Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Category:	Performing Arts Theater
Address:	15 S Pioneer St, Ashland, OR 97520
Phone:	+1 541-482-2111
Site:	osfashland.org
Rating:	4.8

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Nancy Fox

I was very disappointed. I have gone here for many years. I found the changes to not be very professional. They have rewritten many plays and not very well. The acting was marginal, the actors did not match the roles. They were focused on diversity and not the play. The costumes were almost sillly. I have no idea who is incharge but they need to go. If you know nothing about Shakespeare maybe you would like it. For me it was hard to sit through the play. It was not good. If you want greath theather - do not go here. However, the town, the beauty of the area, the bead & breakfasts are wonderful. Also, some of the other theather in the town is good. Plan on dissapointment for Shakespeare.

Honeys Kitchen

This place is definitely worth a visit if you are in Ashland or nearby. The building had a Shakespeare Globe feel to it. Although modern in its design approach. Watching the play Odyssey as night fell was stunning! The acting/ direction/ set/ lighting was perfection. The seats do get uncomfortable which is why they hire out pillows for $5 so do take one with you to save the hassle and your bum! However we sat through 3 hrs and 20 mins and it went surprisingly very fast and our whole group was very entertained.

Loren Cobb

It is hard to express just how exciting the theatre productions of OSF really are. We came originally just to see some Shakespeare. We stayed on for the experimental theatre productions, and the freshly-commissioned works that OSF mounts every year. We have seen theatre in almost every major venue in the world, especially those places that specialize in Shakespeare. OSF is our hands-down favorite, matching or exceeding the best that London and Stratford have to offer.

A Private User

The theatre scene is Ashland, Oregon is somewhat of a secret, unless you know theatre in this country. Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a world class venue, with the nations top actors and up-and-coming actors enjoying packed houses, amazing artistry and settled in a magical town in the Rogue River Valley in southern Oregon. Truly a treasure in theatre. A must see destination.

Daniel Landberg

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity not just to see clear and thoughtful Shakespeare (and other theater), but also to experience being part of an audience ready for such an experience. You can feel the passion in the room not just from the stage, but from all of those around you. What it adds to the experience is indescribable.

Manu Sethi

Great play in a great festive atmosphere in a nice town called Ashland. The location is great since it is very close to the Lithia park. I watched Shakespeare in Love which was the comedy show available next and loved it. They reduce the ticket prices to half during the rush hour which is an hour before the show starts.

Harry Criswell

First time attending the festival and setting many of the plays. We were here on a school field trip. The kids and parents squeezed 4 plays, and 3 workshops over 2 1/2 days. Plays were well done, workshops were well done and the instructors handled the large group of kids well, keeping order and staying on task.

Monique Chacon

I have been going with my husband to the festival for 4 years. He has been going since the 80s. I cannot imagine missing a year. This year, 2016, my favorite was The Wiz. This year, we also had our best meal in Ashland, Eleven (skip the desserts, though, they are mediocre). I cannot wait for next year.

Chris Fletcher

went for the first time and absolutely loved it went up to see The Count of Monte Cristo at the Allan Elizabethan Theatre. great atmosphere and the smoke from nearby fires didnt ruin my experience either. Hope to return more often to see more. way better then shakespeare on the lake down in Tahoe

Cheryl Leoni

My party has seen around 150 plays here. High production value, attention to detail excellent acting dancing and singing. The costumes are spectacular. The Shakespeare productions are freshened engaging, the other modern and classic productions are also really well done. Well worth the trip.

Rowena Dinsmore

My husband and I have been visiting Ashland since we got married. We even moved a few miles away from the town. We love seeing plays every summer and spend time in the area. It is such a magical place even with the hippies or wanna be hippies hanging around the park area.

Jeffrey Haberman

For live theater and expecialy for the Northwest this is the place to go. They also feature other plays and is not exclusive limited too Shakespeare. The production and acting are very well done and the view is generally good even from the low budget seats.

Wendy Gibbons

Our recent visit to see Merry Wives of Windsor surprised me with how much fun we had as well as the quality of the production. Also got to see a mariachi band before the play as a warm up. Ashland is a cool town - would like to explore more.

Gerald del Campo

Best theater experience of my life. I love going there at night at the open theater at night. Bring yourself a blanket by a couple of glasses of mulled wine and relax and enjoy some of the most talented performers in the United States

John Hunt

Wow. We saw Pericles and Much Ado About Nothing - wonderful Shakespeare and the kids enjoyed them too. Also saw two musicals - Guys & Dolls (the traditional arrangement) and Head Over Heels (The Go-Gos) and recommend them both!

michelle laymon

Make sure and get a blanket and pillow for $5 bucks if at the outside theatre. Mulled wine was good. Show was great. Get two of everythi g long long lines at intermission. Maybe try back pack with goodies inside?

