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 Australia 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:
Michael Dale, Chief Critic, BroadwayWorld.com
- City Center Encores! Off-Center and The Lobby Project (http://www.nycitycenter.org/content/stage/off-center.aspx)
- 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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Chicago:
Paul Thompson, BroadwayWorld Chicago
- THE JUNGLE BOOK, http://www.goodmantheatre.org/season/Jungle-Book/
- KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, http://www.bohotheatre.com
- HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, http://www.haventheatrechicago.org/
- THE COLOR PURPLE, http://mercurytheaterchicago.com/2013-season/
- NEXT TO NORMAL, http://www.drurylaneoakbrook.com/
CLICK HERE for more from Paul!
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Los Angeles:
Don Grigware and Ellen Dostal, BroadwayWorld LA
- A Man of No Importance/Good People Theater Company at the Lillian Theatre: www.hff13.org/1093
- A Midsummer Saturday Night's Fever Dream/The Troubadour Theatre Company: www.FalconTheatre.com
- Dead Man's Cell Phone/International City Theatre: http://ictlongbeach.org/
- She Stoops To Conquer/Independent Shakespeare Co.: www.iscla.org
- Watson and the Dark Art of Harry Houdini/SacRed Fools: http://sacredfools.org/
CLICK HERE for more from Don and Ellen!
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California - Costa Mesa & Orange Country:
Michael Quintos, BroadwayWorld CA
- Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Chance Theater: www.ChanceTheater.com
- Free Movie Mondays!, Segerstrom Center for the Arts: www.SCFTA.org
- Sister Act: The Musical, Segerstrom Center for the Arts: www.SCFTA.org
- Next to Normal, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts: www.LaMiradaTheatre.com
CLICK HERE for more from Michael!
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Las Vegas:
Ellen Sterling, BroadwayWorld Las Vegas
- The Utah Shakespeare Festival (http://www.bard.org)
- Human Nature (http://www.humannaturelive.com)
- Vegas! The Show (http://www.vegastheshow.com)
- The Smith Center for the Arts (http://www.thesmithcenter.com)
CLICK HERE for more from Ellen!
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Seattle:
Jay Irwin, BroadwayWorld Seattle
- CHICAGO, Village Theatre: www.villagetheatre.org
- OTHER DESERT CITIES, ACT: www.acttheatre,org
- ALL IN THE TIMING, STAGEright: www.seattlestageright.org
- Intiman Theatre FESTIVAL: www.intiman.org
- HAIRSPRAY: IN CONCERT, 5th Avenue Theatre: www.5thavenue.org
CLICK HERE for more from Jay!
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Portland, OR:
Patrick Brassell, BroadwayWorld Portland
- The Taming of the Shrew by Willam Shakespeare and The Tamer Tamed by John Fletcher at Portland Center Stage
- JAW: A Playwrights Festival at Portland Center Stage
- Trek in the Park: The Trouble with Tribbles at Cathedral Park in St. Johns
- Avenue Q at Triangle Productions
CLICK HERE for more from Patrick!
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Houston, TX:
David Clarke, BroadwayWorld Houston
- MACBETH - The Stark Naked Theatre Company: http://www.starknakedtheatre.com
- PETER PAN at The Wortham Center's Brown Theater: http://www.houstonballet.org
- THE HOLLOW - The Alley Theatre: http://www.alleytheatre.org
- MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: CAPS AND GOWNS - Stage's Arena Theatre: http://stagestheatre.com
CLICK HERE for more from David!
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Boston:
Jan Nargi, Nancy Grossman, Larry Murray, BroadwayWorld Boston
- LES MISERABLES - Reagle Music Theatre: http://www.reaglemusictheatre.com
- La Cage Aux Folles - North Shore Music Theatre: http://nsmt.org
- Thoroughly Modern Millie - Ogunquit Playhouse: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org
- Spring Awakening - Gloucester Stage Company: http://www.gloucesterstage.com
- Cape Playhouse, Dennis: http://www.capeplayhouse.com
CLICK HERE for more from Jan, Nancy and Larry!
