The Merchant of Venice is a tragic comedy about Antonio, an influential merchant, who borrows money from a vindictive lender. He gives the money to his closest friend, so he can court Portia, a wealthy heiress. When all of Antonio’s money is lost in a shipwreck, he finds that he will pay the price of his generosity with his life. In this riveting Shakespearean classic, prejudice, loyalty, and forgiveness blend together to give the audience an experience they will not soon forget.