothes. 📍: The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre 📆: Saturday, June 14th at 11 a.m. 💲: $15 for youth; $20 for adult 🔗: ShakespeareNJ.org #shakespeare #theatre #hanschristianandersen #uglyduckling #newjersey #stnj
Happy Father's Day to the super rad Dads! Celebrate with a hilarious and goofy evening at the Theatre...at a slightly discounted price! The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] is a hysterical treat that should NOT be missed! 🤡 🎟 at link in bio! Use promo code DAD10 at checkout. #shakespeare #theatre #actor #comedy #newjersey #stnj
HAPPY PRIDE! 🌈 We hope that you'll live proudly and loudly with us at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey! #Pride #shakespeare #theatre #newjersey #stnj
Are we human or are we ✨DANCERS✨? The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] runs July 9th - 27th! Get ready to cackle and guffaw! 🤡 🎟 at link in bio #shakespeare #theatre #completeworks #newjersey #stnj
Something silly this way comes...🤡 #shakespeare #completeworks #theatre #funny #newjersey #stnj
CAST ANNOUNCED! 🐥 Don't miss this phenomenal cast of actors, presenting classic fairytales for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! The second production in our Classics for Kids! Series showcases the most beloved stories by Hans Christian Andersen, including The Ugly Duckling and The Emperor's New Clothes. 🎟 at link in bio! #fairytale #theatre #hanschristianandersen #theuglyduckling #stnj

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