As You Like It
By William Shakespeare
Jan 21- Feb 6; Previews Jan 19-20
William Shakespeare does it again with his age old classic, As You Like It. Director Charlie Mitchell brings this romantic comedy about the twists and turns of fate into modern times, reflecting the timelessness of love. This story will be sure to put you on the edge of your seat as you watch Rosalind and Orlando fall for one another in the most comedic and outlandish of ways.
Banished from court, Rosalind takes it upon herself to be the ruler of her own fate and to convince Orlando to fall in love with her. Concealing her true identity to pass as a local shepherd, Rosalind flees to the forest only to find Orlando in hiding as well, wary of his brother’s plan to murder him. Still in disguise, she persuades Orlando to woo her as if she was his intended. Full of court politics, cross dressing, and a group wedding, this quirky tale will make you swoon and laugh all in the same breath. Will Rosalind get her happily ever after?
The will-they won’t-they tale promises to be a warmhearted adventure filled with laughter, love, and the pursuit of happiness against all odds.
This is a Co-Production with University of Florida, School of Theatre + Dance
As You Like It
is on Mainstage January 21 to February 6
Preview: January 20
Opening Night: Friday, January 21, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. | Thursdays at 7 p.m. | Fridays at 8 p.m.
Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 8 p.m. | Sundays at 2 p.m.
Special Dates for As You Like It
January 30 after the 2pm show: Talkback with the actors
Playbill
As You Like It in the News
The Hippodrome kicks off 2022 with new romantic comedy play “As You Like It” TV20 WJCB with Lisa Sacaccio
The Shakespeare play “As You Like It” opens at the Hippodrome Theater Gainesville Sun, by BRAD MCCLENNY
Three Gainesville stages, one theme in common: brightness in times of gloom Gainesville Sun, by Ron Cunningham
AS YOU LIKE IT Comes to the Hippodrome Theatre in January by Broadway News