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Henry IV Part 1
William Shakespeare's Henry IV Part I is based on the life of King Henry IV of England and his son,...
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Henry IV Part 2
After King Henry IV’s victory at the Battle of Shrewsbury, it would seem that his civil troubles are...
Henry VI Part 1
At the beginning of Henry VI, Part 1, King Henry V's funeral is taking place, and messengers arrive...
Henry VIII
Cardinal Wolsey is a powerful figure in Henry VIII’s court. He levies taxes, takes property from the...
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is based on the classic holiday movie with a clever twist t...
Long Day’s Journey Into Night
One of the most lauded plays in the history of American theater, Long Day’s Journey Into Night is th...
On Golden Pond
On Golden Pond is a classic American comedic drama that's every bit as touching, warm, and witty tod...
The Outsiders
Christopher Sergel’s play is a faithful adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age-novel about rival...
Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus is the most revered general of Rome. Newly returned from his victories against the...
All in the Timing
Featuring six diverse but equally hysterical one-act comedies, David Ives’ All in the Timing is a wi...
Art
A translation of a French-language play, Art is set in Paris and revolves around a discussion betwee...
Closer
Four lives intertwine over the course of four and a half years in this densely-plotted, stinging loo...
