If you’ve joined us in the past for Shakespeare on the Steps or our Shakespeare pop-up performances, this evening celebrating the life and works of William Shakespeare with the beloved Charleston Opera Theater is not to be missed. Merely five days after the playwright’s birthday, join us in the Main Reading Room for yet another way to experience his work. Pulling from masterpieces such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Otello, and Hamlet, Charleston Opera Theater will showcase the theatrical genius of Shakespeare, coupled with the high-wire emotion inherent in opera. For centuries Shakespearean plots have inspired opera composers to write some of their most compelling works, and with this stellar cast of professional artists, the performance promises to be both emotional and electrifying.
About Charleston Opera Theater
Charleston Opera Theater is committed to bringing the beautiful Charleston community the musical and theatrical operatic experience that it deserves. This means not only producing meaningful full-scale productions of the masterworks, but also engaging community events and performances designed to be entertaining and feed the soul of our community. Immersing our local audiences with the magical music of opera is only part of our vision. Creating it with quality, maintaining fiscal responsibility and building local collaborative relationships is of paramount importance to us. World-class product, regional significance and local engagement.
