Colorado Shakespeare Festival presents The Taming of the Shrew

by William Shakespeare
Directed by Stephanie Shine

One of Shakespeare’s earliest and more popular comedies, The Taming of the Shrew bursts with disguise, deception and devilment. A playfully provocative battle of the sexes pits the shrewish Kate against the fortune-seeking Petruchio.  But just who is taming whom?  Unlike other romantic comedies, the play does not stop with the wedding. Shakespeare considers the institution of marriage, the rifts between men and women, and the rough journey toward love. 

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

July 1 – August 8, 2010

Box Office after June 1: 303.492.0554

Tickets online now at www.coloradoshakes.org

Location: University of Colorado Campus-Boulder, Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and University Theatre, Main Stage

Experience classic theatre at its best in the shadow of the majestic Flatiron Mountains. Enjoy gorgeous summer evenings with gourmet picnics, the Shakespeare gardens, free Green Show concerts, and “Prologue,” an introductory discussion with Producing Artistic Director Philip Sneed.  The plays this summer are King Lear, The Taming of the Shrew, Measure for Measure, Our Town, and The Fantasticks. Bring a date or bring the family. (Kids 5 -12 can come for just $10.00, and youth 13 – 17 can come for $20. Kids and youth tickets are available in the Orchestra section only.  Adult tickets range from $18 to $54.)