What an amazing experience! I have always wanted to see a play at the Allen Elizabethan Theatre in…read moreAshland for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and I'm so glad to have finally have done so. It was better than I could've imagined. I've always been a fan of Shakespeare, so made a mental note to check this place out someday. Like the famous Globe Theatre in England, the Allen Elizabethan Theatre is inspired and designed by such. It's Ashland's most prized setting and primarily what brings tourists to the area. My partner's grandma got us tickets to see The Twelfth Night, which was showing the one night we spent in southern Oregon. Since she is a local, she was able to get discounted tickets, which was nice. We were seated on the bottom level, close to the stage near the center. They were fantastic seats! However, just like the Globe Theatre, this theatre is outdoors, so rain or shine, the show must go on. Being from the Pacific Northwest, that bothered no one here. Everyone came prepared with rain jackets and parkas. Acoustics, lighting and design were all on point. We loved the performance, especially when the actors interacted with the crowd! There's a parking garage nearby, and is close to the main street where many of the restaurants are located. Bathrooms are right outside the theatre, as well as a concession stand that serves wine, beer and more. If you're in the area, you must absolutely see a Shakespeare play at the Allen Elizabethan Theatre! Truly a treasure!

It's a truly unique experience to see a production here! I got tickets for Into The Woods on a…read morebeautiful July evening and couldn't have been more pleased with it all. I got the lowest tier seats in the balcony and felt like my seat was still great! Highly recommend seeing at least one production here if you come to OSF to experience the ambience of this historic theater.

The Black Swan served as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 3rd theater from 1977 to 2001. I was…read morehere sometime in the late 1980s when a friend's parents lived in Ashland and our gang would come up a weekend of revelry and theater. This Building was originally an automobile dealership, and was acquired in 1969 as a second-floor scene shop and first-floor rehearsal hall for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Company members began using it to stage "Midnight" readings for one another, and is a practice continued to this day. They invited friends who brought other friends, and the place became an underground hit. The Artistic Director at that time recognized the opportunity to take risks with unconventional staging and subjects, and called for its development as a third OSF theater. That was a challenge as the place could hold only 138 seats, all within five rows of the stage. That required a certain amount of "tucking and squeezing." Each director also had to solve the problem of an immovable roof support in the middle of the stage, which inevitably became an integral part of many plays. For example, in one scene, with a horizontal piece added, it became a painting of a crucifixion. The Black Swan reverted to its earlier roles as working space in 2002 when it was replaced by the New/Thomas Theater. In 2011 it also became the home for the Black Swan Lab, which serves as an incubator for new writers and cutting edge dramatic works. Each year, several OSF actors are assigned to the Lab as one of their three regular repertory assignments. One graduate of the Black Swan Lab that I particularly enjoyed during the 2012 Season was "All The Way".

Wonderful small venue at the OSF. The Allen Elizabethan Theater is amazing and a gorgeous outdoor…read morevenue that I loved, but the Thomas Theater provides an intimate theatrical experience that cannot be had in the other two theaters at OSF. I saw two productions here during the 2025 season and thoroughly loved my experience. I got the lowest tier tickets and my seats were great...not a bad seat in the house here! Do make sure you get tickets early for these shows if they're a priority; the small capacity means it can sell out quickly.

Extraordinary facility! It is the best-designed, best-executed theater I've ever experienced…read more Comfortable seats, great sight-lines, and plenty of legroom.

First time coming here. We did not know what to expect, we also thought we would drive 8 hrs from…read moreSeattle. Let's start with the flight, it was a quick 50 min flight from SEA vs 8 hr drive. Our Lyft driver Carlos had a few recommendations for food (see my Italian food reviews). Then our hotel, we stayed at The Ashland Springs Hotel, celebrating 100 yrs. Everything was walkable. Theaters are walkable We didn't need a car to go around. We saw Midsummer's Night Dream and Yellow Face, both were at the Angus Bowmer Theater. Enjoyed both productions. Yellow Face was well written. Planning the 2027 plays, will watch an outdoor play.

We had a wonderful time at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival! Everything was well organized, from the…read moretheater experience to the shows themselves. The performances were engaging, entertaining, and full of energy. It was such a fun experience to watch live theater and see the actors bring these classic stories to life on stage. The whole atmosphere made the visit feel special and memorable. Definitely a great place to enjoy a show with friends or family. We'd love to come back for another performance!

The most traditional of the three OSF theaters, it's the least exciting in many ways. That being…read moresaid, it's still a great venue! I had the lowest tier of seats, and they were still really good. I pay a lot more for worse seats at the Hult Center in Eugene.

Fun experience for the family…read more We went to the Angus Bowmer Theater for our second and last play during our visit to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland earlier this week. The theater is covered, and everyone was wearing masks, so we were comfortable throughout. They were selling souvenirs in the lobby, and we bought a couple of T-shirts and candy before the show started. We thoroughly enjoyed 'Once On This Island,' even though the musical was changed at the last minute to a recital as some of the performers came down with COVID. We will be back!

