Summer theater in New York: 20 shows to see on Broadway and Off

Nobody Loves You
Whip-smart playwright Itamar Moses takes on reality-TV tropes in this new musical with tunes by Gaby Alter. A philosophy graduate student successfully auditions for a dating show in order to re-woo an ex-girlfriend. The talented and appealing cast includes Leslie Kritzer, Lauren Molina and Rory O'Malley.

Summer theater in New York: 20 shows to see on Broadway and Off

New plays, musicals and revivals are busting out all over New York this summer. Use our guide to keep up with the big openings and festivals.

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Summertime, as the Porgy and Bess song goes, and the living is easy. Or rather, it is if you're not in the cast or crew of the dozens of new shows opening in the next few months. New York theater never sleeps, even during the hazy and hot weeks, when people cool themselves on rooftop bars, beaches or in air-conditioned movie houses (see the summer in New York link below). There's so much to see in the summer of 2013, from the free tradition of Shakespeare in Park to surprise early-season fare on Broadway and the many exciting festivals Off-Off Broadway.

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We've singled out 20 of the many summer theater offerings. Click through the slide show below for details and links to buy theater tickets. Happy summer theatergoing!

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