How Shakespeare Saved My Life tickets
About How Shakespeare Saved My Life
In the Red Bull Theater production of HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE, Jacob Ming-Trent dares to rescue himself from the “slings and arrows” of his past. Born with a gift for poetry but rejected as unfit to play the part of the poet, Ming-Trent invites us to take a deep dive into the crevices of his youth. His search for home is relentless, and the results are by turns hilarious and tragic. Calling on the Bard and a host of genius rappers, half-crazed preachers, and soulful poets to throw him a lifeline, he takes us on a propulsive ride that reaffirms the power of language. It all adds up to one man’s attempt to reclaim his life, and through that journey we connect to the deeper parts of ourselves, and, ultimately, to each other. Directed by Tony Taccone.
Run time
1hr 30min. No intermission.
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Start date
September 15th, 2026
End date
October 25th, 2026
This show was great. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I really enjoyed it. Word of warning though, I paid $17 for the worst glass of Chardonnay of my life. I poured it down the bathroom sink.
I thought the show is very thought provoking and very relatable it was fun and he was very centered throughout.
An expressive story about a young man's life, his struggles, his triumphs and his relationship to the words of William Shakespeare. A creative look into human emotion and connection. The best part for me was how interactive it is with the audience. The theater was amazingly intimate, not only would I recommend it. I would love to see it again.
Our Review
'How Shakespeare Saved My Life' Off-Broadway review — a moving testament to the Bard’s power
How Shakespeare Saved My Life cast and creative team
By: Jacob Ming-Trent
Director: Tony Taccone
Producer: The Public Theater, Red Bull Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Folger Theatre
Cast list: Jacob Ming-Trent
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Accessibility
Accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms. Assistive Listening Devices. ASL interpreted, Open Caption and Audio Descriptions at select performances or on demand by request.
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