Shakespeare by the Book: The Merchant of Venice -- Vegas Style!

Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice: Vegas Edition 

A Gamble of Justice and Betrayal—Sin City Style 

LAS VEGAS—Under the neon lights and smoky lounges of 1950s Las Vegas, fortunes are won and lost in the blink of an eye. Enter a world where high stakes meet higher drama: Shakespeare’s classic tale reimagined amidst the glitz and temptation of America’s playground. 

When charismatic casino boss Antonio puts everything on the line for his friend Bassanio, he strikes a perilous deal with Shylock, a ruthless moneylender whose terms are as unforgiving as the desert sun. As love, loyalty, and revenge collide on the Strip, heiress Portia swaps her ballroom gowns for Italian tweed, ingeniously navigating the flashing lights and hidden dangers of Vegas to turn the tables in a trial that will leave Sin City’s elite reeling. 

Deception is the currency. Love is the jackpot. Justice is always a roll of the dice. 

Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice: Vegas Edition—where every secret is a wild card, revenge has a price, and the fate of the players hangs on a single hand. Coming soon to the Stavinoha Amphitheater at George Memorial library in Richmond. 

Are you ready to bet your heart? 

Pre-show entertainment with Professor Hughdini, magician on October 17, 24, and 25, starting at 7:00pm!

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the George Memorial Library