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2026 Season Announcement
Inaugural Season in the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center Announced!
Dec 03, 2020
How Shakespeare Became an American Hero
Originally published on November 27, 2020 by WNYC Studios The American tendency to claim ownership of William Shakespeare’s work seems difficult to justify. Though records of the Bard’s identity are few and far between, we can safely presume,...
Nov 30, 2020
An Update on Our Anti-Racism Commitments & Actions
At HVSF, inclusion is one of our core values. And yet, as a predominantly white institution, we acknowledge that our actions and procedures have often upheld established systems of white supremacy that are directly opposed to this core value....
Nov 12, 2020
Dining At John Tufts’ Table
In anticipation of Thanksgiving, we spoke with John Tufts, one of our favorite actors and chefs, on how he’s preparing for the holiday. You can see John’s culinary skills and expertise on display in his book, Fat Rascals: Dining at...
Nov 05, 2020
Jason O’Connell & His New(ish) Podcast: OPENING WEEKEND
In a world where cinemas have closed their doors (at least for the time being), “Opening Weekend” celebrates one of the many things we’d all love to be doing right now – going to the movies on a Friday night with our friends.
Oct 30, 2020
5 Shows About Democracy Available to Stream Now
Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play examines the founding document that has shaped our lives. The timely and invigorating play received two Tony Award nominations and tremendous applause during the Broadway run last year. You can now stream...
Oct 24, 2020
Cast A Vote For Your Favorite Shakespeare Leader
Shakespeare wrote about the monarchies of his day, but his stories contain wisdom that transcend time and speak to our democracy now. We selected memorable political figures, rulers, influencers, and those aspiring for power from Shakespeare’s...
Oct 02, 2020
Stratford-on-Hudson: Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s New Home
Originally published on October 1, 2020 by Izdihar Dabashi in Chronogram Photo by T.Charles Erickson. Biko Eisen-Martin, Mark Bedard, and Ralph AdrielJohnson in Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s 2018production of “The Taming Of The Shrew”
Sep 18, 2020
Sh*t is broken. Theatre people have the tools. Let’s fix it.
Question: What do a stuffed lobster, a chi revitalizer, and set design have in common? Answer: Sandra Goldmark’s new book, Fixation: How to Have Stuff without Breaking the Planet, which is due out this Tuesday, September 22. From lamps and...
Aug 26, 2020
Shakespeare Festival Moving to New Home
Originally published on August 26, 2020 by Chip Rowe in The Highlands Current The Hudson Valley Shakespeare, which since 1987 has held hundreds of summer performances at Boscobel in Garrison, will move in 2022 to a 52-acre parcel donated by...
Aug 26, 2020
Announcement from the NYT
Originally published on August 26, 2020 by Sarah Bahr in The New York Times Thanks to a donation of land, the staple of New York summer theater will move to a nearby location. Riverside views will remain.
Aug 26, 2020
Big News From HVSF
(August 26, 2020 – New York) The Hudson Valley Shakespeare (Davis McCallum, Artistic Director; Kate Liberman, Managing Director) today announced that the company will move from its longtime home at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison, NY to...
Aug 26, 2020
Questions About Our Future Answered
Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s new Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center, currently under construction, will welcome audiences for the first time in June 2026. Set in a 98-acre eco-campus with dazzling views of the Hudson River, the new open-air...