William Shakespeare. The name itself brings to mind dusty textbooks, actors in tights, and maybe a high school English class ...

Is the 2025 film ‘Hamnet’ a true story? What history reveals about Hamnet Shakespeare, his tragic death at 11, and how he may ...

Scholars have debated for centuries whether an earlier play shaped the version we know today. Here’s the evidence.

Looking to brush up your Shakespeare? Though they were written over 400 years ago, the plays of Shakespeare continue to enthrall readers and theater enthusiasts alike. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide ...

A new film, adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 novel, posits that the death of Shakespeare's 11-year-old son may have inspired one of the greatest fictional tragedies ever written.

Yes. Hamnet was the only son of Agnes and William, and the twin brother of their second daughter, Judith. He died at the age ...

Remarkably few movies have taken a look at the life of the Bard. With the release of 'Hamnet,' we look back on three past ...

JUPITER, Fla. — The 32nd annual Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival is performing William Shakespeare's "Richard II" this weekend in Jupiter. The free outdoor event runs July 7-10 and July 14-17 at the ...

LONDON – A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare’s collected works is expected to sell for up to 4.5 million pounds ($6 million) at auction next month. Sotheby’s auction house ...