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Utah Shakespeare Festival
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The Utah Shakespeare Festival is a premier theatrical event that brings the works of William Shakespeare to life in Cedar City's stunning high desert setting. Founded in 1961, the festival features multiple plays performed in repertory across several venues, including the open-air Adams Shakespearean Theatre modeled after the Globe. Audiences enjoy professional productions of classics like Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as contemporary works. The festival's immersive atmosphere, with Elizabethan-costumed actors and pre-show entertainment, makes it a cultural highlight of southern Utah.
Don't miss
- Watch a play in the open-air Adams Shakespearean Theatre.
- Enjoy the free Greenshow with music and dance before evening performances.
- Tour the costume and prop exhibits backstage.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Utah Shakespeare Festival
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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