Twelfth Night (abridged)
Larry Nehring
Twelfth Night (Taub)
by Kwame Kwei-armah, Shaina Taub
Highlights
90 mins Present Day Ensemble Cast Unit Set/Multiple Settings Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
Synopsis
Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery.
Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess and falls hard for a Duke.
As she navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and true love in the process.
Featuring an original jazz-funk score by Shaina Taub, with a flexible-sized cast and running 90 minutes long, Twelfth Night is appropriate for all audiences and groups.
Press Reviews
"This freewheeling version of Shakespeare's classic comedy proves a consistent delight."
— The Hollywood Reporter
"Ms. Taub's tuneful pop-soul score is reminiscent of a big-budget Disney show."
— The Wall Street Journal
"Less an interpretation of Shakespeare's comedy than a block party sprinkled with iambic pentameter."
— The New Yorker
"This is a place where people of all ages, races and genders live in harmony, with just enough gossip and misunderstandings to keep things interesting."
— The New York Times
"Delights with a steady insistence and overwhelms with a tidal wave of enthusiasm. Resistance? Futile. Let it wash over you."
— Entertainment Weekly
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Featured |
| Illyrian Mail PERSON |
| Ensemble |
| Olivia mezzo-soprano |
| Orsino bari-tenor |
| Malvolio tenor |
| Toby baritone/bass |
| Sebastian tenor |
| Feste mezzo-soprano |
| Andrew bari-tenor |
| Antonio bari-tenor |
| Principals |
Videos
Twelfth Night Montage: Free Shakespeare in the Park
Publication
Twelfth Night (Taub) is a play written by Kwame Kwei-armah and published by Concord Theatricals .
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