Lake Tahoe festival adds music to Shakespeare
One visit to the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Incline Village clarifies the reason it draws more than 30,000 attendees each summer from throughout the United States. Nestled between the pristine beach of Sand Harbor State Park and the shore's towering pines is a performance venue with views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding basin. The 2009 season, July 11-Aug. 23, offers intrigue, romance, comedy and action.
Celebrating its 37th season, the festival brings the comedy of Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure," and the scheming duos of "Much Ado About Nothing" to the specially built Warren Edward Trepp Stage. Complementing the festival is the premiere of the Urban Village Monday Night Music Series, July 13 through Aug. 17. The musical performances range from Afro-Cuban to Broadway. The concert series line-up includes: Reno Philharmonic's "Broadway on the Beach" with Broadway star Hugh Panero; Afro-Cuban world music performer Ricardo Lemvo; the jazz ensemble, Babbo; blues artist Sugaray; Latin funk musician and composer Omar Alexander; and Karen Briggs with her "Soulchestra" style blending classical with contemporary, world, R&B and soul.
Purchase tickets online at www.LakeTahoeShakespeare.com or by calling (800) 747-4697. Prices start at $22 for open seating tiers; premium and reserved tickets also are available.
Information about the 2009 season, membership, volunteer opportunities and sponsorships are also available online.
