Shakespeare in Hollywood

Director: Josh Smith

It’s 1934, and Shakespeare’s most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, have magically materialized on the Warner Bros. Hollywood set of Max Reinhardt’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Instantly smitten by the glitz and glamour of show biz, the two are ushered onto the silver screen to play (who else?) themselves. With a little help from a feisty flower, blonde bombshells, movie moguls, and arrogant “asses” are tossed into loopy love triangles with raucous results. The mischievous magic of moviedom sparkles in this hilarious comic romp.

Show dates for Shakespeare in Hollywood are as follows:
Thursday, July 17, 2025 • 7:30 PM
Friday, July 18, 2025 • 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 19, 2025 • 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 20, 2025 • 2:00 PM
Friday, July 25, 2025 • 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 26, 2025 • 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 27, 2025 • 2:00 PM

Shakespeare in Hollywood is generously sponsored by Jerry & Annette Johns and OC Creative. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.