A Midsummer Night’s Dream
by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
directed by JOSEPH HAJ
Wurtele Thrust Stage
An enchanting comedic delight
On the shortest night of the year, the magical and mortal worlds collide. What could possibly go wrong? Shakespeare gives us a clue: “The course of true love never did run smooth.” In this beloved tale of mischief and merriment, four stories are cleverly woven together: the marriage of the Athenian duke to the Amazon queen; a spat between the fairy king and queen; the follies of four lovers; and the hilarious antics of amateur actors staging a play. When the exhilarating night in the forest finally resolves to (almost) everyone’s satisfaction, a new day of love, joy and reconciliation dawns. Brimming with wit and wisdom, Shakespeare’s most popular play will enchant you.
Three things to know
- Hailed one of the most popular plays of all time, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was written during a period of thriving creativity in Shakespeare’s career as an actor and playwright.
- The Guthrie has staged A Midsummer Night's Dream seven times before, and Artistic Director Joseph Haj is thrilled to direct and bring this beloved story to our stage once again.
- Tony Award-winning composer Jack Herrick (The History Plays, Hamlet) returns to the Guthrie stage to perform his original score live during each performance.
Venue info
This production will take place on the Wurtele Thrust Stage.
Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices range from $29 to $85.
| Area 1A | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 | |
| All previews (February 1–5) | $69.00 | $58.00 | $42.00 | $34.00 | $29.00 |
| Tues, Wed evenings; weekday matinees | $73.00 | $62.00 | $46.00 | $38.00 | $33.00 |
| Sun, Thu evenings, Opening Nights | $77.00 | $66.00 | $50.00 | $42.00 | $37.00 |
| Fri evenings, Sat, Sun matinees | $81.00 | $70.00 | $54.00 | $46.00 | $41.00 |
| Saturday evenings | $85.00 | $74.00 | $58.00 | $50.00 | $45.00 |
A note about ticket resellers
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There are three ways to purchase authorized tickets through the Box Office:
- Online at guthrietheater.org
- By phone at 612.377.2224 or 1.877.447.8243 (toll-free)
- In person at 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
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- Purchase tickets on guthrietheater.org only
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- Do not click on search listings from third-party sellers like StubHub or Ticketmaster. We cannot offer refunds, exchanges or cancellations on tickets purchased through the third party market.
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Group sales
All student and adult groups of 15 or more qualify for discounts on tickets to Guthrie productions.
Age recommendation
We recommend this production for ages 12 and up.
Post-play discussions
Patrons are invited to stay in the theater following select performances for a 20-minute conversation about the production facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able. Post-play discussions are supported by Fredrikson.
Patrons are invited to stay in the theater following select performances for a 20-minute conversation about the production facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able. Post-play discussions are supported by Fredrikson.
Sunday, February 9 at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, February 16 at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m.
Relaxed performance
The Guthrie will offer a relaxed performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Sunday, March 9 at 7 p.m. Although these performances are open to all patrons, they are intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences or challenges attending the theater.
Shakespeare Classic
Join us Sunday, February 23 at 1 p.m. for the Shakespeare Classic — a popular event designed to introduce theater-loving youth to the enduring works of Shakespeare. All tickets for this performance are $10*. Tickets may be purchased by phone or in person at the Box Office.
*Every order must have at least one but no more than two adults per young person between the ages of 10 and 17.
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