Skirball Salon: Mary Stuart Onstage

Join Professors Janet Gomez, Eugenio Refini and Christopher Wood to explore the enduring legacy of Mary Stuart on stage, tracing the evolution of her tragic story from early modern tragedies to contemporary interpretations.

Revisiting iconic works like Schiller’s Maria Stuart and Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda, the discussion will examine how Mary’s character has been reimagined across genres and eras, reflecting cultural and artistic shifts. Special attention will be given to reception through performance, exploring how Mary’s portrayal has resonated with audiences over time and how different productions bring new layers to her narrative. The conversation will precede the performance of Robert Wilson’s Mary Said What She Said, offering insight into the afterlife of one of history’s most captivating figures in drama and opera.

Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by NYU’s Medieval and Renaissance Center.