So She Thought: 'Balloon Boy' another sad Hollywood tale Oct 27, 2009
And Richard Heene -- the one who craved fame, craved importance and, most importantly, craved Hollywood and its illusory mirages of respect and recognition, has ended up in the sad state spoken of by notorious Hollywood insider William Shakespeare in his play, "MacBeth.". It turns out Heene is indeed, nothing but "a poor player, who struts and frets his hour on the stage, and then is heard no more; a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Infotainment Oct 25, 2009
Deciphering William Shakespeare plays in school essays apparently was not enough for two university students who have written a book of Twitter entries that summarise and satirise works of literature. Twitterature: The World's Greatest Books Retold Through Twitter', which Penguin releases next. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Are Men Intimated By Educated Women? Oct 25, 2009
She favoured writers like Socrates, Aesop, William Shakespeare, Maya Angelou, Richard Dawkins and Mark Twain. She also enjoyed the works of African Laureates; i.e. Chenua Achebe and Mariama Ba. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
First the lawyers -- then the bankers? Oct 22, 2009
It was William Shakespeare who said, "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." Presumably not many bankers existed at that time -- otherwise, they surely would have been included in this massacre. Joaquin Godoy. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Appearances can be deceiving in rowdy ‘Taming of the Shrew’ Oct 20, 2009
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Play by William Shakespeare. Directed by Melia Bensussen. (Boston Globe)
How Plagiarism Software Found a New Shakespeare Play Oct 20, 2009
Portrait of William Shakespeare George Vertue / Getty ... Plagiarism-detection software was created with lazy, sneaky college students in mind not the likes of William Shakespeare. (Time.com)
Scaling Back Justice? Oct 19, 2009
As for the notion of "Life Without Lawyers," well, consider what may be the most famous of all rhetorical assaults on the profession, from William Shakespeare, no less. "First thing, let's kill all the lawyers!". (CBS News)
• Therapy in the rough Oct 16, 2009
I do apologize, I've just been to see Theatre in the Rough's latest production, "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged," and I needed to catch my breath ... I do apologize, I've just been to see Theatre in the Rough's latest production, "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged," and I needed to catch my breath ... I do apologize, I've just been to see Theatre in the Rough's latest production, "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged," and I needed to catch... (Juneau Empire)
VP Xi calls for enhancing cultural exchanges Oct 14, 2009
Thanks to the exchanges among various cultures, people from different countries could get to know Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) from Germany, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) from Britain and Confucius (551 BC-479 BC) from China, Xi noted. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (C) attends China's presentation after the opening ceremony of the Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, Oct. 13, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shakespeare to be hosted under the stars, online Oct 13, 2009
What: William Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet, presented by the School of Theatre When: Today, Wednesday, Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Where: Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn Details: Free, no tickets required ... The Penn State School of Theatre will present an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet today, Wednesday and Thursday on the Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Emmerich's Next Films Oct 12, 2009
The film explores the theory that Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, was the true author of the works of William Shakespeare. "I've had it eight years, this project. It was always on the forefront. It was always supposed to be my next movie, but this time I'll really do it because I'm already set to shoot March 22nd," he announced. (IGN FilmForce)
Comment: Decoding The Award Oct 12, 2009
William Shakespeare once wrote that some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. Having recognised Obama's potential, could the award be the Nobel committee's way of thrusting greatness upon him. (India Times, India)
- From the Right: Where have you gone, Shakespeare? 0 Oct 11, 2009
William Shakespeare, Hamlet. Why won t we listen to what used to be called sage advice before the Internet made too many of us think we are re-inventing the world and nothing we think or try has ever been thought or tried before. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
'Damned United's wide appeal Oct 10, 2009
A 2007 countdown of greatest British wits placed some guy named Brian Clough at No. 9, just behind William Shakespeare ... A 2007 countdown of greatest British wits placed some guy named Brian Clough at No. 9, just behind William Shakespeare. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Bard in the boondocks Oct 9, 2009
The play's author, William Shakespeare, was not available for comment. But the actors bringing "Romeo and Juliet" to 15,000 students in nearly 50 schools across Wyoming and Montana were happy to share the play on Wednesday with Cody High School students. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cal Thomas: Obama administration budget would mortgage our future Oct 9, 2009
