Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by David M. Jenkins
March 13 - April 7, 2013

One of the most popular and charming of Shakespeare’s comedies (and one of the few where the female lead doesn't have to dress up at some point as a dude), Much Ado About Nothing features a classic battle of the sexes couple in Benedick (an arrogant and confirmed bachelor) and Beatrice (his favorite sparring partner). While the feisty couple hides their infatuation beneath witty barbs, young love blossoms as Hero and Claudio race to the altar. When the wicked Don John conspires to break up the wedding, will false accusations and misunderstandings prevent the young couple’s happy ending? Will Dogberry and his misfit watch save the day? Witty wordplay, passionate poetry and clever plot twists make this the perfect romantic evening to share love and laughter. For the official website, visit jobsitetheater.org.

March 13 - April 7, 2013 Shimberg Playhouse
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Show Dates & Times

March 13-April 7, 2013

Thurs. 8 p.m.
Fri. 8 p.m.
Sat. 8 p.m.
Sun. 4 p.m.
There will be two preview performances on Wed., March 13, and Thurs., March 14, at 8 p.m.

Pricing

Regularly priced tickets start at $28.

Groups of 12 or more receive a 15% discount. Please call 813.222.1016 or 813.222.1018 to speak with Group Sales.

There is a maximum ticket allotment of eight tickets per account/household/business for paid, ticketed events. (For some shows, it may be less.) Applicable service charges added at point of purchase. There is no maximum for free, non-ticketed events.

For ticket purchases via the phone or ticket office, service charges are waived for current annual Straz members at the $400 level and higher, although special handling fees may apply to some shows. Service charges for online transactions apply to all members. 

Pursuant to s.817.36, Florida Statutes, no Straz Center ticket may be offered or resold for more than $1 over the face value of the ticket.

Reviews

Theatre Tampa Bay Recommended!

"Jobsite Theater's production of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing captures the vulnerabilities of human emotion and error [...] They executed one of Shakespeare's most beloved works with all the frivolous fracas and tirades of jealousy, stubbornness and denial. Turns out, all the ado was worth something." -- Tampa Bay Times

"[Jobsite] can hold its metaphorical head high, as the company has successfully rendered this colorful play ... It's sort of rustic, like Brian Smallheer's charming set design, which helps blow away any stuffiness theatergoers might attribute to Shakespeare." 
-- Tampa Tribune

"wonderfully sharp and charming ... this is a clinic on how Shakespeare should be played by Americans ... If you think that Shakespeare’s language is hard to understand, this is the show that will change your mind ... Much Ado About Nothing: it’s worth seeing and savoring." -- Creative Loafing

Run-time: TBA