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Stratford Festival Behind the Scenes iPad App
Download the Stratford Festival iPad app, now on sale for only $4.99. Visit: http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/explore

Explore the process of building a season at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, from choosing the playbill to set construction to performance.

Filled with interviews, observations and breathtaking photography, this app will lead readers on a fascinating journey into corners of the Festival seldom seen by members of the public.

What's in the App?
- 360-degree views of treasures from the Festival Archives
- Interactive set models from productions at our two largest venues
- Exclusive images and slideshows from rehearsals and backstage
- Special audio and video content
- Photos, stories, sketches, animations and insights into the world of theatre

*Apple, the Apple logo and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.*

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The Easy Straight by George Meanwell | Stratford Festival
George Meanwell and Anna Atkinson perform "The Easy Straight", the title track from George's just released CD/DVD. This instrumental was composed in the spring of 2011 in memory of Wayne Robson, the actor who was to play "Grampa" in the Festival production of "The Grapes Of Wrath", but who passed away early in the rehearsal period. This music was used for the bows throughout the production. The title comes from the eulogy which Jim Casey gives in the play at Grampa's burial:

"An' I wouldn't pray for a ol' fella that's dead. He's alright. He got a job to do, but it's all laid out for him an' there's on'y one way to do it. But us, we got a job to do, an' they's a thousand ways, an' we don' know which one to take. An' if I was to pray, it'd be for the folks that don' know which way to turn. Grampa here, he's got the easy straight. An' now cover 'im up and let 'im get to his work."

George Meanwell (banjo)
Anna Atkinson (violin)

Recorded October 22nd and 23rd 2012
Factory163, Stratford, Ontario

Audio: Andy Allen and Mike Walsh
Video: Andy Allen and Jennifer Schamehorn
Logistics: Travis Seetoo, Maryann Co
Brokerage: Rick Fox

Mastering: Peter J. Moore
Artwork and design: Neil Ornstein

George Meanwell SOCAN
© Midnight Island Music 2013
www.midnightislandmusic.ca
For Elizabeth, Max, and Lucy

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http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/plays

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Ghost Light by George Meanwell | Stratford Festival
George Meanwell and Eric St-Laurent perform "Ghost Light" from George's just released CD/DVD "The Easy Straight". A ghost light is the incandescent light left illuminated on stage when a theatre is unoccupied and would otherwise be completely dark.

George Meanwell (banjo)
Eric St-Laurent (guitar)

Recorded October 22nd and 23rd 2012
Factory163, Stratford, Ontario

Audio: Andy Allen and Mike Walsh
Video: Andy Allen and Jennifer Schamehorn
Logistics: Travis Seetoo, Maryann Co
Brokerage: Rick Fox

Mastering: Peter J. Moore
Artwork and design: Neil Ornstein

George Meanwell SOCAN
© Midnight Island Music 2013
www.midnightislandmusic.ca
For Elizabeth, Max, and Lucy

http://www.stratfordfestival.ca
http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/plays

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Changeover by George Meanwell | Stratford Festival
George Meanwell, Anna Atkinson, and Michael McClennan perform "Changeover" from George's just released CD/DVD "The Easy Straight". A song about the uncertainty of the season's end in Stratford. A changeover is the activity between performances in repertory theatre companies.

George Meanwell (vocals, guitar)
Anna Atkinson (accordion)
Michael McLennan (bass)

Recorded October 22nd and 23rd 2012
Factory163, Stratford, Ontario

Audio: Andy Allen and Mike Walsh
Video: Andy Allen and Jennifer Schamehorn
Logistics: Travis Seetoo, Maryann Co
Brokerage: Rick Fox

Mastering: Peter J. Moore
Artwork and design: Neil Ornstein

George Meanwell SOCAN
© Midnight Island Music 2013
www.midnightislandmusic.ca
For Elizabeth, Max, and Lucy

http://www.stratfordfestival.ca
http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/plays

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Stratford Festival 2013 Season | Making of Visitors Guide
2013 Season tickets are now on sale! Visit http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/plays, or call the Box Office: 1.800.567.1600

See the Visitors' Guide here:
http://bit.ly/2013StratFest

MORE 2013 VIDEOS:
Watch as Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino announces the 2013 Season. http://bit.ly/2013Season

OUR 2013 SEASON - 12 shows at 4 theatres:

FESTIVAL THEATRE
Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Tim Carroll

