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Nebraska Shakespeare is again teaming up with Aksarben Cinema to bring you more films inspired by Shakespeare's life and plays. Join us every Tuesday in February at 6:00 PM. Come a bit earlier around 5:30 PM for some FREE appetizers from our partners at Aksarben Village before each show! — Wohlners Deli on Febr 7th, Jones Bros. Cupcakes on Valentines Febr 14th, and Godfather's Pizza on Febr 21st.
Following each performance, Nebraska Shakespeare will host a discussion, featuring Associate Artistic Director, Vincent Carlson-Brown, and guest scholar, D. Scott Glasser, Chair of the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Department of Theatre and Instructor for UNO's course: Shakespeare on Film: The Art of Interpretation. Topics will include the film, the history of its production, interesting trivia and the interpretation of Shakespeare's text.
Much Ado About Nothing
FEBRUARY 7 - 6:00PM
Directed by Kenneth Branagh
1993 111 minutes
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
Starring:
Kenneth Branagh, Kate Beckinsale, Emma Thompson, Keanu Reeves, Denzel Washington
Romeo and Juliet
FEBRUARY 14 - 6:00 PM
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli
1968 138 minutes
MPAA Rating:
G
Starring:
Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery
Julius Caesar
FEBRUARY 21 - 6:00 PM
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
1953 120 minutes
MPAA RATING:
Not Rated
Starring:
Louis Calhern, Marlon Brando, James Mason
The Boys from Syracuse
FEBRUARY 28 - 6:00 PM
Directed by A. Edward Sutherland
1940 73 minutes
MPAA Rating:
Not Rated
Starring:
Allan Jones, Irene Hervey, and Martha Raye
