The Illinois Shakespeare Festival's 2023 Season–coming soon!

2023 Season program coming soon!

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  The Comedy of Errors

  by William Shakespeare
  

  Directed by Doug Finlayson
  

  One of Shakespeare’s earliest works, The Comedy of Errors is a farcical tale of separated twins and mistaken identities. This comedic romp is a Festival favorite that includes madcap bawdiness, love at first sight, unexpected reunions, and happily-ever-afters.

  Preview:
  Friday, June 23 at 8 p.m.

  Performances:
  Saturday, June 24 at 8 p.m.
  Sunday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m.
  
  Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m.
  Tuesday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m.
  Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m.
  Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m.
  Wednesday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m.
  Friday, July 28 at 8 p.m.
  
  Wednesday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m.
  Saturday August 5 at 8 p.m.
  
  Ewing Theatre

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  The Book of Will

  by Lauren Gunderson
  

  Directed by Lori Adams
  

  Gunderson’s award-winning The Book of Will asks the audience to consider a literary world without Shakespeare’s First Folio and the iconic characters contained therein. The First Folio was printed in 1623 and compiled by actors Henry Condell and John Heminges, who banded together to beg, borrow, and align themselves with unsavory publishers to save their friend’s work. Set amid the noise and color of 1620s London, The Book of Will presents a story of love, loss, and laughter.
  
  THE BOOK OF WILL is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
  

  The Book of Will is made possible, in part, through generous underwriting support from Ann Durand and Sue Silvey.

  Preview:
  Friday, June 30 at 8 p.m.

  Performances:
  Saturday, July 1 at 8 p.m.
  Saturday, July 8 at 8 p.m.
  Wednesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m.
  Thursday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m.
  Sunday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m.
  Saturday, July 29 at 8 p.m.

  Friday, August 4 at 8 p.m.

  Ewing Theatre

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  The Tempest

  by William Shakespeare

  Directed by Chris Anthony
  

  A perfect example of Shakespeare’s latter plays, The Tempest is a mix of comedy, revenge, and power dynamics placed within a magical world that explores forgiveness, reconciliation, regret, and of course above all, love.

  Preview:
  Friday, July 14 at 8 p.m.

  Performances:
  Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m.
  Sunday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m.
  Friday, July 21 at 8 p.m.
  Thursday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m.
  Sunday, July 30  at 7:30 p.m.

  Tuesday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m.
  Thursday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m.

  Ewing Theatre

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  Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA)

  Title will be announced soon!
  

  by Nancy Steele Brokaw

  Directed by Lori Adams

  
  Illinois Shakespeare Festival’s 40-minute TYA show is perfect for the whole family. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free! 

  
  Performances: 
  Saturday, July 1 at 10 a.m.
  Thursday, July 6 at 10 a.m.
  Saturday, July 8 at 10 a.m.
  Thursday, July 13 at 10 a.m.
  Saturday, July 15 at 10 a.m.
  Thursday, July 20 at 10 a.m.
  Saturday, July 22 at 10 a.m.
  Thursday, July 27 at 10 a.m.
  Saturday, July 29 at 10 a.m. 

  Thursday, August 3 at 10 a.m.
  Saturday, August 5 at 10 a.m.

  Ewing Cultural Center Grounds 

• The Illinois Shakespeare
  Festival's 2023 Season Program

  Coming Soon!

  John C. Stark, artistic director
  Ann Haugo, producer
  Derek R. Munson, managing director
  Lauren Palmer, finance and communications manager