The Winter's Tale

The Winter's Tale

Loading
Aug 4-12, 2023

The Winter's Tale

If this be magic, let it be an art
Lawful as eating.

When King Leontes inexplicably accuses his pregnant wife of infidelity he makes a cruel, rash decision that he must spend two decades atoning for. Shakespeare’s nuanced epic explores both the heartrending corrosion of jealousy and the joyous redemption of forgiveness that is hard-won. Borrowing elements from fantasy and mythology, “The Winter’s Tale” weaves an audacious tapestry you have to experience to believe.

Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. Complete your Colorado summer with Shakespeare in the elegant indoor Roe Green Theatre.

Program book
CSF 2023 calendar

Buying options

Save big with season tickets! This show is available in the Full, Pick 2 or 3, Weekday Will, and Choice packages or as an add-on to other season ticket orders.

Single ticket discounts are available for preview night (Saturday, June 24, 7 p.m.), groups (10+), youth (K-12), seniors (65+), students, active military and CU students and employees. Volunteer ushers get to see the show for free. 

‘The Winter’s Tale’ imagined as a fairy tale of wild emotions

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s production is a strikingly good adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s more convoluted plots

Alex Miller, OnStage Colorado

Learn more - ‘The Winter’s Tale’ imagined as a fairy tale of wild emotions

Visions of Possibility: How Fantasy and Reality Mingle in ‘The Winter’s Tale’

So it is in “The Winter’s Tale,” one of Shakespeare’s later plays that, on its face, is about jealousy and its terrible aftermath. But to describe it as such doesn’t do justice to the nuance and beauty of the play, says CSF Managing Director Wendy Franz, who directs this summer’s production.

Becca Vaclavik

Learn more - Visions of Possibility: How Fantasy and Reality Mingle in ‘The Winter’s Tale’

Performance Extras

Featured Free Event
Classics 101 Jun 3-Dec 20, 2024

Classics 101

Learn all about plays in Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s…

Director

Director

Wendy Franz

+
Read Bio for Wendy Franz

Cast

Noelia Antweiler*

Paulina

+
Read Bio for Noelia Antweiler*

Brian Bohlender

Shepherd's Son / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Brian Bohlender

Landon Tate Boyle

Cleomenes / Mariner / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Landon Tate Boyle

Daniel Crumrine

Swing

+
Read Bio for Daniel Crumrine

Marisa Dinsmoor

Mamillius / Dorcas / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Marisa Dinsmoor

Jacob Dresch*

Autolycus / Servant / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Jacob Dresch*

Sarah Duttlinger

Emilia / Dion / Mopsa / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Sarah Duttlinger

Christopher Hudson

Swing

+
Read Bio for Christopher Hudson

Josh Innerst*

Leontes / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Josh Innerst*

Chloe McLeod

Swing

+
Read Bio for Chloe McLeod

Leslie O'Carroll*

Old Shepherd / Officer / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Leslie O'Carroll*

Mark Ragan

Lord / Servant to Shepherd / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Mark Ragan

Christian Ray Robinson

Florizel / Jailer / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Christian Ray Robinson

Edie Roth

Perdita / First Lady (Sicilia) / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Edie Roth

Matthew Schneck*

Camillo / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Matthew Schneck*

Emily Van Fleet*

Hermione / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Emily Van Fleet*

Stephen Tyrone Williams*

Polixenes / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Stephen Tyrone Williams*

Coleman Zeigen

Antigonus / Steward / Ensemble

+
Read Bio for Coleman Zeigen
View all cast

Artistic Team

Dramaturg

Amanda Giguere

+
Read Bio for Amanda Giguere

Scenic Designer

Matthew S. Crane

+
Read Bio for Matthew S. Crane

Costume Designer

Clare Henkel^

+
Read Bio for Clare Henkel^

Lighting Designer

Stephen C. Jones^

+
Read Bio for Stephen C. Jones^

Assistant Stage Manager

Nick Nyquist*

+
Read Bio for Nick Nyquist*

Dance and Movement Choreographer

Erika Randall

+
Read Bio for Erika Randall

Stage Manager

Malia Stoner*

+
Read Bio for Malia Stoner*

Sound Designer

Max Silverman

+
Read Bio for Max Silverman

Voice and Text Coach

Jeremy Sortore

+
Read Bio for Jeremy Sortore

Plan your visit

Most CU Presents performances take place on the beautiful University of Colorado Boulder campus. Take some time to explore our venues, find out how to get here and get more tips on what to do while you’re in town.

Plan Your Visit - Plan your visit

Accessibility

The University of Colorado is committed to providing equal access to individuals with disabilities. If you are planning to attend an event take some time to review our accessibility services.

Accessibility - Accessibility