November 10, 2008

Euripides' 'Bacchae' set for Shakespeare in the Park

As the Public Theater prepares a Broadway launch for “Hair” - one of last summer’s Shakespeare in the Park offerings — it’s also quietly mentioned a plan for Central Park 2009: Euripides’ Greek Tragedy “The Bacchae.”

The full notice on the theater’s Shakespeare in the Park webpage states: “Shakespeare in the Park 2009 will include THE BACCHAE. Check back soon for future updates!”

Meanwhile, plans have been announced for “Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” to move into Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theater with previews set to begin February 13. Opening night will be March 5.

Ticketing details have not yet been announced.

Earlier: ‘Hair’ extends free Central Park run through Sept. 7

November 10, 2008 1:11 PM in Broadway, Cheap Stuff, Midtown, Upper East Side, Upper West Side

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