Two Gentlemen of the 1980s: Nostalgia and pop culture references at Bard on the Beach

The Two Gentlemen of Verona | Bard on the Beach | BMO Mainstage | June 13 – September 19  Mullets, 80s music, and a dog…in a Shakespeare play? This unconventional production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona directed by Dean Paul Gibson is infused with nostalgia and fun; it’s going to be Bard’s hit of the summer.   Right off the top, we’re thrust into a 1980s mood with rousing music, colourful lights, and dancing. The fun continues with references and soundtracks from classic 80s movies sprinkled throughout, including the iconic “Oh Yeah” from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Carmen Alatorre’s costume design firmly

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