Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has released their 2025 schedule, and it's absolutely packed with the beauty and art that is live theater across the entire state of Montana.

It's hard to measure the impact that Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has had over 53 years of performances. Free, live theater for all of Montana. Festival performances. Educational presentations in schools. Discussions of literature in book stores.

"In addition to the free summer tour, MSIP also provides robust educational programs through our Shakespeare in the Schools and Montana Shakes! programs, bringing interactive plays and workshops to thousands of students across MT and WY."

During the 2025 season, THREE western states will be able to enjoy Montana Shakespeare in the Parks as they feature two plays: 'Henry V' and 'As You Like It'.

Shakespeare - Photo by Taha on Unsplash
Shakespeare - Photo by Taha on Unsplash
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This season kicks off in Bozeman at the MSU Duck Pond on June 11th. MSIP visits some of Montana's smallest towns throughout the year, such as: Sidney, Wolf Point, Malta, Utica, and many more.

As just an example of how hard the folks of MSIP work, take a look at the June 2025 schedule. This is simple one month of their travel schedule, and it gets even busier from there.

  • JUNE, 2025 - MSIP Tour Schedule
  • 11-14 Bozeman As You Like It at 8:00pm MSU Duck Pond
  • 18-21 Bozeman Henry V at 8:00pm MSU Duck Pond
  • 23 Big Timber As You Like It at 6:30pm Lion’s Club Park
  • 24 Utica Henry V at 6:30pm Utica Women’s Clubhouse
  • 25 Lewistown As You Like It at 6:30pm Creekside Pavilion
  • 26 Malta Henry V at 6:30pm Trafton Park
  • 27 Wolf Point As You Like It at 6:30pm Faith Lutheran Home Park
  • 28 Sidney Henry V at 6:30 pm Veterans Memorial Park
  • 30 Beach, ND As You Like It at 6:30 pm Beach Swimming Pool Park

Cool news for Montana Shakespeare in the Parks - there's a huge expansion in the works for Montana State University that will give MSIP lots more room at their home base to do their invaluable work.

"The renovation will include a shared lobby connecting MSU's School of Film and Photography and the offices of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, KGLT Radio and Montana PBS." (Montana State University)

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks 2025 Schedule

"Shakespeare in the Park is a term for outdoor festivals featuring productions of William Shakespeare's plays. The term originated with the New York Shakespeare Festival in New York City's Central Park, originally created by Joseph Papp." (Wikipedia)

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