A Midsummer Night's Dream: Free Shakespeare on the Common
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oung lovers escape to a wonderland of freedom and desire, drawn together and torn apart by forces they can’t quite control in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s 30th Anniversary production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Shakespeare’s classic comedy is transported to a neon-lit festival escape, where rules dissolve and self-expression blossoms.
The air pulses with music, mystery, and mischief as Puck (The Skivvies’ Nick Cearley) and his fairy band move like shadowy DJs of fate, remixing hearts with a single drop of enchanted nectar. Every corner of the festival grounds hums with temptation, transformation, and the electric thrill of love and community.
Directed by CSC Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler, this Free Shakespeare on the Common production runs July 22 through August 9, 2026, at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common, presented in partnership with the City of Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Parks and Recreation, and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.
SEE THY WORDS: All performances are Open Captioned. Captions powered by CCTheater™, from AccessTech, LLC (www.cctheater.com)
Wednesday, July 22 at 8:00 PM
Thursday, July 23 at 8:00 PM
Friday, July 24 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 25 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, July 26 at 8:00 PM
Tuesday, July 28 at 8:00 PM
Wednesday, July 29 at 8:00 PM
Thursday, July 30 at 8:00 PM
Friday, July 31 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 1 at 8:00 PM – ASL Interpreted
Sunday, August 2* at 1:30 PM – Audio Described with Tactile Tour
Sunday, August 2 at 8:00 PM – ASL Interpreted and Audio Described with Tactile Tour
Tuesday, August 4 at 8:00 PM
Wednesday, August 5 at 8:00 PM
Thursday, August 6 at 8:00 PM
Friday, August 7 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 8 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, August 9* at 1:30 PM
Sunday, August 9 at 8:00 PM
Afternoon Matinees Begin at 1:30 PM
Performances are FREE of charge.
Audience members are permitted to bring modest food items to consume at the show. Please be mindful of other patrons and refrain from bringing umbrellas, tents, and canopies.
Audience members can bring their own blankets or chairs, or can rent chairs online in advance or on-site for $10.
Reserved premium seating in our Friends Section are available with a donation of $100 or more!
The air pulses with music, mystery, and mischief as Puck (The Skivvies’ Nick Cearley) and his fairy band move like shadowy DJs of fate, remixing hearts with a single drop of enchanted nectar. Every corner of the festival grounds hums with temptation, transformation, and the electric thrill of love and community.
Directed by CSC Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler, this Free Shakespeare on the Common production runs July 22 through August 9, 2026, at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common, presented in partnership with the City of Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Parks and Recreation, and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.
SEE THY WORDS: All performances are Open Captioned. Captions powered by CCTheater™, from AccessTech, LLC (www.cctheater.com)
Wednesday, July 22 at 8:00 PM
Thursday, July 23 at 8:00 PM
Friday, July 24 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 25 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, July 26 at 8:00 PM
Tuesday, July 28 at 8:00 PM
Wednesday, July 29 at 8:00 PM
Thursday, July 30 at 8:00 PM
Friday, July 31 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 1 at 8:00 PM – ASL Interpreted
Sunday, August 2* at 1:30 PM – Audio Described with Tactile Tour
Sunday, August 2 at 8:00 PM – ASL Interpreted and Audio Described with Tactile Tour
Tuesday, August 4 at 8:00 PM
Wednesday, August 5 at 8:00 PM
Thursday, August 6 at 8:00 PM
Friday, August 7 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 8 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, August 9* at 1:30 PM
Sunday, August 9 at 8:00 PM
Afternoon Matinees Begin at 1:30 PM
Performances are FREE of charge.
Audience members are permitted to bring modest food items to consume at the show. Please be mindful of other patrons and refrain from bringing umbrellas, tents, and canopies.
Audience members can bring their own blankets or chairs, or can rent chairs online in advance or on-site for $10.
Reserved premium seating in our Friends Section are available with a donation of $100 or more!
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Where is it happening?
Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common, 130 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1318, United States
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Host or PublisherCommonwealth Shakespeare Company
