Illinois Shakespeare Festival Tickets

Seen these guys a few time now and they're incredible. Super funny, not good for young kids but anyone over 16 will love it!

The overall atmosphere of the Ewing Manor is second to none ... from the landscape to the jazz band to the box dinners. The acting in Elizabeth Rex was fantastic. The entire cast was engaging but Elizabeth stole the show. I would strongly encourage everyone to attend the Shakespeare Festival.

Three times, they made me laugh so hard, I cried! They were hysterical! The plot and word play were SO clever. A friend and I went one weekend and then I brought my family the next. Seriously fun entertainment!

We enjoyed this play very much. It was our first time seeing Antony and Cleopatra performed anywhere,and this group definitely did the story justice. Cleopatra was especially good in her role and it always amazes me how anyone memorizes those complicated lines and is able to act as well. Enobarbus was also an extremely talented actor- his performance really drew me into that character. Antony did a great job, although his crying scenes left me wondering if he was serious or not. The fight scenes were also well choreographed- and those could not have been easy to do! Well done all the way around-

Great performance! Wonderful setting. All the Ewing Manor/ Shakespeare Festival staff were very helpful as well.

play was excellent -- acting was outstanding. grounds were beautiful. a hidden gem.

We attended the "Much Ado About Nothing" performance. The Ewing Mansion grounds are beautiful. You can bring a picnic dinner with your favorite beverage to eat and drink before the play. About 7:20 you are moved into the outdoor theater for the performance. I didn't see a seat that would not be a good view of the stage. The performers were wonderful. What a romantic way to spend an anniversary or other special night.

Every year we journey to see all three plays at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival in Bloomington, IL, and it is an amazing experience every time. Cleopatra was beautiful and manipulative! Antony was temperamental and passionate. The whole experience of outdoor Shakespeare at Ewing manor is something to just revel in. If you love Shakespeare and live anywhere in central Illinois and haven't been to the festival...you are missing out! Oh, and remember to go early with your picnic dinner and sit on the Ewing Manor grounds to admire the gardens! And there's not a bad seat in the house!

This play is absolutely worth seeing on its own, but if you have any chance to see this in conjunction with their production of Much Ado About Nothing, the experience is all the more Rich.

In keeping with the true spirit of Shakespeare, it was fun to see an all male cast. Everything was wonderful, the actors, set, costumes, props, music and lights!

The presentation maintains the great reputation of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. Great acting, well voiced, and simple but ample staging. Staging makes use of the entire theater. Recommend getting tickets now as the festival only lasts into the second week of August.

I have attended the ISF for the past 33 years. I would definitely rank this in the top 10 productions I have seen there. I was delighted with the all male cast. How authentic!! This year I took my great niece who is 13 to her first Shakespeare production in the "big" theatre. She didn't follow everything but she really liked it. Her dream is to perfom on that stage someday!

Captivating performance in exceptional venue. Don't miss it.

Deborah Staples was amazing and worth the price of admission on her own.

The evening was perfect for an outdoor play. The actors were amazing.

The acting was excellent as always. I've been going to the Shakespeare festival for years and this was my favorite production.

Ewing Manor is such a perfect venue to watch Timothy Findley's play about an invented evening between Queen Elizabeth and Shakespeare' company. We enjoyed a glass of wine on the meticulously kept lawn prior to enjoying this well acted play.

This play is one of the funniest, wittiest things I have seen in recent memory. It is irreverent and respectful of the Bard both at once. Even if you are not familiar with Shakespeare, you will enjoy it. This was the second time I've seen this production, and we took our 13 year-old granddaughter. She loved it as well. I think we have another Shakespeare fan in the family now. You must see this play!!

If you would enjoy a tongue in cheek quick funny foray into Shakespeare, this is for you. The audience was rolling with laughter! Warning for the serious-minded - If you cannot laugh about Shakespeare, beware.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) was one of the funniest stage productions I have seen in years. I laughed so much, my sides hurt. The three actors presenting this tour de force made this an unforgettable production. Impeccable timing, marvelous costuming, superb acting. The minimalist staging, expected at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, actually added to the evening. A superlative experience!!