Shakespeare by the Sea Celebrates 35 Years

Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival will mark the thirty-fifth anniversary of Shakespeare by the Sea with productions of 'The Winter’s Tale.'

Darryl Willis and Carley George will star in Shakespeare by the Sea's production The Winter's Tale. Photo by Jacek Gancarz copy
Darryl Willis and Carley George will star in Shakespeare by the Sea’s production The Winter’s Tale. Photo by Jacek Gancarz

The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival will celebrates the thirty-fifth anniversary of Shakespeare by the Sea with a free outdoor production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale.

Presented in partnership with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, this beloved summer tradition returns to the Seabreeze Amphitheatre at Carlin Park in Jupiter July 10–13 and July 17–20.

Directed and adapted by artistic director Trent Stephens, this year’s production presents one of Shakespeare’s most genre-blending works—a story that weaves drama, romance, and comedy. The Winter’s Tale follows the downfall and redemption of King Leontes, whose unfounded jealousy toward his wife Hermione leads to heartbreaking consequences and the banishment of their newborn daughter, Perdita. Spanning 16 years, the play blossoms into light-hearted romance as Perdita falls in love with Florizel, the son of Leontes’ former friend, leading to reconciliation and renewal.

The crowd at Shakespeare by the Sea in Carlin Park. Photo courtesy of Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival
The crowd at Shakespeare by the Sea in Carlin Park. Photo courtesy of Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival

Don’t miss the Town of Jupiter Centennial Night on July 12, featuring a t-shirt giveaway for the first 100 guests. Gates open nightly at 6:30 p.m., with pre-show entertainment by Devon “The Sonnet Man” Glover from July 10–13. All performances begin at 8 p.m., and a $5 donation per person is suggested.

Bring blankets, beach chairs, and picnic baskets, or enjoy on-site concessions during opening week, provided by Little Moir’s Food Shack.

For more information, visit pbshakespeare.org.

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