Though more than 400 years have passed since William Shakespeare’s death, Romeo and Juliet still captures performers and audience alike. Riverside Theatre’s rendition of “Romeo and Juliet“ runs June 13-29 in Iowa City.
For the 40th year of Shakespeare in the Park, Riverside Theatre presents a production of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ June 13-29 on the Festival River Stage at Lower City Park in Iowa City.
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Presented on the Festival Stage in Iowa City’s Lower City Park, this year marks 23 summers of the Riverside Shakespeare Festival. The outdoor setting and now-free admission provide an opportunity for professional actors to highlight Shakespeare in its best form.
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