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Much Ado About Nothing

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 @ 8:00pm



Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - Outdoor Stage
2 Convent Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932

Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Eleanor Holdridge

"O God, that I were a man! I would eat his heart in the marketplace!"

At the core of this popular romantic comedy, is the tempestuous relationship between the infamous “singles” Beatrice and Benedick. - Centered around the bickering and tempestuous duo Beatrice and Benedick — Much Ado About Nothing  speaks to love as both a daunting risk and a joyful adventure.



CAST:

Michael Stewart Allen* - Dogberry; Jeffrey Marc Alkins - Don John; Richard Bourg* - Antonio/Verges; Jabari Carter - Borachio; Dino Curia - Friar Francis; Jesmille Darbouze* - Beatrice; Benjamin Eakeley* - Benedick; Christian Frost - Claudio; Ellie Gossage - Margaret; Carolyne Leys - Ursula; James Michael Reilly* - Don Pedro; Fiona Robberson* - Hero; Raphael Nash Thompson* - Leonato. Joined by The Shakespeare Theatre's 2022 Acting Fellow Company




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EVENT PREVIEWS

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Morven

Morven Museum & Garden's Grand Homes & Gardens returns with a new series for America's 250th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Morven Museum & Garden's popular speaker series Grand Homes & Gardens returns for 2026. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America's Founding Homes and Gardens examines four estates belonging to five signers of the Declaration: William Paca, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Thomas Jefferson, and Arthur Middleton.



October

October Ensemble presents the World Premiere of "Oh Sh*t, Sherlock!"

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- October Ensemble presents the World Premiere of Oh Sh*t, Sherlock! weekends from March 20 to April 12, 2026 at The Jersey Shore Arts Center. The actor playing Sherlock has never seen the script. Hilarity ensues as the rest of the cast tries to keep the mystery on track!












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