march - december 2023

Meet the actors for an informal talk-back after the show: Thursday, August 3.

Audio Described and Open Captioned performance: Saturday, July 29, 2:00pm.

Tickets: $25+

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival DeSales University, Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, Main Stage 2755 Station Ave

Center Valley, PA 18034

610-282-9455 | psf@pashakespeare.org pashakespeare.org

July 15 8:00 PM

Lenape Chamber Ensemble Summer Gala Concerts We welcome you all to our 48th Season of Lenape Chamber Ensemble concerts! Once again, our world class musicians will perform Summer Gala Concerts at Delaware Valley University’s Life Sciences Theater, on 3 consecutive Saturdays: July 8. 15 and 22. All with convenient parking on the university campus in Doylestown.

The Lenape Chamber Ensemble has been Bucks County’s resident Chamber Music Ensemble since 1975. The Ensemble is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to the performance of music selected from the complete chamber music literature for up to nine instruments. For further information please see our website.

Lenape Chamber Ensemble

Delaware Valley University, Life Sciences Building Auditorium 700 East Butler Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901

610-294-9361 | info@ LenapeChamberEnsemble.org lenapechamberensemble.org

July 18 - 19

7:30 PM : WedsFri (Sun Jul 30 & Sat Aug 5) | 2:00 PM : Sat & Sun |

6:30 PM : Tues

The Tempest

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Dennis Razze

“We are such stuff as dreams are made on.”

Banished from his dukedom, Prospero magically controls an enchanted isle and raises his cherished daughter Miranda. With an opportunity for vengeance, Prospero summons a tempest to shipwreck his enemies, yet unexpected things happen on the island when mortals and magic mix. Shakespeare’s final testament to the redeeming power of love, The Tempest is an enchanting spectacle for all ages. Ages 7+ The Tempest will be directed by Associate Artistic Director Dennis Razze, who began as a founding member of PSF 32 years ago in the very first season in 1992 and will be retiring from the Festival at the end of the summer. Razze’s artistic contributions over the many years have been unmatched, from musicals to Shakespearean productions. Don’t miss his directorial finale with Shakespeare’s own magical farewell to the theatre.

Opening Night, Friday, July 14: Join the PSF actors and staff for a friendly post-show champagne toast.

Savoring Shakespeare- specialty dinner themed to the play with behind-the-scenes insights: Wednesday, July 19, 5:00pm.

Meet the actors for an informal talk-back after the show: Thursday, August 3.

Audio Described and Open Captioned performance: Saturday, July 29, 2:00pm.

Tickets: $25+

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival DeSales University, Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, Main Stage 2755 Station Ave Center Valley, PA 18034 610-282-9455 | psf@pashakespeare.org pashakespeare.org

July 18 - 22

10:00 AM : Tues-Sat | 2:00 PM : Aug 1 & 3 James & The Giant Peach An exciting peachy adventure!

Book by Roald Dahl

Dramatized by Richard R. George Directed by Jenna Place

Come along on a thrilling transatlantic voyage with James and his super-duper sized bug pals in his gigantic traveling peach! This charming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s story follows the adventures of orphaned James who discovers a magical potion that transforms an old ordinary peach into an enchanted fruit of epic proportions.

James and the Giant Peach comes hilariously to life in this delightful story about finding family and forging your own path. Through peach-eating shark infested waters and seagull filled skies, James’ journey of enormous proportions is fastpaced fairy tale fun for the entire family!

With the return of carpet seating, kids can get a front-row seat to the action and meet the actors for photos and autographs following every performance.

Family Fun Pass: Receive one ticket each to both James and the Giant Peach and Shakespeare for Kids for one low price: $22. Choose your dates now or later-we’re flexible.

Relaxed Performance: Saturday, July 15, 10:00am. For tickets and information, please call 610.282.3654, ext. 1737 or email psf@pashakespeare.org.

Tickets: $14+

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival DeSales University, Outdoor Theatre 2755 Station Ave Center Valley, PA 18034 610-282-9455 | psf@pashakespeare.org pashakespeare.org july 19 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bucks Fever Brown Bag-it with the Arts Featuring: Bucks County Folk Song Society

Free weekly performing art series on the lawn of the Bucks County Administration Building, (Old Courthouse) in Doylestown.

Sponsored by: Peddler’s Village & Carroll Engineering Corporation Bucks County Administration Building, North Main Street/East Court Street, Doylestown 215-348-3913 x115 brad@centralbuckschamber.com

July 19 - 23

7:30 PM : Wed-Sun |

2:00 PM : Sat & Sun |

6:30 PM : Tues

Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar & Grill “ORIGINAL AND RIVETING!”

-The London Times

By Lanie Robertson

Musical Arrangements by Danny Holgate

Directed by Amina Robinson

The setting is 1959, and the intimate Schubert Theatre transforms into the Philadelphia bar where legendary jazz songstress Billie Holiday takes the stage to deliver one of her final performances. In this engrossing tour-de-force musical, Billie tells her own story, interlaced with more than a dozen of her most famous songs, including “God Bless the Child,” “Strange Fruit,” “What a Little Moonlight Can Do,” and “Ain’t Nobody’s Business if I Do.” Join us for a front row seat to experience a night of song, storytelling, and surprises. It’s a must-see for the summer. Ages 13+