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Much Ado About Nothing is in the history books, and what a night it was!
 
Led b
y Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks
with live music and songs performed by Jackson Browne


Simply Shakespeare exceeded expectations creatively and raised
much needed money for our nationally recognized, award winning
stage productions and arts education programming.


 
 
 
 
Who was there?
Jackson Browne - Balthasar
Dana Carvey - Verges
Tom Hanks - Dogberry
Dule Hill - Claudio
Helen Hunt - Beatrice
Ewan McGregor - Benedick
Michael McKean - Conrade
Valerie Medina - Messenger
Bronson Pinchot - Borachio
Nikki Reed - Hero
Keanu Reeves - Don John
Julia Roberts - Ursula
Martin Sheen - Leonato
Rita Wilson - Margaret
Brent Spiner - Don Pedro

 
 
Photos Credit:
Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging

 
 Clockwise from Top: Ewan McGregor as Benedick; Jackson Browne and Dana Carvey; Tom Hanks and Ebay Auction Winner Valerie Medina; Full Cast
 
 
Every spring, some of today’s finest actors donate their time to participate in a staged reading of a Shakespearean comedy. Co-chaired by Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, this annual tradition raises awareness and funds in support of our programs. We are deeply indebted to their talents, commitment and sense of purpose relating to our cause. Without them we would be lesser by any measure.



 

  
 Tickets  Auction

Bummer man, you missed quite an event.  But watch this space for next year's show announcement and available tickets.
 
 
 
  

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recently concluded:ROMEO & JULIET
April 5-23 @ 10 am
Student Matinees Only (SOLD OUT)

recently concluded:
ROMEO & JULIET
April 10, 17 & 24 @ 8 pm
Saturday Evenings

recently concluded:
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
20th Annual Simply Shakespeare Fundraiser
April 12 @ 7:30 pm



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