Alice in Wonderland

A Wonderful Addition to Shakespeare in the Park

The 2026 Shakespeare in the Park season includes The Merry Wives of Windsor and Alice in Wonderland running concurrently this summer as part of the 54th Shakespeare in the Park summer festival followed by Titus Andronicus in the fall.

The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Jenni Stewart, began in June and runs through July 19 on Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. In this Shakespearean comedy, Falstaff decides to fix his financial woe by seducing the wives of two wealthy merchants. The wives find he sent them identical letters and take revenge by playing tricks on Falstaff when he comes calling. With the help of their husbands and friends, the wives play one last trick in the woods to put Falstaff’s mischief to an end. 

Alice in Wonderland, directed by Natalie Young, also began in June and runs Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday through July 17. This is a grown up Alice in wonderland rated PG13. The story follows a curious young girl named Alice who tumbles down a rabbit hole into a whimsical and nonsensical world. In Wonderland, she encounters peculiar characters like the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. As she navigates bizarre logic, shifting rules, and surreal adventures, Alice struggles to make sense of this topsy-turvy place. Ultimately, her journey becomes a playful exploration of identity, imagination, and growing up—before she finally awakens to discover it was all a dream. Alice in Wonderland.

Dallas Shakespeare presents Titus Andronicus, directed by Dr. Danielle Georgiou, Thursday through Sunday from September 18-October 18. In this intense tragedy by William Shakespeare, Roman general Titus Andronicus returns from war with four prisoners who vow to take revenge against him. They rape and mutilate Titus’ daughter and have his sons killed and banished. Titus kills two of them and cooks them into a pie, which he serves to their mother before killing her too. The Roman emperor kills Titus, and Titus’ last remaining son kills the emperor and takes his place. 

Summer entry is at 7:45 p.m. with an 8:30 p.m. curtain. Fall entry is at 7:30 p.m. with an 8:00 p.m. curtain. All three shows take place outdoors at the Samuell-Grand Amphitheater, 1500 Tenison Parkway in Dallas. Picnicking is encouraged and beer and wine is allowed.

For more than 50 years, Shakespeare Dallas has entertained with exciting and accessible indoor and outdoor theatre, integrated school programs, community events, and cultural enrichment. Performing for more than 25,000 attendees each year, Shakespeare Dallas is best known for the beloved Shakespeare in the Park series, producing quality works the way Shakespeare was meant to be enjoyed: under the stars. 

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