Everything you need to know to plan your visit to see Romeo & Zooliet in Shakespeare Glen.
FAQ’S
WHAT TIME DOES THE PERFORMANCE BEGIN?
Romeo & Zooliet will be offered via evening and matinee performances. See the full list of dates and times below:
HOW CAN I ATTEND?
- Free lawn seating is always available in Shakespeare Glen – no reservations are required. Seating is first come first serve. Bring your own chairs or blankets. All ages welcome.
- To upgrade your Romeo & Zooliet experience and ensure a little more piece of mind before the show, we offer a variety of reserved seating options ranging from $20-$120. Tier 1 and Tier 2 tickets include additional VIP benefits including on-site parking, a free Romeo & Zooliet stuffie, concession discounts, and more. Click here to reserve your seats.
RUN TIME & INTERMISSION
The run time of this show is 80 minutes with no intermission.
ACCESSIBILITY
- Audio Description by Mind’s Eye Radio will be offered during the performance on Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 pm. The date for ASL interpretation coming soon.
- Accessibility options are dependent upon location. Please call our box office for more information at 314-531-9800.
ARE PETS ALLOWED?
Yes! Well-behaved and leashed pets are allowed in Shakespeare Glen. We even do regular “Pets of the Glen” features on the Festival’s social media pages.
WHAT IS THE RAIN POLICY?
It is always our hope to perform, so the decision to hold or cancel the show is rarely made before showtime. In the event of bad weather, the performance may be delayed up to an hour. Check social @stlshakesfest across platforms for updates.
WHAT ARE THE FOOD & DRINK OPTIONS IN THE GLEN?
Guests can bring their own food and drink as well as purchase from one of the Glen vendors. We are so excited to welcome back Steve’s Hot Dogs and The Fountain on Locust – offering a mix of hot dogs, salads, wraps, ice cream, kids meals and more! Cocktails, wine, soft drinks and Schlafly (the official Festival Beer) on tap. Additionally, groups may pre-order meals to pick up at the show. Email amy@STLShakes.org for more information.
GETTING TO THE GLEN
PARKING OPTIONS:
- Free street parking is available throughout Forest Park.
- Free parking in the West Circle Drive Lot, west of the Saint Louis Art Museum. 4 min. walk
- Free lots by the Muny and in front of the Forest Park Visitor’s Center. 20 min. walk
- Paid parking is available in The Saint Louis Art Museum’s underground Parking Garage which will be available for parking on most nights ($15). The Art Museum Garage sometimes closes for special events. Call ahead to confirm if the Garage will be open.
Accessible parking is available in both the West and East Circle Drive Lots and in the Saint Louis Art Museum’s underground Parking Garage. Drop-off areas are located on Fine Arts Drive directly in front of the Art Museum.
VIP PARKING: Members at the Thespian Society level and above and Tier 1 & Tier 2 are entitled to reserve parking spots in the East Circle Drive lot, east of the Saint Louis Art Museum. Spots are first come, first serve.
BICYCLES: There are bicycle paths located throughout Forest Park. Bike racks can be found in front of the Art Museum.
METROLINK: The Forest Park DeBaliviere Station is the closest Metrolink stop to the Festival from either the Blue or the Red line. – 25 min. walk.
WHAT ABOUT BUS PARKING?
Forest Park policy states that bus drivers planning to wait in the park while passengers are visiting the Saint Louis Art Museum and/or Shakespeare Glen must obtain a parking permit at a cost of $10.00 from the Parks Office at least two weeks prior to the scheduled visit. Bus Parking is allowed only in designated lots (see link at the end of this paragraph). Information about the required permit can be obtained by calling the Parks Office at 314.289.5330. Any bus parking in an unauthorized lot and/or without a permit may be issued a summons by a park ranger or park police. More information on permitted locations for bus parking may be found here.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography and video recording is not permitted during the performance. We encourage you to take photos and selfies before or after the show and tag us @stlshakesfest across platforms!