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Oregon Shakespeare Festival

15 South Pioneer St, Ashland, OR 97520
800-219-8161
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Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Ashland
Type: Theatres, Performances
Owner description: The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is one of the nation's true artistic gems. Home to the largest resident acting company in... more » Owner description: The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is one of the nation's true artistic gems. Home to the largest resident acting company in America in charming downtown Ashland, OSF annually presents 11 plays on three unique stages in rotating repertory from February through October. With tours and fun educational events and an ever-changing summer entertainment on the Green Show stage, OSF is an immersive cultural experience for the whole family that you'll never forget. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We were lucky enough to get tickets to Street Car Name Desire! It was wonderful, the acting, the actress that was Blanch was amazing. The entire cast was terrific too! One of our friends that typically naps during plays after dinner was engaged and totally alert during the performance. The staging was wonderful and the small intimate theatres are wonderful,... More

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Missoula, Montana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

We saw "My Fair Lady" and didn't particularly care for the director's style, but the acting and costumes were wonderful. The price is too high for the value, but our whole experience in lovely Ashland was so positive, it was worth it. We fell in love with Ashland and Oregon and look forward to returning - perhaps for a theatrical... More

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Medford, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Updated version, with a boardwalk setting - very fun! The set was colorful and the live band was fantastic!

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Oak Harbor, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We attended our first play in the mid-1990s at the Festival. Got hooked and have been members and attended nearly every year since. Not only have we seen great Shakepeare productions but many others including musicals, comedys, dramas and more. Just attended Street Car Named Desire, King Lear, Taming of the Shrew. Three theater venues including one outdoor theater open... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The production of Lear at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is quite possibly the single finest production I've seen, and I've lived a long life in theatre as an actress, playwright, and professor of performance studies. All the characters in this production believe completely in their objectives and pursue them as if their lives depend on it; the production is beautifully... More

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Portland, OR
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

The heart of Ashland, it really is a special place even if you don't like the show. The care and support of the festival participants year after year is amazing. I love theater so I bias but I think every Oregonian should experience the Oregon Shakespeare Festival as least one in their life.

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Vancouver, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

My partner and I go twice a year at least to the Shakespeare festival. There is no bad seat in the house in any of the theaters. We usually buy the cheap tickets and because the theaters are small and built well we still really enjoy the shows. They have many amazing actors and have both Shakespeare and Non-Shakespeare plays... More

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Santa Rosa, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I first went to plays at Ashland's OSF in 1970. My how they've aged well! I am now a member, and we make the 6-hour drive at least once a year. The quality is astounding!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Most unique, professional, creative productions for each play. There were no disappointments. Lovely outdoor area to wait in before doors open.

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Brownsville, OR
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The performances are highly professional -- great theatre! -- and the only thing to dislike might be choosing the wrong play for your tastes or interest. "My Fair Lady" and "King Lear" were both extremely well done, and this from someone who has seen both multiple times.

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