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UPCOMING SHOWS

Announcing Our 2023 Season!

Million Dollar Quartet

June 24-July 1

On December 4th, 1956, a man who would become one of the most prolific record producers in the history of the industry brought together Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash for one magical night. With the iconic Sun Recording Studio as the backdrop, the night is filled with memories, laughter, confrontation, and most importantly, their music. Music is front and center in this production where the hits of these 4 rock-n-roll legends help tell the story.

Significant Other

July 1-July 8

Significant Other is a critically acclaimed Broadway play that chronicles one man’s search for love while his closest friends are slipping away, one by one. Festival 56 regulars will recognize elements of our crowd-favorite production of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; with similar threads of uproarious comedy, and tear-jerking heart. Our production will be helmed by 13-year Festival alum and new Co-Artistic Director Tim Seib, who has directed many Festival favorites.

12th Night

July 2-August 2

Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night’s entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. Twelfth Night is a fast-paced romantic comedy where a shipwreck separates Viola from her brother Sebastian and the result is several interwoven plots of romance, mistaken identities, and practical jokes. Performed at Soldiers and Sailors Park.

Footloose

July 14-July 23

Based on the hit 1984 movie with Kevin Bacon. Footloose tells the story of Ren and his mother as they move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

Something Rotten!

July 28-August 6

Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten! was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years”. Something Rotten! is a hysterical and joyous celebration of everything you love about Broadway. Don’t miss it!

CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK CITY

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

DECEMBER 1-5, 2023, 5 DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS

Travel with TRIPS and Festival 56 to Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall featuring the Rockettes, Sunday Brunch atop the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square, Two Broadway Productions, New York City sightseeing tour, 9/11 Museum and Memorial, Bateaux New York River Cruise, and Behind the Scenes tour at the New Amsterdam Theatre!

LATEST NEWS

Keep up with the latest happenings at Festival 56

BOX OFFICE HOURS

Box Office Hours
Tuesday-Friday 12-5 p.m.

For tickets, please leave a message at the Box Office phone 815-879-5656.

The Box Office opens one hour before performances

LOCATION

Festival 56
316 S. Main Street
Princeton, Illinois 61356