The New Hampshire Theatre Alliance announced all of the semifinalists for the 2026 New Hampshire Theatre Awards.

All three of our Mainstage productions have been named a semifinalist for BEST YOUTH PRODUCTION
Ahoy! (Directed & Choreographed by Orange Grove Dance)
Battle of the Books (Written by SMJ & Directed by Emily Bubeck)
Fated (Written by Natalie Myrick & Directed/Choreographed by Mackenna Goodrich)

Dylan Glatthorn has been nominated for BEST SOUND DESIGN IN A COMMUNITY PRODUCTION for his work on Ahoy!

Congratulations to all of our young artists who worked on each of these productions - over 30 for each production! This recognition is due to your hard work!

For 56 years, Andy’s Summer Playhouse has been at the forefront of supporting America’s next great theatermakers through new plays, new musicals, and the innovative Digital Renaissance Project. We have been proud to host Tony Award winners, Obie Award winners, Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows, and major award winners throughout the United States’ regional theater scene. Below is a list of our previous honors.

WINNER OF

2024 New Hampshire Theatre Award for Best Youth Production (Giant Slalom)
2024 New Hampshire Theatre Award for Best Scenic Design (Andres Poch for Giant Slalom)
2021 Governor’s Silver Lining Resilience in the Arts Award
2021 Ruth and James Ewing Arts Award for Presenter of the Arts
2019 New Hampshire Theatre Awards Special Award for Excellence in Playwriting (Ripe Frenzy by Jennifer Barclay)
2018 New Hampshire Theatre Award for Best Youth Production (The Arrival)
2018 New Hampshire Theatre Award for Best Lighting Design (Peter Leibold for The Arrival)
2018 New Hampshire Theatre Award for Best Sound Design (Dylan Glatthorn for The Arrival)