Annette Bening cheers on hosts Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks as they dance to the music of Lyle Lovett at Simply Shakespeare 2008.
All photos on this page by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging
Every spring, some of today’s finest actors donate their time to participate in a staged reading of a Shakespearean comedy.
Co-chaired by Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, this annual tradition raises awareness and funds in support of our programs.
Tickets available now!
The Comedy of Errors
Monday, May 18, 2009 @ 7:30p
Geffen Playhouse
For tickets, please contact Danielle Doll at Levy Pazanti Associates at (310) 201-5033.
Past Events
The Taming of the Shrew
Monday, May 19, 2008
@ UCLA's Freud Playhouse
The 2008 cast included:
Tom Hanks — Petruchio
Annette Bening — Kate
Christina Applegate — Bianca
William Shatner — Baptista
Sean Astin — Biondello
Zach Braff — Lucentio
David Schwimmer — Tranio
Arte Johnson — Gremio
Steve Root — Drumio
Tim Allen — Hortensio
Peter Bonerz — Vincentio
Tommy Chong — The Pedant
Rita Wilson — The Widow
and featured E-bay auction winners Constance Donato and John Frankeheim
Live music and songs provided by Lyle Lovett.
