Extraordinary entertainment, fantastic food, family and friends will converge under the stars on the scenic shore of Lake Tahoe as the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and live entertainment seven nights a week from July 15 - August 21.

The season is anchored by the Festival's production of William Shakespeare's comic masterpiece, Twelfth Night; performed Tuesdays through Sundays each week at 7:30 p.m. LTSF's Producing Artistic Director, Charles Fee directs the production.

"We promised our faithful audience a return to ‘real' Shakespeare last year - and we're delivering on that promise", says Producing Artistic Director, Charles Fee of this season's production.  "I am thrilled to be directing this wildly funny, deeply moving play.  Expect a lavish production with gorgeous costumes, stunning sets and beautiful music - performed with wit and clarity by one of the best professional acting companies in the West!"

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night is sure to enchant the entire family. After a shipwreck on an unfriendly shore and the loss of her twin brother Sebastian, young Viola must pose as a man to survive.  Shakespeare's sophisticated comedy of gender-bending mistaken identity is full of passionate longing and bittersweet romance.  Twelfth Night is an irresistible and poignant comedy that is one of the Bard's most luminous plays.

The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival experience features extraordinary, live, summer entertainment at a stunning lakeside location that is complimented by al fresco dining at its on-site restaurant - Shakespeare's Kitchen.

In addition to its main stage production of Twelfth Night, the 2011 LTSF season features:

• A Monday Night Showcase series: The Festival's five-event performance series features a diverse array of live entertainment and musical acts that range in style from Broadway to "genre-bending Americana" to "jam" band. Ticket prices vary. For a complete schedule, visit www.laketahoeshakespeare.com/playbill.
• Expanded Shakespeare's Vineyard wine tasting programming: Before each performance, patrons are invited to sample a three-tasting flight of Robert Mondavi Winery varietal wines for the price of $30. Select Wednesday performances feature Will's Wild Wednesdays enabling patrons to enjoy tastings of reserve wines from California and Italian vineyards for $35 per person. Participants at all tastings will take home a complimentary, souvenir LTSF wine glass. For complete info, visit www.laketahoeshakespeare.com/dining/shakespeares_vineyard.
• Extended pre-show dining hours at Shakespeare's Kitchen: The main gate to the onsite dining area will open 5:00 p.m. to afford patrons more time to enjoy their pre-show meal.

Tickets
Order online: www.LakeTahoeShakespeare.com. Order by phone: 1.800.74.SHOWS