I have seen some brilliant new plays at the Ashland New Plays Festival. I think they consistently…read morepresent important new interesting politically charged plays. They are showcasing plays that I think have had very important stances on social justice which I really like to see in plays. I try to make my way to as many of their shows as I can. I think it is very integrated in the theatre based community of Ashland. I think the Unitarian Church is a very good venue for staged readings, but i would certainly follow ANPF to a new location if it changes. Especially because it seems that each show is at capacity in the Unitarian church and if you don't get there early enough sight lines can be a problem, especially from the balcony; there is a railing that can be a really obstruction in the balcony. SOU students, you can discount tickets for $6 make sure to mention that you are a student. If you are buying tickets at the door make sure to have cash, they don't have any way of taking cards at the door. A really fun night out with friends. Make sure to stay for the talk-back with the Playwrights. It's always interesting to have the playwright in the room. And as the plays are in the process of being revised you can give input to the playwright in person! OSF fans, make sure to check it out. There are frequently OSF actors in the plays. It's fun to see them in a different setting.

This was such a fun experience, a great night out on the town. The food was excellent the drinks…read morewere even better. Entertainment is great very interactive. Went out on a birthday date here and it definitely didn't disappoint.

In Ashland, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is the "Big Dog" in town. However, at least a…read morefew "Off Broadway" options are available including (but not limited to); - Ashland High School - Ashland New Plays Festival - Camelot (5 miles north of Ashland) - Oregon Center for the Arts @Oregon Southern University - Oregon Cabaret Theater - Rogue Theater Company (RTC) Gayle and I had the recent pleasure of attending a performance of "Off Peak" at the RTC. It was performed at the Grizzly Peak Winery within a relatively small indoor "warehouse" venue and stared 2 noted OSF veterans (Michael Elich and Robin Goodrin Nordli). As afternoon performances of about 90 minutes are among our favorites, we not only stayed awake, but attentively enjoyed show. It was almost a full house and and enjoying a free glass of wine at the beginning was a nice touch. The Winery was just a short drive beyond Downtown Ashland. We'll be sure to check to RTC schedule before we return to Ashland on our next trip here.

Amazing work by very talented artist. The venue is perfect. Every play I have seen at Rogue Theatre…read morehas been incredible . I encourage everyone to experience this wonderful theatre company.

Disappointed and deeply concerned about the environment at this symphony…read more What should be a place of inspiration, artistry, and community has sadly become a breeding ground for toxic behavior behind the scenes. The administration has allowed certain individuals to create a hostile workplace for both staff and musicians , and instead of addressing the issue, leadership has either turned a blind eye or enabled it. The situation has become so damaging that the orchestra is now pursuing unionization, not for better pay or scheduling, but for basic protection from abuse and manipulation. That should speak volumes. I used to support this organization, but it's heartbreaking to see talented, passionate people pushed out, silenced, or broken down while upper leadership protects those responsible. The public only sees the polished performances, not the culture of fear and intimidation happening backstage. Until there's accountability, transparency, and real change, I can't support this institution. Great music should come from a place of integrity, not toxicity. Would you like a more emotional or more detailed version? Or would you like to make this part of a larger awareness campaign on other platforms (Reddit, or https://slippedisc.com/ or TikTok?

A message to sponsors, donors, chair endowers, and loyal attendees: Please take a closer look…read more As someone who has supported and admired this symphony for years, it's painful to witness what's happening behind the scenes. While the performances remain strong on the surface, the internal culture has become increasingly toxic and damaging to the very musicians and staff that make the music possible. Multiple employees have raised concerns about harmful behavior, favoritism, and a deeply unhealthy work environment. These issues have gone unresolved for far too long, forcing the orchestra to move toward unionization -- not just for typical labor protections, but to safeguard themselves from internal dysfunction. If you're someone who gives generously -- whether through donations, endowments, sponsorships, or ticket purchases -- you have the right to know how your support is being managed. Artists deserve to work in an environment rooted in respect, professionalism, and integrity. I urge you to ask questions. Talk to musicians. Don't assume everything is fine just because the concert is beautiful. Your voice, your concern, and your influence could help bring about the change this organization desperately needs.

Bartender messed up a non-alcoholic virgin drink for an alcoholic drink. I am DC straightedge, no…read moredrugs or alcohol. Plus I have health issues that I can't have alcohol. I consider alcohol a Poison so the bartender should be trained more because this is not right to give a dc straight edge with current health problems an alcoholic drink Would come back for the famous dick hay pie

The dessert was great. This is a review of the theatre hall/restaurant not the play…read more Service wasn't the best the employee upstairs scoffed at us and roller her eyes when I asked for soda. She did the same thing with more emphasis when I ordered a second one. Thewaot d down stairs what brought my drink and my cake is as extremely nice and friendly Every seat in the playhouse is a good view