Tickets
Order online from Ticketmaster
Season Subscriptions
Season Subscriptions allow you to get tickets to all three main stage shows at a discountd rate. In addition, you will receive one free 'friend' ticket to be used to introduce a new person to the Festival. Subscribers can either choose all seats at teh time of purchase, or receive a voucher to use for choosing at a later time.
| Gold | Platinum | Platinum Plus | |
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| Adult | $89.00 | $99.00 | $119.00 |
| Student/Senior | $79.00 | $89.00 | $109.00 |
Individual Ticket Prices
Buying tickets individually gets you the seat you want, when you want it.
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Thu-Sat
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$35.00 | $39.00 | $47.00 |
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Sun-Wed
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$31.00 | $35.00 | $43.00 |
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Thu-Sat
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$31.00 | $35.00 | $43.00 |
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Sun-Wed
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$27.00 | $31.00 | $39.00 |
(Students must show ID/Seniors are considered 60+ years)
Flex Tickets
- Purchase FLEX tickets before May 15, 2013
- The Price is $35
- Use them ANY day of the Festival - convert them to the Best Available seats (yep, even Platinum Plus!) on the day you wish to attend by calling or visiting the box office (subject to availability)
- Receive a refund (less Ticketmaster fees) on unused FLEX tickets between August 12 and 14, 2013. Contact the box office for refunds. FLEX tickets not used or refunded by August 14, 2013 will be converted to a tax-deductible Festival donation
- Donate your unused FLEX ticket price to the Festival after August 14, 2013
| Flex | |
| Adult/Student/Senior | $35.00 |
$10 Tuesday Tickets
We have a limited number of tickets available each Tuesday for friends who find the Festival out-of-budget. Call the box office for details.
Group Prices
Groups of 10 or more save 20 percent. Call (309) 438-3586.
Pre-Show Tours
| Backstage Tour | $10.00 | Take a peek behind the scenes of the Festival with our actor guides. |
| Manor and Costume Tour | $10.00 | Discover the secrets of our costume design experts. The talk also features a tour of Ewing Manor. |
Theatre for Young Audiences
The 45 minutes of family-friendly entertainment is FREE, but requires a reservation. Please call (309) 438-2535.
How to Order Tickets
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival daytime ticket office is located on the Illinois State University campus:
Center for the Performing Arts (click for map)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. until May 15;
Monday–Friday, Noon – 4 p.m. after May 15; Monday–Saturday beginning July13
Day Phone: (309) 438-2535
Toll-free (out of state only): (866) IL-SHAKE
TTY: (309) 438-8620Online:
Online ordering is done through TicketmasterFor Walk-ups:
Metered parking is available on School Street in front of the Centennial East building. Park and walk next door to the CPA building.After 5:30 p.m. on performance dates, tickets are available for purchase through the evening Ticket Office located at Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Rd Bloomington, IL 61701 (corner of Towanda & Emerson).
Ewing Manor (click for map)
Hours: 5:30-8 p.m. (on performance dates only)
Evening Phone: (309) 828-9814
Gift certificates available by calling our Ticket office.
Special Assistance
The Festival's theater was designed with numerous seats accessible by those persons requiring special assistance. Please notify the ticket office of special needs at the time of purchase. For those in need of wheelchair assistance or assisted listening devices at the performance, please alert an usher at any time.