Festival 56
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Festival 56 is a year-round theater festival located in historic Princeton, Illinois. Committed to championing the American theater as an art form by presenting a wide array of repertoire theater that includes free, outdoor Shakespeare, classic & contemporary plays & popular musicals. Festival 56 brings the professional performing arts to rural Illinois by assembling a cast & staff of artists from across the country.
06/02/2026
We hear the train a-comin’!
The first day of rehearsal for Ring of Fire is exactly ONE WEEK AWAY!
We’re excited to welcome these folks to Princeton.
Ring of Fire open June 19th, with performances until June 28th. Get your tickets now!
06/02/2026
Before there was rock 'n' roll, there was the sound of the American heartland — and Johnny Cash captured it like no one else.
This week we're diving into the roots of the music you'll hear in Ring of Fire. From gospel to country to rockabilly, Cash drew from every corner of American life.
Which era of Cash's music speaks to you most? Drop it in the comments. 👇
05/31/2026
Summer days of theatre are almost here. HUZZAH! 🌿
Outdoor performances, warm evenings, and Shakespeare's funniest play coming to Festival 56 this June. The Comedy of Errors opens June 28 and we cannot wait to share it with you.
Start making your plans now: bit.ly/4dOI0nn
05/25/2026
The show begins with the first click! Check out the Cabarets 2026 website for a taste of what's coming.
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/festival-56/69c1edf936c14a2da8c10585/tickets?ots-cmpgn-refer=SOCIAL4W&utm_source=OnTheStage&utm_medium=ayrshare&utm_campaign=SOCIAL4W
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316 S Main Street (Located 3 Miles South Of I-80 On The Right)
Princeton, IL
61356
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 2pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 2pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 2pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 5pm |
| Friday | 11am - 5pm |
