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Planning a trip to southern Oregon? The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland combines internationally acclaimed theater, exceptional dining, historic charm, and outdoor recreation into one unforgettable travel experience. It's one of the Pacific Northwest's top cultural attractions and a must-visit destination for 2026.

TONY WINNING FESTIVAL SURVIVES FIRES, LAYOFFS, TURMOIL, PANDEMIC, FINANCIAL WOES STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER The audience begins to file in and take seats in preparation for "The Three Musketeers" at Allen Elizabethan Theater. The "pre show" Green Show is a tradition at Oregon Shakespeare, which has struggled since COVID and fires put a serious strain on the much loved fest. Oregon Shakespeare's outdoor venue, the Allen Elizabethan Theater, presents t

The 2020 season at Oregon Shakespeare Festival includes ten promising productions in three venues. Here, the Allen Elizabethan Theatre will present "The Tempest," "Black Odyssey" and "Bernhardt/Hamlet." OSF celebrates its 85th anniversary with a wide ranging repertoire featuring revered classics and acclaimed new work. PAIR OF BIRTHDAYS: FESTIVAL's 85th and BOWMER THEATER'S 50th The Ashland Hills Hotel offers a quiet, relaxing place to stay, in southern Oregon's beautiful Ro

The Allen Elizabethan Theatre features a classical setting for three plays each season at Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Three theaters offer a dozen plays for the 2019 season, a far-reaching variety from "Macbeth" to "Hairspray." ASHLAND, OREGON FEATURES WORLD CLASS FESTIVAL, CABARET, FINE HOTELS, LOVELY PARK STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER The Allen Elizabethan Theater will feature "Macbeth" while the Thomas Theatre features "How to Catch Creation." View from

Go behind the scenes at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, and discover the hidden world that brings world-class productions to life. The Behind the Curtain Tour offers a fascinating look at costumes, scenery, lighting, props, and stagecraft, making it one of the best add-on experiences for theater lovers, families, and anyone curious about how live performances are created