The Virgin Queen Entertains Her Fool

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Liz Lauren

Tracy Michelle Arnold (left) and Nancy Rodríguez in "The Virgin Queen Entertains Her Fool."

Tracy Michelle Arnold (left) and Nancy Rodríguez in "The Virgin Queen Entertains Her Fool," American Players Theatre, 2024.

This contemporary play by Michael Hollinger features a queen and her fool — mirroring the season’s later introduction of King Lear into the repertory. And like Lear, this thriller probes the question of succession and who is fit to rule a kingdom. Heavy hitters and audience favorites Tracy Michelle Arnold and James DeVita take the stage in The Virgin Queen Entertains Her Fool; and in a turn that surely would have pleased Shakespeare himself, Josh Krause plays the fool both here and in Lear. Read Janet Clear’s review here.

media release: Prepare for a wild, theatrical ride through the final hours of a waning Queen. As her monarchy teeters, she defers her duties, seeking solace in her bawdy, irreverent Fool. But there are others who may be more than they first appear; scheming players in a courtly game of incendiary secrets, ridiculous jests and the ever-current politics of power and privilege. A witty, twisty thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat (and rolling in the aisles), be among the very first to see it for yourself. Running June 14 - September 19, in the Touchstone Theatre.

Featuring Tracy Michelle Arnold, Jim DeVita, Josh Krause, Nancy Rodriguez

Contains adult themes & language.