Patrick Page's magnificent bass voice has made him the go-to actor for menacing roles in Broadway musicals, including Hadestown, The Lion King, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. In this solo show, he goes from bad to verse in an extended look at the villains of Shakespeare, stepping into the shadows of multiple characters—such as Richard III, Iago and Macbeth—to explore the playwright's evolving understanding of the evil that men do. Classical-theater expert Simon Godwin directs.
Halloween is always the most theatrical of American holidays. Every year, people of all ages put on costumes and makeup and bring the world of make-believe to the streets, and the theater world is happy to join the fun with a range of Halloween shows to celebrate the season. We’ve scared up this list of horror-themed theater events—including plays, musicals, concerts, festivals and even a couple of Broadway shows—to help you get in the spooky spirit. Here they are, in alphabetical order.
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