Illinois Shakespeare Festival

Illinois Shakespeare Festival ISF is associated with the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University.

Established in 1978, ISF is a professional repertory company that produces mainstage productions, family-friendly performances, and community events over the summer.

THIS FRIDAY, June 26th, for opening night ONLY, we're offering custom, screen-printed TEAM Capulet and TEAM Montague shi...
06/23/2026

THIS FRIDAY, June 26th, for opening night ONLY, we're offering custom, screen-printed TEAM Capulet and TEAM Montague shirts from our friends at available for purchase in the courtyard from 5:30-7:30. Declare your allegiance by choosing a side!

Make sure you have your tickets for Romeo and Juliet secured, link available here: https://illinoisstatefinearts.evenue.net/list/ARTSISF

This summer, we have plenty of great Theater Camps for a wide range of ages, from Elementary up to High School, starting...
06/21/2026

This summer, we have plenty of great Theater Camps for a wide range of ages, from Elementary up to High School, starting July 6th! Don't miss your chance to register and make some amazing memories!

Available Camps:
-Bard Buddies: Elementary
-Shakespeare’s Apprentices: Middle School
-Broadway Basics: Musical Theatre Camp (Middle School)
-Shakespeare’s Players: High School
-Broadway Basics: Musical Theatre Camp (Middle School)

Register for our Kids' Camps here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20868_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=90&SINGLESTORE=true

06/20/2026

Last but not least, we interviewed the Artistic Director of the 2026 Illinois Shakespeare Festival season, Robert Quinlan, who offers some amazing insight into the company, its plays, collaboration, and the theater industry!

🔔 Have you gotten your tickets yet? They're selling FAST so be sure to get them while you can!

🎫 Individual ticket sales are available online 24/7 at https://illinoisshakes.com/plays/

🎭 Running through June 24th - August 1st:
-Two Gentlemen of Verona
-Romeo and Juliet
-Our Town

Interview Shot & Edited by: Keaton Halm
Questions by: T'ana Muttalib & Keaton Halm

Join us in just ONE WEEK for the OPENING of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" and "Romeo and Juliet"JUST RELEASED, Opening N...
06/19/2026

Join us in just ONE WEEK for the OPENING of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" and "Romeo and Juliet"

JUST RELEASED, Opening Night Specials. Call our box office and mention our special promo codes, or click the "Enter Promo Code" option on the ticket site and enter: CRAB35 for TGV, or ROSE35 for R&J!

OPENING WEEK:
The Two Gentlemen of Verona - Preview Performance
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 *Tickets starting at $17.00

Romeo and Juliet - Preview Performance
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 *Tickets starting at $17.00

Romeo and Juliet - Opening Night
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 * ROSE35 for remaining GOLD $35.00 seats

The Two Gentlemen of Verona -Opening Night
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 * CRAB35 for remaining GOLD $35.00 seats

The Two Gentlemen of Verona - ASL- Interpreted Performance
Sun, Jun 28, 2026

Get tickets here: https://illinoisstatefinearts.evenue.net/list/ARTSISF

06/19/2026

Continuing our wonderful directors' interviews season, to close it out... we have Lori Adams, director of "Our Town" and Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) "Get, Set, Romeo and Juliet!"

🎥Full interview available here: https://youtu.be/_KhWxDEW3Sk?si=ySWHHCFgd0tLSgJJ
🎟️Tickets for Our Town & Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) are still up! Link to those available here: https://illinoisstatefinearts.evenue.net/list/ARTSISF

Our Town
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

Preview:
Thursday, July 9
Performances:
Friday, July 10 (Opening)
Wednesday, July 15
Saturday, July 18
Wednesday, July 22
Saturday, July 25
Thursday, July 30

Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA)
All shows begin at 10 a.m.

Performances:
Thursday, June 25 (Opening)
Saturday, June 27
Thursday, July 2
Thursday, July 9
Saturday, July 11
Thursday, July 16
Saturday, July 18
Thursday, July 23
Saturday, July 25
Thursday, July 30
Saturday, August 1 (Closing)

Interview Shot & Edited by: Keaton Halm
Questions by: T'ana Muttalib & Keaton Halm

Illinois Shakespeare Festival recognizes Juneteenth as an important historical holiday! On behalf of the entire team, Ha...
06/19/2026

Illinois Shakespeare Festival recognizes Juneteenth as an important historical holiday! On behalf of the entire team, Happy Juneteenth!

🎟️Make sure to get your SEASON tickets from the box office Tuesday - Friday noon - 4:00pm by calling (309) 438-2535!

🎫 Individual ticket sales are available online 24/7 at https://illinoisshakes.com/plays/

🎭 Running through June 24th - August 1st:
-Two Gentlemen of Verona
-Romeo and Juliet
-Our Town

Preview for "Romeo & Juliet," directed by María Amenábar Farias is only one week away! 😄With tickets starting at $17, be...
06/18/2026

Preview for "Romeo & Juliet," directed by María Amenábar Farias is only one week away! 😄

With tickets starting at $17, be sure to get yours today by calling the box office Tuesday - Friday noon - 4:00pm by calling (309) 438-2535 or purchasing individual tickets at https://illinoisstatefinearts.evenue.net/events/ARTSISF2 !

Preview (Lower $):
Thursday, June 25

Performances:
Friday, June 26 (Opening)
Sunday, July 12
Tuesday, July 14
Friday, July 17
Thursday, July 23
Sunday, July 26
Tuesday, July 28
Friday, July 31 (Closing)

⏱️ All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

Preview for "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," directed by Danielle Roos is less than a week away! 😁With tickets starting at...
06/18/2026

Preview for "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," directed by Danielle Roos is less than a week away! 😁

With tickets starting at $17, be sure to get your tickets today by calling the box office Tuesday - Friday : Noon - 4:00pm by calling (309) 438-2535 or purchasing individual tickets at https://illinoisstatefinearts.evenue.net/events/ARTSISF1 !

Preview (Lower $):
-Wednesday, June 24

Performances:
-Saturday, June 27 (Opening)
-Sunday, June 28
-Saturday, July 11
-Thursday, July 16
-Sunday, July 19
-Tuesday, July 21
-Friday, July 24
-Wednesday, July 29
-Saturday, August 1 (Closing)

⏱️ All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for helping make this year's John Stevens Memorial Golf Outing such an enjoyabl...
06/18/2026

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for helping make this year's John Stevens Memorial Golf Outing such an enjoyable event! 💖🥰

🎭 Running through June 24th - August 1st:
-Two Gentlemen of Verona
-Romeo and Juliet
-Our Town

🎟️ SEASON tickets are available from the box office Tuesday - Friday, noon - 4:00pm by calling (309) 438-2535!

🎫 Individual ticket sales are available online 24/7 at https://illinoisshakes.com/plays/

Photo Credits: T'ana Muttalib

06/18/2026

Moving forward with our director interviews this season... For our next show, we got with María Amenábar Farias, director of "Romeo and Juliet" to ask some questions!

🎥Full interview available here: https://youtu.be/GLYX-MdnuDA?si=90rvj4M_2W3mBWTj

🎟️Tickets for Romeo and Juliet are still up! Link to those available here: https://illinoisstatefinearts.evenue.net/list/ARTSISF

All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

Preview (Lower $):
Thursday, June 25
Performances:
Friday, June 26 (Opening)
Sunday, July 12
Tuesday, July 14
Friday, July 17
Thursday, July 23
Sunday, July 26
Tuesday, July 28
Friday, July 31 (Closing)

Interview Shot & Edited by: Keaton Halm
Questions by: T'ana Muttalib & Keaton Halm

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