American Players Theatre Reviews

Do the Walk in the Woods. It will rake a little of the edge off and support APT so we can enjoy them in the future.

You have to see August Wilson's "Fences"! Perfect actors with lots of drama!

My wife and I met our son and his girlfriend to see "As You Like It"! We arrived early and had a picnic at the many tables provided. What a great experience. Seeing live theater, especially at this caliber, is always a treat, especially when you live in a small town. Take the time to see a play here, you won't be disappointed.

APT has been a favorite place to go in my family for many years. I've never left feeling disappointed in a play. My all time favorite production of theirs was their rendition of Pride and Prejudice. It's one of my favorite stories and they exceed my expectations. APT is all about the experience. Our favorite way to go to APT is to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy it on their beautiful picnic grounds. It's extra fun because they always have live music playing too. After the picnic, there's a short hike up the hill to the outdoor theater. The theater itself is beautiful. They've built it into nature in a way that makes the stage a natural beauty. Depending on when you go, it can be chilly and/or buggy. They have bug spray for you to use, but I recommend bringing layers! Overall, APT is one of my favorite places to go with extremely talented actors and staff.

My family hasn t missed a season in over 20 years. Rated one of the best reperatory theatres in North America, we are so lucky to have APT in our backyard!

We saw "Death of a Salesman" last week. The acting was great and the whole production very well done. I love the outdoor atmosphere and the changing lighting as the sun sets and dusk becomes evening. This theater is for people who like something different, and don't mind the breeze, occasional bug or the calling of a whippoorwill during the play.

Fabulous plays,actors,.Outdoor setting is beautiful. Many things to see and do in the area. We always stay at the Spring Green Inn. Moderately priced, family owned motel on 100 acres of wooded prairie, beautiful ly maintained inside and out.

Some of the best theatre you'll ever see. It's always especially magical when James Devita is performing on stage.

You won't see any better Shakespeare on this side if the Atlantic! See for yourself if you don't believe me.

Amazing performance of midsummer's night dream and nice picnic area. Be sure to bring bug spray, though they have some around for guests to use.

Always thought provoking and superbly produced live theater. The Touchstone theater is wonderful to visit in the fall. Just saw A Doll's House Part 2, which was the final tribute to a season full of strong women.

Always a professional, amazing show. Wehave been coming for 4 years now and it seems to only improve. If you love classic theater, there is nothing like this outside of a large city and this company bests many of the big city companies.

An amazing Wisconsin experience, truly a beautiful venue. Be sure to preplan your trip to APT, you won't be disapponted!

We visit every year and go to at least 2 different plays each season. Both the indoor and outdoor theatres are amazing. The pre-show picnic area is huge and has many amenities including grills, shelters, bug repellent and great concessions. The actors and actresses are very talented. You quickly find favorites that you see each season in different roles while welcoming the new talent as well. In the fall on a night with a full moon there is no better place to be than outside and up the hill watching these amazing folk perform the work of Shakespeare.

It is in a Beautiful setting, Spring Green. The group we were with called it a classy Alpine Valley for Drama. We saw Shakespeare's Macbeth. The performance was nothing short of spectacular. The staff was one of The kindest i have ever encountered. We Will be returning!

I always love coming to APT. The performers are excellent and you just can't beat the ambience of an outdoor theater for a Shakespearean play

Great outdoor venue for some of the best Shakespeare in the world

Clearly the best theatre in America and the fact that my son is the Lighting Director and his girlfriend the Stage Manager does not influence my opinion.

Always amazing! If you haven't experienced Shakespeare's work at APT, do it! A wonderful natural theatre in the hills of Spring Green, WI.

Excellent place for theater, and it is outside. There are some plays in an indoor theater too. Always a treat to see a play here.

Amazing performances in the most amazing setting up the hill!

We went to 12th knight. It was very good, funny. Only thing was the bugs were bad during the picnic time. Didn't bother us during the show though. Have good snacks and drinks available.

I have attended numerous APT performances over the years and they are uniformly excellent. Picnicking at APT before the performance is a good way to get in the mood for the plays, but remember to bring bug spray if you do - the mosquitoes in the picnicking areas can be fierce!

Wonderful Shakespeare up on the hill under the stars. Mosquitos on the walk up but not really any bugs in the theater. Camp across the way at Tower Hill State Park or stay at the hotel across the way. Call ahead and reserve a boxed meal to picnic before hand.

I love this place with all my heart. It will forever be my favorite place to see theatre outside. Such great staff and company to see.

Great performances. Outdoor atmosphere is lovely. There are picnic tables and grills with propane tanks to use.

Such a beautiful, peaceful place. We enjoyed a picnic basket dinner before the play, and had a wonderful night. We make a point to come to APT at least once a year, and look forward to it. Everything runs like clockwork here, and it's a magical experience. I highly recommend it.

A play in the woods is ineffable. Each year we trek out to Spring Green to see the magic in the open air (we haven't yet been in the new, indoor theatre). If you can afford the luxury, it is well worth it! Acting is stellar, accommodations are comfortable.

