Film series showcases William Shakespeare at Doris Duke Theatre

The Honolulu Museum of Art's Doris Duke Theatre presents the film series The Big Bard on the Big Screen, which explores the relationship between English poet and playwright William Shakespeare's play performances and cinematic adaptations. The series opens November 25 with the Royal Opera House's Opera in Cinema adaptation of Macbeth. Before each film showing, Hawaii Shakespeare Festival actors will treat audiences to short vignette performances of The Tempest, The Taming of the Shrew, Othelo and Romeo and Juliet.

Nov. 25 at 1 and 6 p.m.

Opera in Cinema: Macbeth from the Royal Opera House, London

Conducted by Antonio Pappano. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd. 161 mins (including one intermission)

Verdi's most evocative music brings Shakespeare's drama to life on the stage of the Royal Opera House. Macbeth stars British baritone Simon Keenlyside as the titular tormented ruler of Scotland. Don't miss this thrilling tale of power and corruption staged live!

$25, $20 museum members.

Nov. 27 at 1 and 7:30 p.m.

Omkara

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. India, 2006, 155 mins. Hindi with English subtitles

Set in modern India against the backdrop of political warfare in Uttar Pradesh, this stunning adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello tells the story of a misguided political candidate torn apart by suspicion after a trusted lieutenant questions his wife's fidelity. Starring Ajay Devgan, Saif Ali Khan, and Kareena Kapoor.

Nov. 28 at 1 and 7:30 p.m.

William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Directed by Baz Luhrmann. USA, 1996, 120mins

Baz Luhrmann brings his signature visual flair to this unconventional re-telling of Romeo and Juliet, set in a post-modern Verona Beach where swords are a brand of gun and bored youths are easily spurred toward violence. Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes portray the star-crossed lovers.

Nov. 29 at 1 and 7:30 p.m.

10 Things I Hate About You

Directed by Gil Junger. USA, 1999, 97 mins

Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt bring teen comedy to this high school set rendition of The Taming of the Shrew. On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, Bianca is forbidden to date…until her ill- tempered, undateable older sister Kat does. In desperation, Cameron singles out a match for Kat—mysterious bad-boy Patrick

Nov. 30 at 1 + 7:30pm

The Tempest

Directed by Julie Taymor. USA, 2010, 110 mins

Filmed on Lana‘i and Hawai‘i Island, Julie Taymor's visually stunning reimagining of Shakespeare's redemptive classic stars Helen Mirren as Prospera, a sorceress who reigns over a magical island, cares for her young daughter, and unleashes her powers against shipwrecked enemies. Official Selection: Venice, New York, Chicago and Hawaii International Film Festivals.

Executive producers John Ching and Jason Lau will introduce the film and lead a post-screening Q&A.

http://honolulumuseum.org/13225-bard_big_screen, 532-8700

Event cost details: $10, $8 museum members; Opera in Cinema $25, $20 museum members

Location info: 900 Kinau Street, Honolulu , HI, us