Fiddler on the Roof
Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Book by Joseph Stein
Directed and choreographed by Donna Feore

The Three Musketeers
By Peter Raby
Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
Directed by Miles Potter

The Merchant of Venice
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Antoni Cimolino

AVON THEATRE
Blithe Spirit
By Noël Coward
Directed by Brian Bedford

Tommy
By Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff
Based on the album Tommy by The Who
Directed by Des McAnuff

Othello
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Chris Abraham

TOM PATTERSON THEATRE
Measure for Measure
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Martha Henry

Mary Stuart
By Friedrich Schiller
Directed by Antoni Cimolino

Waiting for Godot
By Samuel Beckett
Directed by Jennifer Tarver

STUDIO THEATRE
Taking Shakespeare
By John Murrell
Directed by Diana Leblanc

The Thrill
By Judith Thompson
Directed by Dean Gabourie
World première of a Stratford Shakespeare Festival commission


"Off The Record"
By Lori Nuic

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Play On | Stratford Festival
https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/playon

If you're aged 16 to 29, you can get $25 tickets for great seats at countless performances throughout the season. You'll also have access to exclusive deals on dining, shopping and accommodation at local establishments!

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The Festival Theatre of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival fanfare
At the Festival Theatre of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival there's always a trumpet fanfare before each performance. This tradition, meant to remind people that it's time to take their seats, has been around since the beginning of the festival, which will be celebrating its 60th anniversary next season.

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Gangnam Stratford Style
Cast and Crew of 42nd Street & Pirates of Penzance (with cameos) Gangnam Style!
http://www.stratfordfestival.ca

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Stratford Fanfare
The best way in the world to announce the play is about to begin.

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Stratford Swans The Musical: Comedy Short
Musical Theatre swans convince an old Shakespeare swan to see a musical!

www.kevinyee.com
@kevinyeedotcom

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Henry V | "Enter Henry V" | Stratford Shakespeare Festival
An introduction to Shakespeare's second group of history plays, known as the Henriad - Richard II, Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. Henry V is just one of 14 magnificent productions that make up the 60th season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

Call Today - 1.800.567.1600
or Order Online - http://bit.ly/GBbJsM

Henry V
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Des McAnuff

June 24 to September 29 - Opens July 13

Animation by Jordan Gosselin

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Mise en scène
This film offers a musical, tongue-in-cheek retelling of the life of Tony, Olivier and Dora Award-winning director, writer and composer Des McAnuff. Using the song "The Wind and the Rain" as a script, the film begins with Des unaccompanied and builds to a grand finale in true Shakespearean tradition. The stylistic approach pays tribute to a time of limited means and creative ingenuity, blending film and theatrical language to create a surreal mise en scène. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2012 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.

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2012 Season Trailer | Stratford Shakespeare Festival (2012)
Celebrate 60 Seasons with 14 Magnificent Productions!

Visit us at http://www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com
or call the box office at 1-800-567-1600

2012 PLAYBILL:
Much Ado About Nothing
42nd Street
The Matchmaker
Henry V
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
The Pirates of Penzance
A Word or Two
Cymbeline
Elektra
MacHomer
The War of 1812

WORLD PREMIÈRES
Wanderlust
The Best Brothers
Hirsch

The 2012 Season at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival runs from April 12 to October 28, 2012.


FESTIVAL THEATRE:
Much Ado About Nothing
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Christopher Newton
April 26 to October 27 - Opens May 28

42nd Street
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble
Directed by Gary Griffin
April 12 to October 28 - Opens May 29

The Matchmaker
By Thronton Wilder
Directed by Chris Abraham
May 12 to October 27 - Opens June 2

Henry V
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Des McAnuff
June 24 to September 29 - Opens July 13


AVON THEATRE:
A Word or Two
Written, arranged and performed by Christopher Plummer
Directed by Des McAnuff
July 25 to August 26 - Opens August 2

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz
Book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner
Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore
May 15 to October 28 - Opens May 30

The Pirates of Penzance
By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
Directed by Ethan McSweeny
May 3 to October 27 - Opens June 1


TOM PATTERSON THEATRE:
Cymbeline
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Antoni Cimolino
May 10 to September 30 - Opens May 31

Wanderlust
Book by Morris Panych
Music by Marek Norman
Based on the poems of Robert Service
Directed by Morris Panych
June 20 to September 28 - Opens July 11

Elektra
By Sophokles
Directed by Thomas Moschopoulos
July 29 to September 29 - Opens August 11


STUDIO THEATRE:
MacHomer
Created and performed by Rick Miller
Directed by Sean Lynch
May 2 to May 26 - Opens May 5

The Best Brothers
By Daniel MacIvor
Directed by Dean Gabourie
June 26 to September 16 - Opens July 12

Hirsch
Created and conceived by Alon Nashman and Paul Thompson
Directed by Paul Thompson
June 20 to September 14 - Opens July 12

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The Tempest in HD | Stratford Shakespeare Festival
At select movie theatres in the U.S. on Thursday June 14.