"Neither a borrower nor a lender be." -- William Shakespeare, "Hamlet". Why won't we listen to what used to be called sage advice before the Internet made too many of us think we are reinventing the world and nothing we think or try has been thought or tried before. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Where Have You Gone Willie Shakespeare? Oct 8, 2009
"Neither a borrower nor a lender be." -- William Shakespeare, "Hamlet" Why won't we listen to what used to be called sage advice before the Internet made too many of us think we are re-inventing the world and nothing we think or try has ever been thought or tried before. The Obama administration is rumored to be seriously considering a second stimulus measure to "improve" the economy. (Townhall.com)
`All the World's a Stage' Oct 7, 2009
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- William Shakespeare wouldn't have known a spread offense from three yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust. But when referring to the storied Michigan football program, you might as well paraphrase the English playwright. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Awaiting the gay studies revolution Oct 5, 2009
Literature courses will be enriched by studying gay themes in the work of authors such as William Shakespeare, E.M. Forster, Virginia Woolf, and Herman Melville. In addition to reinterpreting the classics, contemporary literature such as Annie Proulx s Brokeback Mountain and Michael Cunningham s The Hours merit inclusion within college classrooms. (Boston Globe)
• Shakespeare, unhinged Oct 1, 2009
Auction will be followed by opening night performance "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)" ... "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" the latest production by Theatre in the Rough, turns the idea of scholarly reverence on its head. (Juneau Empire)
Daniel F. McCall, BU anthropology professor with enduring love of verse Sep 30, 2009
Poems by William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, and Edna St. Vincent Millay kept him company. The stock was cold, my hand was cold, and the wind seemed to be really biting, he said in the poems project interview. (Boston Globe)
‘Hound of the Baskervilles’ is a howl Sep 30, 2009
From The Mystery of Irma Vep at the Lyric Stage Company to Orfeo Group s The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) and the recent Broadway - by way of the Huntington Theatre Company - hit Alfred Hitchcock s The 39 Steps, scripts requiring actors to take multiple roles have become all the rage. The latest addition to this delightful genre is a British adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle s The Hound of the Baskervilles, making its American debut at Shakespeare & Company under the... (Boston Globe)
Burnt ambitions Sep 25, 2009
Page last updated at 11:27 GMT, Thursday, 24 September 2009 12:27 UK. Is there any point to 'frivolous' academic research. (BBC News -- UK)
One Heck of a Great Ghanaian! Sep 24, 2009
Maybe not; still even as Mr. William Shakespeare would have readily owned, even from inside his 300-year-old grave in Stratford-on-Avon, There is the rub. In other words, it makes a heck of a difference whether one of the twin-initials of Mr. R. R. Amponsahs name was, indeed, Robert or Reynolds, for the writing of good historical narratives depends inextricably on truth and accuracy, which is what good journalism is also about. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rare Discovery: Engraved Gemstone Carrying A Portrait Of Alexander The Great Sep 23, 2009
10, 2009) A leading expert on William Shakespeare has announced what may be the discovery of a portrait of the Bard, which is believed to be the only authentic image of Shakespeare made during his. (July 29, 2005) Further revelations of the beauty of the ancient city of Tiberias and of its uniqueness as a Jewish center were revealed in this season's excavations. (Science Daily)
* Shakespeares burial place hit by rotting beams Sep 23, 2009
Its the beam that supports the roof over the grave of William Shakespeare, and the church were he lies is urgently seeking G50,000 (US$80,000) for repairs. The Reverend Martin Gorick, vicar of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, said the problem was discovered three weeks ago by workmen on the roof of the church, who were alarmed to find bits of the beam falling off. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Roof rot hits the church over Shakespeare's grave Sep 23, 2009
William Shakespeare's grave is in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford Upon Avon, England ... It's the beam that supports the roof over the grave of William Shakespeare, and the church were he lies is urgently seeking 50,000 pounds ( 80,000) for repairs. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Is that the sky I see before me? Sep 22, 2009
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Flying Karamazov Brothers lose their muse in ‘Flings and Eros’ Sep 22, 2009
Play by Paul Magid, text by William Shakespeare. Directed by: Magid. (Boston Globe)
Roof over Shakespeare's bones risks collapse Sep 22, 2009
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Date Lines: A youthful Bridge School Benefit Sep 17, 2009
