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Featuring an original jazz-funk score by Shaina Taub, this rousing musical adaptation of Shakespeare's classic follows twins Viola & Sebastian, departed in a shipwreck.

"Oh, disguise, you are the Devil's blessing.”

Featuring an original jazz-funk score by Shaina Taub, this rousing musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy follows twins Viola and Sebastian, separated in a shipwreck. When Viola disguises herself as a boy to become Duke Orsino’s servant, she falls for Orsino, who’s fallen for Countess Olivia, who falls for Cesario, who is actually Viola. This tale of mistaken identities, viewed through a contemporary lens, celebrates true self, true love, and the spirit of community.

CONTENT ADVISORY: There are no content warnings for this production at this time. As the show is developed and goes into rehearsals, we will add advisories based on production-specific choices. You may check them at https://drama.virginia.edu/content-warnings.