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Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor”

Published Thursday, July 16th, 2009

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Photograph courtesy of Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company

The tradition of live Shakespeare performances in the outdoor setting of Johnstown’s Stackhouse Park continues with the Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company’s presentation of “The Merry Wives of Windsor”.

The comedic play features the conniving (and legendary Shakespearean character) Sir John Falstaff as a man determined to woo (and subsequently swindle) two wealthy married women. Hilarity ensues when the mistresses discover Falstaff’s intentions and decide to entertain themselves with a bit of revenge.

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