The Wicked Wilde Shakespeare Festival
Streamlined, gender-bending versions of classic plays in a five-week summer theater festival from the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company at The Miles Memorial Playhouse in Santa Monica. Two different shows on most nights.When: End of May through June, POSTPONED
Where: The Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Cost: $15 for 1 show, $25 for 2 shows on the same night, or $40 for any 4 shows.
Info: www.lawsc.net
The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Summer Repertory Season
Annual summer season of Shakespeare and the Classics set in a rustic, outdoor amphitheatre located in a natural canyon ravine. Picnickers are welcome.When: June - October, various times
Where: Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga
Cost: $10-$45
Info: 310-455-3723, www.theatricum.com
Shakespeare by the Sea Performances
This annual series of performances of Shakespeare is set in an outdoor theater overlooking the Pacific Ocean as well as various locations throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Feel free to bring a picnic, a blanket, chairs, and dress warmly to enjoy an evening of lively theater under the night sky. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.When: Mid-June to Mid-August 7:30 p.m. pre-show, 8:00 p.m. show, Sundays 7 pm
Where: Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro and other locations throughout LA and Orange County
Cost: FREE
Info: www.shakespearebythesea.org
Free Shakespeare in Griffith Park (formerly at Barnsdall Art Park)
The internationally recognized Independent Shakespeare Co. brings several of Shakespeare's works to a larger venue at Griffith Park for a summer season of free outdoor performances. Bring a picnic, a blanket, your family and friends, and enjoy a perfect evening at the theater.When: End of June to End of August Thurs - Sun 7:00 p.m.
Where: Festival Stage, Griffith Park Old Zoo, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, LA 90027
Cost: FREE
Info: 818-710-6306, www.iscla.org
La Canada Flintridge Shakespeare Festival
The La Canada Flintridge Shakespeare Festival is part Shakespeare and part original works inspired by Shakespeare.When: End of June through July, Thurs - Sun 8:00 p.m.
Where: Byrnes Amphitheater, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, (former Biltmore Hotel) 440 St. Katherine Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Cost: $12-$29, festival passes available
Info: www.vanguardrep.com
Long Beach Shakespeare Company's Shakespeare Festival
Free outdoor Shakespeare performances in July at Long Beach parks.When: July
Where: Varies, Long Beach
Cost: FREE
Info: www.lbshakespeare.org
West Hollywood Summer Performing Arts Series
The Classic Theatre Lab's free Shakespeare performances at Plummer Park. Reservations are recommended.When: July
Where: Plummer Park, Fiesta Hall Courtyard, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Cost: FREE
Info & Reservations: (323) 960-5691, www.classicaltheatrelab.org
Culver City Summer in the Park
Actor's Gang family friendly Shakespeare Saturday and Sunday mornings in Culver City's Media Park.When: Sat & Sun in August, 11 am
Where: Media Park, 9070 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (corner of Culver next to the Ivy Substation)
Cost: FREE
Info: 310-838-GANG (310-838-4264), www.theactorsgang.com
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