Antony and Cleopatra
| Author: William Shakespeare | |
| Premiered: 1623 | Work Type: Play |
| Description: Antony and Cleopatra is a Shakespearean tragedy about the passionate and destructive love affair between Roman general Mark Antony and Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, set against a backdrop of political conflict and civil war in the Roman Empire. Torn between his duty to Rome and his love for Cleopatra, Antony's choices lead to a downfall, culminating in their suicides after defeat by his rival, Octavius Caesar. The play explores themes of love, power, betrayal, and the clash between duty and desire, featuring one of Shakespeare's most complex female characters in Cleopatra. | |
All shows for this title:
| Long Beach Shakespeare Company | 3/7/2026 - 3/22/2026 |