Boomerang Theatre Company returns to Central Park June 20–July 19, 2026 with a spirited, contemporary outdoor production of The Taming of the Shrew.

Set on the lawn in the afternoon sun, this free performance digs into the play’s charged themes with humor, invention, and Boomerang’s trademark sense of adventure. Expect sharp banter, bold reinterpretation, and the thrill of live theatre unfolding against the backdrop of the city. Perfect for families, Shakespeare fans, and park-goers alike, this summertime tradition invites audiences to gather, laugh, and engage with a classic story in a fresh new light.

Two powerful new plays make their world premieres with Boomerang in late 2026/early 2027.

In Brilliance by Lauren Ferebee, a marine biologist returns home after the sudden death of her husband, forced to confront her grief, her shaken sense of identity, and a long-strained relationship with her mother. As buried resentments surface, both women must decide what happens now. 

In Lifeguard by Kristen Palmer, three lives intersect at a public pool: a recent high school graduate, a dropout without direction, and a teacher stalled by old regrets. Together, these intimate plays ask what happens when life pauses—and what it takes to choose what comes next.

You can check out the entire Super Season here.