Theatre
1. ‘Romeo and Juliet’: Shakespeare’s classic drama of romance, in which two young lovers try to survive the animosities that exist between their families. Director David Muse presents the play as it would have been performed in Elizabethan times, with an all-male cast. The production emphasizes the play’s extraordinary poetry and the complicated social pressures that impacted Romeo and Juliet and highlights the rich inner lives of Shakespeare’s unforgettable characters.
Where: The Shakespeare Theatre; Sidney Harman Hall; 610 F St. NW, Washington
When: Through Oct. 12
Info: $20-$79.75; 202-547-1122; www.shakespeare-theatre.org
2. ‘Without You I’m Nothing’: Comedian Sandra Bernhard’s humorous take on modern culture is a mix of satire and rock ‘n’ roll, performed by her band The Rebellious Jezebels.
Where: Theatre J; Jewish Community Center; 1529 16th St. NW, Washington
When: Through September 28
Info: www.theaterj.org
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