Ian McKellen's Acting Shakespeare

Schedule

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Untermyer Gardens | Yonkers, NY

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Join us on a whirlwind tour of Shakespearean drama, comedy, and everything in between as we Acting Shakespeare to life under the summer sky!
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Acting Shakespeare: A One-Man Tour-de-Force by Kamran Saliani Presented by Rivertowns Playhouse

🎭 August 14th @ 7:00 PMTurnure Park, White Plains, NY🌿 August 16th @ 6:30 PMUntermyer Gardens, Yonkers, NY

Join us on a whirlwind tour of Shakespearean drama, comedy, and everything in between as Rivertowns Playhouse brings Acting Shakespeare to life under the summer sky!

Resident actor and founder Kamran Saliani performs 26 characters in 90 minutes in this wild, fast-paced, and thrilling adaptation of Ian McKellen’s legendary solo show. With passion, humor, and razor-sharp clarity, Acting Shakespeare is a high-octane romp through the Bard’s greatest works—offering a uniquely American twist on this classic masterpiece.

🌟 Admission is FREE🎟 Registration is not required but encouraged for your convenience🧺 Bring a blanket, chair, and whatever you need to relax and enjoy this unforgettable night of open-air theater!

📍Venue Info

  • Turnure Park: 26 Lake Street, White Plains, NY
  • Untermyer Gardens: 945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY

Come be part of the magic—where Shakespeare meets summer under the stars!

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Untermyer Gardens, 945 North Broadway, Yonkers, United States

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