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Groups of 10+ Save 25%—Tickets Start at $15

Plan an unforgettable school field trip or group outing to Romeo & Zooliet in Shakespeare Glen. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this heartwarming story follows an unlikely friendship between Romeo, a prairie dog, and Juliet, a grizzly bear, as they attempt to bridge a divide between herbivores and carnivores.

OCTOBER 2 MATINEE SOLD OUT. LIMITED BLANKET SEATING & FREE SEATING SECTION AVAILABLE. 

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Benefits for Schools: 

Standards-aligned curriculum resources

 
Student matinee performances on October 2 and October 9 with related activities at the Saint Louis Art Museum
 
Transportation assistance for qualified schools attending those matinees
 
Appropriate for all ages and grade levels 
 

Show Dates:

Thursday September 24 | 6:30 pm
Friday September 25 | 6:30 pm
Saturday, September 26 | 2 pm & 6:30 pm 
Sunday, September 27 | 11 am & 2 pm
Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 pm
Friday, October 2 | 11 am 
Saturday, October 3 | 2 pm & 6:30 pm 
Sunday, October 4 | 11 am & 2 pm
Thursday, October 8 | 6:30 pm
Friday, October 9 | 11 am
Saturday, October 10 | 2 pm & 6:30 pm
Sunday, October 11 | 11 am & 2 pm

This production has a runtime of 80 minutes with no intermission.
 
 

Ticketing:

Group tickets can be booked in Tier 3 and Tier 4 seats. Groups must include 10+ persons to receive the 25% group booking discount. Click here to see a seat map

Tier 3 Group Price: $27/person
Tier 4 Group Price: $15/person

While limited free, blanket seating will be available, we recommend reserving group tickets to guarantee your seats and access additional educational materials. 

Please click the button below to fill out our Group Booking Interest Form. Submitting this form does not guarantee a reservation or require a deposit. We will follow up to confirm availability and next steps within 5 business days.

Questions? Contact Amy Lutz at Amy@STLShakes.org. 

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FAQ’S

Q: WHAT IS THE SHOW ABOUT?

“Romeo and Zooliet” tells the story of zoo animals mounting their own production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” In this animal-centered version, the Montagues are herbivores and the Capulets are carnivores. Can Romeo, a prairie dog, and Juliet, a grizzly bear, cross the biological divide and become best friends? 

This show is appropriate for guests of all ages. 

Q: WHO CAN BOOK GROUP TICKETS?

Group tickets are available to groups big and small, fuzzy or scaly, young or young at heart – we facilitate group bookings for school groups as well as community groups. Groups must be at least 10+ persons and capacity is dependent upon availability. Fill out the group booking interest form here

Q: ARE THERE ANY BENEFITS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS? 

Yes! We’ve partnered with the Saint Louis Art Museum to offer free, related scavenger hunts at the Museum any time during the production’s run. Additional educational curriculum will be available closer to the show’s opening. Related activities will be offered at the Saint Louis Art Museum before matinee performances on October 2 and October 9. For more information about visiting the Museum, please click herePlease note that students will not be able to take food into the Museum. 

Q: DO YOU OFFER TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE? 

The Saint Louis Art Museum is offering transportation assistance to qualified schools attending the October 2 or October 9 matinee performances. Click here to learn more and apply. 

Q: IS THERE FOOD AVAILABLE? 

Yes! Food will be available for purchase during all performances of Romeo & Zooliet. Additional details coming soon. 

Q: IS ROMEO & ZOOLIET SEATING THE SAME AS SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

Seating for Romeo & Zooliet differs from the standard Shakespeare in the Park seating for the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, as it is set up theater style with additional reserved seating options, plus free seating further back in Shakespeare Glen. Click here to see a seat map

Q: WHERE DOES THE SHOW TAKE PLACE & WHERE DO WE PARK?
  • 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. Parking availability will be limited during the October 2 and October 9 matinees. More details coming soon.  

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)

Q: 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

Submitting the Group Booking Interest Form does not require a deposit or commit your group to a reservation. We’ll confirm availability and help you select the best seating option. A 50% deposit is required only after availability is confirmed and you choose to book.