How Shakespeare Saved My Life tickets
About How Shakespeare Saved My Life
How Shakespeare Saved My Life is an autobiographical-inspired theatrical work by playwright and Broadway performer Jacob Ming-Trent (Folger Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream) and directed by Tony Taccone (The Harder They Come).
In this tour-de-force performance, 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’s search for home is relentless, and the results are by turns hilarious and tragic.
Invoking a host of artistic geniuses such as Biggie, Tupac, Shakespeare, and Basquiat, Ming-Trent takes us on a propulsive ride that reaffirms the power of language and music. It all adds up to how one man’s attempt to reclaim his life may connect to the deeper parts of ourselves and to each other.
Run time
1hr 30min. No intermission.
Venue
Categories
Plays, Contemporary, Comedy
Age
Ages 4+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted.
Start date
June 9th, 2026
End date
July 5th, 2026
Venue
Folger Theatre
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of How Shakespeare Saved My Life?
How Shakespeare Saved My Life runs for 1hr 30min. No intermission.
Which theatre is How Shakespeare Saved My Life at?
How Shakespeare Saved My Life is at Washington's Folger Theatre, which is located at 201 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, 20003.
What is the age recommendation for How Shakespeare Saved My Life?
Ages 4+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted.
How do you get tickets for How Shakespeare Saved My Life?
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