Visit http://www.thetempesthd.com for participating movie theatre locations and ticket information!

THE TEMPEST Starring Academy Award® Winner Christopher Plummer
Plus post-screening Q&A

THURSDAY JUNE 14
and varying dates nationally

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

BY Experience presents THE TEMPEST, starring Christopher Plummer filmed at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival (Canada) and presented for the first time in movie theaters nationally on Thursday, June 14 and select dates through July 30.

THE TEMPEST pits the desire for revenge against the demands of love and asks if man is capable of creating a brave new world. The story focuses on Prospero (Christopher Plummer), the banished Duke of Milan. Marooned on a distant island with his daughter, Miranda (Trish Lindström), Prospero has spent twelve years perfecting his magic arts. Now, with the help of the spirit Ariel (Julyana Soelistyo), he raises a storm at sea, bringing within his grasp the enemies who robbed him of his dukedom.

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Twelfth Night | TV Spot | Stratford Shakespeare Festival
Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare

CAST (in alphabetical order)

Antonio - Michael Blake
Musician - Brad Canning
Feste - Ben Carlson
Fabian - Juan Chioran
Sir Toby Belch - Brian Dennehy
Ensemble - Victor Dolhai
Ensemble - Miranda Edwards
Valentine - Ryan Field
Servant, Ensemble - Barbara Fulton
Viola, standby - Suzy Jane Hunt
Ensemble - Sara Kitz
Ensemble - Aaron Krohn
Second Officer, Ensemble - Ian Lake
Priest - Roy Lewis
Sir Andrew Aguecheek - Stephen Ouimette
Sebastian - Trent Pardy
Maria - Cara Ricketts
Malvolio - Tom Rooney
Viola - Andrea Runge
First Officer - Stephen Russell
Curio - Jazz Sealey
Orsino - Mike Shara
Musician - Holly Shepherd
A Sea-Captain - Timothy D. Stickney
Olivia - Sara Topham
Musician - Merlin Williams

ARTISTIC CREDITS

Director - Des McAnuff
Designer - Debra Hanson
Lighting Designer - Michael Walton
Music Composed by - Michael Roth and Des McAnuff
Musical Direction and Arrangements - Michael Roth
Sound Designer - Todd Charlton
Dramaturge - Jacob Gallagher-Ross
Choreographer - Nicola Pantin
Fight Director - Todd Campbell
Assistant Director - Rachel Slaven
Assistant Designer - Scott Penner
Assistant Lighting Designers - Chris McEwen, Siobhán Sleath
Assistant Sound Designer - Verne Good
Assistant Fight Director - Casey Hudecki
Fight Captain - Ian Lake
Dance Captain - Jaz Sealey
Stage Manager - John Gray
Assistant Stage Managers - Marie Fewer, Crystal Skinner, Zeph Williams
Production Assistant - Stephanie Meine
Production Stage Manager - Margaret Palmer
Technical Director - Jeff Scollon


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JOIN US FOR A BRILLIANT SEASON:
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Festival Theatre:

The Merry Wives of Windsor
by William Shakespeare
May 10 to October 14 -- Opens May 30

Camelot
Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
April 16 to October 30 -- Opens May 31

Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
June 26 to October 28 -- Opens July 15

The Misanthrope
by Molière
July 31 to October 29 -- Opens August 12

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Avon Theatre:

The Grapes of Wrath
Based on the novel by John Steinbeck
Adapted by Frank Galati
April 23 to October 29 -- Opens June 1

Jesus Christ Superstar
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
May 16 to October 29 (extended run to November 6)

The Homecoming
by Harold Pinter
July 26 to October 30 -- Opens August 11

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Tom Patterson Theatre:

Richard III
by William Shakespeare
May 19 to September 25 -- Opens June 2

Titus Andronicus
by William Shakespeare
June 23 to September 24 -- Opens July 14

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Studio Theatre:

Shakespeare's Will
by Vern Thiessen
June 30 to September 2 -- Opens July 13

The Little Years
by John Mighton
June 29 to September 24 -- Opens July 13

Hosanna
by Michel Tremblay
Translated by John Van Burek and Bill Glassco
July 26 to September 24 -- Opens August 10

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Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway Montage
Watch an exclusive preview of Jesus Christ Superstar. Now on Broadway!

