CLAREMONT 2023 MIDSUMMER Shakespeare Festival SPECIALS
The Midsummer Shakespeare Festival is a summer favorite for visitors from all over Southern California. Presented by Ophelia’s Jump Productions, a co-production with Pomona College, this year’s show features MEASURE FOR MEASURE and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Thursdays to Sundays, from July 13-23, 2023, at Sontag Greek Theatre at Pomona College. All performances begin at 8:00 p.m. A “Green Show” featuring local musicians and performers begins at 7:00 p.m. nightly.
Measure for Measure will be performed on July 13, 15, 21 and 23.
The Pirates of Penzance will be performed on July 14, 16, 20 and 22.
The beautiful lawns surrounding the Sontag Greek Theatre at Pomona College are perfect for picnicking. BYOB and relax before the performance — picnic blankets are recommended. The seating at the Sontag consists of concave stone benches most of which do not have a back, comfy backed stadium seats will be available for rental based on availability. (Beach chairs are not allowed, but you can bring your own stadium seat.)
Enjoy an overnight stay in Claremont with our annual “Room and Bard” special. Guests receive one hotel night, two tickets to a Midsummer Shakespeare Festival performance, $50 in Claremont Chamber gift cards redeemable for a dine-in or to-go meal in town, and a special gift at the performance. More details to come.
