The Colorado Shakespeare Festival (CSF) has announced its lineup for the 2025 season, running June 7 through Aug. 10. The
season features two plays by William Shakespeare about power, betrayal and forgiveness – “The Tempest” and “Richard II,” as well as two original performances of Christopher Marlowe’s “Doctor Faustus.” The 2025 CSF season will again feature “double-header Sundays,” when patrons can see two different shows in the same theater on the same day.
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Extensive renovations of the Hellems Building, which encloses the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, will continue until late 2025. During this time, CSF will present its productions in the newly refurbished Roe Green Theatre. CSF anticipates returning to the Mary Rippon Theatre in 2026 for a full season celebrating the venue’s stunning transformation.
Founded in 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival celebrates the works of William Shakespeare and other classic laywrights
through world-class performances. Set against the backdrop of Boulder, Colorado, the festival attracts thousands of attendees each year, making it one of the premier destinations for Shakespeare enthusiasts worldwide.
The 2025 season begins Saturday, June 7, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 10. Season tickets are available starting today at coloradoshakes.org, over the phone at 303-492-8008 and weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CU Presents Box Office. Single tickets will be available beginning Dec. 2. Ticket availability will be limited due to the smaller theater capacity.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival 2025 season:
“The Tempest”––June 7–Aug. 10, Roe Green Theatre by William Shakespeare; directed by Kevin Rich. Read more about “The Tem
pest” at https://cupresents.org/performance/3178/shakespeare/the-tempest/
“Richard II”––July 5–Aug. 10, Roe Green Theatre by William Shakespeare; directed by Tim Orr • Read more about “Richard II”
at https://cupresents.org/performance/3177/shakespeare/richard-ii/
“Doctor Faustus”––July 27 at 1:30 and 7 p.m., Roe Green Theatre by Christopher Marlowe; actor-managed by Shunté Lofton.
Read more about “Doctor Faustus” at https://cupresents.org/performance/3179/shakespeare/ doctor-faustus/.
Visit the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s website or contact the box office for ticket information. To secure media tickets or arrange interviews, email cunews@colorado.edu.