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Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis

The idea of a free, outdoor Shakespeare festival in St. Louis began in 1997, inspired by R. Crosby Kemper, III. Romeo and Juliet debuted under the stars in the spring of 2001 to more than 33,000 people. Each spring crowds have grown and the run was eventually expanded to four weeks. Shakespeare Festival St. Louis is the only free, outdoor, professional theatre in the St. Louis area, employing renowned national and regional directors, designers and actors for the benefit of the community.

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May 24, 2012 @ 4:31 pm
This is cool #STL “@LeftBankBooks: The idea of a cash mob is so cool - tomorrow, support Local Harvest! http://t.co/JRZt88rv”

May 24, 2012 @ 4:30 pm
After you see our show, go here: “@mobotnews: Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night: weekend-long celebration! http://t.co/QfCMueju”

May 24, 2012 @ 4:24 pm
It's going to be gorgeous weather tonight for our final preview of #Othello. Low 80s in Shakespeare Glen!

May 24, 2012 @ 1:49 pm
@stlpublicradio we'll be listening!

May 24, 2012 @ 1:33 pm
@pistl @jillianstl @goshencoffee Nice morning coffee place. Just ask @RickDildine

May 24, 2012 @ 1:32 pm
Check this out #NPR “@Migor: Latest @stlpublicradio SonicID produced by @aarontrio of @shakesfestSTL's Paul Dennhardt: http://t.co/J3FCOMZb”

May 24, 2012 @ 1:31 pm
@Migor @stlpublicradio @aarontrio That is so cool!!!

May 24, 2012 @ 1:28 pm
Wells Fargo Advisors will match each dollar raised during the Festival up to $40,000! Text SHAKE to 50555 to make a $10 gift for #freeWill

May 24, 2012 @ 1:23 pm
Join the meet up this Saturday, May 26! http://t.co/7TQb9tqW

May 24, 2012 @ 1:10 pm
@eliselabarge We're looking forward to it! #shakethepark

May 24, 2012 @ 12:41 pm
@RhythmJunkie love Miss Jubilee! They played at our after parties last year! They are incredible!

May 24, 2012 @ 11:54 am
Just @sheldonstl 100 Anniversary season line-up! @iampetermartin will be performing! Great brochure, too! http://t.co/5RYJQh9y

May 24, 2012 @ 11:51 am
Who's up for a #tweetup in Forest Park for #Othello on Sat, May 26? #tweetseats will be available!

May 24, 2012 @ 10:43 am
Tonight is second preview before opening #Othello tomorrow night! #shakethepark

May 24, 2012 @ 10:42 am
we don't want you o miss it either! “@CheritaC: Man, I don't wanna miss @shakesfestSTL this year.”