2009 Shows

“It’s a hit! A palpable hit!”

Bring your best bottle of wine and gourmet picnics to Iowa’s premiere festival of outdoor theatre under the stars - this year moving to gorgeous Simon Estes Amphitheatre along the River!

For the past 5 years, Lorenzo Sandoval and Robin Heinemann have brought you the finest Shakespeare in Iowa’s capital - -this year they and their top-flight team of artists are in a special new location ….and for the very first time, shows are absolutely FREE!

This prestigious group doesn’t do “yer Grandma’s Shakespeare” - -shows use professional actors and are rich with live music and sizzling choreography!

So don’t miss joining in at this beloved tradition of outdoor Shakespeare- a “rite of summer” enjoyed all around the world.

ABOUT OUR 2009 SHOWS:

“The Plays the Thing!” New this year, we are performing TWO different shows in Repertory - both shows are very different and unique, so make plans to see each one!  Did we mention- its FREE!  NO TICKETS REQUIRED!

• “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” By A. Long, D. Singer and J. Winfield
• AKA The Comp. Wrks (’o) Wllm Shkspr (Abrd’d))
• PERFORMANCES AT 8:15 pm on Thursday, July 23, Saturday, July 25, and Saturday, August 1.  (Grounds open at 6 for picnics.  See FAQs)

ABOUT THE SHOW:

-London’s longest running comedy hit!

-Sold out last year at Shakespeare Festivals on both US Coasts! Brought back to several Festivals again this year due to outrageous popular demand!

-An adored comedy classic currently in revival, our version of this raucous, irreverent romp through the “Best of the Bard” adds a brand-new character never before seen!

-Our version of this hit also features The Dancing Bardettes- and the Rockettes got nothin’ on this precision dance team!  Need we say any more?

- Critics say this show is ”Intellectual Vaudeville” at its finest!  A “winsome, wacky” tour de force.

- Wikipedia notes that the play (first performed at the world’s largest arts festival, the legendary Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987) … “has become one of the world’s most popular shows, playing frequently in a variety of languages. It is notable for holding the (self-proclaimed) world record for the shortest-ever performance of Hamlet”, zipping in at 43 seconds - of course, ghost and all!

• “Much Ado-wop About Something” by W. Shakespeare and L. Sandoval, MFA
• PERFORMANCES AT 8:15 pm on Friday, July 24, Sunday, July 26 and Sunday, August 2. Grounds open at 6 for picnics- see FAQs.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

-An original L. Sandoval and W. Shakespeare comedy celebrating Shakespeare’s greatest love stories!

-Revel in some of the most famous scenes in theatre: scenes from Twelfth Night, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Taming of the Shrew - and of course: Romeo and Juliet PLUS Midsummer Night’s Dream!

-Our old friend, the wonderfully magical Puck, will be your guide to a delightful adventure of love, laughter, great language, and lyrics!

-Mischievous Mayhem, Lyrical Dance- special Surprises- good old-fashioned Romance!

-Rich production values, gorgeous costumes and special effects, plus delicious choreography; even a sing-along or two: all the mystery and magic of summer!

-Featuring live music -plus original songs- with Winefest/Jazz-in-July headliner, the legendary Tina Haase Findlay and her incomparable bella soul band.  Catch their special pre-show at 8 pm!

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