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When:
May 23, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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Where:
Hazel Robinson Ampitheatre
92 Gay St
Asheville, NC 28801
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Montford Park Players
(828) 254-5146
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FREE FAMILY THEATER!

Montford Park Players is North Carolina’s Longest Running Shakespeare Festival. Join them for live Shakespeare and other great classics at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre (92 Gay Street, Asheville). Completely FREE to attend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings all summer long! All productions at 7:30pm.

⬇️ 2025 LINEUP:

  • May 9 – May 31, 2025 – The Book of Will … The Book of Will follows the journey of William Shakespeare’s friends and fellow playwrights as they struggle to preserve his legacy after his death. Amid betrayal, heartbreak, and ambition, they work to compile his works into the First Folio, ensuring his immortality in the world of theater.
  • June 6 – June 28, 2025 – The Merry Wives of Windsor …The Merry Wives of Windsor is a lively comedy centered on the antics of Sir John Falstaff, who attempts to woo two women, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page. Their clever retaliation & mischievous schemes lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings and deceptions in a 1950s Windsor.
  • July 4 – August 2, 2025 – A Midsummer Nights Dream …A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a magical tale of love, mischief, and mistaken identities. Set in a mystical forest, fairies interfere with the romantic entanglements of four young lovers and a group of actors, creating chaos and comedy as they navigate love’s enchantments and illusions.
  • August 8 – August 30, 2025 – Cyrano de Bergerac …Cyrano de Bergerac tells the poignant story of the witty and courageous Cyrano, a man with a large nose and a big heart. In love with Roxane, he helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian win her affection, all while hiding his own feelings and sacrificing his love for her.
  • September 5 – September 27, 2025 – King Lear …King Lear is a tragic tale of a king who divides his kingdom between his daughters, sparking betrayal, madness, and ruin. As Lear grapples with his decisions, he is betrayed by two of his daughters, while the loyalty of his youngest, Cordelia, leads to heartbreak and tragedy.
  • October 3 – October 25, 2025 – She Kills Monsters …She Kills Monsters is a heartfelt and humorous story about Agnes, who discovers her late sister Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign. As she navigates Tilly’s fantasy world, Agnes uncovers hidden truths about her sister’s life, grief, and their bond, blending fantasy adventure with real-world emotions.