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...
The theme for our 2023 summer season is Welcome to The Renaissance! Just as the Renaissance was a historical period of transition to not only revitalize but even surpass the achievements of the past, this season is designed to usher in a new era of creativity and...
Festival 56 and its Board of Directors have announced that Jimmy Calitri and Tim Seib will become the company’s co-artistic directors effective immediately. They will succeed Tommy Iafrate who last June announced his July 2022 departure after five years in the role....
Festival 56 is proud to be part of the Home for the Holidays lights display at the Bureau County Fairgrounds with our tribute to “The Nutcracker”! Three more weekends to see the lights – Friday, Saturday, Sunday until Christmas Evening. Happy holidays to all our...
