Wilmette Public Library
Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Mon: 9:00am-9:00pm
Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 9:00am-9:00pm
Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-9:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
Shakespeare Project of Chicago
Antony & Cleopatra
Saturday, June 20
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilmette Public Library
AuditoriumEnjoy a staged reading of Shakespeare's Antony & Cleopatra. Funded by The Friends of Wilmette Public Library.
Prepare for a sweeping epic of passion, power, and tragedy in Shakespeare’s Antony & Cleopatra! This intoxicating masterpiece brings to life one of history’s most legendary love stories, as the fiery Queen of Egypt and the Roman general forsake empires for desire—with devastating consequences. From the opulent courts of Alexandria to the brutal battlefields of Rome, the play dazzles with poetic grandeur, political cunning, and heart-wrenching drama. Will love or duty triumph? Surrender to the spectacle of two titanic souls whose all-consuming romance shakes the world. Don’t miss this timeless collision of lust, ambition, and destiny! J.R. Sullivan directs.
An introduction to the play commences 15 minutes prior to curtain. Space is limited, and overflow guests may not be accommodated. Doors will open at 12:30pm. Please arrive early to ensure your seat.
Funded by The Friends of Wilmette Public Library.
Wilmette Public Library
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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.