The New London Barn Playhouse opens with the traditional Straw Hat Revue (June 6-9), a musical offering crafted each year to introduce the Acting Intern Company. The Student Prince, Sigmund Romberg’s gorgeous 1930s operetta, runs from June 12-23, The Music Man, a family classic for all ages, from June 26 through July 14, Singin’ in the Rain, simply the best Hollywood Musical of all time, from July 17-28, the World Premiere of the new musical A Legendary Romance runs one week only from July 31 through August 4, the classic musical Les Miserables from August 7-18, and Neil Simon’s hilarious Laughter on the 23rd Floor from August 21 through September 1.

56th Annual Straw Hat Revue

On June 6-9, come and meet our 2013 Acting Intern Company as they perform a variety of musical numbers and introduce themselves to New London in the 56th Annual Straw Hat Revue. Tickets are free! We recommend you call the box office or stop by to reserve your seats. These shows fill up fast!

The Student Prince

June 12-23

Straight from the headlines, Prince Karl Franz of Karlsberg falls for a commoner while at  a University in Sigmund Romberg’s gorgeous 1930s operetta. Will he follow his heart or perform his stately duty and marry the Princess to whom he is betrothed? Our production will bring together the talents of Acting Interns Elaine Daiber, Max Hunter, Alexis Ann Bruza, Richard Lindenfelzer, and Chris McNiff, with Barn favorite Sara Schoch (Mother in last summer’s Ragtime, New Hampshire Theatre Award winner for Best Actress in a Musical) and Broadway’s Raymond Sage (Beauty and the Beast, Camelot, and last summer’s Tateh in Ragtime, NHTA winner for Best Actor in a Musical). Barn newcomer Eugenio Vargas will play Prince Karl Franz. Under the direction of Lily King (assistant director on Tony Award-winning Peter and the Starcatcher and associate director on the upcoming Broadway production of Rocky: The Musical), this production is not to be missed!

The Music Man

June 26-July 14

As American as apple pie, The Music Man is the story of con man Harold Hill, whose plans backfire when beautiful Marian the Librarian teaches him a lesson in music and in love. Featuring “76 Trombones,” “‘Til There Was You,” and “Trouble,” this is a family classic for all ages. The Music Man features Acting Interns Allison Bailey, Xavier Curry, and Tony Conaty, with Sara Schoch as Marian Paroo, Thom Miller (2010’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile) as Harold Hill, and 2011 Barnie Andrew Miller as Marcellus Washburn. Choreographed by Jesse Factor, former member of the Martha Graham Company, who returns after choreographing last year’s Oklahoma, 2010’s Carousel and 2011’s Chicago.

Singin’ in the Rain

July 17-28

This classic comes to the Barn complete with hilarity (“Make ‘em Laugh”), romance (“You are my Lucky Star”), and… yes, rain! The heartwarming and hilarious story of Hollywood as it made the difficult transition from silent movies to “talkies,” Singin in the Rain is simply the best Hollywood Musical of all time. Barn Acting Intern Hannah Kornfeld plays Kathy Seldon, and 2012 Barnies Edward Tolve and Jason Moody (2011’s George and Robert Martin, respectively, in the NHTA winning The Drowsy Chaperone) will play Cosmo Brown and Don Lockwood. Also, 2012 Barnie Taryn Tonelli (Evelyn Nesbit in last year’s award-winning Ragtime).

A Legendary Romance

July 31-August 4

For the first time in its 85 year history, the Barn is premiering a new musical! Retired film producer Joseph Lindy must re-examine his painful past when a film is made about his life. Horrified by the film’s inaccuracies, Joseph tries to rewrite his life story, but with a happy Hollywood ending. A beautiful, original piece that’s not to be missed by Barn audiences. Featuring Thom Miller (2010’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile), Jenna Sisson (2010 Barnie and 2011’s Almost Maine), and Matt Cohn (2008 Barnie, 2010’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and 2011’s Almost Maine)

Les Miserables

August 7-18

Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Miserables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?” and many more. Barn acting Interns Storm Lineberger, Pedar Benson Bate, Kyle Jean-Baptiste, Emily Wisser, Keri Rene’ Fuller, and Kayley Anne Collins join Barn newcomer George Merrick. Choreographed by Gregory Daniels (2010’s award-winning Hairspray and last year’s Hair).

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Neil Simon’s love letter to his years as a young writer for Sid Caesar’s Show of Shows captures the hilarity and heart of television’s glory days; one of Simon’s funniest and most touching comedies. Under the direction of B.T. McNicholl (Broadway’s Billy Elliot: The Musical and director of the Barn’s 2011 NHTA-winning The Drowsy Chaperone), Laughter brings together years of Barn alumni – Rachel Jones (2010), Andrew Miller and Edward Tolve (2011), and Jacob Tischler and Meredith Lark (2012).

Monday Night Series

The Barn’s hugely popular New London Barn Intern Idols is back, where the intern company splits into teams who will compete on select Monday nights for the audience’s votes. Each date features a new and different evening of musical competition.

July 1 at 7:30 PM – The British are Coming! The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Big British Musicals

July 22 at 5 PM and 7:30 PM – Yes, We DO Take Requests! Dueling revues based on audience desires!

August 12 at 5 PM and 7:30 PM – Interns’ Choice: Interns put together their own musical farewell revue.

Children’s Theater Series

The Junior Intern Company produces the Children’s Theater Series throughout the summer, with five fully-produced shows, four of which appear on the Barn’s mainstage, with one offering of a FREE outdoor production. This summer, the JIs present Tom Sawyer, June 29 at 11 AM and 2 PM, That’s Princess… With a Pea!, July 11 at 11 AM and 2 PM, How to Eat like a Child, July 25 at 11 AM and 2 PM, Much Ado About Nothing, July 27 at 2 PM (FREE outdoor performance. Call the Box Office at 603-526-6570 for more information), and Into the Woods, Jr, August 15 and 17 at 11 AM and 2 PM.

The Barn Playhouse boasts air conditioning, an updated Web site, online ticketing, discounts for students and educators, a substantial orchestra, and an unmatched setting where no seat is more than 30 feet from the stage in this antique New England barn. This summer theater experience cannot be replicated. Tickets available at NLBarn.org or through the box office at 526-6710.