The Merchant of Venice News

Pacino has been in talks for years to play Iago in OTHELLO, including in 1999 with the late producer Alexander H. Cohen , who told the New York Times that year that he was unable to work out a schedule with the actor.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, theatre veterans Al Pacino, Alan Arkin, and Christopher Walken have signed on to star in 'Stand Up Guys.' Previously titled 'Old Timers,' the comedy will be directed by Fisher Stevens.

Welcome to BWW's New Daily ON THIS DAY Series celebrating theatrical birthdays, openings and special events that took place on this day in theatre history! Today in 1915, The Merchant of Venice opened at the 44th Street Theatre.

The Public Theater will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Shakespeare in the Park series this summer with a little Bard and a little Sondheim.

The Public Theater will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Shakespeare in the Park series this summer with a little Bard and a little Sondheim.

The Bard, our most esteemed literary hero, is not immune to the clear-cutting, myopic nature of censorship.