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Washington, DC:
Jeffrey Walker, BroadwayWorld Washington DC-
COMPANY, Signature Theatre: Website for Signature
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Dr. Seuss' THE CAT IN THE HAT, Adventure Theatre MTC: Adventure Theatre MTC's website and THE CAT IN THE HAT information
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ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin, Arena Stage: Arena Stage and ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin
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Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Studio Theatre: Studio Theatre and THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
CLICK HERE for more from Jeffrey!
- The Wizard of Oz - Boulder's Dinner Theatre: www.bouldersdinnertheatre.com
- Colorado Shakespeare Festival - University of Colorado, Boulder: www.coloradoshakes.org
- Creede Repertory Theatre Summer Season: www.creederep.org
- Curtains - Arvada Center: www.arvadacenter.org
CLICK HERE for more from Michael!
- JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT: Atlanta Lyric Theatre
- METAMORPHOSES: Georgia Shakespeare
- Miranda Sings LIVE!: Actor's Express
- ONCE UPON A MATTRESS: Stage Door Players
CLICK HERE for more from Matt!
- George Kelly's The Show-Off: www.westportplayhouse.org
- As You Like It: www.shakespeareonthesound.org
- Othello: www.curtaincallinc.com
- Summer Theatre of New Canaan: www.curtaincallinc.com
CLICK HERE for more from Sherry!
Lauren Yarger, BroadwayWorld Connecticut- Goodspeed's HELLO DOLLY!: http://www.goodspeed.org/
- Ivoryton Playhouse's I'M CONNECTICUT: www.ivorytonplayhouse.org
- Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Billy ElliotT: www.bushnell.org
- SOUTH PACIFIC, Porthouse Theatre: http://dept.kent.edu/theatre/porthouse/index.html
- Mercury Summer Theatre: http://www.mercurysummerstock.com
- SMOKEY JOE'S CAFÉ, Cain Park: http://www.cainpark.com
- TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Blank Canvas: http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com
- MAMAI THEATRE COMPANY: http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/home/buy-tickets-subscirbe
CLICK HERE for more from Roy!
- ACTOR'S THEATER OF COLUMBUS: http://www.theactorstheatre.org/index.asp
- ALMOST MAINE, Otterbein: http://www.otterbein.edu/public/About/Calendars/ArtScene/TheatreDancePerformances/ost.aspxx
- CATCO: http://catco.org/shows/
- Shadowbox Live: http://www.shadowboxlive.org/shows/the-rocky-horror-show
- Columbus Children's Theatre: http://www.colschildrenstheatre.org./index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=141
CLICK HERE for more from Lisa!
- 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/
- Greenbrier Valley Theater, Lewisburg, WV: http://www.gvtheatre.org
CLICK HERE for more from Johanna!
- NJ PAC in Newark, "Sounds of the City": NJPAC.org
- LUCKY STIFF at the 4th Wall Theatre: http://www.4thwalltheatre.org
- Shakespeare Theatre of NJ: shakespearenj.org
- Surflight Theatre: surflight.org
Linda Watt, BroadwayWorld Charlotte
- CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS: NINESENSE!, Blumenthal Box Office: 704 372-1000
- THE LION KING, Blumenthal Box Office: 704 372-1000
- I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE: Blumental Box Office: 704 372-1000
CLICK HERE for more from Linda!
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Salt Lake City:
Tyler Hinton, BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City
- RAGTIME at Hale Centre Theatre, www.halecentretheatre.org
- DISNEY's MULAN at Tuacahn in Ivins, www.tuacahn.org
- PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, www.bard.org
- CAROUSEL produced by Utah Repertory Theater at the Murray Theater in Murray, www.utahrep.org
CLICK HERE for more from Tyler!
