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About How Shakespeare Saved My Life
In the Red Bull Theater production of HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE, Jacob Ming-Trent dares to rescue himself from the “slings and arrows” of his past. Born with a gift for poetry but rejected as unfit to play the part of the poet, Ming-Trent invites us to take a deep dive into the crevices of his youth. His search for home is relentless, and the results are by turns hilarious and tragic. Calling on the Bard and a host of genius rappers, half-crazed preachers, and soulful poets to throw him a lifeline, he takes us on a propulsive ride that reaffirms the power of language. It all adds up to one man’s attempt to reclaim his life, and through that journey we connect to the deeper parts of ourselves, and, ultimately, to each other. Directed by Tony Taccone.
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Start date
September 15th, 2026
End date
October 25th, 2026
Jacob Ming-Trent shares how Shakespeare shaped his life, seamlessly blending the Bard's writing with hip-hop, humor, and personal storytelling. The performance, writing, and projection design are all exceptional, but what stayed with me most was his powerful message: Shakespeare saved his life by teaching him to choose forgiveness over revenge.
Outstanding performance piece mixing verse, rap, Shakespeare, and Jacob's own words to tell a moving, emotional, and ultimately triumphant story, bringing the audience along with him through call-backs. If you're open to a slightly non-traditional theatrical performance, don't miss this one! Play on!
Funny, poignant, gut-wrenching, and passionate above all, How Shakespeare Saved My Life at The Public is a must-see. We saw four shows in three days and, as much as I loved School Girls for its scathing comedy about who controls and serves standards of beauty, still… Jacob Ming-Trent’s writing and performance (not to mention the show’s brilliant projection design) were simply breathtaking.
How Shakespeare Saved My Life cast and creative team
By: Jacob Ming-Trent
Director: Tony Taccone
Producer: The Public Theater, Red Bull Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Folger Theatre
Cast list: Jacob Ming-Trent
Venue
The Public Theater
Accessibility
Accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms. Assistive Listening Devices. ASL interpreted, Open Caption and Audio Descriptions at select performances or on demand by request.
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is How Shakespeare Saved My Life at?
How Shakespeare Saved My Life is at New York's The Public Theater, which is located at 425 Lafayette Street, New York, 10003.
How much are tickets for How Shakespeare Saved My Life?
How Shakespeare Saved My Life tickets start at $82.
How do you get tickets for How Shakespeare Saved My Life?
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Is How Shakespeare Saved My Life playing on Broadway or Off-Broadway?
How Shakespeare Saved My Life is playing Off Broadway.
Is How Shakespeare Saved My Life accessible?
Accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms. Assistive Listening Devices. ASL interpreted, Open Caption and Audio Descriptions at select performances or on demand by request.
How long is How Shakespeare Saved My Life on for?
Tickets for How Shakespeare Saved My Life are available through 25 October 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
What are audiences saying about How Shakespeare Saved My Life?
Audiences have given How Shakespeare Saved My Life a Show-Score of 85/100 — Excellent, based on 27 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
Who stars in How Shakespeare Saved My Life?
How Shakespeare Saved My Life stars Jacob Ming-Trent.
Who is the director of How Shakespeare Saved My Life?
Tony Taccone is the director of How Shakespeare Saved My Life.
Who is the writer of How Shakespeare Saved My Life?
The writer of How Shakespeare Saved My Life is Jacob Ming-Trent.
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