What's all the fuss about the latest summer production at Theatricum Botanicum? Really, it's Much Ado about Nothing.

The most magical outdoor setting in Los Angeles sets the stage for Shakespeare's popular romantic comedy. 

About the play: Sparks fly as two couples become ensnared in a whirlwind of lies and deceptions in Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy of romance, wit, and intrigue. Through a tapestry of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and public revelations, the play juxtaposes two romantic plots: one mature love defined by a sharp, witty battle of words and wills, and the other by the tender vulnerability of young, idealized love. Tensions rise, and the humor reaches new heights, filled with clever wordplay and unexpected twists, culminating in a celebration where love conquers all.

Pay What You Will ticket pricing is available for the performances on Thursday, July 31 and Monday September 8; a prologue discussion with the cast takes place before these shows . 

Photo: Isabel Stallings/ Theatricum Botanicum