"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." William Shakespeare's writing has been adapted for the big screen on many occasions. The best film ...

Much Ado About Nothing (1993) was penned, helmed and featured the incomparable Sir Kenneth Branagh, who breathed life into ...

The 1961 film, based on the 1957 Broadway play by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents, won 10 Oscars, including Best Picture. Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg’s 2021 remake earned ...

Shakespeare is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest English language writers of all time. His beautiful language, portrayals of human nature, and mastery of writing dirty jokes have all landed ...

There have been countless big-screen adaptations of William Shakespeare's work. Below, Insider ranks the best modern Shakespeare adaptations in ascending order. The list includes 2006's "She's the Man ...

Shakespeare’s worlds are pliable, unstuck in the time and place they were originally conceived. As such, artists have great freedom when deciding how and where to set his work, and the effect is ...

Shakespeare, Shakespeare-wherefore art thou modern-day adaptations? Turns out, they're all around us! From timeless tragedies to laugh-out-loud comedies, these movies based on Shakespeare's plays give ...

At this point, it feels like the works of William Shakespeare can be adapted in just about any way you can conceive of his words. A storyteller doesn't have to be tied down to his specific wording or ...

William Shakespeare was a late 16th-century English playwright, poet, and actor who is regarded by many as the greatest writer in history. Today, his plays are still performed on stages around the ...

Last year was a summer of discontent for Shakespeare in the Park programs in the U.S. Free outdoor Shakespeare programs have proliferated and thrived in now more than 25 cities since theater ...