Illinois Shakespeare Festival

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The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory company that produces three mainstage productions, free family-friendly performances, and numerous community endeavors over the summer. The Festival brings a new level of professional artistry, economic attention, and civic engagement to Illinois – all while exposing new generations and populations to the arts.

Upcoming Public Events

July 2021

The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare

Date:: Wednesday, July 28th
Time:: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Winter's Tale is part of the 2021 summer season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival that will take place at the historic outdoor Ewing Theatre.

Theatre for Young Audiences – A Summer’s Winter Tale

Date:: Thursday, July 29th
Time:: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents the 2021 Theatre for Young Audiences production, "A Summer's Winter Tale".

The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare

Date:: Thursday, July 29th
Time:: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Winter's Tale is part of the 2021 summer season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival that will take place at the historic outdoor Ewing Theatre.

The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare

Date:: Friday, July 30th
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

The Winter's Tale is part of the 2021 summer season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival that will take place at the historic outdoor Ewing Theatre.

Theatre for Young Audiences – A Summer’s Winter Tale

Date:: Saturday, July 31st
Time:: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents the 2021 Theatre for Young Audiences production, "A Summer's Winter Tale".

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

Date:: Saturday, July 31st
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Measure for Measure is part of the 2021 summer season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival that will take place at the historic outdoor Ewing Theatre.

August 2021

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

Date:: Sunday, August 1st
Time:: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Measure for Measure is part of the 2021 summer season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival that will take place at the historic outdoor Ewing Theatre.

The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare

Date:: Tuesday, August 3rd
Time:: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Winter's Tale is part of the 2021 summer season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival that will take place at the historic outdoor Ewing Theatre.

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

Date:: Wednesday, August 4th
Time:: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Measure for Measure is part of the 2021 summer season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival that will take place at the historic outdoor Ewing Theatre.

Theatre for Young Audiences – A Summer’s Winter Tale

Date:: Thursday, August 5th
Time:: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents the 2021 Theatre for Young Audiences production, "A Summer's Winter Tale".

The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare

Date:: Thursday, August 5th
Time:: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Winter's Tale is part of the 2021 summer season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival that will take place at the historic outdoor Ewing Theatre.

The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare

Date:: Friday, August 6th
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

The Winter's Tale is part of the 2021 summer season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival that will take place at the historic outdoor Ewing Theatre.

Theatre for Young Audiences – A Summer’s Winter Tale

Date:: Saturday, August 7th
Time:: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents the 2021 Theatre for Young Audiences production, "A Summer's Winter Tale".

Illinois Shakespeare Festival’s 2021 Bard Bash!

Date:: Saturday, August 7th
Time:: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for the season finale celebration that includes live jazz and a one-night-only cabaret featuring our 2021 company members on August 7!

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