The Merry Wives of Windsor | Lancaster | June 20-25, 2023
The Merry Wives of Windsor
June 20-25, 2023
lancaster
The People’s Shakespeare Project
PO Box 8873
Lancaster, PA 17604
Comedy
by William Shakespeare
directed by Rachel Luann Strayer
About the Show:
Shakespeare in the park has never been as much fun as it will be this month as The People’s Shakespeare Project (TPSP) presents The Merry Wives of Windsor .
Set in the mid 1950’s, the play’s characters gather at a resort near Windsor, Connecticut for a hilarious take-down of Sir John Falstaff, whose bad behavior demands a course correction.
In spite of the rigid 1950’s norms, Merry Wives is a surprisingly feminist comedy. A pair of housewives deliver Falstaff’s uproarious comeuppance, including a dunk in the river and dressing up in a pair of horns.
This is TPSP’s third Shakespeare-in-the Park production at LancasterHistory. Last year’s lighthearted Much Ado About Nothing, was hugely popular among audiences who brought picnics and enjoyed the beautiful setting.
If you are coming to see “The Merry Wives of Windsor” Friday 6/23 or Saturday 6/24, please note that the venue has changed. Due to thunderstorms in the forecast, we will be holding these performances at West Art, 800 Buchanan Avenue (at the corner of College Ave). The time for the performances remains 6:30 PM.
PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON COLLEGE AVE (PLEASE REMEMBER TO BACK IN TO THE DIAGONAL SPACES). Those with mobility issues are welcome to park across the street at the North Museum.
Performance Schedule:
Tuesday, June 20 @ 6:30 pm
Wednesday, June 21 @ 6:30 pm
Thursday, June 22 @ 6:30 pm
Friday, June 23 @ 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 24 @ 6:30 pm
Sunday, June 25 @ 6:30 pm
DUE TO THE THREAT OF STORMS , Performances ON friday JUNE 23 and saturday june 24 will be held at WEST ART, 800 BUCHANAN AVENUE, LANCASTER
Ticket Information:
Admission is free, although a $20 donation per person is requested.
CONTACT THE THEATRE DIRECTLY
PO Box 8873
Lancaster, PA 17604