BroadwayWorld Special Coverage: SUMMER STAGES - Our Picks for Summer's Best Around the World!
As the summer days near, BroadwayWorld rounded up our worldwide community - from Philippines to Canada, California and beyond! - to bring you our top picks for the best of summer theater in each of our main markets! Looking for the best of the summer venue and production offerings in your area? Let's hear from a sampling of the BroadwayWorld experts!
Scroll down below for their recommendations and click below each entry for more information on each selection from their personalized column!
New York City:
Michael Dale, Chief Critic, BroadwayWorld.com
- City Center Encores! Off-Center, www.nycitycenter.org/Home/On-Stage/Encores!-Off-Center
- New York Musical Theatre Festival: July 8-28. (http://www.nymf.org)
- Sideshows By The Seashore at Coney Island (http://www.coneyisland.com/sideshow.shtml)
CLICK HERE for more from Michael!
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Brooklyn, New York:
Beverlix Jean-Baptiste, BroadwayWorld Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), bam.org
- Theatre for a New Audience, www.tfana.org
- Gi60 - Gone In Sixty Seconds, www.brooklyncenter.org/buy-tickets/calendar-of-events/view/Gi60-Gone-In-Sixty-Seconds/
CLICK HERE for more from Beverlix!
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Buffalo, New York:
Mark C. Lloyd, BroadwayWorld Buffalo
- The 2014 Buffalo Infringement Festival, http://infringebuffalo.org/
- The Manny Fried Playhouse, http://www.subversivetheatre.org/
- HISTORIC RIVIERA THEATRE, http://www.rivieratheatre.org/
CLICK HERE for more from Mark!
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Chicago:
Elee Schrock, BroadwayWorld Chicago
- HAIR, http://www.atcweb.org/
- CARRIE, https://bailiwickchicago.com/
- DAYS LIKE TODAY, http://www.writerstheatre.org
- ANNAPURNA, http://www.profilestheatre.org
- THE LAST SHIP, http://www.broadwayinchicago.com/
CLICK HERE for more from Elee!
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Milwaukee, WI:
Peggy Sue Dunigan, BroadwayWorld Milwaukee
- American Players Theatre, www.americanplayerstheatre.org
- Optimist Theatre, www.optimisttheatre.org
- American Folklore Theatre, www.americanfolkloretheatre.com
- Broadway Theatre Center, r-t-w.com
CLICK HERE for more from Peggy Sue!
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Orlando:
Kimberly Moy, BroadwayWorld Orlando
- Orlando Shakespeare's RAPUNZEL, www.orlandoshakes.org
- Theatre UCF's THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, theatre.cah.ucf.edu/events.php?id=2499
- Mad Cow Theatre's HAIR, www.madcowtheatre.com/
CLICK HERE for more from Kimberly!
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Los Angeles:
Don Grigware and Ellen Dostal, BroadwayWorld LA
- STONEFACE, www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, http://shakespeareoc.org/
- GHOST, www.hollywoodpantages.com/
- HAIR, www.hollywoodbowl.com/
- ONCE, www.hollywoodpantages.com/
CLICK HERE for more from Don and CLICK HERE for more from Ellen!
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California - Costa Mesa & Orange Country:
Michael Quintos, BroadwayWorld CA
- LES MISERABLES, www.LaMiradaTheatre.com
- THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, www.TheatreOut.com
- JERSEY BOYS, www.SCFTA.org
- IN THE HEIGHTS, www.ChanceTheater.com
CLICK HERE for more from Michael!
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California - San Francisco/Bay Area:
Harmony Wheeler, BroadwayWorld Sacramento
- American Conservatory Theatre, http://act-sf.org
- TheatreWorks, http://theatreworks.org/
- SHN, https://www.shnsf.com/
- Modesto Performing Arts, http://www.modestoperformingarts.com/
CLICK HERE for more from Harmony!
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California - Santa Barbara:
Maggie Yates, BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara
- ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, www.theatergroupsbcc.com/santa-barbara-theatre-coming-soon
- MURDER BY THE BOOK, www.circlebarb.com/dinnertheater.php
- LOOPED, ensembletheatre.com/boxoffice/season
- SHREK, THE MUSICAL, Jessica@sbsopa.com
CLICK HERE for more from Maggie!
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Seattle:
Jay Irwin, BroadwayWorld Seattle
- ANGELS IN AMERICA, www.intiman.org
- PASSING STRANGE, www.acttheatre.org
- PORGY AND BESS, www.5thavenue.org
- Seattle Summer Outdoor Theatre Festival, www.greenstage.org/sotf
- THE SCHOOL FOR LIES, www.soundtheatrecompany.org
CLICK HERE for more from Jay!