John Steinbeck and George Bernard Shaw share the stage with William Shakespeare in the 2010 California Shakespeare Theater season to be announced today. Cal Shakes' 20th season in its Bruns Memorial Amphitheater in Orinda opens in June with the world premiere of John Steinbeck's "The Pastures of Heaven," adapted by the prolific Octavio Solis and developed with the performance troupe Word for Word and Cal Shakes artistic director Jonathan Moscone. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Long-awaited Brown thriller arrives Sep 16, 2009
Brown shrugs and says, "Some critics say I don't write like William Shakespeare or William Faulkner, and they're right. I write in a modern, efficient style that serves only the story.". Italics, he says, are "underrated," especially when conveying what characters are thinking: "The best part of a novel is the interior dialogue that you don't get in a movie or in actual life.". (AZCentral -- Business)
'Shakespeare in Love' set to be reborn as theater Sep 15, 2009
Its repertoire included plays by William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. The British Shakespeare Company, which tours open-air productions of Shakespeare around the country, said it was looking at locations in the northern English cities of Sheffield, Manchester and York. (Florida Times-Union)
Lyric Stage presents ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Sep 15, 2009
Cole Porter and William Shakespeare are at the top of the wordsmith chain, and their link is Kiss Me, Kate. This musical version of the latter s Taming of the Shrew is transformed by the former s score featuring Too Darn Hot, So In Love, and the hysterical Brush Up Your Shakespeare. (Boston Globe)
City Beat (3) Sep 13, 2009
Case Western Reserve/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Ensemble performs William Shakespeare s All s Well That Ends Well at The Play House s Brooks Theatre through Sept. 19. Shows are Wed. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
What nourishes Thailand may destroy it Sep 12, 2009
" But we still didn't get anywhere, so I revealed the answer, which I don't feel I need to type in this column. On a different occasion, but also quite recently, I did an interview with a professor of economics from a prestigious university. We were discussing a government stimulus programme. Throughout our interview, the professor became quite heated and agitated, red in the face, and even refused to look at me at times. What did I do to agitate him? It's because I asked him questions _... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Julia Stiles Biography Sep 9, 2009
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. "'The Tech,' MIT's Oldest and Largest Newspaper.". (Suite101.com)
Clown acts not so funny in 'Comedy of Errors' Sep 9, 2009
The Comedy of Errors: By William Shakespeare. Directed by Kenneth Kelleher. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Google Tells EU Online Books Make Web Democratic Sep 8, 2009
The EU has launched its own online register, Europeana, which includes books and images ranging from William Shakespeare to pictures of French actress Brigitte Bardot. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
European Tradition in Nuremberg, Ge... Sep 8, 2009
William Shakespeare is quoted from Love s Labours Lost, And I had but one penny in the world. Thou should st have it to buy gingerbread. (Suite101.com)
Photo Gallery: Teen troupe brings Shakespeare to Wellesley Sep 8, 2009
For 20 years Founder and Creative Director Keri Cahill has combined the talents of children ages 8-18 with the timeless works of William Shakespeare. During the academic year, in-school education residencies are offered to public and private schools. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Google defends online book plan Sep 8, 2009
The EU has launched its own online register, Europeana, which includes books and images ranging from William Shakespeare to pictures of French actress Brigitte Bardot. But most European countries have been slow in scanning and publishing literature for Europeana and Reding hopes companies such as Google can pick up the slack. (MSNBC -- Technology)
T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" Sep 6, 2009
William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, King Lear, The Tempest, and Titus Andronicus. Edmund Spenser, Prothalmion. (Suite101.com)
Yes, immigrants get sick too Sep 4, 2009
WHEN IT COMES to healthcare for immigrants, it s hard not to think of Shylock s famous lines from The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare: If you prick us, do we not bleed. If you tickle us, do we not laugh. (Boston Globe)
Movie Matters: New WWII film challenges history, spurs dialogue Sep 4, 2009
What if William Shakespeare fell in love while writing Romeo and Juliet. What if JFK was killed by a painfully elaborate conspiracy. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Let there be life Sep 1, 2009
A famous quote from Hamlet by William Shakespeare goes: What a piece of work is man. How noble in reason. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sydney choirs spread their wings Aug 31, 2009
Music inspired by the writings of William Shakespeare, including works from Mendelssohn, Walton and Verdi, will be accompanied by scenes from classic Shakespeare films. I've come up with a wish list for the film clips, so let's see what we can come up with,'' Weymark says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
St. Mary's students tour Windsor Castle, kiss the Blarney Stone on summer trip Aug 28, 2009
The group traveled to Wales next and visited Oxford University and Stratford-upon-Avon, the home of William Shakespeare. They also visited the cottage of Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Aug 28, 2009
