Free Outdoor Shakespeare at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. June 2, 2025 – Experience the joy, wit and romance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy Much Ado About Nothing live, outdoors and absolutely free! As part of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s Play On! Community Tour, ArtsQuest is thrilled to host this spirited production to the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks on Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit steelstacks.org.

With its blend of sparkling banter, mischievous schemes and heartfelt romance, Much Ado About Nothing is Shakespeare at his most delightful. Audiences will be swept into the antics of Beatrice and Benedick as they spar their way toward love, while young lovers Claudio and Hero face trials of trust and truth. Laughter, surprises and memorable characters abound in this fast-paced production.

Presented in parks, libraries and community spaces across the region, the Play On!  Tour brings world-class Shakespeare performances directly to local neighborhoods, making high-quality live theatre available to everyone.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of timeless entertainment under the stars with us.

About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which nearly 40 percent are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.