2026 Military Appreciation Days
The Utah Shakespeare Festival is celebrating our Armed Forces by offering free tickets to military members for performances from September 9 to 12, 2026. Our Military Appreciation Days recognize the invaluable sacrifices, commitment, and unwavering dedication of our veterans and active-duty members.
Eligible patrons—those with a military ID or DD214 form, whether active or veteran—are entitled to a total of two (2) complimentary tickets per ID for select shows during the specified dates. These tickets can be split between two shows or used for a single performance.
Reserve tickets now by calling 800-PLAYTIX (800-752-9849) or by visiting the Ticket Office. Please note: these tickets cannot be redeemed for premier seating sections, this special offer cannot be reserved online, and spaces are limited.
Available performances are:
Wednesday (9/9)
- Something Rotten! - 2:00 pm, Randall L. Jones Theatre. (This is a musical.)
- She Loves Me - 8:00 pm, Randall L. Jones Theatre. (This is a musical.)
- Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein - 8:00 pm, Anes Studio Theatre (Very limited availability.)
Thursday (9/10)
- The Book Club Play - 2:00 pm, Anes Studio Theatre (Very limited availability.)
Friday (9/11)
- She Loves Me - 2:00 pm, Randall L. Jones Theatre. (This is a musical.)
- Something Rotten! - 8:00 pm, Randall L. Jones Theatre. (This is a musical.)
Saturday (9/12)
- Something Rotten! - 2:00 pm, Randall L. Jones Theatre. (This is a musical.)
- She Loves Me - 8:00 pm, Randall L. Jones Theatre. (This is a musical.)
For more information about the productions, visit bard.org or call 800-PLAYTIX.
And don’t miss this extra event! During Military Appreciation Week, the Festival is commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11 with a special one-time presentation of Anne Nelson’s The Guys on September 11 at 9:30am in the Anes Studio Theatre. Tickets are $11. All proceeds from the performance will benefit 9/11 first responders. Read more and purchase your tickets here.
