A golden laurel wreath against a bright red background, reminiscent of classical victory symbolism.

Julius Caesar

March 7 – October 26, 2025

Angus Bowmer Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Rosa Joshi
Produced in association with upstart crow collective 

In Shakespeare’s famed political thriller, a bold all-female and nonbinary cast directed by OSF Associate Artistic Director Rosa Joshi illuminates ancient themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal.
A close-up of a couple about to kiss, portrayed in pink and blue hues, giving a romantic and pop art feel.

The Importance of Being Earnest 

March 8 – October 25, 2025

Angus Bowmer Theatre
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Desdemona Chiang

In a sparkling production set on the Malay Peninsula, Oscar Wilde’s witty comedy reveals the absurd lengths that humans will go to in pursuit of acceptance, love, and truth.
Yellow-tinted image of a wagon wheel, conveying a vintage and rustic aesthetic, with a sepia-like appearance.

August Wilson’s Jitney

March 9 – July 20, 2025 

Angus Bowmer Theatre
Directed by Tim Bond

An unlicensed taxi company, a disgraced son returning after a prison sentence, potent secrets, and fragile threads bind together Tim Bond’s production of August Wilson’s masterwork.
Silhouettes of three figures in cowboy hats, in an orange-brown hue, striking various poses, evoking an old Western scene.

Shane

July 31 – October 25, 2025

Angus Bowmer Theatre
By Karen Zacarías
Adapted from the novel by Jack Schaefer
Directed by Blake Robison
West Coast Premiere

This culturally authentic adaptation challenges what we think we know about the American West: its people, values, myths—and our own perceptions of good and evil.
 Illustration of a human skull in a pink hue against a deep red background, giving a dramatic and contemplative atmosphere.

Fat Ham

March 11 – June 27, 2025

Thomas Theatre
By James Ijames
Directed by Elizabeth Carter

This deliciously funny riff on Shakespeare’s Hamlet follows Juicy, a queer Black kid who must grapple with the decision to heed his phantom father’s advice…or remain true to himself.
Stylized rendition of two hands reaching towards each other, in a light blue and green color palette, evoking a sense of connection.

As You Like It

April 16 – October 25, 2025 

Thomas Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Lisa Peterson

Disguised as a man, Rosalind searches for love. But anything can happen in the forest—poems in the trees, star-crossed shepherds—in this 1960s-infused production of Shakespeare’s comedy.
An orange and purple stylized depiction of a motorcycle wheel and pedal, creating a sense of motion and activity.

Quixote Nuevo

July 9 – October 24, 2025

Thomas Theatre
By Octavio Solis
Directed by Lisa Portes

A brilliant professor is battling dementia—but he won’t go into assisted living without a fight. Octavio Solis’s comic adaptation infuses Don Quixote with Tejano culture and vibrant music.
Simplistic illustration of antlers in light green against a darker green background, suggesting a natural, woodland theme.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

May 30 – October 12, 2025

Allen Elizabethan Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Terri McMahon

Setting his sights on two wealthy married women, Sir John Falstaff gets tangled in trickery. Shakespeare’s rambunctious comedy is directed by Terri McMahon with a joyful, dance-filled flair.
Abstract depiction of a forest in shades of blue and purple, resembling a dense group of trees with rough textural details.

Into the Woods

May 31 – October 11, 2025

Allen Elizabethan Theatre
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Directed and Music Directed by Amanda Dehnert
Choreographed by Ellenore Scott

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
OSF audiences were thrilled by Amanda Dehnert’s 2014 production of Sondheim’s hit musical. Now we’re bringing its hilarity, menace, irreverence—and eminently singable score—back for 2025.