Coriolanus

A brilliant Roman general whose contempt for the common people destroys his political career and ultimately his life — Shakespeare's most unsparing political tragedy.

stands as Shakespeare's most politically savage tragedy, following a Roman military hero whose disdain for common citizens becomes his undoing-a play that demands the visceral immediacy of live performance, where actors and audiences occupy the same heated space as class conflict erupts on stage. This page tracks 2026 productions across the U.S. and Canada, helping you find where to experience this uncompromising work in theaters near you.

Genre: tragedy
Written: 1608–1609
Productions: 2 listed