The one-night-only event will feature three of the theatre's leading ladies offering their takes on three epic roles from Shakespeare's history plays. The evening will boast the talents of Kathleen Chalfant (Wit), Marian Seldes (Three Tall Women and the upcoming Deuce) and Kate Mulgrew (Tea at Five and the upcoming Our Leading Lady), who will give life to King John's Constance, Richard III's Elizabeth and Henry VI, Part 3 and Richard III's Margaret. Seldes, Chalfant and Mulgrew will be joined onstage by Christopher Evan Welch and Joe Plummer. Syracuse University professor Dympna Callaghan will provide commentary.
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College is located at 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues. Tickets, priced at $25 and $15, are available by visiting the theatre's box office or by calling (212) 772-4448. Visit www.shakespearesociety.org for more information.