Shakespeare

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to one of the greatest theatrical festivals this world has ever seen: The Stratford Festival! I am Professor Harold Hill, swindler and star of the festival’s upcoming production of The Music Man, here to tell you all the reasons to go out and see some phenomenal Theatre with a capital T.

Bring along a friend (or four), and prepare for an unforgettable night of theater, laughs, and various Sh*t-faced antics.

We spoke with hundreds of Bostonians about why they love theater and why the arts are important, and we got tons of great responses: everything from “Theater empowers me to be my best self” to “It’s mad cool.” Well said, friends.

From hilarious spins on the Bard’s most famous plays to little-known opportunities to enjoy a sonnet (or three), here are 9 ways to quench your thirst for Shakespeare this summer.

If you haven’t checked out American Repertory Theater yet, we have one question for you: Why?