Dubbed “The villain of Broadway” by Playbill, Tony Award® Nominee and Grammy Award® Winner Patrick Page has never shied away from exploring his dark side. Now, with this tour de force show, he turns his attention to the twisted motivation and hidden humanity at the heart of Shakespeare’s greatest villains. Moving swiftly through the Shakespeare canon, Page illuminates the playwright's ever-evolving conception of evil by delving into more than a dozen of his most wicked creations. Thrilling, biting, hilarious, and enlightening, what Page delivers is a masterclass on the most terrifying subject of them all: human nature.
If you’re a Shakespeare lover, All the Devils Are Here is a must-see. If you’re someone who appreciates Shakespeare but sometimes doesn’t fully absorb the text or the themes, trust me—this is an absolute must-see. It’s also pretty much made for high school English classes and drama departments—the very definition of edutainment. With any luck, it will be filmed for streaming, as the original 2021 Shakespeare Theatre Co. production was, so kids across the country can watch Page in action. If you’re wondering how to get someone interested in Shakespeare, this, my friends, is it.
Indeed, the result of “All the Devils Are Here” can be summarized by the reaction of my companion for the evening, a self-admitted non-Shakespeare lover who now wants to see Page flex his acting muscles (and, probably, his actual muscles) in a full production of one of the Bard’s works. I’m not sure I can think of any better compliment – or audience reaction -- than this one.
2023 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Premiere Production Off-Broadway |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2024 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Solo Performance | Patrick Page |
2024 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance | Patrick Page |
2024 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Solo Performance | Patrick Page |
2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Solo Show | All The Devils Are Here |
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