Who will be your Shakespearean Idol?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (CW-23) - Performing Shakespeare can be a tough challenge for even the most experienced actors, but several brave civic leaders from Western New York will perform some of his famous works for a great cause. The first ever "Shakespearean Idol" contest will crown one champion on Thursday, July 19th at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. Nine civic leaders will perform famous Shakespearean passages for Judges S aul Elkin of Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Lorna Hill of Ujima Theatre, and Colin Dabkowski of the Buffalo News. Audience members will also be able to choose the "Groundling's Choice" Award.

Shakespeare Idol

Thursday, July 19 at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society

Doors open at 7pm

Donations to the Partnership for Greater Good start at $25 per person

Learn more from Sam Magavern and see Donna Fernandes of the Buffalo Zoo and Cindy-Abbott Letro give a preview of their performances in The Hot Sauce for Tuesday, July 17th.