American Players Theatre’s production of As You Like It. Photo by Carissa Dixon, courtesy of American Players Theatre.
Dallas Theater Center’s production of Henry IV. Photo courtesy of Dallas Theater Center.
Epic Theatre Ensemble’s production of Othello. Photo by Gulshan Kirat, courtesy of Epic Theatre Ensemble.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s production of The Merchant of Venice. Photo by T. Charles Erickson, courtesy of Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of All's Well That Ends Well. Photo by Scott Suchman, courtesy of Shakespeare Theatre Company.
Utah Shakespeare Festival’s production of Macbeth. Photo by Karl Hugh, courtesy of Utah Shakespeare Festival.

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Type: Comedy

First Performed: 1598-99

First Printed: 1600

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