The actor Sir Ian McKellen, a Shakespearean actor also known as the wizard Gandalf in all three “Lord of the Rings” films, is ...

The historical drama starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley blends facts about the Bard with plenty of fiction.

Remarkably few movies have taken a look at the life of the Bard. With the release of 'Hamnet,' we look back on three past depictions — and how they did when it came to the Oscars.

As she watches the play “Hamlet” for the first time, Shakespeare’s grief-stricken wife begs to know what this work of fiction ...

For the new film Hamnet, understanding the Bard’s homes was essential to telling the story of his family and their tragic ...

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival will present its 2026 season under the thematic banner Empire, featuring Julius Caesar on ...

The Improvised Shakespeare Company has kicked off their 8th annual tour at the Kennedy Center, running through December 23.

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998's "Shakespeare In Love," has died. He ...

The literal-minded Hamnet abandons cultural outreach.

British playwright Tom Stoppard has died at age 88 peacefully at his home in Dorset, England, his agents confirmed.

How much of Hamlet do you need to remember enjoy Hamnet?

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s new musical is so hot, the run was extended before it even started. What a fabulous Christmas gift, especially for the hard-to-please in the DMV, and I think there are a ...