Beat the summer heat inside a theatre this July! If you need a break from beaches and barbecues, the theatre is the place to be. The venues are air-conditioned, but the shows are hot, buzzy productions both on and off Broadway. New Off-Broadway shows are popping up alongside newly Tony Award-winning shows from earlier this season and last-chance productions ending their limited runs this month.
Elsewhere around the city are return engagements of acclaimed shows, world-premiere plays, and plenty of entertainment that the whole family will enjoy now that the kids are on summer break. Check out all the can't-miss shows in July below.
Plus, read our complete guide to summer theatre in New York — what to see, where to see it, and how to plan your trip.
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