The Merry Wives of Windsor
The pompous Falstaff attempts to seduce two married women simultaneously; they compare notes and devise an escalating series of humiliations to put him in his place.
Shakespeare's is a comedy best experienced as intimate ensemble theater, where the scheming wives' private conversations and elaborate pranks on the foolish Falstaff play out with physical comedy and quick-witted banter that demands close proximity between actors and audience. This page compiles 2026 productions of this 1597 farce across the U.S. and Canada so you can find a local staging near you and catch one of Shakespeare's funniest plays in a live setting.
- Genre
- comedy
- Written
- 1597
- Productions
- 5 listed
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Current productions of The Merry Wives of Windsor
Updated weekly · Current as of May 2026There are currently 5 listed productions of The Merry Wives of Windsor, including festival, community, and professional stagings.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks
Pittsburgh, PA
Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Vancouver, BC
Jun 9, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Shakespeare Dallas
Dallas, TX
Jun 10, 2026 – Jul 19, 2026
The Merry Wives of Windsor Cove
New Swan Shakespeare Festival
Irvine, CA
Jul 8, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Madison, NJ
Aug 13, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
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