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“The Merry Wives of Windsor”: U-M Residential College/Nichols Arboretum
Every Thurs.–Sun., June 5–29. Carol Gray directs students and local actors in an alfresco production of Shakespeare’s high-spirited farce, which features the bard’s best-loved comic character, the charming yet roguish knight Falstaff, who schemes to charm his way into the hearts and purses of 2 ladies who decide to beat the portly braggart at his own game. The RC’s annual Shakespeare in the Arb production is a hugely popular local summer tradition. The action moves from spot to spot within the Arb, and the production takes special care to make the shifting environments an active force in the performance. Audience members should be prepared for the weather conditions and periods of sitting, standing, & walking and bring a light-weight chair or blanket to sit on. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Peony Garden entrance at 1610 Washington Heights. $25 (Matthaei-Arb members, $20; kids, $15) in advance only. Tickets go on sale in mid-May at mutotix.umich.edu & the Michigan Union Ticket Office and are held at will call at the Arboretum Visitor Center. (734) 763–8587.
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