In this daring reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic farce, Legacy Stage’s The Taming of the Shrew (Kate's Version), we meet our heroine, Katharina, a fierce and independent woman, staring down the reality that she must marry before her younger sister Bianca. A determined Petruchio sets out to win Kate’s heart. Prepare for a riveting theatrical experience delivering a unique and captivating take on love, independence, and the pursuit of agency.
Shakespeare in the Park General Admission tickets are $20 per person. Seating is not provided. Please bring your own blanket or chair. Each audience member must have their own ticket. No chairs are allowed in the blanket section except ground-level beach chairs. There is no alcohol allowed in the park. "Doors" open at 7:30 PM.
The Cedar Grove Meadow is located in Bidwell Park off E 8th in Chico, California. Parking is limited to a small public lot across from the Nature Center, but there is free street parking along 8th on the Park side. Please do not park at the Chico Creek Nature Center - their gates close and will be locked before the end of the performance and you won't be able to retrieve your vehicles until the following day.
Upon arrival, follow the trails from the Cedar Grove Meadow parking lot into the meadow and present your tickets (printed or on your mobile device is fine) at the check-in table. You will receive wristbands and instructions from our staff. Enjoy the performance!