It’s almost time for summer stock theatre and some Broadway favorites are going to be featured at New England regional theatres this season. Mark your calendars, book your hotels, and don’t forget to print your tickets! Read today’s All Tickets article for a listing of Broadway’s best on regional stages on the east coast!
The Cape Playhouse
Set on Cape Cod in Dennis, MA, this regional theatre will be bringing in some fantastic names this season. Notably, they will be producing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as well as Gypsy. Spelling Bee, which is playing from July 11th-22nd, will feature Michael McGrath (She Loves Me) as Panch, Kay Trinidad (The Little Mermaid) as Marcy, and Farah Alvin (It Shoulda Been You) as Rona. From August 8th-19th, former Elphabas Julia Murney and Caroline Bowman will star in Gypsy. Murney will play Rose and Bowman will play Louise. This is seriously a season not to be missed!
The Ogunquit Playhouse
This theatre in Ogunquit, ME likes to take its sweet time releasing cast lists but it has already been announced that Patrick Cassidy (Annie Get Your Gun) will star as Sam in their production of Mamma Mia!. The production will open on May 17th and run for seven weeks until July 1st. After that, Sally Struthers (All in the Family) will star in Bullets Over Broadway from July 5th to July 29th. Based on the film by Woody Allen, this musical is about the making of a Broadway show with some unlawful gangsters meddling in the production costs…
If you’re looking to take a seaside vacation on the east coast this summer, consider these two locations for your musical theatre amusement! Make sure to call their box offices for recommendations on food and lodging.