Summer Theater Near Pearl River

PEARL RIVER, NY—Want to add some drama—or comedy—to your summer calendar? The Hudson Valley offers a slate of theatrical performances, a few of which are performed outdoors. On a sunny summer day, a theater performance can be a good excuse for a day trip that also allows you to explore neighboring towns.

We've listed a few of our favorites below. If you've attended performances at any of these venues or if we missed any of your favorites, let us know in the comments below.

Rockland

Suffern

The 20th season of Rockland Shakespeare Company Presents 20th Season, begins July 7 and runs through July 23 at 145 College Road, Suffern. Shows are free and open to the public. This season’s exciting repertory
performances are: a traditional presentation of Othello, a modern version of The Winter’s Tale, and a fun extraterrestrial (ET) themed version of Othello – titled "EThello."

For more information, call: 845-574-4471 or visit: www.facebook.com/RockTheBard

Mid Hudson Valley

Woodstock

The Woodstock Shakespeare Festival will present "The Merchant of Venice" from July 14 through August 6 at 45 Comeau Drive, Woodstock. For more information, click here.

Beacon

The Beacon Improv Theater Company performs a live show from 6 to 8 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month at 464 Main Street in Beacon. For more information, click here.

Poughkeepsie

Powerhouse Theater Training Company presents "12 Ophelias" from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 23 and 24 at The Mug at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. For ticket information, click here.

Ellenville

Shadowland Stages presents several plays this summer including "The Jag," "The Foreigner," and "Murder for Two." The theater is located at 157 Canal Street in Ellenville. For more information, click here.

Westchester

Croton-on-Hudson

Croton Teen Theater will present "Pippin" at 8 p.m. on July 27, 28, and 29 and at 2 p.m. July 30 at Croton Harmon High School on 8b Old Post Road South. For ticket information, click here.

Chappaqua

The Chappaqua Performing Arts Center will have eight different Broadway themed workshop weeks for kids, aged 5 to 15, ending in performances of such Broadway hits as "Beauty and the Beast," "The Sound of Music," "Seussical," "Peter Pan," and "The Little Mermaid," performed by workshop students. Performances take place at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 North Bedford Road. For more information, click here.

Putnam

Cold Spring

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival will present several plays this summer, including 'Pride and Prejudice," "Twelfth Night," "The Book of Will" and "Love's Labour Lost." The plays are performed at historic Boscobel. For information on tickets, Contact the Box Office at 845-265-9575 or boxoffice@hvshakespeare.org.