Sheri Morrison

One of the best (if not THE best) repertory theater companies in the country! In addition to Shakespeare, they do new works, plays from other cultures, musicals. Every production this season is worth seeing!

Shelley Guidry

This was a wonderful experience! Best Shakespeare I have ever seen, and there were modern plays as well like Hannah and the Dread Gazebo or Beauty and the Best. The talent was top notch!

James Miller

So much to do, both in the city of Ashland and at the Festival. Definitely not just Shakespeare anymore! Be sure to catch Vietgone and Roe this season ... If you can still get tickets.

A Private User

GREAT PLACE. SHAKESPEARE PLAYS ARE FUN AND VERY LONG. DID I MENTION LONG. YOU WILL FALL ASLEEP WOKE UP IS STILL GOING ON THEN FALL ASLEEP AGAIN AND WOKE UP AND IS STILL GOING ON.

Sean G. Kenna

Amazing place with great atmosphere and plays. Love the idea of the Grewn Show. The Elizabethan Theater is a beautiful recreation of the Globe. Lithia park is right next door.

THERESA SCHULTE

All of the plays are top rate. Excellent actors, great scenery, costumes and enthusiastic audiences make you want to be there for every play. So sad I cannot afford to do so!

J Chiang

Ground breaking theater that is on par with Broadway. Must see the backstage tour to really appreciate how well planned and executed this behemoth of a theater company is!

Cynthia Blinkinsop

Shakespeare plus other works interpreted by various directors. Be informed to be prepared for some nontraditional interpretations but amazing costumes and creative sets.

Ibrahim Buyckes

Get out her and get cultured! OSF puts on the most magnificent, diverse, and imaginative shows each year! This is my second year and I plan to return next year!

Celia Dudley

Very well done productions. The shows makes Shakespeare very accessible and enjoyable. The variety of shows during the season has something for everyone.

Miles Boudinot

When my class went here, we had a great time and saw Twelfth Night, Great Expectations, The Wiz, and Yeomen of the Guard. The theatres are really great!

Kaleb Hood

This is something that any thespian or theatre advocate must attend in their life. I just did for the first time and plan to go annually in the future.

Faith On The Bass

Went here with my English class. It was 10x more incredible than I was expecting. Saw Vietgone, Roe v Wade, 12th night, and Yeoman of the Guard.

Jeffrey Survives

The Shakespeare show was fantastic. They provide i-pad open caption. It is definitely well worth to see the rare famous Shakespeare theater.

Courtney Burns

Excellent performances of Shakespeare, original plays and musicals. Loved Beauty and the Beast this year and The Merry Wives of Windsor.

Allyse Cope

They do a world class job preforming and everyone from front of house to back works seamlessly. I am always impressed.

Maria Schmidt

A West Coast treasure! With the trip from anywhere. World class theater, stellar dining, beautiful town.

Duane Ruth-Heffelbower

We have been attending most years since 1971. The skill and creativity on display are second to none.

Andrew White

This Oregon institution should be visited by everyone in the US at least once. 5/7 would recommend.

Ms. Peterson

Love the culture and Winters Tale cast was ahMaZing. Her dress at the end enchanting. I want one.

Shamela Andrews

Best theatre company in North America. And becoming far more diverse and inclusive every season.

Ken Ramos

This place is fantastic. The venue and crowd is like no other. My son and I enjoyed the show.

Gordon Huber

Great performance, easily I was immersed in the story, seeing Shakespeare in Love was amazing.

sara gonzalez

Beauty and the Beast was wonderfully produced and the Actors were all fantastic. So talented!

Jeff Stanton

A great place to watch the Halloween parade from. Also the Thriller dance is pretty cool too

Christopher Frazee

Over rated, play was over hyped in comparison to other plays such as Phantom of the Opera.

Robert Whitsitt

Second only to Broadway! Look at their website to see the breadth of productions they do.

Janice Champion

We saw two excellent performances: Shakespeare in Love and The Merry Wives of Windsor .

Tommy Zěitgeist

Always great. Hint: Rush tickets for $45 are on sale, one hour before the show starts.

Chris King

The quality of performances rivals that of any Shakespeare company on the west coast.

Missy Hovland

Awesome! Great show, great performances. If you go to SW Oregon - you must see this!

Megan Schiffner

Such a wonderful place to come and enjoy live theater! Put it on your bucket list!

Noah Koeppel

300 miles and two nights in a hotel to see the show but it was cancelled...

