Announcing The Gateway's 2017 Season!

The Gateway is thrilled to announce its 2017 Season! The Gateway's new season features five dazzling Broadway hits: RENT, Swing!, On the Town, Mamma Mia!, and Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets start at $59 and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, March 21 at 10am. Student and youth prices are available for select shows. Full Season Subscription Memberships are available now through March 20th. Season Subscription memberships include tickets to all five Main Stage shows and exclusive membership perks. For more information, contact the Box Office at (631) 286-1133, or visit the website at TheGateway.org.

In addition to Main Stage shows, The Gateway is excited to bring to our area Cirque Éloize iD, - a high-energy blend of circus arts and urban dance. The Gateway presents this extravaganza at Patchogue Theatre from August 9th through August 13th.

Back by popular demand, The Gateway also welcomes the return of the world's greatest live tribute show, Legends in Concert - a Special Event featuring Vegas-style tribute acts: Sting, Janis Joplin, Katy Perry, Steven Tyler, Shania Twain and Roy Orbison. The Gateway presents this live, musical spectacular at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport on November 24th through December 3rd.

The Gateway will ring in the holiday season with A Christmas Story, The Musical. This hilarious musical comedy is based on the 1983 film of the same name and follows nine year old Ralphie and his quest for a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-Shot Range Model BB gun to appear under his Christmas tree. The laughs and songs will start on December 15th and run through December 28th at Patchogue Theatre.

This year's Children's Theatre Series includes two shows produced by The Gateway - Dreamworks' Madagascar JR. and Disney's The Lion King Jr; the interactive bubble show - Bubble Trouble, the musical based on the pinktastically popular book - Pinkalicious; and fresh off its off-Broadway run, the breathtaking show for children starring magician and illusionist Max Darwin - The Amazing Max.

The Gateway's wildly popular Annual Gala is slated for Saturday, August 19. This evening of dining and dancing includes a fabulous cocktail hour, a sumptuous dinner, exciting auction items, and a phenomenal live band. Guests will also be treated to a sample of the final Main Stage production, Little Shop of Horrors.

MAIN STAGE

Rent
By Jonathan Larson

May 17-June 3 at The Gateway Playhouse

A Ground-Breaking, Pop-Culture Phenomenon

This revolutionary Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical takes us on an unforgettable roller coaster ride through a year in the fascinating lives of aspiring artists in NYC's Alphabet City. Infused with explosive rhythms and tender pop ballads like "Without You," "Out Tonight," "La Vie Bohème," and the title song "Rent," this timeless celebration of friendship and hope, inspired by Puccini's La Bohème, RENT reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters-the "Seasons of Love."

Swing
Conceived by Paul Kelly with music by Duke Ellington, William "Count" Basie, Benny Goodman and others

June 7-June 24 at The Gateway Playhouse

The Music and the Movement that Swept the World

Dance takes center stage in this influential musical that launched popular TV dance shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. Integrating athletic dance sequences of specialty styles such as Jive, Lindy, and Hip-Hop Swing, with high-energy Duke Ellington, "Count" Basie, and Benny Goodman hits like "It Don't Mean a Thing," "Stompin' at the Savoy," and "Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy," Swing! is a full evening's worth of world-class entertainment that will send you home in a charmed, exhilarated, and thoroughly happy mood.

On the Town
Originally conceived by Jerome Robbins, with music by Leonard Bernstein and book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green

June 28 - July 15 at The Gateway Playhouse

A Night on the Town in New York, New York

Dropping anchor in Bellport after a smashingly successful revival on Broadway, On the Town is a bold and brassy musical comedy about Three Sailors on 24-hour shore leave in New York City during World War II. Beloved for both its soaring score of Leonard Bernstein songs like "Come Up to My Place," "Lucky to Be Me," "I Can Cook Too," and the iconic, "New York, New York," and its timeless themes of youth and exuberance, On the Town is a tale about seizing the day and living life to its fullest.

Mamma Mia!
By British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on the songs of ABBA, composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus

July 19 - August 5 at Patchogue Theatre

The World's Sunniest, Funniest Smash Hit

Save the date for the biggest, most famous pop musical of all time that will take you on a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Mamma Mia! is overflowing with glittery costumes and dazzling choreography. ABBA songs like "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "Super Trouper," "Take a Chance on Me" and "The Winner Takes It All" propel this musical extravaganza. So dig out your platform heels and get ready to boogie. This outrageous production is guaranteed to have you dancing and singing in the aisles!

