Shakespeare in the Park, at Lake Park
Organizer:Optimist Theatre
Date:August 2nd
Time:1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:Lake Park, Picnic Area #4, 2975 N Lake Park Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53211
A full afternoon of FREE outdoor performances! Get ready to dive headfirst into a totally rad Shakespearean summer, where sun, swagger, and sharp-tongued banter rule the stage. This year’s productions — The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing — are reimagined with a blast of 1980s beach party flair, blending big laughs, bold choices and a few surprises under the neon sky. Before and between the performances, The PLAY’s the Thing tent invites you to dive into fun, hands-on activities inspired by Shakespeare, theatre and ‘80s pop culture. Early Music Now musicians will also set the scene, performing Renaissance-era music — in totally tubular 1980s beach party attire.
