Cape and Islands Theatre Coalition

The Theater Coalition of Cape Cod strives to strengthen the performing arts venues, organizations, audiences and individual artists of the region and the 22 member theaters work collaboratively to ensure the continued cultural richness of Cape Cod. We love to help organize our guest’s itinerary when staying at Brewster by the Sea and Captain Freeman Inn

After looking through all the events planned at the 22 member theaters, three stood out for me to be offering a great summer season. You can check out the coalition’s web site for a complete calender at capecodlive.org

1. The Academy Playhouse in Orleans is recognized as a premier center for the performing arts in the heart of Orleans. The Academy is proud to offer upwards of 9 major main stage productions, concerts and children’s matinees.Bound by its limitless imagination, the Academy Playhouse is known for its mix of offerings from Broadway Musicals and comedies to thought provoking drama. http://www.apacape.org

Cape Cod Playhouse

2. Cape Playhouse- if you love an old fashion musical the playhouse in Dennis is not to be missed. The New York Times said “It’s where Broadway goes to summer!” Combine a 19th century meetinghouse, an extraordinary history, and over 85 seasons of top-notch professional theater and it’s easy to see why the Cape Playhouse is one of the country’s most beloved professional summer theaters.Complete calender can be found http://www.capeplayhouse.com. This summer season includes They’re playing his songs, Sweet Charity, Ballroom with a twist, Hello Dolly, and Radio Gals.

3. The Provincetown Theater- We love P’Town where nothing is normal. Their theater is no exception. Local artists do an extraordinary job in a state of the art facility. Complete calender can be found http://www.provincetowntheater.org This summer’s attractions include: Pornocchio, The Normal Heart, The Tale of the Allergists Wife and in the fall The Tennessee Williams Theater Festival. We have a special attachment to this theater as our innkeeper Sunie from several years ago is now managing this lovely community theater.

Culture is abound on Cape Cod!

 

 

Summer theatre in Brewster on Cape Cod

We just received the summer schedule for our local theatre in Brewster, Cape Rep Theatre. We love, love, love Cape Rep which has talent from near and far. This year’s calender is sure to please guests staying at our two Cape Cod Bed and Breakfasts, Brewster by the Sea Inn and Spa and the Captain Freeman Inn.

The theatre is located in the woods very close to Nickerson State Park on the old location of Camp Monomoy. The theatre is small but talent is always sure to please. This year’s schedule is noted below:

Anna Christie– May 2-June 2. Winner of the 1922 Pulitzer Prize, by Eugene O’Neill. This surprisingly contemporary play crackles with fierce physicality, humor and drama. The play’s trio of iconic characters- Anna, her seafaring father and the shipwrecked sailor she loves- are an explosive mix, each struggling in their own way for salvation.

9-Ball– June 20-July 13. Written by Art Devine. The year is 1967. Over a game of pool, two young men swap identities. One goes to prison , the other to war. Inspired by true events and pulsating with sights and sounds of the late 1960’s.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood- July 25- August 24. This big Broadway musical hit swept the Tony Awards in 1986. A hilarious murder mystery, the audience decides whodunit! Come and cheer on your favorite hero or villain- and create the perfect ending for this romp through Dickens famously unfinished novel.

Next to Normal– September 19- October 13. The Goodman Family appears to be a normal American family but what is really happening behind the white picket fence? Quoted as a brave and breath taking musical.

Can’t wait for summer to arrive.