The African Company Presents Richard III
January 29, 2027 – February 14, 2027
Otto M. Budig Theater
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See The African Company Presents Richard III at Otto M. Budig Theater from January 29 to February 14.
History and theatre collide in this riveting true story drawn from a remarkable chapter of the American stage. The African Company Presents Richard III tells the story of an all-Black theatre troupe in 1821 determined to stage Shakespeare’s tragedy on their own terms.
As their bold production takes shape, a rival white theatre mounts its own Richard III just blocks away, threatening to undermine, overshadow, and outmaneuver them. What follows is a charged battle of artistry, ego, and survival, where the stage becomes a proving ground and performance itself becomes an act of defiance.
Tickets to The African Company Presents Richard III
Tickets to The African Company Presents Richard III start at $14.
About the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a resident ensemble theater company bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for all. CSC’s repertoire comprises the works of William Shakespeare, literary adaptations, world premieres, and contemporary classics.
Each year, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Education and Outreach Programs reach more than 50,000 young people and community members by meeting audiences where they are. Outreach includes sharing programming in schools, parks, and community centers and hosting educational matinees of mainstage productions.
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Cincinnati Shakespeare Company offers a variety of resources and accommodations to bring Shakespeare and the Classics to all. Accommodations are available to all and include gender-neutral restrooms, wheelchair-accessible seating, Sign Language Interpreted and Audio Described Performances, and more.
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