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Tucson, AZ:
Jeanmarie Simpson, BroadwayWorld Tucson
- NAOMI & MICHELLE'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE, greatamericanplayhouse.com/
- Invisible Theatre, www.invisibletheatre.com/
- Live Theatre Workshop
CLICK HERE for more from Jeanmarie!
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Dallas, TX:
Sara Brown, BroadwayWorld Dallas
- SOUTH PACIFIC, www.rockwallsummermusials.org
- FOOTLOOSE, McKinney Summer Musicals
- ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, www.butterfieldstage.org
CLICK HERE for more from Sara!
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Houston, TX:
David Clarke and Kristina Nanguray, BroadwayWorld Houston
- XANADU, http://stagestheatre.com
- SWAN LAKE, http://houstonballet.org
- PIPPI LONGSTOCKING, http://mainstreettheater.com
- THE LITTLE MERMAID, http://www.tuts.com
CLICK HERE for more from David and Kristina!
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San Antonio, TX:
Kathy Strain, BroadwayWorld San Antonio
- Woodlawn Theatre, woodlawntheatre.org/
- The Playhouse in San Antonio, www.theplayhousesa.org/
- Cameo Theatre, www.cameocenter.com/index.htm
- Overtime Theater, theovertimetheater.org/
CLICK HERE for more from Kathy!
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Berkshire:
Larry Murray, BroadwayWorld Boston
- WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL, http://www.wtfestival.org
- BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY, http://barringtonstageco.org
- BERKSHIRE THEATRE GROUP, http://www.berkshiretheatregroup.org
- SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY, http://www.shakespeare.org
- CHESTER THEATRE COMPANY, http://chestertheatre.org
CLICK HERE for more from Larry!
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Washington, DC:
Jennifer Perry, Charles Shubow, Andrew White, Audrey Liebross, BroadwayWorld Washington DC-
DANI GIRL, unexpecteddanigirl.brownpapertickets.com/
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CARRIE, THE MUSICAL, www.studiotheatre.org/plays/play-detail/carrie-the-musical
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SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, www.signature-theatre.org/shows/sunday-in-the-park-with-george
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SIDE SHOW, www.kennedy-center.org/events/?event=TOTSC
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MENOPAUSE, warnertheatredc.com/event/15004C5BC14F9525
CLICK HERE for more from Jennifer, Charles, Andrew, and Audrey!
Denver:
- SHREK THE MUSICAL, www.bouldersdinnertheatre.com
- PEGGY AND JOE AND DESOLATE NOTHING, www.buntport.com
- JOHN AND JEN, www.cherrycreektheatre.org
- SCAPIN, https://www.facebook.com/events/530091123767322/
CLICK HERE for more from Michael!
Connecticut:
- BRIDGEPORT THEATRE COMPANY, www.bridgeportheatre.org
- SUMMER THEATRE OF NEW CANAAN, www.stonc.org
- FINGERS AND TOES, www.ivorytonplayhouse.org/
- SPELLING BEE, www.playhouseonpark.org/
CLICK HERE for more from Sherry and CLICK HERE For more from Lauren!
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Vermont:
Erin McIntyre, BroadwayWorld Vermont
- Unadilla Theater, unadilla.org
- QuarryWorks, quarryworks.org
- Stowe Theatre Guild, stowetheatre.com
CLICK HERE for more from Erin!
- MY FAIR LADY, OLIVER, http://dept.kent.edu/theatre/porthouse/index.html
- FROGS, http://www.cainpark.com
- ONE FLEW OVER THE COOKOO'S NEST, http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com
- ARCADIA, http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/home/buy-tickets-subscribe
- MAD MEN, www.clevelandplayhouse.com
CLICK HERE for more from Roy!
Columbus, OH:
Christina Mancuso, BroadwayWorld Columbus:
- ACTOR'S THEATER OF COLUMBUS: theactorstheatre.org/plays/2014-season/
- Otterbein: www.otterbein.edu/public/About/Calendars/ArtScene/TheatreDancePerformances/ost.aspx
- CATCO: catco.org/
- Shadowbox Live: www.shadowboxlive.org/
- Columbus Children's Theatre: www.columbuschildrenstheatre.org/
CLICK HERE for more from Christina!
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Detroit, MI:
Cassandra Sandros, BroadwayWorld Detroit:
- Michigan Shakespeare Festival, www.michiganshakespearefestival.com/
- Circle Theatre of Grand Rapids, circletheatre.org/box-office/current-season/2014-season.html
- Meadow Brook Theatre, www.mbtheatre.org/
CLICK HERE for more from Cassandra!
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Minneapolis/St. Paul:
Jill Schafer, BroadwayWorld Minneapolis/St. Paul:
- BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, www.hennepintheatretrust.org/events/bloody-bloody-andrew-jackson-tickets-new-century-theatre-minneapolis-musical-theatre-minneapo
- CANDIDE, www.skylarkopera.org/index.cfm
- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, www.7thhousetheater.org/Up_Next.html
- MY FAIR LADY, www.guthrietheater.org/plays_events/plays/my_fair_lady
CLICK HERE for more from Jill!
