Henry IV
Madison Shakespeare Company
Bartell Theatre 113 E. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Out of all of Shakespeare’s histories, Richard III and Henry V seem to get the most recognition. But for its first full-length production at the Bartell, Madison Shakespeare Company has chosen another tale of treachery and political cunning, Henry IV. Two plots intertwine as a seasoned king oversees his kingdom while a disgruntled noble family in the north plans a rebellion. It’s got live original music by Tom Kastle and Mitchell Manar. Directed by Francisco C. Torres, and featuring the irrepressible Sam D. White as the bandit Falstaff. Spoiler alert: Blood will spill.
Feb. 9-10, 7:30 pm; Feb. 11, 4 pm; Feb. 15-16, 7:30 pm; Feb. 17, 4 pm. $20.