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Great River Shakespeare Festival Announces Landmark 20th Season

The Great River Shakespeare Festival has unveiled its 20th anniversary season lineup, featuring three productions running in repertory from June through August at Winona State University’s Performing Arts Center.

This summer’s slate includes “The Tempest,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” and a world premiere adaptation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” set along the Mississippi River bluffs. The anniversary season will also feature special events including a gala celebration, talkback sessions with actors, and a free outdoor performance in Levee Park.

Artistic director Claire Weissmann called the milestone season a testament to Winona’s cultural ambition. “Twenty years ago, a professional Shakespeare festival in a small Minnesota river town seemed like a dream. Today we’re one of the most respected regional Shakespeare companies in the country.”

Season subscriptions are on sale now at grsf.org, with single tickets available starting May 1. Student rush tickets will be offered at every performance.

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