Utah Shakespeare Festival Announces 2027 Season
As we celebrate the opening of our 65th season and welcome you back to the Festival, we’re also thrilled to share a glimpse of what’s ahead in our 2027 season.
We invite you to watch our official 2027 Season Title Announcement video above to view our nine productions!
Tickets are available now. To purchase and learn more, visit bard.org/plays/2027 or call our Ticket Office at 800-PLAYTIX (800-752-9849).
In our largest, outdoor space–the Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre:
The Crucible
By Arthur Miller
Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre
June 21 - September 2, 2027
Set amid the hysteria of the Salem witch trials, The Crucible transforms historical events into a searing allegory about paranoia, integrity, and power. As accusations fly and reputations crumble, one man’s moral stand becomes an act of defiance against collective fear. Miller’s taut drama lays bare the dangers of mass suspicion and the ease with which truth can be distorted.
Henry V
By William Shakespeare
Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre
June 22 - September 3, 2027
A rousing tale of leadership, courage, and unity, Henry V follows the young king as he rallies England to an unlikely victory over France at Agincourt. Through fiery speeches, Shakespeare captures both the glory and the cost of war. The play is a sweeping story of transformation—from reckless prince to noble leader—and asks what it truly means to be a hero.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
By William Shakespeare
Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre
June 23 - September 4, 2027
Sir John Falstaff hatches a scheme to woo two wealthy women for their money—only to find himself the target of their hilarious revenge. Set in a bustling English town, The Merry Wives of Windsor brims with mischief, mistaken identities, and middle-class triumph. Shakespeare’s most purely comic play celebrates wit, love, and the joy of comeuppance.
In our beautiful large indoor space–the Randall L. Jones Theatre:
The Drowsy Chaperone
Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Randall L. Jones Theatre
June 24 - September 4, 2027
A love letter to golden-age musicals, The Drowsy Chaperone bursts with tap-dancing joy, witty parody, and infectious heart. As a reclusive musical theatre fan drops the needle on his favorite record, the show springs to life in his apartment—complete with glamorous stars, mistaken identities, and nonstop laughter. Equal parts satire and celebration, it’s an irresistible valentine to the magic of theatre.
Arsenic and Old Lace
By Joseph Kesselring
Randall L. Jones Theatre
June 25 - October 2, 2027
Darkly hilarious and deliciously twisted, Arsenic and Old Lace follows two sweet elderly sisters who have a peculiar dark hobby. Their nephew Mortimer discovers their secret just as his deranged brother returns home, setting off a farcical chain of events. It’s a madcap comedy where good manners meet mayhem, and murder has never been so charming.
William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead
By John Heimbuch
Randall L. Jones Theatre
June 26 - October 2, 2027
London, 1599. Shakespeare’s Henry V has just opened at the Globe Theatre when a mysterious plague sweeps through the city—one that leaves its victims dead… and then decidedly not dead. Trapped inside a quarantined playhouse, Shakespeare and his company must battle the undead, rivalries, and their own ambitions in a thrilling race for survival. This fast-paced mash-up of Elizabethan history, sharp comedy, and zombie horror is unlike anything else you’ve seen before.
In our intimate, 200-seat indoor space–the Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre:
The Two Noble Kinsmen
By William Shakespeare and John Fletcher
Anes Studio Theatre
July 21 - October 2, 2027
A rarely-produced Shakespearean gem—and the only Shakespeare play never before produced by the Utah Shakespeare Festival—The Two Noble Kinsmen follows two devoted friends whose bond is shattered when they fall in love with the same woman. Set in ancient Greece, this sweeping tale of romance, rivalry, honor, and obsession explores how desire can transform even the noblest of hearts.
Into the Breeches!
By George Brant
Anes Studio Theatre
July 22 - October 2, 2027
When the men of a Shakespeare theater company leave to fight in World War II, a group of inexperienced actresses step in to save the season. Determined to mount an all-female production of Shakespeare’s Henry IV and Henry V, they embark on a hilarious and heartfelt journey of confidence, community, and purpose. This uplifting comedy celebrates the power of art and the connections that sustain us in difficult times.In the brand new George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Music Center at Southern Utah University:
All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain
Created and Performed by Patrick Page
Directed by Simon Godwin
Eccles Music Center
July 28 - August 7, 2027
Dubbed “The villain of Broadway” by Playbill, Patrick Page has never shied away from exploring his dark side. Now, with this tour de force show, he turns his attention to the twisted motivation and hidden humanity at the heart of Shakespeare’s greatest villains. Moving swiftly through the Shakespeare canon, Page illuminates the playwright’s ever-evolving conception of evil by delving into more than a dozen of his most wicked creations. Thrilling, biting, hilarious, and enlightening, what Page delivers is a masterclass on the most terrifying subject of them all: human nature. Created and performed by Patrick Page, and directed by Simon Godwin, the duo bring the fullness of Shakespeare to life in this dynamic, contemporary, and accessible take on Shakespeare’s villains, promising an evening of mesmerizing artistry, powerful storytelling, and a rare intimacy that will redefine your perception of Shakespeare and his villains. Following each performance, the audience is invited to a 15-20 minute talkback with Patrick, moderated by Patrick, to explore the world of Shakespeare’s villains and his relationship to them more intimately.
