The Omaha Community Playhouse is offering UNMC employees and students complimentary tickets to its production of “Shakespeare in Love.”
While tickets last, up to four tickets per employee/student can be reserved for Friday, May 4, or Saturday, May 5, by e-mailing lpoole@omahaplayhouse.com. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. both dates with doors opening for seating at 7 p.m.
“Shakespeare in Love” is based on the Academy Award-winning film by Tom Stoppard and adapted by Lee Hall (“Billy Elliot”). While the government threatens to close all theaters, young Will Shakespeare suffers from writer’s block, as his muse Viola disguises herself as a man to pursue her dreams of being an actor. Amidst mistaken identities, ruthless scheming, backstage theatrics and a misbehaving dog, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms and inspires him to write his greatest masterpiece.