CORVALLIS- Bard in the Quad returns in 2026 celebrating 21 seasons with Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale running July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Quad.

When the powerful King Leontes of Sicilia entertains his dear friend King Polixenes of Bohemia at his royal court, an innocent misunderstanding leads him to believe he has been betrayed by those closest to him. Leontes’ courtiers staunchly defend the accused, but obsession, jealousy, and pride drive the king to madness and he loses everything he holds dear. While the country of Sicilia mourns a series of devastating losses, across the ocean the seeds of renewal and forgiveness begin to blossom in Bohemia. The Winter’s Tale is an enduring fairy tale of grief and hope - featuring drama, ghosts, music, comedy, intrigue, love, and even a bear. This thrilling tale spanning two continents and sixteen years is the Bard’s most epic play.

The cast features Morgan Barnaby (Hermione), Andrew Beck (Leontes), Anthony Benson (Cleomenes), Hailee Bautista (Emilia), Shawn Bookey (Camillo), Ariana Cabrera (Mamillius), Carson Dickey (Antigonus), Julia Goode (Old Shepherd), Rece Graham (Dion), Matt Holland (Polixenes), Addison Hoppe (Autolycus), Nicki Ito (Dorcus), Torin Kelchner (Florizel), Aiden Lafriniere (Archidamus), Sophia Massey (Mopsa), Zoey Mayhew (Perdita), Fable Schuyler (Paulina), and Hank Smith (Clown).

A box office facility located in the center of the MU Quad opens each performance evening at 6:30 pm. This is an outdoor performance and no seating is provided. Please bring blankets or lawn chairs and warm clothing. No late seating or late admission. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. and picnics are highly encouraged.

Ticket prices are $17 general, $15 youth and seniors, and free to OSU students at door with valid student ID.

Available online.

For questions and assistance contact the PRAx Box Office at (541) 737-3034 or tickets.prax@oregonstate.edu .