Much Ado About Nothing
- Presented by: Colorado Shakespeare Festival
- Intermission: One
- Venue: Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
- Hellems Arts & Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80302
Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.
Beatrice and Benedick love to bicker. The only thing they might learn to love more? Each other. (They just don’t know it yet!) In this rollicking lampoon of relationships, romance, and the influence of town gossip, Shakespeare delivers a near-perfect enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy.
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.
Full program available at this link.
Weather policy
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
Sunday, June 11, 7:30 p.m. (Preview) $23-$65
Tuesday, June 13, 7:30 p.m. (Opening) $29-$85
Saturday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. $39-$95
Sunday, June 18, 7:30 p.m. $31-$87
Saturday, June 24, 7:30 p.m. $39-$95
Sunday, June 25, 7:30 p.m. $31-$87
Thursday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. $27-$75
Friday, June 30, 7:30 p.m. $34-$90
Wednesday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. $27-$75
Saturday, July 15, 7:30 p.m. $34-$90
Wednesday, July 19, 7:30 p.m. $27-$75
Saturday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. $34-$90
Sunday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. $29-$85
Thursday, July 27, 7:30 p.m. $25-$73
Friday, July 28, 7:30 p.m. $29-$85
Sunday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. $29-$85
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. $25-$73
Thursday, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m. $25-$73
Thursday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. $25-$73
Sunday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. $29-$85
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. Learn more
Single ticket discounts are available for preview night, groups (10+), youth (K-12), seniors (65+), students, active military and CU students and employees. Volunteer ushers get to see the show for free. Learn more
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Director
Artistic Team
Dramaturg
Amanda Giguere
+Costume Designer
Meghan Anderson Doyle
+Sound Designer
Jason Ducat^
+Stage Manager
Kaylyn Kriaski*
+Lighting Designer
Shannon McKinney^
+Scenic Designer
Kevin Nelson
+Director of Voice and Text
Jeffrey Parker
+Dance and Movement Choreographer
Marla A. Schulz
+Assistant Stage Manager
Wessie Simmons*
+Plan your visit
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