Ah, summer time. At the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, summer officially starts at our annual Memorial Day Bar-b-cue, welcoming the next generation of theatre professionals as they come from across the continent to join our Summer Professional Training Program. During the next 11 weeks, you can look forward to occasional updates on their work here as they work side-by-side with their mentors and peers to help us put up our exciting season.
Speaking of our exciting season, the FM Kirby Shakespeare Theatre is electric with activity as our brilliant artists put a final polish on the first show of the season, The Misanthrope by Moliere. Previews start tomorrow night, in preparation for our opening night, three hundred and forty-five years to the day after the premiere in Paris by the playwright's own company.
To celebrate, local businesses are getting in on the excitement by planning events at their stores and providing resources to help you have a "truly French" evening, combining the fine arts with le art de vivre.
Gary's Wine and Marketplace, longtime friend of the theatre, is commemorating our opening night with a themed tasting of French wines on Saturday, June 4 at their stores in Madison, Wayne, and Bernardsville. Come over on Saturday from 12pm to 4pm and learn the flavors of France!
There's no better night out than a great French meal followed by a great French show, and Robert Ubhaus, Chef and owner of Resto and Rob's Bistro (acclaimed eateries and friends of the Theatre) welcomes Shakespeare Theatre patrons to dine pre-show (but don't forget to BYO!)