Festival 56 welcomes Marc Bitler

Festival 56 welcomes Marc Bitler

Having first arrived in Princeton ten years ago, Marc Bitler is excited to return to Festival 56 as the Producing Artistic Director. He previously served as Casting Director and as a member of the acting company for three seasons. As a visionary arts leader, he...
Festival 56 Sound Stage

Festival 56 Sound Stage

Discover new music in the 2025-25 off-season at the Grace Theater in a four-performance series of up-and-coming regional bands/performers that we are calling Festival 56 Sound Stage. Starting in September, singer-songwriter duo BEYOND the STARS combines folk-rock...
Give the Gift of Live Theater This Season!

Give the Gift of Live Theater This Season!

Currently on sale for holiday giving – 2025 Flex-Four Pass is $110; four tickets for 2025 that can be used singly or all four at once. Festival 56 is offering a Santa Special Festival Pass for $150 between 12/1 and 12/31. Save $25! Take advantage of these...
Summer Youth Employment in The Arts 2024

Summer Youth Employment in The Arts 2024

Festival 56 has an exciting opportunity for high school students coming up this summer. We will offer up to three high school students and this year’s graduates the opportunity to work as paid apprentices with the resident professional company with various...
Host Families Needed

Host Families Needed

As we gear up for an exciting summer of theatrical performances, we’re reaching out to our incredible community for support.  Our theater is in need of host families for our talented actors and crew during their stay with us. Whether you have a spare room or can...