Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley declared Thursday to be "Talk Like Shakespeare Day" in honor of the great playwright's 445th birthday. Although Shakespeare's birthday is not known for sure, many ...

On April 23, 1616, -- 404 years ago -- William Shakespeare died. Centuries later, fans around the world honor him and his work with Shakespeare Day. April 23 is also World Book Day. To celebrate the ...

Alas, poor Shakespeare! 402 years ago, on April 23, 1616, the famous English playwright died at the age of 52. But we also celebrate the birth of William Shakespeare on April 23, 1564. Did Shakespeare ...

Today is Shakespeare’s birthday, and lots of people will be talking in iambic pentameter to celebrate. But if the play’s the thing for you, check out Alan Bennett’s play at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre ...

'Shakespeare Lives' is a celebration of the life and works of The Bard. Catch up with all the festivities from Shakespeare Day on 23 April 2016. Watch the spectacular commemorative concert from ...

On April 19, 2024, Paul D. Schreiber High School held its 33rd Annual Shakespeare Day. Schreiber High School English teacher Donna Valenti, members of the English department, and a crew of dedicated ...

Thursday is William Shakespeare’s 451st birthday and the 399th anniversary of his passing -- April 23 being the generally accepted date of the Bard’s birth in 1564 and his death in 1616. Thus does ...

Sir Laurence Olivier is pictured during a television production of the Shakespeare play King Lear in 1983 (Picture: Getty) We all remember Shakespeare as the playwright we were forced to study in ...

Paul D. Schreiber High School held its 34th annual Shakespeare Day on April 25. Twelve student coordinators, the Shakespeare Day coordinator, and English teacher Donna Valenti collaborated to perform ...