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Shakespeare's Sonnets

First Preview: Sep 18, 2014
Opening Date: Sep 18, 2014
Closing Date: Oct 11, 2014
Running Time: 02:45
Shakespeare's Sonnets
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BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Iambic pentameter gets a surreal makeover in this pop-opera romp through Shakespeare’s sonnets from director Robert Wilson and composer Rufus Wainwright.

The Bard’s enigmatic poems are pared down to 25 selections, set to everything from medieval German Minnesang to cabaret rock and performed by Bertolt Brecht’s historic Berliner Ensemble. As pallid, genderqueer, dramatis personæ, the virtuosic performers smirk and sneer through expressionistic slapstick, while Wilson’s signature sculpting of time, light, and gesture evokes an absurdist dream.

Directing, stage design, lighting concept by Robert Wilson
Music by Rufus Wainwright

In German with English titles

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
RegionalPerformance ArtPlay - DramaRegional
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16

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For live events, come to the BAM box office no earlier than 90 minutes prior to the performance to inquire. Rush tickets are $10 and are available to students 29 & under with a valid ID and seniors 65 & over. There is a limit of two tickets per purchase. Seating is at the discretion of the box office and is based on availability.

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  • "the audience reacted to almost every single sonnet with rapturous applause”

    —Der Spiegel
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  • "the audience reacted to almost every single sonnet with rapturous applause”

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  • "the audience reacted to almost every single sonnet with rapturous applause”

    —Der Spiegel
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  • "the audience reacted to almost every single sonnet with rapturous applause”

    —Der Spiegel
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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Six locations: Three areas in rear orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.

  • Seating

    The Opera House seats 2,086.Orchestra level of Opera House on main level, directly off lobby.

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. Braille lettering.

  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front.

  • Parking

    Ashland Place.

  • Entrance

    Six steps up from street into main lobby. One handrail.Alternate entrance: Saint Felix St. Unmarked. Ramp (1.5" lip) into main lobby. Double doors (heavy). Security will assist.

  • Box Office

    Main lobby. Counters 49".

  • Restroom

    Rear of orchestra. Door 29". Stall door 31". Commode 17.5". Grab bars.

  • Water Fountain

    Main lobby. Spout 35".

  • Telephone

    Main lobby to right of alternate entrance. Cord 27".

  • Assisted Listening System

    Yes.

  • Visual Assistance

    None.

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