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Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Nashville!

According to the weather forecasters, it's going to be a long, hot summer in Tennessee and if you're looking to cool off at the theatre, you could probably use some help in making the right selections, right? Here are our top five picks for the theater offerings that are sure to satisfy your hankering for good entertainment...ranging from the revival of a comedy hit from Street Theatre Company's 2009 season, new takes on two classic Broadway musicals, the 25th annual Shakespeare in the Park presentation of the internationally known Nashville Shakespeare Festival and the Broadway-bound debut of a new musical comedy based on a classic film comedy, directed by the legendary Jerry Lewis and featuring the music of Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics of Rupert Holmes... (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - St. Louis!

St. Louis has plenty going on during the summer months, but if it's good theatre you're after, consider these. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - NYC!

New York Musical Theatre Festival: July 9-29 at various midtown venues (http://www.nymf.org) Rumors of the death of musical theatre have been quickly squashed once a year ever since the New York Musical Theatre Festival, a/k/a NYMF, first hit town in 2004. Over 300 musicals later, 70 of which have gone on to major New York and/or regional productions, NYMF has become an annual celebration for those who appreciate interesting scores and adventurous writing over extravagant production values. Tickets are inexpensive and each venue hosts several different shows daily, so it's easy to spend the day discovering the wide variety of musicals in the works. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - New Orleans!

Theatre in New Orleans this summer offers selections that cater to the Shakespeare lover as well as musicals that the whole family can enjoy. Here are the top 5 picks: HAMLET will be playing at Dixon Performing Arts Center in June. This performance is part of the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival, which is hosted at Tulane University every summer (http://neworleansshakespeare.tulane.edu/blog/) (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Florida!

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents City Theatre's 17th annual SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL, South Florida's fast and furiously fun program of the nation's hottest short plays, staged in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House) from June 1-17, 2012. Under the new direction of Producing Artistic Director John Manzelli, the sizzling 17th season of the company's acclaimed SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL features fifteen performances of ten original short plays - some raucous, others innovative and poignant, but with the ultimate goal to make audiences laugh. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Maine!

As the summer days near, BroadwayWorld rounded up our worldwide community - from Australia to Spain, California and beyond! - to bring you our top picks for the best of summer theater in each of our main markets. Spending time in Maine this summer? Check out these recommendations below! (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Baltimore!

There's plenty of performances to catch this summer in Baltimore. From children's theater to the nation's largest free arts festival, Baltimore keeps the sizzle in summertime. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Los Angeles Part 2!

The summer months will not only usher in perfect beach weather for Los Angeles (and surrounding enclaves), but they will also offer up some entertaining theatrical offerings--some exclusive only to the Southland! Browse through our Top 5 Big Summer Picks below, plus a few more shows worth checking out. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Broadway!

Broadway sizzles with hot shows all summer long … here are five not to miss. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Costa Mesa & Orange County!

Ah, summer! While the weather in Southern California gets warmer, the cooler interiors of local theaters in Orange County will offer their final shows to close out their 2011-2012 season. Read on for a list of our Top 5 Summer Must-See Picks for Costa Mesa & Orange County, plus a few noteworthy shows to check out, too! (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Long Island Part 2!

Estelle picks her top 5 must see theater choices in Long Island for the summer of 2012. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Atlanta!

Summertime means different things to each of us. To children it means a break from school, to adults it means the possibility of a summer vacation somewhere sunny and warm, and here at BroadwayWorld Atlanta it means one thing… Theatre! And, they don't call it Hotlanta just for the temperature - there is so much going on this summer in the world of theatre. So, when the temperatures get unbearable pop into a cool theater and check out some of these selections. It was very hard to do, but we have selected the top 5 summer picks, but we encourage you to let us know your picks as well! Happy Summer! (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Salt Lake City!

1. Disney's Aladdin at Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins, June 4 to October 19, www.tuacahn.org Tuacahn's spectacle-laden Aladdin will be the first production of the Alan Menken musical since last year's world premiere at 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Los Angeles!

Don Grigware's Top 5 Summer Theatre Recommendations in LA! (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - San Diego!

Here are the five top picks for summer theater in San Diego! Don't miss these fantastic theater offerings over the summer. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Charlotte!

Check out these summer theater picks for Charlotte! (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Baltimore Take 2!

Baltimore is brewing some great summer theatre with productions Bent, Come Out and Say It, Following Sarah and Passport, the last two selections from the Baltimore Playwrights Festival. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Sacramento/Northern California!

BroadwayWorld has your top five picks for summer entertainment in Sacramento and surrounding areas. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Las Vegas!

The best of the best in Las Vegas this summer! (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - The Philippines!

Summer Stages - Top 5 Picks for the Philippines (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Denver!

Denver is chock full of outdoor activities and events this summer and we area also brimming with fabulous shows! Here are five shows that should not be missed this summer... (more...)

Summer Stages: Top 5 Picks for Boston and New England

Great theater is less than a tankful away from Boston this summer. (more...)