Shake up Shakespeare

This sharp reimagining ditches the traditional museum-piece approach for a witty, fearlessly contemporary energy. Starring Life of Pi’s Hiran Abeysekera, this production transforms Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy into a fast-paced, darkly funny, and modern experience at BAM.

Starring the legendary Patrick Page, this searing production unleashes an unstoppable cycle of revenge that feels shockingly contemporary. It strips away all politeness to explore humanity's capacity for inhumanity, transforming Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy into a visceral, high-stakes showdown.

The world’s greatest love story gets a riotous makeover in this hidden library speakeasy where one professional actor downs five shots before the curtain rises. Watch as a sober cast tries to keep the star-crossed tragedy on track amidst whiskey-fueled mayhem and unpredictable improvised twists.

This immersive dance-drama breaks the boundaries of the stage, using handheld cameras to follow the action through the hidden corners and hallways of the Park Avenue Armory. By departing from traditional gender norms and distilling the narrative into a visceral celebration of universal love, it offers a radical, cinematic perspective on Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers.

This nine-time Tony nominee flips the script on the world's most famous tragedy by asking: what if Juliet didn't die? Set to a high-octane soundtrack of Max Martin pop hits, this neon-soaked explosion of music and meta-theater rewrites Shakespeare's ending into a hilarious and empowering journey of self-discovery.

This cinematic screening brings a powerhouse West End cast to the New York City screen for an explosive study of manipulation and toxic masculinity. Driven by a visceral score from rock legend PJ Harvey, this production strips the tragedy of its artifice to deliver a raw, high-definition look at the darker side of power and desire.

This riotous reinvention tosses out the rulebook by tasking one professional actor with five shots of whiskey before attempting a masterpiece. Surrounded by library stacks and craft cocktails, it’s a high-stakes, improvisational whirlwind where no two performances are ever the same.