March 20, 2025 – April 20, 2025

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Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors at the American Shakespeare Center, Spring 2025. Two characters dressed in matching patterned costumes stand back to back, one holding a gold pocket watch. The image emphasizes their twin relationship. The title text reads: 'The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare.

“We came into the world like brother and brother; And now let’s go hand in hand, not one before another.”
— The Comedy of Errors, Act 5, Scene 1

 

Buckle up for Shakespeare’s most hilarious family reunion at the Blackfriars Playhouse!

In this whirlwind of mistaken identities and madcap mix-ups, two sets of twins, separated at birth, find themselves unknowingly in the same city, setting off a cascade of confusion.

As chaos erupts in the streets of Ephesus, family ties are stretched to their limits with uproarious misunderstandings and heartfelt reunions.

Through all the laughter and slapstick, Shakespeare reminds us that even the wildest of circumstances can’t break the bonds of family.

Whether you’re a die-hard Shakespeare fan or discovering this classic for the first time, The Comedy of Errors promises an evening of laughs, love, and the heartwarming power of family to bring everything home.