Long Beach Shakespeare Company Presents Reimagined 'Antony And Cleopatra'

A new adaptation of the classic tragedy comes to the Helen Borgers Theater in March.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Long Beach Shakespeare Company is presenting a modern reimagining of William Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra' at the Helen Borgers Theater in March. Directed by Christian Lee Navarro, the production aims to strip away spectacle and reveal the raw human core of the legendary love story between the Roman general and the Egyptian queen.

Why it matters

Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra' is one of the Bard's most famous and enduring works, exploring timeless themes of love, duty, and the clash of empires. This new adaptation by the Long Beach Shakespeare Company promises to bring a fresh perspective to the classic tragedy, appealing to both longtime fans of the play and those discovering it for the first time.

The details

The Long Beach Shakespeare Company's production will run for three weekends from March 7-22. General admission tickets are $30, while student tickets are $20. The show will be performed at the Helen Borgers Theater, located at 4250 Atlantic in Long Beach, California.

  • Performances will run from Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Christian Lee Navarro

The director of the Long Beach Shakespeare Company's production of 'Antony and Cleopatra'. Navarro is known for his work on the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why'.

Long Beach Shakespeare Company

A local theater company in Long Beach, California that is producing this new adaptation of 'Antony and Cleopatra'.

Helen Borgers Theater

The venue where the Long Beach Shakespeare Company's production of 'Antony and Cleopatra' will be performed, located in Long Beach, California.

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What they’re saying

“Rome and Egypt do not merely clash as superpowers — they fracture inside the hearts of two rulers trying to be everything at once: warrior and lover, sovereign and soul.”

— Long Beach Shakespeare Company (Patch.com)

“At its heart, Antony and Cleopatra is an exploration of love and duty — and how devotion to one demands the sacrifice of the other.”

— Long Beach Shakespeare Company (Patch.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the Long Beach Shakespeare Company's production of 'Antony and Cleopatra' are on sale now at the Helen Borgers Theater box office and online at www.LBShakespeare.org.

The takeaway

This new adaptation of the classic Shakespearean tragedy 'Antony and Cleopatra' by the Long Beach Shakespeare Company promises to bring a fresh and intimate perspective to the legendary love story, stripping away spectacle to reveal the raw human emotions at its core.