2025 Shakespeare in the Park will feature nine West Seattle shows and even one in Burien

2025 Shakespeare in the Park will feature nine West Seattle shows and even one in Burien
Free performances of Much Ado About Nothing, Richard III, Midsummer Nights Dream and Taming of the Shrew will be presented by Greenstage

Tue, 05/27/2025

 

by Christina Hirsch 

Since 1989, GreenStage has been inspiring audiences to engage with the community via FREE live theatre performances in Puget Sound’s public spaces. This July and August, Seattle’s longest-running Shakespeare company presents another round of free family fun. On the 2025 mainstage tour GreenStage will be presenting one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies and fan favorite Much Ado About Nothing directed by Daniel Wood. They are closing out Shakespeare’s 8 part history epic that they began all the way back in 2017 with Richard III directed by Ken Holmes. Backyard Bard will be touring abbreviated productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Taming of the Shrew directed by Nicole Vernon.

Performances will run from July 11 – August 16. See schedule here.

Attending is easy – just show up, grab a spot on the grass and enjoy. No tickets or reservations are required. 

The intimate, outdoor settings of these performances encourage a new perspective and appreciation of Shakespeare’s characters and words. By bringing their productions to the parks, the actors and staff of the Shakespeare in the Park Company also hope to instill an appreciation for live theater, with a strong belief that it can be enjoyed in the same spirit as a picnic or a ballgame.

The Company offers two series: Shakespeare in the Park, and the Backyard Bard. The latter is for smaller parks in the greater Seattle area. From Camp Long and Volunteer Park to Salmon Bay Park and various playfields across the city, there are many locations and dozens of opportunities to enjoy a summer afternoon or evening with this long standing Seattle tradition.

Much Ado About Nothing

Performance Schedule

Richard III

Performance Schedule

Backyard Bard

Performance Schedule: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Performance Schedule: The Taming of the Shrew
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