Theater Festivals

New York Musical Theatre Festival: Sep. 17-Oct. 7
Hopefully benefitting from the recent resurgence of musicals on film, the New York Musical Theatre Festival is a truly ambitious festival featuring over 30 productions, as well as a host of special events, concerts, readings, seminars and parties spread over three weeks in early fall...

New York International Fringe Festival
August is the New York International Fringe Festival's month. So as these dog days of summer kick in, you can hide away in downtown's grittiest venues seeing some of the most cutting-edge dramatic works around--or so says columnist Ward Morehouse III...

Great Theatre Takes Over Midtown For Three Weeks!
Celebrate hidden gems of theatre this summer at the 8th annual Midtown International Theatre Festival! With over 40 selections ranging from musical theater to drama and farce, the MITF is an eclectic, vibrant mix located in venues right off the heart of Broadway--and starring some of the very same performers in quite different roles...

Lincoln Center Fest Dazzles With Worldwide, World Class Art!
Top-flight artists from all around the world come to Lincoln Center's annual Lincoln Center Fest to startle, entertain and educate. From the history of castrati to Wagner's entire Ring Cycle, this summer's offerings are bigger and bolder than ever...

Road Trip Theater: North of the Border Shaw and Shakespeare Festivals!
To scratch city wanderlust and catch some exceptional theater, look no further than Canada this summer—where the Shaw and Stratford Festivals play all summer with stunning scenic backdrops and some of the best actors on the continent...

10th NY Fringe Festival Runs From Aug. 11-27
With over 220 eclectic performances spanning two weeks at several venues in Lower Manhattan, the 10th annual New York Fringe Festival is one of the largest theater and multi-arts events in the country. We highlight some of the best and brightest new productions in our festival coverage...