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Memphis:
Joseph Baker, BroadwayWorld Memphis
- Playhouse on the Square, http://playhouseonthesquare.org/
- Theatre Memphis, http://www.theatrememphis.org/
- Theatreworks, http://www.theatreworksmemphis.org/
- ANNAPURNA, http://www.profilestheatre.org
- THE BOOK OF MORMON, http://www.orpheum-memphis.com/
CLICK HERE for more from Joseph!
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Nashville:
Cara Richardson, BroadwayWorld Memphis
- WAR HORSE at TPAC, www.tpac.org/
- BONNIE & CLYDE, The Boiler Room Theatre, www.boilerroomtheatre.com/
- PASSING STRANGE at Street Theatre Company, www.streettheatrecompany.org/
- SHREK THE MUSICAL at The Cumberland County Playhouse, www.ccplayhouse.com/
CLICK HERE for more from Cara!
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West Virginia
Johanna Leary, BroadwayWorld West Virginia:
- The Contemporary American Theater Festival: http://catf.org
- Metropolitan Theater, Morgantown, WV: http://www.wvpublictheatre.org/
- Old Opera House, Charles Town, WV: www.oldoperahouse.org/
CLICK HERE for more from Johanna!
New Jersey:
- New Jersey Repertory Company, Long Branch, www.njrep.org
- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Madison, www.ShakespeareNJ.org
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, www.njpac.org
- Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, www.papermill.org
Salt Lake City:
Tyler Hinton, BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City
- MARY POPPINS at Hale Centre Theatre, www.halecentretheatre.org
- A CHORUS LINE at the Egyptian Theatre in Park City, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org
- AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY by Utah Repertory Theater at the Sugar Space West Theater, www.utahrep.org
CLICK HERE for more from Tyler!
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New Orleans:
Heidi Scheuermann, BroadwayWorld New Orleans
- New Orleans Shakespeare Festival, neworleansshakespeare.org/
- Summer Lyric Theatre, summerlyric.tulane.edu/
- Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, www.lepetittheatre.com/
- Slidell Little Theatre, www.slidelllittletheatre.org/
CLICK HERE for more from Heidi!
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Philadelphia/South Jersey:
Pati Bueler, BroadwayWorld Philadelphia
- Broadway at the Academy of Music: www.kimmelcebterorg/broadway
- Walnut Street Theater: www.walnutstreettheatre.org
- Buck County Playhouse: www.bcptheatre.org/
- The Eagle Theater: www.theeagletheatre.com/
CLICK HERE for more from Pati!
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Long Island:
Melissa Giordano, BroadwayWorld Long Island
- John W. Engeman Theatre in Northport: www.engemantheater.com
- Broadhollow: broadhollow.org
- Theatre Three: theaterthree.com
- CM PAC: cmpac.com
CLICK HERE for more from Melissa!
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Maine:
Carla Maria Sullwold, BroadwayWorld Maine
- Ogunquit Playhouse: www.ogunquitplayhouse.org
- Maine State Music Theatre: www.msmt.org
- Hackmatack Playhouse: www.hackmatack.org
- Theatre at Monmouth: www.theatreatmonmouth.org
- Arundel Barn Playhouse: www.arundelbarnplayhouse.com
CLICK HERE for more from Carla!
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Rhode Island:
Robert Barossi, Veronica Bruscini and David De Almo, BroadwayWorld Rhode Island
- 2nd Story Theatre: www.2ndstorytheatre.com
- Ocean State Theatre Company: www.oceanstatetheatre.org
- Providence Performing Arts Center: www.ppacri.org
- Theatre by the Sea: www.theatrebythesea.com
- Artists' Exchange: www.artists-exchange.org
CLICK HERE for more from Robert, Veronica and David!
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Philippines:
Oliver Oliveros, BroadwayWorld Philippines
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PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, http://rwmanila.com/
CLICK HERE for more from Oliver!
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Toronto:
Alan Henry, BroadwayWorld Toronto
- CRAZY FOR YOU, www.stratfordfestival.ca/OnStage/productions.aspx?id=24041&prodid=52392
- COMPANY, www.theatre20.com/company.html
- CABARET, www.shawfest.com/playbill/cabaret/story/
- MAN OF LA MANCHA, www.stratfordfestival.ca/OnStage/productions.aspx?id=24041&prodid=52392
CLICK HERE for more from Alan!
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Opera:
Erica Miner, BroadwayWorld Opera
- Boston Symphony's 2014 Tanglewood:
- Renée Fleming
- Richard Strauss's Die Rosenkavalier with sopranos Sophie Bevan and Angela Denoke
- Verdi
CLICK HERE for more from Erica!
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