Who We Are
About Festival 56 and the Princeton Theatre Group
Founded in 2003, Princeton Theatre Group is a volunteer driven, non-profit arts organization dedicated to developing Princeton and the surrounding region as a home for professional theatre and theatre arts education. Festival 56 offers professional theatre in central Illinois and is produced by Princeton Theatre Group.
Learning Stage, the education committee of Princeton Theatre Group, promotes theatre arts education and enrichment for children and adults. Camp 56, a two-week summer theatre camp for children, is sponsored by Learning Stage.
The mission of Festival 56 is to present a wide selection of the most memorable plays and musicals throughout history, from the plays of William Shakespeare to the new generation of Broadway composers.
Recent News
Youth Summer Jobs at Festival 56
Interested in supporting professional theater? Are you age 14 to 22? Can you work 15 hours per week? The salary is $15 an hour for approximately $1,500 for the summer. We have 3-4 positions available. How to apply Prepare a document containing: Contact information,...
2025 Audition Information
Festival 56, a professional non-equity summer theater in Princeton, Illinois (located 2 hours southwest of Chicago) announces auditions for their summer season. The season includes: Hairspray Rehearsals: 6/12 – 6/26 Performances: 6/27 – 7/5 (no performances 7/4)...
Learning Stage is the Education Committee of Princeton Theatre Group.
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Box Office Hours
Two days prior through opening, the box office is open 3-6 p.m. and also one hour before each show.
For tickets, please leave a message at the Box Office phone 815-879-5656.
LOCATION
Festival 56
316 S. Main Street
Princeton, Illinois 61356