Richard III

Ambition knows no mercy. A Noise Within presents a streamlined, high-velocity, darkly entertaining take on William Shakespeare's thriller about the irresistible schemer audiences love to hate. Charismatic and contemptible in equal measure, burdened by physical challenges and consumed by ambition, Richard claws his way to the crown with unrelenting ferocity, removing all obstacles, and all people, in his path. Manipulating, marrying and murdering his way to the top with unmatched charm and zeal, Richard turns the audience into his unwitting accomplice: we root for him even as his plans grow ever more monstrous. A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 356-3100; www.anoisewithin.org Feb 8 – March 8 (including previews) • Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.: Feb. 11 ONLY (Preview) • Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. • Fridays at 7:30 p.m.: • Saturdays at 2 p.m.: (no Saturday matinee on Feb. 14) • Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. • Sundays at 2 p.m.: