{"id":8312,"date":"2011-05-24T15:37:06","date_gmt":"2011-05-24T19:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=8312"},"modified":"2012-12-27T12:12:15","modified_gmt":"2012-12-27T16:12:15","slug":"new-yorks-stage-with-shakespeare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/24\/new-yorks-stage-with-shakespeare\/","title":{"rendered":"All New York\u2019s A Stage with Shakespeare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Statue of Shakespeare in Cental Park <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The play\u2019s the thing this summer in New York City<\/a>. That\u2019s because one of the city\u2019s most revered cultural traditions, the free Shakespeare plays in Central Park<\/strong>, will be complemented by some illustrious guests from across the Atlantic \u2013 and that\u2019s in addition to some other, slightly more under-the-radar productions that you\u2019ll find only here in New York. So if\u00a0you’ve\u00a0got a hankering to hear some iambic pentameter delivered up-close and in-person, there isn\u2019t a better time to visit New York City than summer 2011.<\/p>\n

The big news this year, as most theater mavens already know, is the arrival of England\u2019s Royal Shakespeare Company<\/strong>, who are headed to New York under the auspices of Lincoln Center for an unprecedented six-week residency at the Park Avenue Armory (643 Park Avenue, between 66th and 67th Streets).\u00a0The theater\u00a0is located in the Upper East side,\u00a0a \u00a0popular neighborhood with cozy and\u00a0tasteful accomodations<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Arguably the most versatile and accomplished Shakespeare performers in the world, the legendary ensemble will undertake five of Shakespeare\u2019s most popular plays in July and August<\/strong>, including Romeo and Juliet and King Lear, all in a full-size recreation of the RSC\u2019s Stratford-upon-Avon theater inside the Armory. Tickets for this extravaganza are expected to go fast; visit the Lincoln Center website for purchases and more information.<\/p>\n

Of course, if Elizabethan drama al fresco is more your style, there\u2019s always Shakespeare in the Park <\/strong>\u2013 which is also free, provided you don\u2019t mind standing in line for tickets. Now in its 57th year, this beloved New York institution returns in 2011 with Measure for Measure and All\u2019s Well That Ends Well, which will rotate at Central Park\u2019s Delacorte Theater for eight weeks beginning June 6th. \u00a0(You can get to the Delacorte from the\u00a0Upper\u00a0West Side<\/a> at 81st Street and Central Park West or from the Upper East Side <\/a>at 79th Street and Fifth Avenue.)<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, if Central Park doesn\u2019t satisfy your yen for Shakespeare in a sylvan setting, New York Classical Theatre<\/strong> takes the outdoor concept a step further with its bold concept for Henry V. In this production, the audience will travel with King Henry and his army from \u201cEngland\u201d (Castle Clinton\/ Battery Park<\/a>) across the \u201cEnglish Channel\u201d (New York Harbor) by boat all the way to \u201cFrance\u201d (Governors Island), where the Battle of Agincourt will unfold on a parade ground with a cast of over 50. Sounds just crazy enough to be a must-see\u2014and, like Shakespeare in the Park, it won\u2019t set you back a single ducat. Open rehearsals begin June 18, with actual performance times and dates TBD; check the Classical Theatre website<\/a> for latest information.<\/p>\n

Last but not least, don\u2019t forget the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival<\/strong>, which presents the Bard right on the bank of the Hudson River, only an hour north of New York City, every summer. This year\u2019s offerings include Hamlet and The Comedy of Errors; visit the Festival site for information on getting there by car, train, or the extremely affordable \u201cBard Bus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Interested in catching some Shakespeare in New York City this summer? Regardless of what plays you opt for, New York Habitat has apartment rentals<\/a> all over town that will suit your needs.<\/p>\n

– This furnished 1-bedroom rental apartment in the Upper West Side of New York (NY-14707)<\/a> is located at East 80th Street and Park Avenue, just north of the Armory (see above). Hardwood floors, high ceilings, a decorative fireplace, and a private garden make this an exceptionally comfortable place to stay while you\u2019re in New York.<\/p>\n

– For a very different slice of Manhattan living, consider this furnished 2-bedroom New York rental (NY-14438) in a prewar walkup on the Lower East Side<\/a>. Surrounded by restaurants, bars, clubs, boutiques, and art galleries, it\u2019s a good bet for anyone looking for the full New York nightlife experience.<\/p>\n

– For handy access to Central Park, meanwhile, it\u2019s hard to get more convenient than this furnished studio rental (NY-14832) at 103rd Street at Central Park West<\/a>. Inside you\u2019ll find two double beds, new wood floors, and plenty of natural light.<\/p>\n

Do you have a favorite memory of seeing Shakespeare in New York that you\u2019d like to recount for New York Habitat readers? Leave your recollections below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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