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From Whorehouse to Hamilton, Summer Can Be the Perfect Time to Premiere a Show on Broadway!

<i>Hairspray</i> opened August 15, 2002 — From Whorehouse to Hamilton, Summer Can Be the Perfect Time to Premiere a Show on Broadway!

While Broadway is most assuredly a yearlong affair, there is a clear pattern to the season. The vast majority of new shows open in the fall (in time for the holiday rush) or mid-spring (to make that all-important Tony Award cutoff). But there have been numerous shows to take the leap and enjoy a midsummer opening. Here are a few of the more successful and notable examples of Summer Lovin' on Broadway!
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<i>The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas</i> opened June 19, 1978 — The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opened June 19, 1978

<i>The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas</i> opened June 19, 1978 — The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opened June 19, 1978

<i>The Wild Party</i> opened June 11, 2000 — The Wild Party opened June 11, 2000

<i>The Wild Party</i> opened June 11, 2000 — The Wild Party opened June 11, 2000

<i>Side Man</i> opened June 25, 1998 — Side Man opened June 25, 1998

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<i>Side Man</i> opened June 25, 1998 — Side Man opened June 25, 1998

<i>Chicago</i> opened June 3, 1975 — Chicago opened June 3, 1975

<i>Chicago</i> opened June 3, 1975 — Chicago opened June 3, 1975

<i>Chicago</i> opened June 3, 1975 — Chicago opened June 3, 1975

<i>La Cage Aux Folles</i> opened August 21, 1983 — La Cage Aux Folles opened August 21, 1983

<i>La Cage Aux Folles</i> opened August 21, 1983 — La Cage Aux Folles opened August 21, 1983

<i>La Cage Aux Folles</i> opened August 21, 1983 — La Cage Aux Folles opened August 21, 1983

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<i>First Date</i> opened August 8, 2013 — First Date opened August 8, 2013

<i>First Date</i> opened August 8, 2013 — First Date opened August 8, 2013

<i>A Chorus Line</i> opened July 25, 1975 — A Chorus Line opened July 25, 1975

<i>A Chorus Line</i> opened July 25, 1975 — A Chorus Line opened July 25, 1975

<i>42nd Street</i> opened August 25, 1980 — 42nd Street opened August 25, 1980

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<i>42nd Street</i> opened August 25, 1980 — 42nd Street opened August 25, 1980

<i>42nd Street</i> opened August 25, 1980 — 42nd Street opened August 25, 1980

<i>Me and My Girl</i> opened August 10, 1986 — Me and My Girl opened August 10, 1986

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<i>Hurlyburly</i> opened August 7, 1984 — Hurlyburly opened August 7, 1984

<i>Hurlyburly</i> opened August 7, 1984 — Hurlyburly opened August 7, 1984

<i>Me and My Girl</i> opened August 10, 1986 — Me and My Girl opened August 10, 1986

<i>Fela!</i> opened July 12, 2012 — Fela! opened July 12, 2012

<i>Fela!</i> opened July 12, 2012 — Fela! opened July 12, 2012

<i>Bring It On</i> opened August 1, 2012 — Bring It On opened August 1, 2012

<i>Bring It On</i> opened August 1, 2012 — Bring It On opened August 1, 2012

<i>Xanadu</i> opened July 10, 2007 — Xanadu opened July 10, 2007

<i>Xanadu</i> opened July 10, 2007 — Xanadu opened July 10, 2007

<i>Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me</i> opened August 17, 2006 — Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me opened August 17, 2006

<i>Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me</i> opened August 17, 2006 — Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me opened August 17, 2006

<i>Avenue Q</i> opened July 31, 2003 — Avenue Q opened July 31, 2003

<i>Hairspray</i> opened August 15, 2002 — Hairspray opened August 15, 2002

<i>Hairspray</i> opened August 15, 2002 — Hairspray opened August 15, 2002

<i>Hairspray</i> opened August 15, 2002 — Hairspray opened August 15, 2002

<i>Hamilton</i> opened August 6, 2015 — Hamilton opened August 6, 2015

<i>Hamilton</i> opened August 6, 2015 — Hamilton opened August 6, 2015

<i>Hairspray</i> opened August 15, 2002

<i>The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas</i> opened June 19, 1978

<i>The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas</i> opened June 19, 1978

<i>The Wild Party</i> opened June 11, 2000

<i>The Wild Party</i> opened June 11, 2000

<i>Side Man</i> opened June 25, 1998

<i>Side Man</i> opened June 25, 1998

<i>Chicago</i> opened June 3, 1975

<i>Chicago</i> opened June 3, 1975

<i>Chicago</i> opened June 3, 1975

<i>La Cage Aux Folles</i> opened August 21, 1983

<i>La Cage Aux Folles</i> opened August 21, 1983

<i>La Cage Aux Folles</i> opened August 21, 1983

<i>First Date</i> opened August 8, 2013

<i>First Date</i> opened August 8, 2013

<i>A Chorus Line</i> opened July 25, 1975

<i>A Chorus Line</i> opened July 25, 1975

<i>42nd Street</i> opened August 25, 1980

<i>42nd Street</i> opened August 25, 1980

<i>42nd Street</i> opened August 25, 1980

<i>Me and My Girl</i> opened August 10, 1986

<i>Hurlyburly</i> opened August 7, 1984

<i>Hurlyburly</i> opened August 7, 1984

<i>Me and My Girl</i> opened August 10, 1986

<i>Fela!</i> opened July 12, 2012

<i>Fela!</i> opened July 12, 2012

<i>Bring It On</i> opened August 1, 2012

<i>Bring It On</i> opened August 1, 2012

<i>Xanadu</i> opened July 10, 2007

<i>Xanadu</i> opened July 10, 2007

<i>Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me</i> opened August 17, 2006

<i>Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me</i> opened August 17, 2006

<i>Avenue Q</i> opened July 31, 2003

<i>Hairspray</i> opened August 15, 2002

<i>Hairspray</i> opened August 15, 2002

<i>Hairspray</i> opened August 15, 2002

<i>Hamilton</i> opened August 6, 2015

<i>Hamilton</i> opened August 6, 2015

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