Beloved theatrical tradition of Kansas City summers kicks off soon: How to go
“MacBeth” will return to the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival this summer for the first time since 2011, just in time to run head-to-head with the World Cup soccer games in Kansas City.
The free festival will present “MacBeth” nightly (except Mondays and July 4) from June 16 through July 5 at Southmoreland Park in midtown Kansas City.
Jacques Roy and Cinnamon Schultz, both veterans of the Shakespeare Festival and other local stages, will portray MacBeth and Lady MacBeth. Sidonie Garrett, the festival’s executive artistic director, will direct, as she has for every festival production since 2001.
Here’s what you need to know about the festival, which has been held annually — except for the pandemic year of 2020 — since 1993.
‘Macbeth’
When: 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, June 16-July 5 (no show July 4)
Where: Southmoreland Park, across Oak Street from the Nelson-Atkins Museum
What: The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival will present one of Shakespeare’s masterpieces, which tells the murderous tale of the obsessive Scottish general and his ruthless wife.
Admission: Free (seating on a first-come, first-served basis); reserved seating $25 weeknights, $35 weekends).
Noteworthy:
- Gates open at 6 p.m., and there are nightly preshow activities.
- Areas will be designated for blankets and for lawn chairs.
- Audience members can bring their own food and drinks; vendors also will be on site.
- Parking on the streets and in lots is likely to be even more difficult than usual, so plan ahead.
Information: kcshakes.org
