All the World's a Song: Orchestral Themes Inspired by Shakespeare
Schedule
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Redmond Performing Arts Center | Redmond, WA
About this Event
The Redmond Tech Orchestra invites you to an enchanting evening of orchestral storytelling as we bring Shakespeare’s timeless tales to life through music and live performance. In collaboration with —a collective of tech professionals in the Redmond area passionate about theatre—this unique concert blends symphonic sound with spoken word and staged scenes, creating a fully immersive Shakespearean experience.
From fairy magic and moonlit mischief to star‑crossed romance and royal triumph, this program celebrates love, war, and drama as imagined by some of the great composers of the orchestral repertoire. Watch as beloved characters step off the page and onto the stage, their voices interwoven with sweeping orchestral scores in real time.
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Event Details
Dates:
- July 16, 2026 – Open Experience (Casual, Untuxed) from 7:00pm - 9:00 pm
- July 18, 2026 – Formal Concert from 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
Venue: Performing Arts Center @ Redmond High School, 17272 NE 104th St, Redmond, WA, 98052
Cost: $0 - $10 (any donations are appreciated!)
What to Expect
Experience Shakespeare like never before as music and theatre converge on stage. Mendelssohn, Prokofiev, and Walton transform iconic plays into vivid musical landscapes, while actors from Technically Thespians bring key scenes and monologues to life in sync with the orchestra.
Encounter playful exchanges from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, stirring speeches from Henry V, and intimate, heartbreaking moments from Romeo and Juliet, all woven seamlessly into the musical program. This collaboration creates a dynamic narrative flow—where shimmering dances, dramatic battles, and soaring love themes are enhanced by live dialogue and character portrayals.
- July 16 offers a full but relaxed concert experience—casual, informal, and open to all.
- July 18 features the full formal concert performance - our signature experience.
Concert Program
- Felix Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Excerpts)
- William Walton – Henry V Suite
- Sergei Prokofiev – Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2
Featuring live scenes and dialogue from Shakespeare’s original plays, performed by Technically Thespians.
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Book your tickets now and get ready for an unforgettable musical journey!
More information about the Redmond Tech Orchestra can be found here: Redmond Tech Orchestra
Where is it happening?
Redmond Performing Arts Center, 17272 Northeast 104th Street, Redmond, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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