A fragmented marble bust of a classical figure, breaking apart with a red abstract background. The statue is surrounded by columns, plants, and a hand holding a dagger, symbolizing themes of betrayal.

Julius Caesar

March 7 – October 26, 2025

Angus Bowmer Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Rosa Joshi
Produced in association with upstart crow collective 

In Shakespeare’s famed political thriller, a bold all-female and nonbinary cast directed by OSF Associate Artistic Director Rosa Joshi illuminates ancient themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal.
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A whimsical pink-toned collage with a figure made of a rose and leaves, pouring tea from a decorative teapot. The background includes clouds, flowers, and a bright sun, evoking an elegant, surreal tea party.

The Importance of Being Earnest 

March 8 – October 25, 2025

Angus Bowmer Theatre
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Desdemona Chiang

In a sparkling production set on the Malay Peninsula, Oscar Wilde’s witty comedy reveals the absurd lengths that humans will go to in pursuit of acceptance, love, and truth.
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A vintage-inspired collage featuring a person in a plaid suit, an old telephone, a taxi sign, and a retro car. The warm, earthy tones and vintage objects suggest themes of transportation and nostalgia.

August Wilson’s Jitney

March 9 – July 20, 2025 

Angus Bowmer Theatre
Directed by Tim Bond

An unlicensed taxi company, a disgraced son returning after a prison sentence, potent secrets, and fragile threads bind together Tim Bond’s production of August Wilson’s masterwork.
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A striking Western-themed collage featuring a figure wearing a cowboy hat, mountains, wooden fences, and bullets. The orange background and rugged landscape evoke themes of the Wild West.

Shane

July 31 – October 25, 2025

Angus Bowmer Theatre
By Karen Zacarías
Adapted from the novel by Jack Schaefer
Directed by Blake Robison
West Coast Premiere

This culturally authentic adaptation challenges what we think we know about the American West: its people, values, myths—and our own perceptions of good and evil.
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A disco ball skull in a vibrant purple scene, surrounded by barbecue tools, a red gingham cloth, and food items like skewered meat. Flowers and musical elements hint at a celebratory atmosphere.

Fat Ham

March 11 – June 27, 2025

Thomas Theatre
By James Ijames
Directed by Elizabeth Carter

This deliciously funny riff on Shakespeare’s Hamlet follows Juicy, a queer Black kid who must grapple with the decision to heed his phantom father’s advice…or remain true to himself.
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A dreamy scene featuring a figure dressed in a woven, nature-inspired outfit surrounded by trees, flowers, and cosmic elements. The setting blends nature and machinery with vibrant mushrooms and gears.

As You Like It

April 16 – October 25, 2025 

Thomas Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Lisa Peterson

Disguised as a man, Rosalind searches for love. But anything can happen in the forest—poems in the trees, star-crossed shepherds—in this 1960s-infused production of Shakespeare’s comedy.
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A vibrant scene of a figure holding a sword, surrounded by marigolds, a bicycle wheel, a skull, and books. The backdrop includes scattered pages, reflecting adventure and imagination.

Quixote Nuevo

July 9 – October 24, 2025

Thomas Theatre
By Octavio Solis
Directed by Lisa Portes

A brilliant professor is battling dementia—but he won’t go into assisted living without a fight. Octavio Solis’s comic adaptation infuses Don Quixote with Tejano culture and vibrant music.
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A surreal collage featuring a deer in a suit framed in a golden ornate frame, a dog in a purple coat, a sheep wearing sunglasses, and a medieval castle backdrop. Scattered pages and graffiti details add an urban, whimsical touch.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

May 30 – October 12, 2025

Allen Elizabethan Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Terri McMahon

Setting his sights on two wealthy married women, Sir John Falstaff gets tangled in trickery. Shakespeare’s rambunctious comedy is directed by Terri McMahon with a joyful, dance-filled flair.
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A figure in a red hooded cloak stands amidst a forest scene with a violin and natural elements. A cow’s head, tree branches, and brass instruments add a magical and rustic vibe.

Into the Woods

May 31 – October 11, 2025

Allen Elizabethan Theatre
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
 Directed and Music Directed by Amanda Dehnert
Choreographed by Ellenore Scott
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
OSF audiences were thrilled by Amanda Dehnert’s 2014 production of Sondheim’s hit musical. Now we’re bringing its hilarity, menace, irreverence—and eminently singable score—back for 2025.
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