Plans are underway for 2026!

2025 was another record-breaker! Will 2026 be even bigger?

It can be with YOUR support. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to Capital Classics. As you can tell, your generosity will be put to good use in paying theatre professionals to create high-quality, affordable Shakespeare productions for everyone.

support our 2026 festival

We are always looking committed volunteers who are passionate about our Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival and want to assist our board of directors with projects like marketing, sponsorships, events, and more.

join our team

Give the gift of Shakespeare!

You can purchase a voucher for tickets to any of our 2026 Festival performance. Buy advanced tickets for your loved one, friends, or your whole family. Makes the perfect gift!

purchase gift certificates

thank you for making 35 years of the greater hartford shakespeare festival such a celebration!

Help us continue to stage two Shakespeare plays in 2026!

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“Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival gets even greater with two shows this summer.”

— Hartford Courant

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Since 1991, we have enriched the Greater Hartford region with classical theatrical entertainment. As the home of the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, we look forward to continuing our tradition of quality.

Testimonials

Capital Classics

“We went last night — absolutely the best experience ever! Characters were so well portrayed, clear enunciation, modern staging touches, comfortable venue — perfect! Thank you for all your hard work!”

Deborah, audience member

Capital Classics

"The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival is unabashed Elizabethan pomp and fun outdoors.”

Chris Arnott, The Hartford Courant

Capital Classics

"Watching Capital Classics, I was reminded of why I did theater in the first place.”

Ray Hardman, Host of All Things Considered, Connecticut Public Radio

Capital Classics

“It is the perfect thing for a warm summer night to bring the family or a date to and enjoy a picnic on the grass along with some hilarious and high-quality Shakespeare.”

BroadwayWorld.com

Capital Classics

"I like their style ... Shakespeare's words cleanly and clearly presented, on a beautiful lawn in West Hartford, on a warm summer's night.”

The Hartford Courant

Capital Classics

“The atmosphere couldn’t have been more perfect on a West Hartford-style summer night!”

~ We-Ha.com

Capital Classics

“This is a gem! And it’s right down the road! The quality of the productions is unbelievable.”

Rorie Rueckert, audience member, 11 summers and counting.

Capital Classics

“I understood all of the language of the play. I've never been to a Shakespeare performance before and the actors really made you understand the meaning behind their words.”

Nicole Qualls, first time audience member

Capital Classics

Home of the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival

Plans are underway for 2026!

2025 was another record-breaker! Will 2026 be even bigger?

It can be with YOUR support. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to Capital Classics. As you can tell, your generosity will be put to good use in paying theatre professionals to create high-quality, affordable Shakespeare productions for everyone.

We are always looking committed volunteers who are passionate about our Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival and want to assist our board of directors with projects like marketing, sponsorships, events, and more.

Give the gift of Shakespeare!

You can purchase a voucher for tickets to any of our 2026 Festival performance. Buy advanced tickets for your loved one, friends, or your whole family. Makes the perfect gift!

thank you for making 35 years of the greater hartford shakespeare festival such a celebration!

Help us continue to stage two Shakespeare plays in 2026!

Since 1991, we have enriched the Greater Hartford region with classical theatrical entertainment. As the home of the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, we look forward to continuing our tradition of quality.

“We went last night — absolutely the best experience ever! Characters were so well portrayed, clear enunciation, modern staging touches, comfortable venue — perfect! Thank you for all your hard work!”

"The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival is unabashed Elizabethan pomp and fun outdoors.”

"Watching Capital Classics, I was reminded of why I did theater in the first place.”

“It is the perfect thing for a warm summer night to bring the family or a date to and enjoy a picnic on the grass along with some hilarious and high-quality Shakespeare.”

"I like their style ... Shakespeare's words cleanly and clearly presented, on a beautiful lawn in West Hartford, on a warm summer's night.”

“The atmosphere couldn’t have been more perfect on a West Hartford-style summer night!”

“This is a gem! And it’s right down the road! The quality of the productions is unbelievable.”

“I understood all of the language of the play. I've never been to a Shakespeare performance before and the actors really made you understand the meaning behind their words.”

Capital Classics, Inc.