# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ian McKellen's Acting Shakespeare - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at Irvington Shakespeare Company for a performance of Acting Shakespeare, our flagship one-person show and the beating heart of ISC!About this EventPerformed by Artistic Director and Resident Actor Kamran Saliani, this 90-minute blitz of a play blends Shakespeare’s greatest scenes and soliloquies with storytelling, history, and humor to explore how the Bard changed America forever.Acting Shakespeare is an official revival of Sir Ian McKellen’s legendary solo show, presented with his personal blessing and enriched by insights from James Shapiro’s Shakespeare in a Divided America. The result is an intimate, powerful, and often hilarious journey through Shakespeare’s characters and the American stories they illuminate—accessible whether you’re a lifelong Shakespeare lover or seeing these plays for the first time.100% of proceeds from donations go directly to support the mission of Irvington Shakespeare Company: Home of Rivertowns Playhouse—“SHAKESPEARE FOR ALL” – professional, small-scale theater of the people, by the people, for the people.In a world where a single Broadway ticket averages $129 and many working families have only about $55 a month for arts and culture, too many people are priced out of transformative theater. We’re here to change that. Our goal is to raise $15,000 to fuel our 2026 season of free, professional Shakespeare and community-centered programming—including accessible workshops, high-caliber productions, and events that remain open to all, regardless of income.By attending this benefit and making a tax-deductible contribution, you help us:Keep admission free of charge for future productionsPay artists and staff a fair, dignified wageExpand access for audiences of all ages and abilitiesStrengthen a grassroots, community-driven alternative to profit-first Broadway and HollywoodOur theater, Rivertowns Playhouse, is conveniently located near the Westchester Bee-Line buses at Broadway & Main Street and the Metro-North Hudson Line at Irvington, with free parking and wheelchair-accessible facilities.Come spend an evening with Shakespeare at his most alive and immediate. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/irvington/ian-mckellens-acting-shakespeare/100001979631574329 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, nonprofit, workshops, it, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Irvington - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Irvington Shakespeare Company: Home of Rivertowns Playhouse - **lat**: 41.0406935 - **long**: -73.86501609999999 - **full address**: Irvington Shakespeare Company: Home of Rivertowns Playhouse, 25 North Broadway, Irvington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ian McKellen's Acting Shakespeare - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fee11173867e74d484367fa72a958837adc4d0210821447b3ec5cfb0af3a002e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1767589809 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ian McKellen's Acting Shakespeare being held? - **A:** Ian McKellen's Acting Shakespeare takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Irvington Shakespeare Company: Home of Rivertowns Playhouse, 25 North Broadway, Irvington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ian McKellen's Acting Shakespeare? - **A:** Ian McKellen's Acting Shakespeare is organized by Rivertowns Playhouse. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ian McKellen's Acting Shakespeare is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Irvington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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We firmly believe that professional, high-quality performing arts should originate from within our Rivertowns, be created by community members, and be intended for the benefit of everyone.By investing in the Rivertowns, we aim to decentralize the artistic landscape, challenging the dominance of the systems prevalent in Broadway and Hollywood. Our goal is to empower individuals and our communities by placing the power of entertainment and inspiration back into your hands.RTP serves as a catalyst for this transformative process. We strive to foster a vibrant artistic community that flourishes through grassroots initiatives. By engaging with us, you become an integral part of this movement. Together, we can reshape the artistic landscape of the Rivertowns and create a future where the arts thrive within and for our villages and beyond!Theatrical Performing Arts mirror our world's dynamic challenges, offering both reflection and hope. Rivertowns Playhouse is dedicated to staging plays, musicals, and productions that resonate deeply with these contemporary themes. We believe in the power of theater to help us navigate the complexities of our era, offering a sanctuary of understanding and catharsis.In an era characterized by profound change, Rivertowns Playhouse offers a sanctuary to explore and interpret the evolving stories of our time. We are committed to financial accessibility, presenting plays entirely free of charge in a venue that boasts free parking and is conveniently located near key public transportation hubs, including the Westchester Bus Bee Line (Routes: 1, 1T, 1W) at Broadway and Main Street, as well as the Metro North Station Hudson Line at Irvington. Our facilities are handicap accessible, and we are continuously working to enhance our ADA compliance. 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