Playhouse Tour
Year Round
Our ASC Education Tour Guides will take you up, down, and around the world's first re-creation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre and share secrets and anecdotes from the past and the present!
Explore ASC’s Educational Programming
ASC recovers the joys and accessibility of Shakespeare by exploring the English Renaissance stage and its practices through performance and education. Our education programming brings together everything our world-class Education Team knows and makes it available to you.
Talks, Tours & Treats
Behind-the-scenes experiences, conversations, and gatherings at the Blackfriars Playhouse – perfect for visitors, theatre lovers, and locals alike.
Lights ON Blackfriars
Select Saturdays at 11 AM
Pair your visit with Lights ON Blackfriars, a welcoming Saturday morning conversation with the artists and scholars behind the show. Learn more, ask questions, and head into the performance with a fresh perspective. Select Saturdays at 11 AM, after the Playhouse Tour.
Shakespeare Uncorked
Pre-show Event on Select Saturdays
Sip, savor, and experience a pre-show wine and beer tasting at the American Shakespeare Center. Enjoy Virginia’s best craft beverages from top wineries and breweries before select performances at Blackfriars Playhouse. Limited tickets available—reserve your spot today.
Bard and Bites 2026
September 19, 2026 – November 8, 2026
At Select Performances
Prepare to be dazzled as ASC and North Ridge Café join forces to bring you an unparalleled show experience!
Prepare to be dazzled as ASC and North Ridge Café join forces to bring you an unparalleled show experience!