The Shylock is a Jewish diamond seller named Jacob, called “shylock” as a slur. The Shakespeareans are a gang of white supremacists, led by Jacob’s former clownish servant, Gobbo. It is a comedy colliding with a tragedy: Jacob’s daughter Jessica loves Lorenzo (here the son of Asian immigrants), Portia loves Bassanio and everyone can go home happy, just as long as one pesky lawsuit doesn’t dig up anything too ugly.
The Shylock and the Shakespeareans, presented by Untitled Theater Company #61, is written and directed by Edward Einhorn.
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The Shylock and the Shakespeareans
First Preview: Jun 1, 2023
Opening Date: Jun 5, 2023
Closing Date: Jun 17, 2023
Running Time: 02:20
Playing @
IRT Theater
154 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
Show Notes: 1 intermission
Audience Advisory: The play includes antisemitic and racist hate and violence, as well as the sound of gunfire.
Performance Schedule
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SUNDAY @ 5 PM
Added performance June 5 @ 7 PM (Opening Night)
Written By
- Edward Einhorn
Director
- Edward Einhorn
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Full-price tickets:
$33.50 - $33.50
