Summer 2019 J UNE 7 – A UGUST 11
Twelfth Night As You Like It Romeo and Juliet King Charles III A Future History Play by Mike Bartlett
King John
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As You Like It 2pm 7
As You Like It
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Romeo and Juliet 7pm (Opening) 14
Romeo and Juliet
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JULY
7pm
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As You Like It
Twelfth Night As You Like It Romeo and Juliet King Charles III
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Twelfth Night 7pm 28
As You Like It
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Romeo and Juliet 7pm 4
King Charles III
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A Future History Play by Mike Bartlett
AUGUST
King John
King John
6:30pm
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King Charles III Christian Ray and Lindsay Ryan in You Can’t Take It With You, 2018
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Twelfth Night 7pm
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Summer 2019 TUE
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Twelfth Night 8pm (Preview) 14
Twelfth Night 8pm 21
As You Like It
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Twelfth Night 8pm (Opening) 15
Twelfth Night 8pm 22
As You Like It
7:30pm (Preview)
7:30pm (Opening)
Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
8pm
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SAT
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Twelfth Night 8pm
8pm 29
As You Like It 7:30pm
Twelfth Night 8pm
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As You Like It 7:30pm
Romeo and Juliet 7pm
As You Like It 7:30pm
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Twelfth Night 8pm
Twelfth Night 8pm
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Twelfth Night 7pm
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King Charles III 7:30pm (Preview)
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King Charles III 7:30pm (Opening)
Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet 8pm
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As You Like It 31
Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet 7:30pm
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As You Like It
Twelfth Night
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As You Like It
King Charles III
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Twelfth Night
Romeo and Juliet
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King Charles III
Twelfth Night
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King Charles III
Twelfth Night 7pm
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7pm
7:30pm 8pm
King Charles III 7:30pm
7:30pm 8pm 3
As You Like It 7:30pm
Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet 8pm 9
King Charles III 7:30pm
8pm 10
As You Like It 2pm
As You Like It
7:30pm
7:30pm
Romeo and Juliet 8pm
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Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare Directed by Timothy Orr
Foolery, sir, does walk about the orb like the sun. It shines everywhere. Ring in the summer season with an uproarious comedy about thorny love triangles, mistaken identities ‌ and a pair of twins lost at sea. When Viola finds herself shipwrecked and her brother drowned (or so she thinks!), she begins to dress as a man named Cesario. Meanwhile, her twin Sebastian, very much alive and a near-spitting image of Viola/ Cesario, also makes his way into town with the help of a friendly outlaw. A night of laugh-out-loud revelry, unexpected romance and original live music from Rinde Eckert follows in this play led by one of the Bard’s most iconic heroines.
Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre 8 p.m.
7 p.m.
July 12, 13, 26, 27
Aug. 1, 7, 11
June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
July 18, 21, 31
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As You Like It
By William Shakespeare Directed by Carolyn Howarth We that are true lovers run into strange capers. After fleeing home to escape political persecution, Rosalind finds herself hiding in the countryside among a boisterous cast of characters, making unexpected acquaintances and experiencing the restorative power of love along the way. CSF’s intimate, theatrical production will feature a cast of eight portraying every role in the play.
University Theatre 7:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
July 6, 12, 24, 25, 31
July 7, 21, 28
June 21, 22, 29 Aug. 3, 7, 10
June 30 Aug. 10
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Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare Directed by Christopher DuVal My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep. From the moment Romeo and Juliet first meet, they fall passionately in love despite their families’ historic feud. The lovers’ oaths are soon tested by forces beyond their control, and bitter division threatens to eclipse young love. Revisit one of the most breathtaking romances ever written, brought to life on stage with gorgeous poetry and explosive swordplay.
Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre 7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Aug. 8
Aug. 2, 3, 10
July 7, 11, 14, 24, 25, 28
July 19, 20
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King Charles III A FU T UR E H I S T O RY P L AY
By Mike Bartlett Directed by Kevin Rich Without my voice, and spirit, I am dust, This is not what I want, but what I must. In King Charles III, playwright Mike Bartlett uses Shakespearean verse to envision a near future where personal privacy, public betrayals and a threat to free press collide in the days following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the royal family reimagined in the regional premiere of the Critic’s Circle Award-winner and Olivier Award-winner for Best New Play, as well as Tony nominee for Best New Play.
University Theatre 7:30 p.m.
July 19, 20, 26, 27 Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9
2 p.m.
Aug. 4, 11
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King John
By William Shakespeare Directed by Kevin Rich Mad world! Mad kings! Mad composition! For one night only, see one of Shakespeare’s rarest history plays just as his own audiences did as part of CSF’s revered Original Practices event. In King John, England and France battle for the throne following the death of King Richard the Lionheart.
Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4
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Keep the magic going year-round When summer’s over, join CU Presents for outstanding performances on the CU Boulder campus, September through April. The Artist Series presents the world’s most renowned musicians and dancers at Macky Auditorium and the Grammy Award-winning Takács Quartet performs in Grusin Music Hall. Additionally, CU Performing Arts offers engaging performances by Eklund Opera, the Department of Theatre & Dance and the popular Holiday Festival. Visit cupresents.org for tickets and more.
Cirque Mechanics, Jan. 17
Educational programming CSF’s nationally recognized education program offers summer camps and year-round classes— all with opportunities to perform onstage—and our innovative Shakespeare and Violence Prevention school tours, seen by more than 100,000 Colorado schoolchildren since its inception in 2011. To learn more, please visit coloradoshakes.org/education.
Will Power Festival, 2018
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The Shakespearience Eat, drink and be merry
Shakespeare Gardens
Wine and beer is for sale prior to Rippon performances in the Shakespeare Gardens and in both theatres. Pre-show picnicking is encouraged! See “Plan Your Visit” at coloradoshakes.org.
Shakespeare’s deep knowledge of plants is celebrated in the enchanting Colorado Shakespeare Gardens, located near the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre.
Getting here
Prologue
Visit coloradoshakes.org/your-visit for information about parking, directions and more.
Gain inside perspectives and join Producing Artistic Director Timothy Orr or other company members for a pre-performance overview. The program begins 60 minutes prior to curtain.
Green shows
Free, pre-performance entertainment for all guests, whether you have a ticket or not! Visit coloradoshakes.org for a full schedule.
The venues Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
University Theatre (indoors)
Orchestra 2
Orchestra 3
Orchestra 1
Balcony
Orchestra 2
Orchestra 3
Orchestra 1 Gold Circle Orchestra 4
Orchestra 4
Gold Circle
Stage Stage
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303-492-8008
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Tickets start at $17. Box Office hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For directions and more information visit coloradoshakes.org. Bring the family
Preview performances
Tickets for youth grades K-5 are just $10. Tickets for youth ages 13-18 are just $17–$20.
Save up to 30% off single-ticket price for sneak preview performances.
University tickets
Group discounts
CU Boulder faculty, staff and students receive 25% off up to 4 tickets per performance with a valid Buff One Card. All college students receive $5 off single tickets.
Discounts for groups of 10 or more and private parties are available. Let us help you customize a package that fits your budget. Call 303 492-8008 for more details.
2019 Season ticket options Full season ticket
25% discount
4 main plays
Plus 25% off additional single tickets
Early bard
40% discount
4 main plays
Choose from the first 3 performances or any matinee
Pick 2 (or 3)
10% discount
Any 2 or 3 plays
Add-ons
Add extra single tickets to your order today, including a special Original Practices performance of King John in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre. All programs, artists and prices are subject to change.
Photography by Casey Cass, Jennifer M. Koskinen and Maike Schulz. 2019 Artwork and Brochure by Ligature Creative.
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