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Measure for Measure

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noun

  1. a comedy (1604) by Shakespeare.


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“First time I saw Andre Braugher was in Measure for Measure in Central Park. 1993. Angelo. He fired onto the stage and I was like, “Whoa.

From Washington Times • Dec. 13, 2023

Measure for Measure Antaeus Theatre Company stages Shakespeare’s dark comedy about power, politics and social and sexual mores.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2020

In Measure for Measure, Shakespeare argues that the rule of law is paramount and those who break it should face consequences.

From Fox News • Nov. 16, 2019

Rourke is preparing her Donmar production of Measure for Measure, which she predicts may “get me into tepid-to-hot water”.

From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2018

She’s a court lady in Richard III, and she’s the chief nun in Measure for Measure.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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