Nevada Shakespeare Festival Schedules Free Outdoor Performances of 'The Taming of the Shrew'

The Nevada Shakespeare Festival and the City of Las Vegas will stage an outdoor production of William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" from October 22 through October 24, 2026. The free performances will take place at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, located on the west side of Lorenzi Park at 720 Twin Lakes Drive.

Each evening performance begins at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. The staging features a 12-person cast and has a run time of approximately two and a half hours. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis, and organizers encourage attendees to bring blankets or low-back lawn chairs. Admission is free with no reservations required. Outside glass containers and pets are prohibited at the plaza, though food trucks will be on site.