COLORADO 2 Colorado Shakespeare Festival June through August, one of northern Colorado’s most iconic spectacles thrives within the University of Colorado’s stone-walled outdoor auditorium: The Colorado Shakespeare Festival in Boulder. No matter your experience with Shakespeare, enter the amphitheater’s arched doorway with an open mind and prepare to see classic plays innovatively flipped on their heads. Sit beneath summer’s twinkling stars to witness comedies and tragedies from one of the most prominent playwrights of all time. These performances often spill off the stage and into the crowd, transporting you to the Elizabethan era. While you’re there, wander around to find other versatile entertainment, from pop-up Shakespeare-merch vendors to small violin performances and photo ops with the Flatirons as your backdrop. LEFT TO RIGHT: ARROW MYERS; COLORADO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre Tips for a great experience: Boulder’s wealth of food and drink choices in such close proximity means you can’t go wrong looking for a meal before the show. For the ultimate picnic dinner, get that meal to go and bring a blanket or pillow to the performance to supplement the chair you’ll receive. Need to reserve a wheelchair-accessible spot? Call ahead and they’ll save you one. COLORADO . COM 111
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