Join us for the 65th anniversary season of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival.

Schedule of Events

May 28, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Made in Brazil, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

May 29, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Velvet Couch Hospitality Group, Sugar Rush and Sum
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

May 30, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Con Aji, Celtic Pig, Chop it Like Its Hot
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

May 31, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Celtic Pig, Acme Chicken Bowls, Froggy's Popcorn
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 1, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Al Prince Mediterranean, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 4, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: 502 BBQ, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 5, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Booty's Diner, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 6, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Traveling Kitchen, Al Prince Mediterranean, Froggy's Popcorn
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 7, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Al Prince Mediterranean, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group, It's Tea Time
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 8, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Al Prince Mediterranean, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 11, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Booty's Diner, Chop it Like It's Hot
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 12, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Red Top Hot Dogs, Sugar Rush and Sum
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 13, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Acme Chicken Bowls, Con Aji
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 14, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Traveling Kitchen, Chop it Like It's Hot, TBD
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

10:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Late Night Shakes – Louisville Improvisors

The Louisville Improvisors return for a tenth year with Late Night Shakes on select Saturdays, bringing late night improvised Shakespeare plays created from audience suggestions. (This production is intended for mature audiences and may include language and adult themes.)

June 15, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."
The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Al Prince Mediterranean, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 19, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Booty's Diner, It's Tea Time
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 20, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Celtic Pig, Acme Chicken Bowls, Sugar Rush and Sum
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 21, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Con Aji, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group, It's Tea Time, TBD
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 22, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Chop it Like It's Hot, It's Tea Time
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 25, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Traveling Kitchen, It's Tea Time
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 26, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet (ASL interpretation)

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Spinelli's Pizza, Chop it Like It's Hot
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 27, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: 502 BBQ, Con Aji, Cookie Cabin
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

June 28, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Chop it Like It's Hot, Al Prince Mediterranean, Froggy's Popcorn
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

10:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Late Night Shakes – Louisville Improvisors

The Louisville Improvisors return for a tenth year with Late Night Shakes on select Saturdays, bringing late night improvised Shakespeare plays created from audience suggestions. (This production is intended for mature audiences and may include language and adult themes.)

June 29, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Con Aji, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 3, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Con Aji, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 5, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Celtic Pig, Al Prince Mediterranean
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 6, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Made in Brazil, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 8, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Everybody Loves Bacon, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 9, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Spinelli's Pizza, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 10, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Booty's Diner, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 11, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Con Aji, Al Prince Mediterranean, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 12, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Bamba Egg Rolls, Made in Brazil, Sugar Rush and Sum
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

10:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Late Night Shakes - Louisville Improvisors

The Louisville Improvisors return for a tenth year with Late Night Shakes on select Saturdays, bringing late night improvised Shakespeare plays created from audience suggestions. (This production is intended for mature audiences and may include language and adult themes.)

July 13, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: 502 BBQ, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 15, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Traveling Kitchen, TBA
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 16, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."

The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Everybody Loves Bacon, TBA
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 17, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Bellisimo, TBA
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 18, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Con Aji, Acme Chicken Bowls, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 19, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."

The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Al Prince Mediterranean, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group, Froggy's Popcorn, TBA
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 20, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Chop it Like It's Hot, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 22, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."

The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: 502 BBQ, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 23, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Chop it Like It's Hot, TBA
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 24, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Red Top Hot Dogs, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 25, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Wallace

"Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably."

The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It's a battle of wits, and love is in the air, as mischievous games, pranks, and plots abound in this irresistible comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Celtic Pig, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group, Mr. C's Cheesecakes
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 26, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Hamlet – Closing Performance

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Attaway

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

Shakespeare's unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge.  Follow Hamlet through an electrifying and unforgettable journey into the human soul.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Acme Chicken Bowls, Al Prince Mediterranean, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 27, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Cymbeline - Closing Performance

By William Shakespeare; adapted by Gregory Maupin
Directed by Matt Wallace

"O, for a horse with wings!"

Shakespeare's inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly villains, and a lion-hearted princess on a quest to Happily Ever After.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Bellisimo, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

July 30, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Globe Players Twelfth Night

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Con Aji, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance  

July 31, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Globe Players Twelfth Night (ASL interpretation)

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Booty's Diner, TBA
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance  

August 1, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Globe Players Twelfth Night

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Bamba Egg Rolls, Con Aji, Froggy's Popcorn
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance  

August 2, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Globe Players Twelfth Night

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Bamba Egg Rolls, Made in Brazil, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance  

August 3, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Globe Players Twelfth Night

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Spinelli's Pizza, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

August 6, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Louisville ballet
Shakespeare in dance
A midsummer night's dream
Choreographed by roger creel

The final week of the summer season, Louisville Ballet returns for a ninth season to present an original dance piece from choreographer Roger Creel, inspired by Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: 502 BBQ, Velvet Couch Hospitality Group
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance  

August 7, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Louisville ballet
Shakespeare in dance
A midsummer night's dream
Choreographed by roger creel

The final week of the summer season, Louisville Ballet returns for a ninth season to present an original dance piece from choreographer Roger Creel, inspired by Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Red Top Hot Dogs, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance  

August 8, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Louisville ballet
Shakespeare in dance
A midsummer night's dream
Choreographed by roger creel

The final week of the summer season, Louisville Ballet returns for a ninth season to present an original dance piece from choreographer Roger Creel, inspired by Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Bellisimo, Al Prince Mediterranean, It's Tea Time
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance.

August 9, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Louisville ballet
Shakespeare in dance
A midsummer night's dream
Choreographed by roger creel

The final week of the summer season, Louisville Ballet returns for a ninth season to present an original dance piece from choreographer Roger Creel, inspired by Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Al Prince Mediterranean, Annie Up, Pizza TBA
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance  

August 10, 2025

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Louisville ballet
Shakespeare in dance
A midsummer night's dream
Choreographed by roger creel

The final week of the summer season, Louisville Ballet returns for a ninth season to present an original dance piece from choreographer Roger Creel, inspired by Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy.

6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks: Made in Brazil, Brain Freeze
7:00 p.m. - Kids' Globe, Will's Gift Shop, Will's Tavern
7:15 p.m. - Community Pre-show Performance: TBA
8:00 p.m. - Performance

Date:
May 28-August 10, 2025

Location:
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater Central Park,
1340 South 4th Street,
Louisville, KY 40208.

Free Admission

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