Kiam McQuaid

Saw an absolutely awesome interpretation of The Odyssey. I was blown away.

sean brannan

Wonderful experience from the shows to the food and beer. All excellent.

Dallas Och

Clean, mostly friendly staff, lots of seating & the actors were great!

Jamar Pearson

I saw 9 of the 10 plays this season. I will be back for more next year.

Christopher Minson

A great festival and a wonderful town to visit. Highly recommended!

A Private User

quality theatre and a great place to have a nice night on the town

Michael Higginbotham

Went and saw Roe. What a great play. The seats were comfortable.

Oscar Wu

Great tourist attraction and great performances. I loved it here

Conni Griffith

The acting company is always great! Lots of good shows to see.

Toby Kahn

Great production design, sets,lighting, acting and directing.

Pam Fanning

Every year field trip from school loved it,miss that time

Lyndon Way

5 decades of OSF, and they are still the best - anywhere.

Wynnie M

Only the best hub of theatre you can find in one place.

Sarah Aaronson

Wonderful theatre to work at and attend plays at.

Brent Kimberley

The epitome of Shakespearean outdoor authenticity.

Paul Kneip

Never want to see another play again, whar trash.

Nate B

We love coming here! The plays are always great!

Sheri Sheibani

The whole family loved Into The Woods. Well done.

C G

Parking is a nightmare, but shows are excellent.

badelvis79

Amazing, entertaining and downright spectacular!

Scott Swanson

Its beautiful and amazing. Great productions!:)

Gary Levenson-Palmer

We have been a member for years. Wonderful.

Renee Villalobos

Great show, wish I could have seen more plays.

Pamela Herron

Fun updated Shakespeare productions and more!

Aaran Linhart

Great plays! The 2017 playbill is amazing!

Andy Lund

The play mad for a great Anniversary date.

Kathleen Gamer

Most Amazing Experience Ashland Oregon #US

CarModities PAL

Fabulous place to visit, my second year.

Toby Brown

Watching Beauty and the Beast - fabulous!

Maria Bolados

I saw "Richard III", outstanding play!!!!!

Marla Ziemba

Always love this place!!! Love u Will!!!!

Bruce Donelson

Definitely a world-class theater company.

Michael Lee

Greatest Regional Theater Company in USA

Wade Evans

Our annual trip for over twenty years.

Mary Camp

Saw Beauty and the Beast. Excellent.

Sophie Albright

Always has something new and exciting!

Aiman Safaa

Karen Martin

Love theatre here. We come every year!

Elias Jammal

Very unique for art and theater lovers

Marilyn Kerins

Great Shakespeare and new productions

Elka Sundwall

We always have a wonderful time here!

Nic Gerbase

Great modern take on classic plays.

Jim C

Great talent, beautiful surroundings

Travis Wise

The $15 tour is really interesting.

kenneth falstrom

First rate and for everyone over 4

Karen Mitchell

Incredible. Worth going for sure.

Kevin Kahn

Best regional theater in the US.

billy bob

Wonderful acting. I was impressed

Crystal Newbery

Amazing productions and acting

Chris Thompson

Always well done and enjoyable.

Josh Blank

Incredible show: Julius Caesar!

Dulce Flores

Great actors, wonderful theater

Nikolas Lemenager

So much fun to watch the plays!

Elisa Spahn

Fist show tonight with the gals

A Private User

Very fun, great entertainment.

Nicholas Gregoratos

Great theatre in a great town.

Tim Murray

Access is not good for elderly

Tony Atkins

Amazing actors and facilities

Kathy Winans

Romeo and Juliet was great!

Douglas Owens

I have been coming for years

Otter Abrahamson

World class theatre, in rep.

Garrett Mecca

Always an amazing experience

A Private User

just the best theater ever

Marilyn Hannan

Pericles was outstanding!

Ed B

Home puff Harry Anderson

Jamie Hamer

Love our experience!!!!!

Arlene Finke

Wonderful experience!

Robert Gonsalves

It must have experience.

MJ Andersen

First rate all around.

April Beckett

Always the best plays!

Julie Lynne

Awesome as always! :-)

Naomi Hansen

Amazing performances!

Jessie Campbell

Good fun for families

Kevin Watt

Amazing live theatre!

Kimberly Nwamanna

Best plays are here!

Elizabeth McLeod

Lovely entertainment

VRi Justin Marx

Loved our date there

Sam Figura

Incredible place!!

John Paul Valdez

Great performance!

Forrest Walsh

Love this place!

Chase Williams

Magical place :)

John McCarthy

Super Special

Landon Strine

Awesome plays!

Nicholas Buffon

Amazing place

bruce bagnell

Great show s

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