Shakespeare in the Parks - THE TEMPEST

Schedule

Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

220 Blue Heron Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701-3658, United States | Elizabethtown, KY

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The City of Elizabethtown is delighted to announce the return of Kentucky Shakespeare, Shakespeare in the Park on Friday, May 22, 2026 at The Bandstand in Freeman Lake Park.
Mark your calendars NOW for the intriguing stage performance, THE TEMPEST
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Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, presents the annual FREE Shakespeare in the Parks tour of THE TEMPEST, touring to a record 46 parks this spring.
“O brave new world, that has such people in’t!”
Shakespeare’s final play is a testament to the redeeming power of love and forgiveness – featuring fools, spirits, monsters, shipwrecks, and magical spells. This one-act magical comedy is performed with five actors in neighborhood parks across the region this spring.
These are FREE, Family-friendly performances for the community and do not require reservations or tickets.
The show is approximately 75 minutes long without an intermission.
*Please bring your own chairs, blankets, or other sitables that are most comfortable for you, for most venues.
*In case of inclement weather, the performance will be relocated to The Historic State Theater in Downtown Elizabethtown located at 209 West Dixie Avenue. All location changes will be shared on our Facebook and Instagram pages if needed.
*Our artists utilize a sound system with microphones and speakers.
*If there are physical accessibility questions related to a specific location, please contact us for recommendations and information.
For more information, please visit www.etownevents.com or call the City of Elizabethtown's Events Dept at (270)234-8258
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