July 27th – August 3rd: Shakespeare, Jurassic Park, Amelia Earhart, and Roslyn Kind
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Delaware Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare’s most magical comedy. During one enchanting forest night, a fairy king and queen duel for supremacy, young lovers fall wildly out of and into love, and the world’s worst acting troupe puts on a remarkable show. With music and dance, comedy and romance, this is the perfect play for an outdoor summer night. Rockwood Mansion Park, July 27th and 28th 7:30 P.M.
Under the Stars Rooftop Movie: Jurassic Park
This film will be shown on the ShopRite rooftop deck, which opens at 7:30 pm. The film follows two dinosaur experts as they are invited by eccentric millionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) to preview his new amusement park on an island off Costa Rica. By cloning DNA harvested from pre-historic insects, Hammond has been able to create living dinosaurs for his new Jurassic Park, an immense animal preserve housing real dinosaurs. ShopRite Parking Deck (Christina Crossing), July 31st, 7:30 P.M.
Mary Ann Jung as Amelia Earhart
Award-winning actress Mary Ann Jung brings to life the fascinating aviatrix, Amelia Earhart, who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean 75 years ago. Brecknock County Park, August 2nd, 6:30 P.M.
Roslyn Kind, Barbra Streisand’s younger sister, is a dynamic, multi-talented entertainer who has forged a successful career in all facets of entertainment from critically acclaimed recordings to sold-out performances on Broadway and in top concert venues and nightclubs the world over. The Freeman Stage at Bayside, August 3rd, 7 P.M.
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