Celebrating
Shakespeare's
Storytelling

The Plays

• Measure for Measure

  September 22, 2026—October 25, 2026

  Opening Night: September 27, 2026

  In Shakespeare’s rarely staged comedy, human nature and the law collide. Newly enforced regulations penalize the everyday citizens of Vienna, but don’t stop the hijinks of a rambunctious crew of bawdy residents. In this morally lax city, a corrupt official tries to coerce novice nun Isabella to submit to his desires. Can Isabella maintain her vow of chastity and save her incarcerated brother’s life? Measure for Measure offers considerations into societal upheaval and asks whose voices are silenced and whose voices break through.

  

• Hamlet

  March 2, 2027—April 4, 2027

  Opening Night: March 14, 2027

  To be or not to be? Shakespeare’s most popular play returns to the playwright’s American home. Haunted by the sudden death of his father and feeling alienated in the royal court, Hamlet becomes the ultimate anti-hero, a tortured prince who is by turns cruel and kind. A poet, lover, philosopher, and madman, Hamlet remains a character full of contradiction and meaning for each generation. This great revenge tragedy revolves around the complexities of the human experience and—after 400 years—it remains as urgent, radical, and profound as ever.

  

• Shakespeare Comedy: Title to Be Announced

  May—June 2027

  Opening Night: TBD

  Shakespeare’s comedies feature mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and escapes from confinement to a magical green world where mischief and freedom rule. These plays continue to appeal to audiences because they affirm that love, laughter, and community make our lives richer. The title for this final play of the season and associated artists will be announced at a later date.