Idaho Shakespeare Company Review

What a great venue! We saw Mama Mia & the troup was great! One of the top things to do in Boise!

Fantastic show. Msma Mia wuite a production n loved it!

The performances are great. You can't take pictures of the stage, but here is one of my bear in the rented chair, which was pretty comfortable btw.

Great experience! Boyfriend free up watching this musical and it was so great to see his huge grin during the entire performance!

Always love it here. Great venue to watch a live performance and you can bring your own food and beverages.

What a wonderful night at the Shakespeare Festival watching Taming of the Shrew! We had hillside tickets and were sitting up against the fence when Joe (we are guessing the House Manager) came up to us and asked us if we wanted to sit in the box seats at the very front! My father was overjoyed and we will never be able to top that moment! We are so thankful! Joe is now welcome to all family events and my sister and I are written out of the will and supporting the arts have taken our place! Thank you again for making my Dad s Father s Day unforgettable! See you in August for Julius Caesar!

We look forward to these productions every year. Beautiful venue, talented actors, easy parking. Great overall experience.

Excellent productions are put on here. The venue is great and the acting and plays are amazing for way-off Broadway, Boise, Idaho

Million Dollar Quartet was terrific, as were all the performances we attended this season!

Tons of fun! You get to using your own food and drink and enjoy the fun atmosphere.

Always a great time. We purchased the Picknick for two from the cafe. It was an excellent value and there was plenty of food.

Wonderful!! I had so much fun. I recommend bringing a low seated chair and/or a blanket if you're sitting in the back row. Also make sure to go like 2 hours early to reserve a spot. I went a hour early and there wasn't much room. All seats are good seats tho!

Always a wonderful experience when we visit from SoCal. The productions are well done, the actors great and the hillside seating uncomfortable. What's not to like.

Terrific outdoor venue. Great Theatre company! Loved the Hunchback of Notre Dame was really enjoyable. Loved the music!

Such an awesome experience. Beautiful, peaceful setting by the river, good food, fun shows.

Saw mama mia show. Bought food there. The actors did a fantastic job and the entire audience was smiling and clapping in rythm. Beautiful venue by the Boise river. Bought tickets for 2 more shows this year.

Love the atmosphere and the ability to bring my own wine and snacks...

The acting is phenomenal, and their willingness to accommodate all kinds of special needs is inspiring. Fabulous American Sign Language interpretation!

Beautiful place to go, friendly people are there to help you anyway they can.

Had a great time. Production was enjoyable. Will go again.

A Boise institution, a unique way to see Shakespeare and theater in general, and a necessary part of summer.

Amazing staff, atmosphere, and performers! 10/10 will go again

Fabulous! Saw Million Dollar Quartet. They were outstanding! Always enjoy outdoor theater, food and drinks.

Professional theater in an outdoor setting, 42 years running.

Excellent venue. It is a nice setting and the acoustics were very good. High quality performance.

Best place to see a play and enjoy the beautiful venue.

Great performing arts group, Tonite was Mama Mia. Lots of fun, great seating on the lawn.

Tremendous value. Brilliant actors and beautiful productions.

We went to Mama Mia and it was phenomenal! There is not a bad seat in the house and the staff is very friendly. If you want to go to a play, make sure to make reservations well in advance; the shows are sold out quickly.

Everything you would hope to expect of an outdoor theater is there. The Boise Idaho Shakespear Theater is beautiful.

Every time is absolutely magical. Highest recommendation!!

There for the opening of Pride & Prejudice. Great show though long, and technical. Advice: take a jacket.

A delightful experience. The play was outstanding and a highlight of our trip to Idaho. Highly recommend a visit.

For us it's always a great way to end the summer. We enjoy the performances, they're always good.

The production of Hunchback of Notre Dame was incredible!

Absolutely amazing everytime we go! it's a tradition for our family to go to at least one performance per year..... A fun time & great memories! Thank you for all your hard work.....

A great bike date, and great date night! Everything is perfect, pack a picnic or buy food there!

The cast was incredible and really gave a wonderful performance. I felt welcomed and enjoyed the experience greatly.

This place is so great. I just love the atmosphere. The plays are always so well done and I love that you can bring food and drink or dine in there. Tip: bring a blanket. It might be hot when you get there, but when the sun goes down, it gets chilllllly.

Very quaint, lovely place. You can go on a date, with a group, family, or with your friends. Bring your chairs and food and enjoy the show.

I love this place. Truly an amazing Idaho institution in a beautiful part of town. But I suggest
better and more signage that is more clear as to the fishing rules so that your angry grounds crew guy doesn't have to scream, threaten and throw a tantrum in front of young children again. He did this even though I obeyed his angry commands and didn't argue with him. Turns out, two other people I've talked to have had similar experiences with him. How about a "no trespassing" sign on the island?

First...the theater facilities are wonderful. Food venue and restrooms were nice and the higher pay seating and eating areas had a great view of the stage. If you take a cheap hillside spot where you bring your own seats large poles may block your view. The surrounding park land make this theater a very pleasant place to spend the evening.
Second...we went to see the play Julius Caeser but it turned out to be Juliet Caeser. I don't mind reversing some roles but that one was a little off. Left at intermission.

ISF always puts on a good show! Its fun to pack a little picnic and sit in the grass to watch the show.

Great venue. Professional cast and crew. Hamlet witches were tops. Sold out shows!

Close to the stage, great audience participation, excellent atmosphere, and fantastic performances

Amazing production of Hunchback. Always a great experience.

One of the greatest things about Boise. It s always a remarkable evening. Get your tickets early. They are usually sold out, for good reason.

Best experience of the summer. Amazing shows and so fun to bring your own food and drinks and relax on the grass.

amazing place to catch a great play under the stars. location is beautiful.

We absolutely love the Shakespeare Festival! We've made it an annual tradition to see at least one play. The acting and atmosphere are fantastic.

Hell of a show!! Dancing! Singing! Family and friends! Food and drinks!

Amazing outdoor theater. Fun atmosphere great view of the foothills and decent food. If you like theater you'll love Idaho Shakespeare.

Excellent experience for fans of the open theater experience! Production was fantastic!

One of our favorite go-to-show-off-our-town places in Boise! Production and casts are first-rate!

The plays are superb! The environment is cozy and beautiful with the mountains surrounding the set. The people that are all involved go above and beyond with security(they should be in charge at the airport!), and all aspects of the performances and organization of the festival. There is food, beverages, or you can bring in your own cooler. Love the ISF.

Great play..acting was awesome and nice venue... going back for sure!!!

The Music Man was amazing. Wonderful cast. A fun evening in beautiful surroundings

This was my very 1st trip to the Shakespeare Festival. The Million Dollar Quartet. We sang, laughed, danced & cheered. I will definitely be going back.

Always a summer treat, ISF has once again proved to be one of Boise's greatest cultural assets.

I would love to see one of their productions, but will never be able to because they are unwilling to accommodate people who are unable to sit on the ground or in a chair that is no higher than 6" off the ground. It's a darn shame that disabled or elderly people are being excluded.

Undoubtedly, the Idaho Shakespeare Festival is a Treasure Valley treasure. We have been attending for 14 years, and I would rate one performance "Good", with the other dozens being"Excellent". You really should be regularly attending these performances.

Have always enjoyed my visit to ISF. It's a highlight of my yearly visits to Boise

Fun place to take a picnic lunch and see some great shows