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Shakespeare 70 presents If You Speak Love - an affair with Shakespeare

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originally published: 10/12/2026

(EWING, NJ) -- Shakespeare 70 presents If You Speak Love - an affair with Shakespeare in the Don Evans Black Box Theater at The College of New Jersey from October 14-18, 2026. This is a lively, romantic exploration of some of the Bard's most memorable and iconic moments.

Featuring scenes and speeches that highlight Shakespeare's unmatched gift for expressing the joy, the pain, and the truth about love. If You Speak Love celebrates the characters and stories that have influenced and inspired the last 400 years of romantic storytelling.

Tickets are $25 ($23 for seniors 55+) and available for purchase online. The venue is located on The College of New Jersey campus (2000 Pennington Road) in Ewing, New Jersey.

The production moves to the Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor for performances January 22-31, 2027.

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