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Wish Not One Man More: 'Henry IV, Part 1'

Photo courtesy The Shakespeare Theatre THE HARD-DRINKING, hard-partying scion of an all-important political family is forced to choose between his rough-hewn frat-boy companions and the service to his country he's been groomed for all his life.

No, this is not Oliver Stone's new movie. It's "Henry IV, Part 1," William Shakespeare's third-most-beloved history play, and it's at the Folger Theatre.

In the past, Henry's story has been used as pro- and anti-war propaganda, so we'll see where this one falls on the ideological spectrum. Ah, for the days when succession was decided by blood relationships and not by these silly elections.

» Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE; through Nov. 16, $25-$55; 202-544-7077. (Capitol South)

Photo courtesy The Shakespeare Theatre

COMMENTS (1)

  • Uh, I hate to be that guy, but the 'wish not one man more' line is from _Henry V_.

    By PMMJ , Posted October 17, 2008 12:23 PM
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