Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Uncover Shakespeare

The 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death is being observed throughout the world in April 2016 with celebrations of the great English playwright and poet (April 1564 - April 23, 1616) and his many works. 

THIRTEEN celebrates with the premiere of Shakespeare’s Tomb (Tuesday, April 19 at 9pm), a new documentary about Shakespeare’s final resting place in Stratford-Upon-Avon, and encores of favorite broadcasts. See Season Two of Shakespeare Uncovered(Friday, April 22 at 9pm) and three of Shakespeare’s history-based plays in the Great Performances series The Hollow Crown  Richard II and Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 (April 22 & 23).  View the full schedule of Shakespeare programs airing in April. 

Visit thirteen.org/shakespeareto stream full programs online; find events around New York; get shareable quotes and poster art; take quizzes; enter giveaways and more.