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Many critics of the white-dominated theater canon in the U.S. point to the intense focus on Shakespeare as a force that holds back artists of color. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival's production of "King Lear" features a predominately Black cast 鈥� and makes room for new interpretations of a revered playwright.

Outdoor activities are all the rage these days, especially those that allow for social distancing. But St. Louis鈥� Shakespeare in the Park tradition regularly draws dense crowds 鈥� and its actors were hesitant enough about the idea in 2020 that this year鈥檚 iteration was ultimately canceled. In the midst of all of that, the festival team and a host of local artists got creative, and A Late Summer Night鈥檚 Stroll was born.

The coronavirus has robbed St. Louis of another longstanding tradition.St. Louis Shakespeare Festival canceled its annual summer production, leaving the鈥�

After local officials banned gatherings of more than 10 people last week, arts organizations scrambled to find ways to keep performing without an鈥�

All the world鈥檚 a stage, Shakespeare instructed us in his beloved romantic comedy 鈥淎s You Like It.鈥� And in its new production of that very show,鈥�

The new head of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis is promising to put more women and minorities in leadership roles within the organization.Incoming鈥�

The tragedy of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet is a timeless tale and one of English playwright William Shakespeare鈥檚 most popular works.Shakespeare鈥�

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis has named Tom Ridgely of New York to fill the post of executive producer, which includes both artistic and leadership鈥