Where is Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College?

Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College is at 129 Thompson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006.

What is the phone number for Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College?

You can reach Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College on +1269-337-7333.

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Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College

4.6(21)· GoogleTheater

(269) 337-7333 Directions reason.kzoo.edu

Quick facts

Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College is a theater at 129 Thompson St in Kalamazoo, MI. Call +1269-337-7333 for details.

Address: 129 Thompson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: +1269-337-7333

About Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College

Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College is the college’s theatre company, located at 129 Thompson St in Kalamazoo, MI. It presents three mainstage shows each year on a 300-seat thrust stage. The company describes its approach as provocative and thoughtful, making those qualities central to its stated theatrical focus. Its listed live performances and annual mainstage schedule identify it as a place to see college theatre in Kalamazoo, MI.

The venue welcomes families and lists wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, a restroom, and seating. Restrooms are available, but there is no on-site restaurant. Credit and debit cards are accepted. The business also identifies as women-owned. On Google, Festival Playhouse has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 21 reviews; that score reflects a relatively small set of posted reviews rather than a detailed account of individual productions.

Known for

Kalamazoo College’s theatre company
Three mainstage shows each year
300-seat thrust stage
Provocative and thoughtful theatre
Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, restroom, and seating

Google rating breakdown

21 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

5★14
4★6
3★1
2★0
1★0

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

cozy atmosphere×4
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actors×2
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What reviewers say elsewhere

“A lovely venue with talented actors and stage crew!”
— Minerva Victrix, May 15, 2026 · google
“Beautiful and intimate theatre, perfect size for a in house feeling!”
— Jodi wiersma, July 22, 2025 · google
“I have now been to two shows, and each one has been fantastic with the playhouse itself just being a wonderful venue. Bravo, hope to see many more shows there!”
— Barry Weinstein, July 17, 2025 · google
“Very comfortable, clean, intimate theater. Parking is very limited.”
— Betsy Seno, August 12, 2024 · google

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Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College — frequently asked

Where is Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College?: Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College is at 129 Thompson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006.
What is the phone number for Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College?: You can reach Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College on +1269-337-7333.

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