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New Orleans:
Heidi Scheuermann, BroadwayWorld New Orleans
- NEXT TO NORMAL, Southern Rep: click here
- Monty Python's SPAMALOT, Rivertown Theatre: click here
- LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Tulane Summer Lyric: click here
- JEKYLL AND HYDE, Playmakers: click here
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
- Wilma Theatre: www.wilmtheater.org
- Bristol Riverside Theater: www.brtstage.org
- Arden Theatre: www.ardentheatre.org
CLICK HERE for more from Pati!
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Long Island:
Melissa Giordano, BroadwayWorld Long Island
- SOUTH PACIFIC, 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 and Scott Moreau, 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 Maria and Scott!
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New Hampshire:
Daniel Adams, BroadwayWorld New Hampshire
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New London Barn Playhouse: http://nlbarn.org
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Interlakes Summer Theatre: http://interlakestheatre.com
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Jean's Playhouse (Papermill Theatre): www.jeansplayhouse.com
CLICK HERE for more from Daniel!
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Rhode Island:
Veronica Bruscini and Robert Barossi, 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
- Trinity Rep: www.trinityrep.com
CLICK HERE for more from Veronica and Robert!
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Ft. Myers/Naples, Florida:
Chris Silk, BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples
- SHREK THE MUSICAL, Broadway Palm: click here
- BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS, The Laboratory Theater of Florida: click here
- THE HOUSE OF YES, The Laboratory Theater of Florida: click here
- NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, Gulfshore Playhouse: click here
CLICK HERE for more from Chris!
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Orlando, Florida:
Kimberly Moy, BroadwayWorld Orlando
- SLEEPING BEAUTY, Orlando Shakespeare, http://www.orlandoshakes.org
- DREAMGIRLS, Madcow: http://www.madcowtheatre.com
- DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Madcow: http://www.madcowtheatre.com
- BOEING, BOEING at TheaterUCF: http://theatre.cah.ucf.edu/season.php
- THE FANTASTICKS at TheaterUCF: http://theatre.cah.ucf.edu/season.php
CLICK HERE for more from Kimberly!
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United Kingdom:
Carrie Dunn, BroadwayWorld UK
- The Sound of Music, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre: http://openairtheatre.com/production/the-sound-of-music
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Theatre Royal Drury Lane: http://www.drurylanetheatrelondon.com/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-the-musical/
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Apollo Theatre: http://apollo.londontheatres.co.uk/
- Merrily We Roll Along, Harold Pinter Theatre: http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/merrily-we-roll-along/harold-pinter-theatre/
- Once, Phoenix Theatre: http://www.phoenixtheatrelondon.co.uk/once/
CLICK HERE for more from Carrie!
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Philippines:
Oliver Oliveros, Lee Cundangan, Nina Saldana, BroadwayWorld Philippines
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Disney's Tarzan, Meralco Theater, ticketworld.com.ph
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Rock of Ages, Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, ticketworld.com.ph
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Katy, Meralco Theater, ticketworld.com.ph
CLICK HERE for more from Oliver, Lee and Nina!
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Toronto:
Kelly Cameron, BroadwayWorld Toronto
- CATS, Mirvish: www.mirvish.com
- Toronto Fringe Festival: http://fringetoronto.com
- LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, Shaw: www.shawfest.com
- Canadian Stage - Shakespeare in High Park: www.canadianstage.com/
CLICK HERE for more from Kelly!
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Australia:
Jacqueline Bublitz, BroadwayWorld Australia
- KING KONG - World Premiere Season from June 2013, Regent Theatre: click here
- LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical - Princess Theatre: click here
- GYPSY, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN & THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE - The Production Company 2013 Season: click here
- Kristin Chenoweth in Concert - Wednesday 12th June, Hamer Hall: click here
- Idina Menzel with Melbourne Pops Orchestra - Sunday 30th June, Hamer Hall: click here
CLICK HERE for more from Jacqueline!
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