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Bosco, Kind, Lewis, Messing, et al. Set for Shakespeare Marathon

Philip Bosco
(© Michael Portantiere)
Philip Bosco
(© Michael Portantiere)

Philip Bosco, Michael Cerveris, Michael Cumpsty, Richard Kind, Norm Lewis, Debra Messing, and Rainn Wilson will be among the performers at the Shakespeare Society’s free 443rd Birthday Marathon, to take place at 6:30pm on Monday, April 9 at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.

This annual event includes artists performing scenes, speeches, and songs from the author’s many comedies and romances. Other performers include Peter Ackerman, John Cariani, David Costabile, Oscar Isaac, Kristine Nielsen, Jeremy Shamos, and students from the Society’s Adopt-a-School outreach program.

In addition, the Marathon will feature an extended preview of Kenneth Branagh’s HBO film version of As You Like It, starring Kevin Kline, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Alfred Molina.

Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 212-327-3399 or visit www.shakespearesociety.org.