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Utah Shakespeare Festival
Starting at USD 25
Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Sat, 12 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 pm (GMT-06:00)
Utah Shakespeare Festival
195 West Center Street, Cedar City, United States
Join us for Cooper’s 10th annual gathering at the renowned Utah Shakespeare Festival! What started as a simple LVSA (Las Vegas Single Adult) ward activity has grown into an open invitation for all singles, friends, and families looking to escape the summer heat, enjoy world-class theater, and connect with others in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Come experience unforgettable performances, explore beautiful Cedar City, and make lasting memories. Whether you’re here for the plays, the people, or the cooler temps, this weekend promises something for everyone.
Info: Synopsis: Sparks fly and love blossoms from a world away when US Army Doctor Jack meets aspiring actress Louise by letter during WWII. Navigating the challenges of distance and uncertainty, they dream of a future together. Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship and the results are anything but expected. Start time: 2:00 pm (MST)
Location: Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre, Southern Utah University (101-199 W University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720)
Info: Free time between plays. Optional: Dinner, check in hotel/Airbnb, etc...
Info: Synopsis: Take a mother eager to marry her daughter to a “suitable” match, a prim governess with a very romantic streak, and two earnest young “gentlemen” looking for fun. Add some of the best loved lines in English literature, a little confusion, and a great deal of laughter and you have this comic classic many critics have called “the funniest play ever written.”
Start time: 8:00 pm (MST)
Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, Southern Utah University (351 West Center Street, Cedar City, UT 84720)
Info: Join us for a catered luncheon before the matinee performance.
If you've selected and paid for the meal add-on, your lunch will be provided.
Bringing your own lunch? You're still welcome to join us for the fun and company—just note that the catered meal is reserved for those who purchased the add-on.
Time: 12:00 PM (MST)
Location: Adams Theater, Southern Utah University (2-98 S 300 W, Cedar City, UT 84720)
Info: Michael Bahr, the Education Director of the Utah Shakespeare Festival, will provide an entertaining orientation to the festival, and a quick minute about the matinee show.
Time: 12:00 PM (MST)
Location: Adams Theater, Southern Utah University (2-98 S 300 W, Cedar City, UT 84720)
Info: Join us as we take our 10th annual group photo on the stage of the Adams Theatre
Info: Synopsis: Low-born Monty Navarro discovers that he is eighth in line for an earldom in the grandiose D’Ysquith family and he supposes the likelihood of outliving his relatives is little to none. So he decides on something a bit more macabre: can he dispose of his unsuspecting predecessors without being caught in order to become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what about romance along the way since M**der isn’t the only thing on Monty’s mind…
Start time: 2:00 pm (MST)
Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, Southern Utah University (351 West Center Street, Cedar City, UT 84720)
Info: Free time for all. Optional dinner groups meet at The Pizza Cart or The Pub.
Info: A mystery guest from Utah Shakespeare Festival will provide an entertaining orientation to the festival and quick minute about the evening show.
Time: 6:30 PM (MST)
Location: Seminar Grove, 195 W Center St, Cedar City, UT 84720
Info: Immerse yourself in singing, dancing, storytelling, and music while our Greenshow company brings you 30 minutes of free, family-friendly, outdoor entertainment on the green each evening from Monday through Saturday. You may even get a chance to join in the fun yourself!
For the 2025 season, enjoy the Highland Games Greenshow and the Mountain Wilderness Greenshow.
Location: Green Show, 201 W University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720
Time: 7:10 PM
Info: Synopsis: Rosalind has a problem. Disguised as a boy, she goes to Arden to find her father. But her disguise has also fooled her beloved Orlando, who now asks the “boy” to help him woo the woman of his dreams––none other than Rosalind herself! What’s a girl (or boy) to do? Find out in this rollicking frolic of confused courtship and beautiful poetry.
Start time: 8:00 pm (MST)
Location: Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, Southern Utah University (200 Shakespeare Ln, Cedar City, UT 84720)
Info: Gathering farmers, artisans, bakers + musicians in the heart of Cedar City every week for the past 14 years. 100 West W University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720.
Info: July Jamboree, Cedar City, UT Main Street. https://www.julyjamboree.com/ 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast and Vehicle Registration at Southwest Technical College, 757 W 800 S, Cedar City.
9:30 a.m. - Rod Run
4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Show & Shine on Main Street
Entry Fee: $35 before June 21, $50 after June 21
Includes:
Friday Kick-off Party at Tink's Superior Auto Parts
Breakfast buffet for 1, Rod Run, Car Show, One t-shirt & Goodie bag (first 250 paid entries) - sizes must be ordered by June 21, 2025.
Multiple vehicle entries are no additional charge, please fill out a separate form for each entry
Awards.
General Parking - Reserved parking is available for an additional fee of $15 for West side and $10 for the Center.
Info: 1) Coal Creek Trail
This 3.4-mile multi-use trail runs from Bicentennial Park through Cedar City, following Coal Creek. It features underpasses, benches, and scenic views, making it ideal for a leisurely walk or bike ride.
2) Cedar Canyon Walking Trail
A paved 2-mile trail that follows Coal Creek into Cedar Canyon. Accessible from multiple points, it offers a peaceful setting with drinking fountains and benches.
3) Fiddlers Canyon Trail
A short 0.77-mile trail located near the Fiddlers Canyon area, suitable for a quick hike or walk.
Info: 1) Thor’s Hideout Trail
A 3.2-mile moderate trail through red rock hills east of Cedar City, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
2) Red Hollow Trail
A 3.3-mile out-and-back trail starting in Cedar Canyon, featuring shaded paths and views of the red hills. It's part of the Thunderbird Canyon Trail System, allowing for extended hikes.
3) Alex Canyon Trail
A 1-mile trail above the Cedar City Golf Course, offering a quick hike with views of the canyon and Cedar City.
Info: 1) Cascade Falls Trail
Located on the Markagunt Plateau, this trail leads to a unique waterfall where water disappears into a lava tube and reemerges dramatically. The hike offers views of Zion National Park.
2) Bristlecone Pine Trail
A 0.6-mile loop trail that passes through ancient bristlecone pines and offers views of Zion National Park. It's located east of the Zion Overlook on Highway 14.
3) Duck Creek and Aspen Mirror Pond Trails
Short, flat trails near Duck Creek Village, perfect for a leisurely walk around alpine lakes surrounded by pine forests.
Info: Note: You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the event, as well as additional meals, and housing if you choose to stay overnight. Click link or copy and paste link to fill out google form to sign up for the housing survey. https://forms.gle/4cJJyMcKfCtM36mJ6
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Cedar City, Arts events in Cedar City, Festivals in Cedar City.
Tickets for LVSA Shakespeare Weekend can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Friday Evening: The Importance of Being Ernest | 30 USD |
| Saturday Matinee: A Gentleman's Guide to... | 30 USD |
| Saturday Evening: As You Like It | 30 USD |
| BUNDLE - The Saturday Plays Only | 60 USD |
| BUNDLE - The Full Saturday | 85 USD |
| BUNDLE - The Weekend | 115 USD |
| Friday Matinee: Dear Jack, Dear Louise | 35 USD |
| Saturday Catered Lunch | 25 USD |
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