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2011 Season: Trailer
http://www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com
Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2011 Season -

Festival Theatre:
The Merry Wives of Windsor
by William Shakespeare
May 10 to October 14 -- Opens May 30

Camelot
Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
April 16 to October 30 -- Opens May 31

Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
June 26 to October 28 -- Opens July 15

The Misanthrope
by Molière
July 31 to October 29 -- Opens August 12

Avon Theatre:
The Grapes of Wrath
Based on the novel by John Steinbeck
Adapted by Frank Galati
April 23 to October 29 -- Opens June 1

Jesus Christ Superstar
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
May 16 to October 29 -- Opens June 3

The Homecoming
by Harold Pinter
July 26 to October 30 -- Opens August 11

Tom Patterson Theatre:
Richard III
by William Shakespeare
May 19 to September 25 -- Opens June 2

Titus Andronicus
by William Shakespeare
June 23 to September 24 -- Opens July 14

Studio Theatre:
Shakespeare's Will
by Vern Thiessen
June 30 to September 2 -- Opens July 13

The Little Years
by John Mighton
June 29 to September 24 -- Opens July 13

Hosanna
by Michel Tremblay
Translated by John Van Burek and Bill Glassco
July 26 to September 24 -- Opens August 10

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Show Time | Stratford Shakespeare Festival
SSF has a new song! Our staff can't stop singing "Show Time" - can you?

Download the free ringtone!
http://www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com/showtime

Produced by GAME Records
Featuring Matt and Nate Appel, Ryan Clark, Bryan Cockett, Todd Thomas-Glennie and Larissa Currah.
Interview clip features company member Chilina Kennedy.

LYRICS:
The lights go down and the spotlight shines
There's a silence from the seats where the audience lies
Now my heart starts beating and I just can't wait
I know they're anticipating us to hit the stage

CHORUS:
It's on us
It's go time, show time, no time for any mistakes
It's on us
It's go time, show time, no time for any mistakes
It's on us
And I'm ready, I've been working so hard
The stage is the only place
I feel that I belong
It's on us

Jesus Christ Superstar, brought to the stage
The story of Judas' struggle that left Jesus betrayed
But this no ordinary story, it's a musical rendition
I bet you won't even leave your seat for the intermission

Listen, what would you do if a member of your crew
Wasn't really the person that you thought that you knew
Take a journey with Queen Guenevere and Sir Lancelot
Watch it unfold in King Arthur's Camelot

They all headed west, the result of a Dust Bowl
A better life quest, for work they'd have to hustle
But to no avail, Cali has failed around death and struggle
Makes 'em mad, last breath
Feel The Grapes of Wrath

Shipwrecked twins take the stage for the Twelfth Night
Viola foolin' everybody although it's in plain sight
Born a woman but a man that she be pretendin'
Only to muddle herself with misguided affections

CHORUS

Picture two married women, sharp like a ging-su
Now picture a fool, with no idea what he's into
Try'n court 'em both, yeah, he's try'n be a swindler
Be careful when you messin' with The Merry Wives of Windsor

And Misanthrope is a story of a man I wouldn't like to be
He's bitter and he's not into social niceties
He's offensive to people all around the town
And see as his love interest turns his world upside down

Richard III rose to power through violence
This historical play always leaves the crowd in silence
It displays the absolute worst of human ambition
As this brilliant work comes to fruition

Labeled and depicted as the one that's most gory
A blood-thirsty saga of Tamora and her story
Seeking vengence for the murder of her son
Titus Andronicus leads a battle with his loved ones

CHORUS

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Box Office Flash Mob | Stratford Shakespeare Festival
Just a regular day at the Stratford Festival Theatre box office until Jeanne Sauvé Catholic School started a flash mob! (June 24, 2011)

http://www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com

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The Tempest movie trailer
Christopher Plummer in The Tempest movie.

