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CITI TO PRESENT FREE SHAKESPEARE - AS YOU LIKE IT IN BOSTON AND SPRINGFIELD

FREE SHAKESPEARE, a public program of the Citi Performing Arts Center, will return for an extended run on Boston Common this summer. The popular midsummer tradition of free Shakespeare under the stars will return to the Boston Common for three weeks with Citi as the new corporate presenting sponsor for the program. Directed by Steven Maler, founding artistic director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, As You Like It will be staged at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common July 18 through August 3, 2008, with two dress rehearsals open to the public on July 16 and 17. Following the Boston run, the production will travel to Springfield, MA, playing in Forest Park, August 8 through 10. The 3rd annual Celebrate Shakespeare Day, a program of Citi Performing Arts Center’s Education Department, will be held on Saturday, August 2, also at the Parkman Bandstand. Celebrate Shakespeare Day is a multi-faceted free event featuring workshops, performances, backstage tours, and lectures for the public to enjoy and learn more about the works of William Shakespeare.

For the most uptodate performance information call our Weather Hotline - 617-532-1212

CITI TO PRESENT FREE SHAKESPEARE - AS YOU LIKE IT IN BOSTON AND SPRINGFIELD

FREE SHAKESPEARE, a public program of the Citi Performing Arts Center, will return for an extended run on Boston Common this summer. The popular midsummer tradition of free Shakespeare under the stars will return to the Boston Common for three weeks with Citi as the new corporate presenting sponsor for the program. Directed by Steven Maler, founding artistic director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, As You Like It will be staged at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common July 18 through August 3, 2008, with two dress rehearsals open to the public on July 16 and 17. Following the Boston run, the production will travel to Springfield, MA, playing in Forest Park, August 8 through 10.

For the most uptodate performance information call our Weather Hotline - 617-532-1212

Tickets on Sale - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10am

Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Conceived by the 3-time Tony Award® winning Director Jack O'Brien, the whimsical world of Whoville is beautifully realized by an A-list creative team in this delightful musical production. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small", decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos. Don't miss this record-breaking Broadway hit this holiday season.