Whether you're in the heart of a Philly suburb or crossing over the bridge into Jersey, there's a summer full of theater fun for everyone.

Summer in Toronto offers an exciting range of theatrical productions, festivals and events to keep people from all avenues of life entertained. Outside of the city we have the world renowned Stratford and Shaw Festivals, and within Toronto we are blessed with a wide range of summer festivals showcasing theatre, music, art and food. This is in addition to all the wonderful productions we are accustomed to year round.

As the summer months heat up, so does the West End theatre. Here are my picks for must-see theatre this summer:

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! Looking for the best of the summer venue and production offerings in your area? Let's hear from a sampling of the BroadwayWorld experts!

City Center Encores! Off-Center and The Lobby Project (http://www.nycitycenter.org/content/stage/off-center.aspx). It's exciting enough that Encores! will be exploring Off-Broadway this summer with concert performances of three landmark musicals, The Cradle Will Rock, Violet and I'm Getting My Act Together And Taking It On The Road, but ticket-holders will also be invited to attend The Lobby Project, a series of free pre-show exhibitions and discussions. Participants and topics include Oskar Eustis, Amy Herzog and Sam Gold discussing how personal politics impacts art, Idina Menzel talking about A BroaderWay Foundation, an arts camp she created in 2010 with Taye Diggs for girls from underserved communities and Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford discussing their creation of Getting My Act Together…

Well folks, it's 80 degrees and the sun is shining while it's raining. It is officially summertime in southern Louisiana, and you know what that means! It's time to talk about the summer theatre! I'm excited to say the New Orleans area calendar is looking mighty fine.

With Memorial Day a memory, New Jersey audiences can turn their attentions to summer fun, which includes a full schedule of music and theater events across the Garden State. We have made a few picks for Jersey friends to enjoy so come on out and support the arts and enjoy!

Here's a listing of the top ten places that are really burning it up in theater this summer, in Chicago and the region nearby. Seek them out, and enjoy!

From new, contemporary and controversial theater to traditional summer stock musicals to theater under the stars, you can find the show (or shows) to satisfy any summer theater cravings in various locations in West Virginia. The theater seasons and events listed are only five highlights of the many great performances and live theater seasons occurring in West Virginia this summer.

Great theater abounds in Columbus and summer is a great time to step outside your regular theater-going routine and try a new venue. We all know that CAPA's Broadway in Columbus Series is stellar, and while the extremely popular, 'Wicked' sets up shop in Columbus June 5-23, if you are looking for some sizzling summer sensations, exploring local theater groups will also result in fabulous entertainment that the whole family can enjoy, and you won't break your summer fun budget!

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's the 2013 Regional Summer Musical Theater Guide! Listings for summer theaters in Illinois, Wisconsin, Western Michigan and Northern Indiana, plus The Muny in St. Louis. If you can drive there, there's theater there! But come to our Tony Awards Viewing Party first! Sunday night, June 9th at The Call in Andersonville....

The theater season hardly takes a break in Connecticut during the summer and we have some great shows coming up.

A tragedy? Why not?

Summer Stages in Los Angeles

In his in vino veritas speech near the end of Ken Ludwig's comedy, Moon Over Buffalo, George Hay voices a nostalgic paean to the "wicked life upon the stage." Like several of Ludwig's other plays, Moon Over Buffalo is a predictable, but gently amusing look at a troupe of actors treading the boards in out-of-town theatres, ever dreaming about the big break.

Here are five upcoming productions in the Portland area that shouldn't be missed this summer. Of course, we'll have our eyes open for other productions as well, which will be reviewed in this space as they arrive. And don't forget the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, which is not part of the Portland area, but is certainly worth the drive for great theater in a beautiful setting.

It's that time again! As the temperatures drop here in Melbourne, we find the best ways for Southern Hemisphere theatre lovers to stay warm and entertained. From hit shows to much-loved revivals, through flying visits from a Broadway legend - Melbourne has much to get us through the winter months!

With the start of Memorial Day, hordes of summer visitors flock to Maine for an idyllic summer of sailing, swimming, hiking, kayaking, and reveling in the beauty of the rocky coast, serene lakes and mountains, and pine-scented air. But exploring the outdoors is not the only reason to visit the state whose moniker is 'Vacationland.' For theatre lovers there are some excellent opportunities to experience exciting professional and community theatre productions.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's our annual Summer Musical Theater Guide! This week, Part One: Chicagoland. Check out 'The Jungle Book,' 'Kiss Of The Spider Woman,' 'Next To Normal,' 'The Color Purple,' 'Spelling Bee,' 'Cabaret' and a whole lot more!

The Long Island theatre season is certainly shaping up well. The nightlife on long island is always hopping and the theatre scene is a huge part of that.

It's that time of year again. Time to bust out those shorts and bathing suits and catch the few rays of sunshine we get here in Seattle. But it's also time to catch what Seattle has to offer theatrically this summer. From Shakespeare to big hair to singing nuns and pirates, there's something for everyone. And here are a few top bets for the Seattle Summer.

Summer is just around the corner, and with its arrival comes a host of exciting entertainment options for the entire family. Here are our picks for the hottest performances that will hit the stages of northern New Jersey!

I've been writing about Houston's extremely varied theater scene for a little over a year now. One thing I quickly learned is that there is never a dearth of quality productions to look forward to in this city. As summer is finally beginning to take hold of Houston, I can't help but anticipate the many happenings this season brings. In order of opening nights, I have listed the six productions I am most excited to experience.

Rhode Island theatergoers can expect an exciting season of comedy, drama, and music as local venues announce their summertime schedules. From downcity Providence to the sea breezes at Matunuck, here's a look ahead at summer theater highlights in the Ocean State.

It's all about the 50's and 60's this summer in Orlando local theater. What better place to keep cool and avoid the tourists then at one of our many local theaters. Enjoy an outdoor dinner then catch a show in a comfortably air conditioned theater.