Shakespeare in the Arb

While there is no designated parking lot for Nichols Arboretum, there are some nearby options:

• M28 – School of Public Health II East, 1500 Washington Heights, permit required 6am-5pm M-Fri
• Metered Parking on Observatory or Washington Heights, $2.20/hr M-Sa 8am-6pm, free after 6pm
• M86 – Ann Structure on the corner of E. Ann St and Glen Ave, 10 minute walk to the Arb, permit required M-F 6am-6pm
• M5 – Catherine Structure on the corner of Catherine St and Glen Ave, 10 minute walk to the Arb, permit required M-F 6am-6pm

Tickets are held at Will Call, located at the Arb Visitor Center, 1610 Washington Heights.

Receipts of sale from the Michigan Union Ticket Office (digital or printed) must be redeemed at Will Call for a ticket lanyard between 5pm and 6pm.

The performance begins promptly at 6:30pm and runs until approximately 9:00pm.

Cancellation policy as of 1/10/2022

Extreme weather and other circumstances can warrant the cancellation of a performance. Ticket holders will be notified via e-mail regarding a cancellation. While all efforts will be made to continue with the production, the directorial team reserves the option to cancel a show.

 Cancellations due to severe weather, changes in COVID policies, or other extenuating circumstances may occur. Every effort will be made to provide advance notice. Please refer to the COVID refund policy of the Michigan Union Ticket Office.

In the event of a cancellation, refunds of the face value of tickets will be processed by the Michigan Union Ticket Office.
Ticket holders will be notified via email.

Performances are still typically held in non-severe weather conditions such as rain or heat.

No refunds or exchanges can be offered for a production that has not been canceled.

Shakespeare in the Arb scenes take place in a variety of locations throughout the Arb. Audience members should be prepared for periods of sitting, standing and approximately a mile of intermittent walking. Routes to play scenes are unpaved gravel paths, and include some slopes and stairs.

ADA compliant toilets are available at the Arb Visitor Center, before or after the play or a 10-15 minute walk from most scenes. Port-a-johns are available at the river landing, a 5-10 minute walk from most play scenes. Transportation by golf cart is available on a reservation basis. Contact Alexis Ford, event coordinator at forda@umich.edu or 734-647-8391 for reservations or other accessibility questions.