A Shakespeare comedy about quick wit, biting sarcasm, petty lies, and unshakable bonds, performed in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
Han and Leia, Ron and Hermione, and Sam and Diane. Atop the charts of bickering, belligerent, beautifully-matched couples, you'll still find Much Ado About Nothings Beatrice and Benedick.Madison Shakespeare Company's latest summer comedy may be the playwrights greatest. True love, stunning wordplay, spiteful schemes, a disastrous wedding, and lucky lawmen combine for an unforgettable night of romance and laughs.
Performed outdoors at the spacious Madison Country Day School amphitheater, 5606 River Road in Waunakee. Bring your own lawn blanket, cushion, or chair for best comfort!
Performance time two hours including one brief intermission.
Friday July 15, 6:30 PM
Saturday July 16, 5:00 PM
Sunday July 17, 5:00 PM
Friday July 22, 6:30 PM
Saturday July 23, 5:00 PM
Sunday July 24, 5:00 PM
Rain policy: Much Ado will be performed in conditions up to and including moderate rain. In the event of cancelation or postponement, tickets will be honored at a future Madison Shakespeare Company performance.
Beatrice (Laura Kochanowski) and Benedick (Britton Rea) square off, with Claudio (Henry Zavos) looking on.
Leonato and Donna Gianna watch the wedding of Hero and Claudio rapidly break down.
Margaret (Mallory K. Lewis, L) and Ursula (Julia Siegal) watch the sparks fly.
Cast and Creative Team for Much Ado About Nothing at Madison Shakespeare Company
Cast
Laura Kochanowski
Beatrice
Britton Rea
Benedick
Corinne Kaleta
Hero
Henry Zavos
Claudio
Deanna Martinez
Don John
Julia Siegal
Ursula
Ned O'Reilly
Dogberry
Mallory K. Lewis
Margaret
Ben Seidensticker
Don Pedro
Mikayla Mrochek
Verges
Madeleine O'Keefe
Conrade
Jackson Rosenberry
Borachio
Jay Seevers
Otecake
Catherine Bartzen
Sexton
QJ Dougall
Seacole
Joseph Lutz
Friar Francis
Jason Compton
Leonato
Aaron Snook
Ensemble
Creative Team
Amber De Petro
Director
Jason Summerlott
Stage Manager
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