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Caesar and Cleopatra movie trailer
Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 2008 production of Caesar and Cleopatra comes to the big screen. Catch a one-day-only screening at select Cineplex Entertainment theatres on February 23, 2009, at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale now at www.Cineplex.com.

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Promotional Advertisement #1: 2010 Season
Promotion of Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 2010 season:

As You Like It
by William Shakespeare
April 30 to October 31 - opens June 7

Kiss Me, Kate
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Sam and Bella Spewack
April 10 to October 30 - opens June 8

The Tempest
by William Shakespeare
June 11 to September 12 - opens June 25

Dangerous Liaisons
by Christopher Hampton
August 3 to October 30 - opens August 12

Evita
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
May 28 to October 30 - opens June 10

Peter Pan
by J.M. Barrie
April 16 to October 31 - opens June 12

The Winter's Tale
by William Shakespeare
May 27 to September 25 - opens June 9

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
Production Conception, English Lyrics and Additional Material by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman
Based on Jacques Brel's Lyrics and Commentary
Music by Jacques Brel
May 14 to September 25 - opens June 11

For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again
by Michel Tremblay
Translated by Linda Gaboriau
July 27 to September 26 - opens August 11

Do Not Go Gentle
by Leon Pownall
July 2 to August 22 - opens July 13

The Two Gentlemen of Verona
by William Shakespeare
July 30 to September 19 - opens August 10

King of Thieves
by George F. Walker
Songs and music by John Roby
Lyrics by George F. Walker
July 18 to September 18 - opens August 12

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Promotional Advertisement #2: 2010 Season
Promotion of Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 2010 season:

As You Like It
by William Shakespeare
April 30 to October 31 - opens June 7

Kiss Me, Kate
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Sam and Bella Spewack
April 10 to October 30 - opens June 8

The Tempest
by William Shakespeare
June 11 to September 12 - opens June 25

Dangerous Liaisons
by Christopher Hampton
August 3 to October 30 - opens August 12

Evita
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
May 28 to October 30 - opens June 10

Peter Pan
by J.M. Barrie
April 16 to October 31 - opens June 12

The Winter's Tale
by William Shakespeare
May 27 to September 25 - opens June 9

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
Production Conception, English Lyrics and Additional Material by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman
Based on Jacques Brel's Lyrics and Commentary
Music by Jacques Brel
May 14 to September 25 - opens June 11

For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again
by Michel Tremblay
Translated by Linda Gaboriau
July 27 to September 26 - opens August 11

Do Not Go Gentle
by Leon Pownall
July 2 to August 22 - opens July 13

The Two Gentlemen of Verona
by William Shakespeare
July 30 to September 19 - opens August 10

King of Thieves
by George F. Walker
Songs and music by John Roby
Lyrics by George F. Walker
July 18 to September 18 - opens August 12

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Promotional Advertisement #3: 2010 Season
Promotion of Stratford Shakespeare Festival's season:

As You Like It
by William Shakespeare
April 30 to October 31 - opens June 7

Kiss Me, Kate
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Sam and Bella Spewack
April 10 to October 30 - opens June 8

The Tempest
by William Shakespeare
June 11 to September 12 - opens June 25

Dangerous Liaisons
by Christopher Hampton
August 3 to October 30 - opens August 12

Evita
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
May 28 to October 30 - opens June 10

Peter Pan
by J.M. Barrie
April 16 to October 31 - opens June 12

The Winter's Tale
by William Shakespeare
May 27 to September 25 - opens June 9

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
Production Conception, English Lyrics and Additional Material by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman
Based on Jacques Brel's Lyrics and Commentary
Music by Jacques Brel
May 14 to September 25 - opens June 11

For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again
by Michel Tremblay
Translated by Linda Gaboriau
July 27 to September 26 - opens August 11

Do Not Go Gentle
by Leon Pownall
July 2 to August 22 - opens July 13

The Two Gentlemen of Verona
by William Shakespeare
July 30 to September 19 - opens August 10

King of Thieves
by George F. Walker
Songs and music by John Roby
Lyrics by George F. Walker
July 18 to September 18 - opens August 12

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The Wind and the Rain Performed by The Red Dirt Band
Lyrics by William Shakespeare

Music composed by Des McAnuff and Michael Roth

The Red Dirt Band (Ken Dow, Kevin Dow, Steve Gouveia, Des McAnuff, Joe Payne, Steven Snyder)