PlayMakers Repertory Company
By William Shakespeare Directed by Lavina Jadhwani
Love is a battlefield
Beatrice and Benedick bicker all the time… but their friends see a budding romance and decide to play Cupid. Hijinks, heartbreak and hilarity ensue. PlayMakers takes a fresh look at Shakespeare’s classic tale of wit and whispers. The setting is shifted to 1940's North Carolina for a thoroughly musical and joyously inclusive production sparkling with merriment for the holiday season.
November 15–December 3, 2023
Tickets start at $20
Approximately 2 hours plus a 15 minute intermission
Please be aware that this production has limited use of herbal cigarettes on stage.
Suitable for ages 10+. PlayMakers is leaning into the historical precedent of actors playing different genders onstage. This mixed casting represents the many diverse romantic and platonic relationships around us.
▶ Wednesday, November 15 at 7:30 PM.
▶ Thursday, November 16 at 7:30 PM.
▶ Friday, November 17 at 7:30 PM.
Previews not only cost less, but they allow you to be among the first audience members to experience Much Ado About Nothing. Previews are the final step in the playmaking process as the directors, designers, cast and crew put the finishing touches on the show as they experience it with an audience for the first time—that’s you! Be an early adopter and earn bragging rights that you saw it first.
▶ Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 PM.
Join us for a rousing performance of Much Ado About Nothing followed by a celebration in the lobby with light hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Get your playbill signed, meet the artists, and enjoy the festivities together.
Special Thanks to Pineapple Sol and Glasshalfull
Watch to see what Opening Nights are like at PlayMakers!
▶ Sunday, Nov 19 at 2:00 PM
Your young one might not be able to sit through Shakespeare, but that doesn’t mean they can’t join you. PlayMakers has partnered with Seed Art Share to provide on-site childcare for ages 4-12 with engaging, theatre-based fun while you enjoy the performance.
▶ Sunday, Nov 26 at 2:00 PM
This performance will feature Open Captioning, allowing you to read the beautiful Shakespearean language along with the dialogue.
▶ Tuesday, Nov 28 at 7:30 PM
ASL Interpreters and Audio Description will be available for patrons. For the best view of the ASL Interpreters, please contact the Box Office at 919.962.7529 or prcboxoffice@unc.edu.
▶ Sunday, Dec 3 at 2:00 PM
Enjoy the show, then stay with us afterward for a discussion to talk about the play.
All tickets include on demand streaming access from Thursday, Nov 30–Sunday, Dec 3.
