As You Like It geographical details are irrelevant. The Arden edition of Shakespeare makes the suggestion that the name "Arden" comes from a combination of the classical region of Arcadia and the biblical garden of Eden, as there is a strong interplay of classical and Christian belief systems and philosophies within the play. Arden was also the maiden name of Shakespeare's mother and her family home is located within the Forest of Arden. Love is the central theme of "As You Like It", like other romantic comedies of Shakespeare. Following the tradition of a romantic comedy, "As You Like It" is a tale of
Mary Chase (playwright) winner Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory"), returning to Broadway after a successful run in the revival of "The Normal Heart" in the summer of 2011. "Harvey" is directed by Scott Ellis and also features Charles Kimbrough (Emmy nominee, "Murphy Brown") in the role of psychiatrist William Chumley and Jessica Hecht ("Dan in Real Life") as sister Veta. "Harvey" was scheduled to run until August 5. Mary Chase (playwright) Mary Coyle Chase (born Mary Agnes McDonough Coyle; 25 February 1906 – 20 October 1981) was an American journalist, playwright and children's novelist, known primarily for writing the Broadway play "Harvey",