Since “King John” became the first Shakespearean film adaptation in 1899, there have been many directors eager to take a crack at interpreting the Bard’s words for a new generation. While some films ...

"Anyone but You" is based on the Shakespeare play "Much Ado About Nothing." There are many different adaptations of Shakespeare's works to watch. These are the best adaptations that are geared towards ...

In Justin Kurzel's stylish and faithful adaptation, the titular Macbeth (Michael Fassbender) receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Ravenously ...

William Shakespeare's plays have been adapted countless times — as straight plays, movies, TV shows, musicals, podcasts, web series, satires, and more. But often, when his works are adapted, the ...

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 ...

The allure of William Shakespeare reflects how works from the actor, playwright and poet from England can still be relatable during modern times. Even though he was writing about love, loss, power, ...

To be based on Shakespeare, or not to be based on Shakespeare? William Shakespeare would reportedly have turned 450 years old on Wednesday (his exact birthday is debated), and even if you think you ...

If you can't tell 'ear-kissing' from a 'bone-ache' while reading the works of William Shakespeare, a new dictionary may finally help you out. 'The Arden Encyclopedia of Shakespeare's Language', ...

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival rocked the literary world at the end of September with a bold announcement: Festival organizers are commissioning the translation of 39 Shakespearean plays into modern ...