Little Shop of Horrors
By composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman

August 23 - September 9 at The Gateway Playhouse

A Deviously Delicious and Horrifically Humorous Cult Classic

Feed the need for musical comedy with this wildly successful hit musical from Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, the creative geniuses behind Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. The clever satire bursts with dynamic dance numbers and Motown and doo-wop songs, like "Suddenly Seymour," "Skid Row" (Downtown), "Dentist," and of course, the title song, "Little Shop of Horrors." Charming and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, this show never fails to entertain!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Cirque Éloize iD

August 9-13 at Patchogue Theatre

Urban Dances, Daring Stunts, and Dazzling Acrobats

Cirque Éloize iD, (pronounced sirk-el-wAz-eye-di), is a high-energy blend of circus arts and urban dance, this smash-hit show is a production for the young at heart, featuring daring stunts and dazzling theatricality. iD is an exciting, family-friendly production that transports audiences to a vibrant urban streetscape. The stage fizzes with infectious energy and phenomenal physical feats, as the 15 talented cast members perform against a kaleidoscope of video projections. The show's energy and poetry will exceed the expectations of audiences and is guaranteed to leave you in awe.

Legends in Concert

November 24 - December 3 at The Gateway Playhouse

Direct from Las Vegas, Legends in Concert will include tributes to Sting, Roy Orbison, Janis Joplin, Steven Tyler and Katy Perry. Legends in Concert, is known as the pioneer of live tribute shows and possesses the greatest collection of live tribute artists in the industry. All performers not only look like the stars they portray, but use their own natural voices to pay homage to their iconic musical counterpart. Legends in Concert live tribute shows are known for their elaborate theatrical sets, magnificent costumes and full array of incredible special effects, including three-dimensional multimedia, multimillion dollar, state-of-the-art lighting, laser, and sound systems. An outstanding cast of accomplished tribute artists, talented singers and dancers, and a live orchestra using some of the top musicians in the industry support each Legends in Concert production.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE

Bubble Trouble

June 30 and July 1, 11am at The Gateway Playhouse

A Unique and Interactive Bubble Extravaganza

A bubble volcano? Bubble roller coaster? A kid in a bubble? Jeff Boyer takes bubbles to the max in this one-man bubble extravaganza. Bubble Trouble is the craziest, most creative bubble show around. Jeff juggles bubbles, sculpts and builds with bubbles, makes fog-filled bubbles, and more. Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, Boyer engages and delights audiences of all ages. A hit...anywhere there's air!

Madagascar JR.

July 7, 11am and 2pm
July 8, 11am
July 14, 11am and 2pm
July 15, 11am
at The Gateway Playhouse

A Musical Journey out of the Zoo and onto the Stage.

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound on stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends, as they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.

Pinkalicious The Musical

July 21, 11am and 2pm at Patchogue Theatre

Prepare to be Tickled Pink!

Book and Lyrics by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann
Music and Lyrics by John Gregor
Directed by Teresa K Pond
Based on the book "Pinkalicious" by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann

In Pinkalicious The Musical, Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes, despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

Disney's The Lion King JR

July 28, 11am and 2pm
July 29, 11am
August 4, 11am and 2pm
August 5, 11am
at Patchogue Theatre

Find Your Place in the "Circle of Life"

Disney's The Lion King JR. has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world. Now, for the first time ever, the African savanna comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle...and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

The Amazing Max

August 11, 11am and 2pm at Patchogue Theatre

Amazing Off-Broadway Illusionist Max Darwin

The smash hit show returns! Celebrated Off-Broadway illusionist Max Darwin (Nickelodeon, National Geographic Channel) displays a unique brand of visual magic, comedy, and audience participation that will thrill audiences of all ages. During the past ten years, The Amazing Max has performed over 3,000 shows worldwide with celebrities such as Uma Thurman, William Baldwin, Diana Ross, Steven A Cohen, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Sisto, and Tommy Hilfiger.

Holiday

A Christmas Story, The Musical

December 15 - 28 at Patchogue Theatre

Based on the motion picture, A Christmas Story, The Musical is distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and based upon the novel In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash written by Jean Shepherd. Produced by special Arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois

Ralphie Parker wants only one thing for Christmas: an Official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to acquire his coveted BB gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here: Ralphie's friend Flick getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole, his brother Randy getting dressed in his snowsuit, the bullies - Farkus and Dill, the leg lamp award, the bunny suit, the Chinese restaurant, Christmas dinner, and many others. The inventive score ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers such as "Ralphie to the Rescue!," "A Major Award," "Sticky Situation," "Up on Santa's Lap," "Somewhere Hovering over Indiana," and the inevitable, "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!" A Christmas Story, The Musical captures holiday wonder with such deliciously wicked wit that it is sure to delight children and grown-ups alike!

The 2017 season at The Gateway is partially funded by the County of Suffolk and is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.