Richard III will begin showing Thursday
A colorful take on the Shakespeare classic Richard III will begin its run Thursday at the Secret Theater at 44-02 23rd Street. The run will go from February 27 to March 15.1
What do I mean by “colorful take?” Here’s the release from the Secret Theater:
The Queens Players began their 2013-14 season with a thrilling Midsummer, and are looking forward to presenting a Punk-infused version of this classic history play featuring Shakespeare’s iconic villain, Richard III.
A scheming sociopath grabs the crown through fratricide, but such extreme measures cannot bring lasting pleasure. Indeed, Richard meets a famously inglorious end at Bosworth.
In this production, The Queens Players substitute the storied courts of England for the gloomier confines of a punk club in England circa 1980s. The character of Richard III will be played by The Queens Players’ Artistic Director Richard Mazda, who comes to the project straight after a homerun performance of Fagin in the Secret’s sold out hit run of Oliver! Alberto Bonilla, The Queens Players’ Associate Artistic Director, will direct.
Interested? Here is the information on show times:
- Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
- Sundays at 3 p.m.
TICKETS: $18, available online, by contacting the Box Office at 718.392.0722, and at the door.
The Big Secret Theatre | 4402 23rd St | Long Island City, NY
E, M, G or 7 train to Court SQ/23rd St.