The University of Wisconsin La Crosse Department of Theatre and Dance proudly presents Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, full of warmth, robust hilarity, and court politics. Performances will show February 28-March 1 & March 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees on March 2 & 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts (333 N. 16th Street, La Crosse).
This Shakespeare romcom of sun, sea, and mistaken identity takes on the ancient theme of a woman being accused of unfaithfulness and brings it to brilliant comedic heights. The legendary family-run Hotel Messina on the Italian Riveria has been visited by artists, celebrities, and royalty. But when the owner’s daughter, Hero, weds a dashing young soldier, Claudio, the course of true love doesn’t run smoothly. Fast-flying gossip and thick-headed pride threaten to bring down the fairytale marriage as it goes from swoon to scandal. With honor and friendship on the line, adversaries Beatrice and Benedick put their savage battle of wits on hold to restore order. For Beatrice and Benedict, love is a force they believe they’re above even though their friends can see past their stubborn souls to see the truth hiding in their hearts.
IF YOU GO:
WHO: UW-La Crosse Department of Theatre and Dance
WHAT: Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
WHERE: Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts (333 N. 16th Street, La Crosse). Assigned seating.
WHEN: February 28-March 1 & March 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. and March 2 & 9 at 2:00 p.m.
ONLINE TICKETS: $20 adults; $18 senior citizens/non UWL students; $8 UWL students. Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout. Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email. Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance beginning October 1, 2024. Assigned seating.
IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS: $22 for adults, $20 for senior/non UWL students/military and $10 for UWL students (processing/printing fee already included in the price); call (608) 785-6696. Box office opens February 24 for in person/phone ticket sales. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance. Assigned Seating.
PARKING: Due to the construction near the Lowe Center for the Arts, patrons are encouraged to arrive early and park in the university parking ramp located on the corner of Farwell & 17th Streets. Parking in the ramp is free after 7:00 p.m. and on the weekends. For those with mobility issues, there is a drop-off site next to the Lowe Center for the Arts on the corner of 15th and Vine Streets.
