A Midsummer Night's Dream
Full price: $23-$98
- Presented by: Colorado Shakespeare Festival
- Venue: Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
- Hellems Arts & Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80302
"Sound, music!—Come, my queen, take hands with me,
And rock the ground whereon these sleepers be."
Kick off the season with a summer-long party! In this glam run of Shakespeare’s electric comedy, the paths of four young lovers, some feuding fairies, a mischievous sprite and a troupe of bumbling actors collide. Join them in the forest as enchanting and peculiar schemes unfold across one unforgettable midsummer night.
Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. Complete your Colorado summer with Shakespeare under the stars in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre—complimentary seatbacks included.
Enjoying outdoor theatre
We perform rain or shine! Attending an outdoor show in the Boulder foothills can be unpredictable. Come prepared to enjoy the adventure by reviewing our weather policy and attire suggestions. Learn more
Performance dates and times
Friday, June 5, 8 p.m. (preview) $20-$61
Saturday, June 6, 8 p.m. (opening) $40-$98
Friday, June 12, 8 p.m. $26-$74
Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. $35-$89
Friday, June 19, 8 p.m. $23-$74
Saturday, June 20, 8 p.m. $35-$95
Friday, June 26, 8 p.m. $23-$74
Saturday, June 27, 8 p.m. $28-$87*
Wednesday, July 8, 7 p.m. $23-$74
Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m. $23-$74
Wednesday, July 15, 7 p.m. $23-$74
Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m. $23-$74
Sunday, July 19, 7 p.m. $28-$95
Friday, July 24, 8 p.m. $23-$74
Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m. $28-$90
Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m. $23-$74
Friday, July 31, 8 p.m. $23-$74
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. $23-$74
Thursday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. $23-$74
Sunday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m. $32-$93
Buying options
Discounts for groups, youth, seniors, students, active military, CU employees and season ticket orders. Learn more
*Live caption and audio description performance
CSF will offer live caption and audio description services at the Saturday, June 27, 8 p.m. performance of “A Midsummer Night's Dream.”
If you are planning to attend the event and require these accommodations, please call or email the box office at 303-492-8008 / cupresents@colorado.edu. Reservations for this service should be made at the time of ticket purchase to ensure the best seating for this service.
For more information, please visit our accessibility page.
Videos
Director
Cast
Artistic Team
Dramaturg
Amanda Giguere
+Costume Designer
Meghan Anderson Doyle
+Costume Shop Manager
Adam M. Dill
+Sound Designer
Jason Ducat
+Casting Director
Sylvia Gregory
+Stage Manager
Matt Grevan
+Scenic Designer
Chen-Wei Liao
+Lighting Designer
Shannon McKinney^
+Director of Voice and Text
Jeffrey Parker
+Dance Choreographer
Erika Randall
+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, where to park and get more tips on what to do while you’re in town.
Your Visit - Plan your visitAccessibility services at CU Boulder
The University of Colorado is committed to providing equal access to individuals with disabilities. If you are planning to attend an event and require accommodations, please contact CU Presents no later than 7 days before the event at cupresents@colorado.edu or 303-492-8008.
Accessibility - Accessibility services at CU Boulder