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GIVE YOUR ASPIRING STAR A TASTE OF BROADWAY MAGIC AT
CAMP BROADWAY—THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FOR THEATER-LOVING KIDS
ANNUAL MAINSTAGE SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER CAMP IN NEW YORK CITY
ONE WEEK ONLY - JULY 13-17, 2026
Camp Broadway’s Artistic Director Theo Lencicki is thrilled to announce that MAINSTAGE 2026 will feature songs and scenes from Shrek the Musical and The Addams Family, celebrating individuality, acceptance, and the power of love and family. “We can’t wait to immerse our campers in the humor and heart of these beloved stories that remind us that true beauty lies in authenticity, love sees beyond appearances, and families—however unconventional— are strongest when they embrace each other just as they are.”
Known as the “Camp of Dreams,” MAINSTAGE offers a supportive and inspiring environment where young performers can shine, make new friends, and create memories that last long after the final curtain call.
MAINSTAGE is a five-full-day theater camp in New York City designed especially for theater-loving kids ages 10–17. Taught by a team of professional director/choreographers and musical directors, participants will enjoy classes in signing, dancing and vocal performance in preparation of Camp Broadway’s annual Family Finale Showcase performed on a famed New York stage.
Camp Broadway’s motto is “Develop Your Character.” This year our ensemble will learn songs and scenes featuring iconic characters from two of Broadway’s most beloved musical comedies.
Shrek the Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. It is based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, along with elements of its sequels: Shrek 2, Shrek Forever After and William Steig's 1990 book Shrek!.
The Addams Family is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. The show is based upon The Addams Family characters created by Charles Addams in his single-panel gag cartoons, which depict a ghoulish American family with an affinity for all things macabre.
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Camp Location: Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue, New York City
Finale Showcase: Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway @ 95th Street
Camp Broadway MAINSTAGE package Includes—
Now celebrating its 30th anniversary Camp Broadway is Broadway’s Original Destination for Theater-loving Kids and an award winning arts enrichment program that is trusted by parents and respected by educators. Since its inception over 50,000 children have enjoyed Camp Broadway’s camps, workshops and special performance events. Whether your child dreams of a Broadway career or just loves to perform, Camp Broadway offers a supportive, unforgettable experience that inspires young people to shine on stage and off.
More info: campbroadway.com
