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July Theater In Seattle – Free Theater In Area Parks Plus Much More

July 3, 2026• by

Compiled by Miryam Gordon from press releases.

Summer! Means free Shakespeare and other plays in various parks. And a very Seattle-centric entertainment and a world premiere musical. Get out yer calendars!

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

7/8/26-8/15/26 

Taproot Theatre, www.taproottheatre.org

Joseph is a dreamer. Betrayed and enslaved, he rises again with faith, forgiveness, and a dazzlingly colorful coat. This beloved family-friendly tale bursts with pop, gospel, calypso, and rock. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical comedy classic invites all generations to experience a vibrant, heartfelt celebration of hope.

Macbeth

7/9/26-8/16/26 (various area parks, free/donation)

Wooden O/Union Arts Center, www.unionartscenter.org

Three witches. One prophecy. A power-couple who will stop at nothing to seize the throne. Shakespeare’s most electrifying thriller has it all: dark magic, ruthless ambition, spectacular downfalls, and one of the most iconic predictions in the last 500 years.

Seattle Vice

7/10-18/26 (at Triple Door)

Marxiano Prods., http://tickets.thetripledoor.net/SeattleVice 

From the smoky VIP booths of Lake City Way to the neon-lit corners of Pioneer Square, Seattle Vice resurrects the scandalous true story of  infamous “Stripper King” Frank Colacurcio – and the tunes and politics that defined a generation.

The Winter’s Tale at GreenStage (Ken Holm)

Seattle Outdoor Theatre Festival free free free

7/25-26/26

Hosted by GreenStage

Usually the “opening” weekend of summer productions, this year is a bit later. Here’s the schedule:

Saturday June 25

Sunday July 26

Freak The Mighty (world premiere)

7/30/26–9/6/26

Seattle Rep, www.seattlerep.org 

From the Tony Award-winning producers of Come From Away, this heartfelt new musical follows the adventures of two unlikely young friends, Maxwell Kane and Kevin “Freak” Avery. Though Maxwell and Kevin feel like outsiders, together they transform into “Freak The Mighty,” a heroic duo empowered to take on the world. Side by side, they navigate obstacles both real and imagined, discovering that even the toughest challenges feel lighter when carried together. A moving and deeply relatable story, Freak The Mighty celebrates friendship, resilience, and community in the face of adversity.

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