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About Shakespeare Park

Shakespeare Park is a developing cultural hub in Stratford, Connecticut. Located at 1850 Elm Street, the site honors the legacy of the American Shakespeare Festival Theatre (ASFT) while moving toward a new era anchored by the John Benjamin House and plans for a 500–550 seat the section you want theater. While the original ASFT building was destroyed by fire in 2019, Shakespeare Park remains a focal point for the community, offering opportunities to see live performances and engage with The Arts in a historic setting.

We’ll help you navigate seating options, parking, transportation, and nearby places to stay and eat, so you can secure your seats with ease and enjoy a seamless visit to this evolving Stratford landmark.

For the latest on events, seating availability, and redevelopment progress at Shakespeare Park, check back often. We’re here to help you with straightforward ticketing and practical details—like parking near Stratford Station and convenient hotel options—so you can focus on enjoying the show and the local culture. If you’re planning a trip, consider nearby lodging such as Homewood Suites by Hilton Stratford, and explore dining options in the area to make your visit a complete experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address/location: Shakespeare Park is at 1850 Elm Street, Stratford, CT 06615.
  • Historical capacity: ASFT was reported to seat roughly 1,100–1,500 people.
  • Current status: The original ASFT building burned on January 13, 2019 and was demolished; the site is being redeveloped as Shakespeare Park with the John Benjamin House (1850 Elm St) and plans for a 500–550 seat black-box theater.
  • Seating chart: Historical seating charts existed for ASFT; there is no active current seating chart for a functioning theatre on the site.
  • Parking/transit: Nearby transit includes Stratford Station on the Metro-North New Haven Line; parking options exist around the station (about 294 spaces).
  • Nearby hotels: Nearby lodging options include hotels such as Homewood Suites by Hilton Stratford (6905 Main Street).
  • Notable events: The ASFT hosted stars like Katharine Hepburn, James Earl Jones and Christopher Plummer during its history.
  • Demolished/renamed: The 1955–1989 American Shakespeare Festival Theatre was destroyed by fire in 2019; the property is now Shakespeare Park with ongoing redevelopment, anchored by the John Benjamin House.