Season Announcement 7.14.20

UPDATE Due to the continued effects of COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our artists, staff, and community, Kentucky Shakespeare is postponing our 2020 summer season until summer 2021 with the same artistic, design, and production team, as availability allows. In September, Kentucky Shakespeare will present a … Continued

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival Season Update 6.18.20

“Wisely and slow, they stumble that run fast.”  – Romeo and Juliet We are further delaying plans for our 60th season of free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, with hopes for a later season running throughout September. We’re grateful to have this ability to remain nimble, since our wonderful artists and crew are willing to … Continued

KSF 60th Season Update – May 28, 2020

Dear Kentucky Shakespeare Friends and Family, I’m writing this note on the day originally scheduled to be opening night of Shakespeare in Love. It’s a beautiful day with low chances for rain – just how we like it. I should feel melancholy, I suppose, but instead I’m focused on the great hope I have for the … Continued

Encore Presentation of “Othello” – Virtual Free Shakespeare in Central Park

Please join us for this special shared experience, from the comfort of your own home… in a time when we need it most. Friday, May 8 at 7:00-9:30PM EDT at facebook.com/kentuckyshakespeare and at http://youtube.com/kentuckyshakespeare   Kentucky Shakespeare presents a special encore presentation of our 2018 production of Othello, directed by Matt Wallace. The production ran June 28-July 21, 2018 … Continued

Encore Presentation of “Julius Caesar” – Virtual Free Shakespeare in Central Park

Please join us for this special shared experience, from the comfort of your own home… in a time when we need it most. Friday, April 24 at 7:00-9:30PM EDT at facebook.com/kentuckyshakespeare and at http://youtube.com/kentuckyshakespeare   As we prepare for our upcoming 60th season of free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, join us as we revisit our … Continued

Encore Presentation of “Richard II” – Virtual Free Shakespeare in Central Park

Please join us for this special shared experience, from the comfort of your own home… in a time when we need it most. Friday, April 17 at 7:00PM EDT at facebook.com/kentuckyshakespeare and at http://youtube.com/kentuckyshakespeare   As we look forward to our upcoming production of Henry V, the fourth installment of our Game of Kings series, we come together … Continued