📜 Iconic outdoor amphitheater for world-class Shakespeare, and one of America’s oldest Elizabethan-style theaters, part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
🔍 Modeled after London's 1599 Fortune Theatre, it opened its first performance on July 2, 1935.
🎭 Experience Shakespeare under the stars and unique open-air Shakespearean performances with historical pageantry.
🌟 World-class performances and acting talent, with excellent stage views from every seat in the semi-octagonal auditorium.
🏛️ Unique Elizabethan-style architecture, including a three-story, half-timbered facade and Tudor-style architecture.
📍 Located in Ashland, a cultural hub in Southern Oregon.
🥶 Evenings can get chilly, bring layers, as it's an outdoor venue.
🅿️ Parking can be difficult, especially during peak season.
🌧️ Risk of rain, consider rain gear or balcony seats.
👂 Balcony (Allen Pavilion) seats might have less clear acoustics.
🎟️ Book tickets in advance for popular shows.
🚶 Arrive early to find parking and enjoy the atmosphere.
🧣 Bring or rent a fleece blanket and wear warm clothing for evening shows, or splurge on one from the snack kiosk.
💺 Cushions for kids/short people are available for rent.
🅿️ Parking garage nearby.
🚻 Bathrooms and concession stand (wine, beer, snacks) are outside the theatre.
🕒 Daily, hours vary by season
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