Get ready an enchanting evening under the stars with the Free Summer Season of Shakespeare in Delaware Park (SDP). SDP has just unveiled an exciting lineup for their 48th Summer Season, promising another year of high-quality professional theater. As one of the largest and second oldest FREE outdoor Shakespeare festivals in the nation, SDP continues to captivate audiences with their outstanding productions.
This summer, theater enthusiasts in Buffalo can look forward to an enchanting season of Shakespeare’s works. The festivities begin on June 14th with SDP’s touring show, WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A PLAY, directed by the talented Norm Sham. This unique production will bring Shakespeare’s timeless works to neighborhoods across Western New York, featuring four gifted actors delivering an hour-long performance near you. Opening Night will take place at the Roycroft Inn at 7 pm.
On June 22, SDP returns to its iconic hillside stage in Delaware Park with the classic play MEASURE FOR MEASURE. Directed by Virginia Monte, this production stars Daniel Lendzian, Gretchen Didio, Luke Brewer, and Lisa Ludwig, and offers what promises to be a riveting interpretation of Shakespeare’s thought-provoking work with a musical twist. Audiences can catch this performance from Tuesday to Sunday at 7:15 pm from June 22 to July 16.
But the excitement doesn’t end there. SDP has a special treat for Shakespeare enthusiasts with their presentation of ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Chris Kelly. Featuring Aidan Conklin and Erin Grace Kelly as the iconic star-crossed lovers, supported by seasoned SDP actors Chris Hatch and Pamela Rose Mangus in the roles of the Friar and Nurse. This magical production will open on July 27 and run until August 20.
All main stage shows will be held every evening, except Mondays, at 7:15 pm on Shakespeare Hill on the SAUL ELKIN STAGE in Delaware Park, located next to Hoyt Lake and behind the Rose Garden off Lincoln Parkway near the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. For further information, including dates and locations of WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A PLAY, visit the official website at shakespeareindelawarepark.org.
Prepare your picnic baskets and mark your calendars! Shakespeare in Delaware Park is sure to offer another enchanting summer filled with passion, tragedy, and timeless beauty, set in our beautiful and historic Delaware Park.
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