Utah Shakespeare Festival

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is a Tony Award-winning, professional repertory theater company founded in 1961 by Fred C. Adams. Located at Southern Utah University's Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts in Cedar City, it attracts over 100,000 visitors each season. The festival runs annually from June to October, presenting Shakespearean works alongside musicals and plays from other playwrights in three theaters. It is renowned for its high-quality productions, extensive calendar, and family-friendly amenities including childcare facilities. The festival is a cultural landmark in Utah, contributing significantly to the local arts scene and regional tourism.