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Shakespeare inspires progressive dinner Aug 28, 2009
Billed as a culinary journey celebrating the writings of William Shakespeare, the evening is a progressive dinner and entertainment. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the first stop is at the home of Jeff Allerman and Susan Brown, 2015 Grand Avenue. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
The Origin of Everyday Expressions Aug 27, 2009
William Shakespeare, master of prose, coined many of the most frequently used expressions in the English language ... They originated in England, from 1592 to 1616, with William Shakespeare ... Of course, these are but merely a sampling of the many everyday expressions that can be attributed to the pen of William Shakespeare, for there are many, many more; and given the sheer number, one has to wonder what the English language would be like today had it not been so heavily influenced by the... (Suite101.com)
Emile Hirsch Channels Kurt Cobain For Catherine Hardwicke's 'Hamlet' Aug 27, 2009
stars had auditioned to step into the world of William Shakespeare for her next project. Now, the director and her lead actor are talking about the newest personality to be blended into the cast: Kurt Cobain. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Fresh Eyes On Shakespeare -- New Book Contains Detailed Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About William Shakespeare Aug 26, 2009
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Lawyers the death of health-care reform Aug 26, 2009
More than four centuries ago, William Shakespeare gave a rebellious character named Dick the Butcher the famous line: "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.". That is not a good idea in any age. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Countdown star's topple from grace Aug 25, 2009
Pop star William Shakespeare's ascent to No.1 was as fast as John Cave's descent into hell. "I got a royalty cheque the other day, says John Cave, better known as 1970s glam star William Shakespeare, for 13 bucks. There is a rare moment of ironic humour in his voice as he gestures at the letter on the table. At the age of 60, John Cave has seen better days. Then again, he's seen a lot worse. Almost since he had his first hit, Can't Stop Myself from Loving You, in 1974, quickly followed by... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Classic Tales to Read for Halloween Aug 23, 2009
Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, and William Shakespeare provide eerie classic tales for lovers of dark and creepy Halloween reading. Edgar Allan Poe: Stories and Poems. (Suite101.com)
Majestic crams into 90 minutes the shortened versions of nearly 90 masterpieces Aug 21, 2009
It s all part of the frenetic silliness of All the Great Books, a relatively recent (2002) offering from California s Reduced Shakespeare Company, the same group that created The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) and has given the same reductive treatment to the Bible, American history, Hollywood and all of Western civilization. The show opens in Corvallis this weekend as part of the Majestic Theatre s Summer Performance Series. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Theater review: 'Twelfth Night' 1960s remix Aug 19, 2009
By William Shakespeare ... By William Shakespeare. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Shakespeare Authorship Controversy Aug 18, 2009
While William Shakespeare is called the greatest writer in the English language, some speculate that the real author remains unacknowledged ... There is no suggestion in the record left by his contemporaries that William Shakespeare of Stratford was not an actor, author and partner in the Globe Theater. (Suite101.com)
At the Trail (4) Aug 16, 2009
he Compleat Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is a farcical, yet loving, parody of the Bard's works (yes, all of them. performed by a mere three actors. (Boerne Star, TX)
Kent Bush: Health-care motives questionable, but emotions are real Aug 15, 2009
In "As You Like It" William Shakespeare wrote, "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.". Amazingly, the bard's telling verse still seems relevant today. (Medfield Press, MA)
Woodward speaking at Winslow House Aug 14, 2009
Later, this tale gets in the hands of William Shakespeare, as he was inspired to write his play The Tempest. Tickets to this program are $7 for non-members and $5 for Winslow House members. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
It's Garry Shandling's Show to Come... Aug 13, 2009
Not only have earlier TV shows, such as Moonlighting, done it, but examples can be found as far back as the days of William Shakespeare. At the end of A Midsummer Night's Dream, there's a character who speaks directly to the audience and tells them to pretend that they disliked the play they just saw and that the entire production was only a dream. (Suite101.com)
We agree with Putnam: Read the bills first Aug 9, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 8, 2009 10:08 AM EDT How long do you figure it would take you to read the unabridged works of William Shakespeare. Not just read, but understand thoroughly understand inwardly digest, so to speak. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Sun, sand, salsa, and Shakespeare Aug 7, 2009
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Play by William Shakespeare. Directed by: Steven Maler. (Boston Globe)
