Outdoor Theater and Plays in Sonoma County
All’s the world’s a stage — especially in scenic Sonoma County, California, where theater groups perform outside surrounded by nature. Whether it’s Broadway show tunes or Shakespeare’s immortal words, there’s something magical about taking in a performance in the great outdoors.
Check out these fun live events performed in thrilling outdoor venues in Sonoma Wine County.
Broadway Under the Stars, Sonoma
Each year (June through September) just steps away from the Sonoma Plaza, the Transcendence Theatre Company performs an exciting outdoor lineup. Watch the stone ruins at this historic setting, come alive with amazing song and dance by award-winning performers. Each new season offers something new, including musical tributes and crowd-pleasing favorites in this inspiring venue under the stars.
Enjoy pre-show picnicking with musical entertainment. Bring snacks to dine al fresco on picnic tables or purchase delicious goodies and fine Sonoma County wine from gourmet food trucks on site. Performances inside the ruins start at 7:30 p.m. with folding chair seating and cushions for VIP and premium seats.
Sonoma Shakespeare, Sonoma
In August each year, the beautiful Buena Vista Winery, a historic California winery dating back to 1857, provides the perfect outdoor setting for a lively rendition of one of the Bard’s famous works, performed by the Avalon Players. Enjoy the show from patio tables around the courtyard fountain. Wine is available for purchase from Buena Vista’s historic Press House Tasting Room. Seating starts at 6 p.m., performances start promptly at 7 p.m., and there is typically a short intermission.
Come Have Fun This Season
Spread a blanket on the grass, set up lawn chairs, or sit in rows of folding chairs at a thrilling live show in Sonoma Wine Country. Bring warm layers and pack a blanket to snuggle into after the sun melts into a stunning Sonoma County sunset and the stars come out in the sky and on the stage! When you book your tickets, check the venue for details like whether you can bring a picnic, alcohol, or lawn chairs. Then get ready to be dazzled and have a blast experiencing the outdoor performances in scenic Sonoma County.
Written by Sonoma Insider Patricia Lynn Henley
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