# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado about Nothing (Puppet Edition) Grant Park - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Milwaukee's Free Shakespeare in the Park for The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition, performed in totally rad summer beach party style! Enjoy live Renaissance music (with a twist) from Early Music Now, plus themed games, workshops, and demos from The PLAY’s the Thing. Optimist Theatre's free Shakespeare in the Park presents of The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition Grab your lawn chair and picnic snacks for a totally rad Shakespearean summer—where sun, swagger, and sharp-tongued banter rule the stage! This year’s productions, The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing, are reimagined with 1980s beach party flair, blending big laughs, bold choices, and a few surprises under the neon sky. Each show day is a full experience. Before and between performances, The PLAY’s the Thing brings hands-on activities inspired by Shakespeare, theatre, and ‘80s pop culture. Early Music Now musicians will set the scene, performing Renaissance-era music in tubular 1980s beach attire. Both plays are performed by the same trio of powerhouse actors. Shrew runs approximately 80 minutes, while the puppet-powered Much Ado is a breezy 45-minute romp. Expect quick changes, brilliant physical comedy and inventive staging (and puppetry in Much Ado!). Abridged and directed by Kelley Faulkner,* with stage management by Melissa L. Wanke.* Featuring SitP favorite Libby Amato** and introducing George Lorimer** and Kailey Azure Green. Free Outdoor Performances. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association. **Member of Actors’ Equity Association or appearing under an AEA contract. Daily Schedule*** 1:00 PM – Seating Opens, The PLAY’s the Thing Activities Begin 2:00 PM – Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition 2:45 PM – The PLAY’s the Thing tent reopens 4:10 PM – Early Music Now Performance 5:00 PM – The Taming of the Shrew Show Location: Grant Park Address: 100 E Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 (Area 5) Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM *** Daily schedule is subject to change and addresses guide to the site but not the exact performance location; please visit tinyurl.com/SitP-MKE-2025 for full details) Registration Strongly Recommended: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KLGWpyUA4UMWmlrht9j1_Q For more information visit: https://www.optimisttheatre.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-2025.html - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-milwaukee/the-taming-of-the-shrew-and-much-ado-about-nothing-puppet-edition-grant-park/200028390094732 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, music, parties, performances, workshops, comedy, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 52 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: South Milwaukee - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: Grant Park - **lat**: 42.908903635912 - **long**: -87.843569144213 - **full address**: Grant Park, 100 Hawthorne Ave,South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado about Nothing (Puppet Edition) Grant Park - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c4c5b29db48e20324081c34fc9f365fbc642504f5ddc3e9b550f0015a4bb7e66-rimg-w1200-h444-dc8ebcee-gmir?v=1753525172 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado about Nothing (Puppet Edition) Grant Park being held? - **A:** The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado about Nothing (Puppet Edition) Grant Park takes place on Sun, 27 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 27 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm at Grant Park, 100 Hawthorne Ave,South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado about Nothing (Puppet Edition) Grant Park? - **A:** The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado about Nothing (Puppet Edition) Grant Park is organized by Shakespeare in the Park, Milwaukee. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado about Nothing (Puppet Edition) Grant Park is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Milwaukee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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