What a beautiful place surrounded by Nature's Beauty. The play I attended was quite profound and will remain a lasting memory

Absolutely amazing experience here! Beautiful stage and the actors are amazing.

Tried doing 2 shows and a bbq. Got.a little wet this afternoon but nice tonight.

Best performances of great plays. It's a must see, every year!

Happy 40th APT !!
Twelfth Night was turning out to be an excellent play ...lots of energy ... wonderful cast and great acting.
And then Mother Nature intervened...just like the story we got caught in a storm and we all had to part ways. Maybe the Bard planned it this way? Anyway, awesome venue and effort by the APT team as always. Can't wait to see how this turns out ....

Returning travelers to APT for over 20 years. The core company is very strong and their lives bring a depth of connection to every production. A weekend at APT is always creative, inspiration and the environment is heaven. Great food to picnic before and between plays. We order tickets in Feb. and return every year.

Superb production! Great acting, sets and costumes. (A Flea in her Ear)

Best live theater in the Midwest. August Wilson's Fences was up to the APT standards with an outstanding cast that included 4-5 new actors.

APT is magical. Performances astound. The setting is superb. One watches top notch Shakespeare in the woods under the stars in the Wisconsin countryside.

Fantastic performance - "The Critic" was wonderful - Kudos to the cast and production team and Team APT - you always create an enjoyable experience in "the woods" - Great job, we really enjoyed!

Acrually, ten stars. What a great place, great actors! Always terrific.

Great theater experience. Just saw BORN YESTERDAY. Excellent play and acting!

Love the outdoor venue and lighted path through the woods. Great picnic spots too. Beautiful place to create lasting memories.

Excellent quality of productions. They keep getting better. Volunteer staff go above and beyond.

Beautiful location and the performances are well done.

There's no question that this is the best theater company in Wisconsin, perhaps the best in the Upper Midwest. I've heard it called the best in the country, but I can't attest to that. What I can say is that it combines magical atmosphere with superb acting talent to create some of the most memorable experiences I've ever had.

A magical place. A picnic, a small hike up the hill to watch theatre under the stars. An unforgettable place.

A lovely (if hot in the summer) stage to see quality work.

Another great evening of theatre with wonderful acting under the stars!

Outstanding venue and company of actors. The Scottish Play could not have been better.

A truly unique and extraordinary experience. Everything about this venue is a pure delight, save for trying to leave the parking lot. Pro tip: have another picnic course ready so you can wait in/by your car in comfort while everyone leaves. The concessions are great, the bathrooms are acceptable, the seats are SUPER comfortable, the staff are incredibly nice and the actors are fantastic. I highly recommend checking out APT, especially for an evening show in the summer.

Romeo and Juliet: when the weather accommodates, and the acting is sublime, the experience of theatre is as deep as Juliet's sea. Whipporwills and Wood Thrushes added their otherworldly voices to the skilled and captivating actors on the outdoor stage to present a brilliant version of the tragedy that is so familiar and so painfully current in our world. While the dreaded slayings played out, and the ineffable love story wrapped itself around our hearts yet again, the audience was able to revel in the repartee between Mercutio and Romeo, the Nurse and Juliet and live the story for the thousandth time. APT is a priceless gem in our Wisconsin landscape. It is a privilege to attend. And Shakespeare owns the stage.

Really cool experience. Highly recommend picnicking before the show. Share your table with someone. The play was excellent. Really fun seeing theater outdoors. A+.

This is a lovely place to enjoy high quality theater. Bring a picnic or BBQ to ear before the play, then enjoy a post-picnic stroll up the hill or catch a shuttle bus to the play. A regional highlight.

APT is always such a wonderful experience. The actors are amazing! Saw Twelth Night this time around. Very funny!

The actors and actresses always perform so magnificently. Whenever I go, I'm never disappointed

Wonderful experience. No place like it to see a play with great actors.

Always a fun time. Great acting in a outdoor setting.

Beautiful outdoor theaters with so many options of shows to choose from throughout the season! We saw As You Like It performed and could not be happier with the experience: the cast brought Shakespeare to life in such a unique and inspiring way! The seating is spacious, with plenty of legroom even in the 1000+ seat Hilltop theater. The staff is helpful, friendly, and accommodating. There is a concessions shop available for any pre-show picnicking, and the grounds have many tables and grills available for patron use. One thing to note is no glass beverages or containers are permitted in the theater itself, and you'll be given a paper cup to pour beverages into instead. Located in the beautiful hills of Spring Green near the Wisconsin River, the American Players Theater provides an experience to remember!

We go every year, except this year it was cancelled halfway through due to weather, that has never happened before.

One of Wisconsin's genuine treasures. A world-class Shakespeare company in a bucolic setting.

Always entertaining, great acting, wonderful setting out in the woods

Every time we go we have a great time. It has a great setting.