A Summer of Live Theatre with Romeo Juliet at Fenimore Art Museums Lakeside Amphitheater

The production is set in 1960s Brighton, England amidst the violent clash between the “Mods” and the “Rockers.”

Romeo and Juliet is a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare for young people—families are strongly encouraged to attend.

Performances start July 6 in the Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater on the shore of Otsego Lake.

Live Theatrical Performances:
Romeo & Juliet 
Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, NY
Wednesday and Thursday evenings in July and August at 7:00 p.m. (July 6 – August 11)
Tickets available at Eventbrite.com or at the door on the evening of the performance

Cooperstown, New York – Fenimore Art Museum’s Glimmer Globe Theatre is thrilled to announce a summer of live theatre with William Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo & Juliet. Performances take place on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in July and August at 7:00 pm (July 6–August 11), set against the backdrop of shimmering Otsego Lake at the Museum’s Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater. Tickets available in advance at Eventbrite.com or at the theater immediately preceding the show.

Set in 1960s Brighton, England amidst the violent clash between the “Mods” and the “Rockers,” two star-crossed lovers find themselves caught in a storm of hate. While this timeless story has permeated culture across centuries and continents, the only way to truly know the play is to experience it performed live on stage. With equal parts romance, action, humor, and heartbreak, Romeo and Juliet is a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare for young people—families are strongly encouraged to attend. 

The production is directed by Michael Henrici, who also stars with Danielle Henrici, Peter Exton, Mary Fralick, Sharon Rankins-Burd, Carolyn Chryst, Nadel Henville, and Tom Russo, plus an extraordinary ensemble cast of regional actors featuring Andrew Munro, Wriley Nelson, Cait Liberati, Mark Murphy, Grace Ruganis, Bonnie Gibb, and Loial Davis Fralick.

Sponsored in part by The Clark Foundation, Mary and George Bonczek, Melinda Hardin and Lou Allstadt, Otsego County Government, NYCM Insurance, Mr. Tom Morgan and Ms. Erna J. Morgan McReynolds, and Dr. Richard Sternberg.

Advance tickets are available through Eventbrite.com or at the theater immediately preceding the show. Tickets: $18 Adults (13-64); $16 Seniors (65+) and Members; $10 Youth (7-12); free for ages six and under. (Please select the free ticket option for children six and under when using Eventbrite.) Performance details and protocols will be sent via e-mail to ticket holders prior to the performance. Find the rain date policy on our Eventbrite page or at FenimoreArt.org. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. An alternate indoor location is available in the event of inclement weather.

If you have any questions about the performances, please contact m.tamburrino@fenimoreart.org.

Fenimore Art Museum is located at 5798 State Route 80, less than one mile from the center of Cooperstown. For more information visit FenimoreArt.org.