Jonathan Groff stars in all-male Shakespeare production
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Jonathan Groff takes the lead in a joyful all-male Royal Shakespeare Company staging.
Actor Jonathan Groff stars as Rosalind in a new all-male production of As You Like It staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. The performance brings fresh perspectives to themes of identity, building on the performer's celebrated stage and screen career. Reviewers highlight the joyous tone and strong ensemble acting throughout the staging.
- The production is staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Jonathan Groff portrays the cross-dressing character Rosalind in the all-male cast.
- The theatrical run explores themes surrounding personal identity and self-expression.
Why it matters
Stage revivals featuring all-male casts offer a nod to Elizabethan performance traditions while frequently reinterpreting classic gender dynamics for modern audiences.
What outlets agree on
Reviewers and interviewers agree that Jonathan Groff delivers a strong lead performance in the all-male production.
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- Financial TimesJonathan Groff leads a joyous all-male take on As You Like It1h ago · open ↗
- The IndependentJonathan Groff: ‘There’s something about putting on a dress that feels incredibly liberating’7h ago · open ↗
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