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The Book of Will By Lauren Gunderson
Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have Hamlet, Macbeth, or Romeo and Juliet. But without his friends… we might not have Shakespeare at all.
The Book of Will is the heartfelt, hilarious, and true story of the group of loyal actors and friends who, after Shakespeare’s death, banded together to preserve his words and legacy. Battling thieves, crumbling memories, and a race against time, they risk everything to compile the First Folio and ensure that the Bard’s timeless work would live on.
Full of wit, passion, and enduring friendship, Lauren Gunderson’s play is a moving love letter to storytelling, theater, and the power of words to connect generations. The Book of Will is both a celebration of Shakespeare and a poignant reminder of the people who make art possible.
Mainstage Play Dramedy Rating: PG Runtime: 120 minutes. 15 Minute Intermission
Admission: $26.00* | Group (10+) $23.50* *Processing fees not included
Performances:
Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:30 pm (Preview) Saturday, January 17, 2026, 7:30 pm Sunday, January 18, 2026, 2:00 pm Friday, January 23, 2026, 7:30 pm Saturday, January 24, 2026, 7:30 pm Sunday, January 25, 2026, 2:00 pm Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:30 pm Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:30 pm Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:30 pm Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cast:
Henry Condell - Oliver Kuhtz John Heminges - Cory Klein Richard Burbage/ Dering - Paul Weir William Jaggard - William Molitor Alice / Susannah Shakespeare - Madison Nowak Elizabeth Condell / Emilia Lanier / Fruit Seller - Evelyn Ewald Ed Knight / Issac Jaggard - Topher Lowmar Rebecca Heminges / Anne Hathaway - Diane Kallas Marcus / Boy Hamlet / Crier / Bernardo - Sophia Bernhardt Ralph Crane / Barman / Compositor / Francisco - Victoria Wozniak Ben Jonson / Barman 2 - David Wise
Production Team:
Director - Morgan Gates Rehearsal Assistant - Jennifer Craven Intimacy Director - Jenn Dobby Fight Choreographer - Jason Peregoy Dialect Coach - Becca Richards
Set Design &amp; Build - Eric Rorholm Lighting &amp; Sound Design - Mike Lindgren Properties Design - Natalie Wanasek Costume Design - Victoria Wozniak
BOOK OF WILL is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (<a href="https://www.dramatists.com)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dramatists.com)</a>

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The Book of Will By Lauren Gunderson
Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have Hamlet, Macbeth, or Romeo and Juliet. But...

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The Book of Will By Lauren Gunderson
Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have Hamlet, Macbeth, or Romeo and Juliet. But without his friends… we might not have Shakespeare at all.
The Book of Will is the heartfelt, hilarious, and true story of the group of loyal actors and friends who, after Shakespeare’s death, banded together to preserve his words and legacy. Battling thieves, crumbling memories, and a race against time, they risk everything to compile the First Folio and ensure that the Bard’s timeless work would live on.
Full of wit, passion, and enduring friendship, Lauren Gunderson’s play is a moving love letter to storytelling, theater, and the power of words to connect generations. The Book of Will is both a celebration of Shakespeare and a poignant reminder of the people who make art possible.
Mainstage Play Dramedy Rating: PG Runtime: 120 minutes. 15 Minute Intermission
Admission: $26.00* | Group (10+) $23.50* *Processing fees not included
Performances:
Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:30 pm (Preview) Saturday, January 17, 2026, 7:30 pm Sunday, January 18, 2026, 2:00 pm Friday, January 23, 2026, 7:30 pm Saturday, January 24, 2026, 7:30 pm Sunday, January 25, 2026, 2:00 pm Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:30 pm Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:30 pm Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:30 pm Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cast:
Henry Condell - Oliver Kuhtz John Heminges - Cory Klein Richard Burbage/ Dering - Paul Weir William Jaggard - William Molitor Alice / Susannah Shakespeare - Madison Nowak Elizabeth Condell / Emilia Lanier / Fruit Seller - Evelyn Ewald Ed Knight / Issac Jaggard - Topher Lowmar Rebecca Heminges / Anne Hathaway - Diane Kallas Marcus / Boy Hamlet / Crier / Bernardo - Sophia Bernhardt Ralph Crane / Barman / Compositor / Francisco - Victoria Wozniak Ben Jonson / Barman 2 - David Wise
Production Team:
Director - Morgan Gates Rehearsal Assistant - Jennifer Craven Intimacy Director - Jenn Dobby Fight Choreographer - Jason Peregoy Dialect Coach - Becca Richards
Set Design &amp; Build - Eric Rorholm Lighting &amp; Sound Design - Mike Lindgren Properties Design - Natalie Wanasek Costume Design - Victoria Wozniak
BOOK OF WILL is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (<a href="https://www.dramatists.com)/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">dramatists.com)</a>

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