'ROCKY HORROR,' ANYTHING GOES & More Set for The Gateway's 2016 Season

The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County is thrilled to announce its 2016 Season! Producing Broadway-caliber musicals starring professional actors, The Gateway kicks off its new season on Wednesday May 18 with five dazzling Broadway hits: Anything Goes, Million Dollar Quartet, Ain't Misbehavin', Priscilla Queen of Desert, and The Rocky Horror Show. Tickets start at $59 and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, March 22 at 10am. Full Season Subscription Membership is only available now through March 21 and includes 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 www.TheGateway.org.

In addition to Main Stage shows, The Gateway will welcome back the team that brought you Ballroom with a Twist in their new high octane stage hit, Dance to the Movies - a Special Event featuring ballroom professionals from ABC TV's Dancing with the Stars (Chelsie Hightower, Lacey Schwimmer, and Jonathan Roberts), as well as Fox TV's American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. The Gateway presents this dance extravaganza at Patchogue Theatre from August 12 - August 16. More stars to be announced including possible movie stars and/or recording artists!

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: David Bowie, Abba, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Adele and Whitney Houston. The Gateway presents this live, musical spectacular at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport on November 16 - 27.

This year's Children's Theatre Series includes two shows produced by The Gateway's renowned School for the Performing Arts: Disney's My Son Pinocchio Jr.: Geppetto's Musical Tale, July 8 - July 16 at The Gateway Playhouse, and The Wizard of Oz, July 22 - August 6 at Patchogue Theatre. Then on Friday, August 12, The Gateway presents The Amazing Max at Patchogue Theatre. Fresh off its off-Broadway run, this breathtaking show for children stars magician and illusionist Max Darwin.

The Gateway's wildly popular 6th Annual Gala is slated for Saturday, August 20. This evening of dining and dancing includes a fabulous cocktail hour, a sumptuous dinner, exciting auction items, and a phenomenal live band. Celebrating live theatre and community outreach, guests will also be treated to a sample of the final Main Stage production, The Rocky Horror Show.
MAIN STAGE ANYTHING GOES

May 18 - June 4
At THE GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE
215 South Country Rd
Bellport, NY 11713 "A zesty new revival!" -The New York Times
Starring Broadway leading lady Andrea McArdle as Reno Sweeney and Emmy Award-winner Sally Struthers as Evangeline Harcourt, Anything Goes is a Tony Award-winning musical that takes you on a captivating voyage aboard the S.S. American. Set to classic songs by Cole Porter including, "You're the Top," "Blow, Gabriel, Blow," "It's De-Lovely," and, of course, "Anything Goes," this classic musical includes hilarity and hijinks, mistaken identities, love triangles, scandal, and more!

Andrea McArdle made her Broadway debut as the title role in Annie and has appeared in the National Touring Company's production of Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, Starlight Express, Meet Me In St. Louis, and The Wizard of Oz.This will be her debut at The Gateway.

Sally Struthers returns in her third appearance on The Gateway stage after appearing in 2012's 9 to 5 and 2015's Nice work if You Can Get It. Sally is known for her role as Gloria Stivic on All in the Family, for which she won two Emmy awards, and as Babette on Gilmore Girls.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

June 8 - 25
At THE GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE
215 South Country Rd
Bellport, NY 11713

"Raw, musical exuberance." -The Chicago Tribune
Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award-winning musical that brings to life the famed jam session of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. With a score of classic hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Folsom Prison Blues," and "Hound Dog," come together with these members of rock-n'-roll royalty for a once-in-a-lifetime evening that recreates the legendary jam session that impacted the course of the music industry forever.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'

June 29 - July 16
At THE GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE
215 South Country Rd
Bellport, NY 11713

"A high-energy crowd pleaser." -Broadwayworld.com
"The Joint Is Jumpin'" in this Tony-Award winning musical revue that transports you to a swingin' nightclub of the Jazz Age. Based on the infectious music of Fats Waller, this show provides an evening of songs that define the mood of the era, including "Squeeze Me," "Jitterbug Waltz," "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," and, of course, the title song, "Ain't Misbehavin'."

PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT

July 20 - August 6
At THE PATCHOGUE THEATRE
71 East Main St
Patchogue, NY 11713

"A rollicking crowd pleaser in sequins." -Variety

Hop aboard the party bus "Priscilla" in our laugh-out-loud comedy musical, fresh off Broadway, Priscilla Queen of the Desert. This Tony Award-nominated musical tells the story of three colorful "divas" that take an unforgettable journey and meet an array of fantastic characters, all the while pushing the norms of society. Set to a score of popular 70s and 80s disco music including, "It's Raining Men," "I Will Survive," "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," "Boogie Wonderland," and "Hot Stuff," this show will have audience members dancing in the aisles.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

August 24 - September 10
At THE GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE
215 South Country Rd
Bellport, NY 11713

"A cult stage musical that slayed 'em." - The New York Times
Get ready to do the "Time Warp" again, in this punky, rock n' roll musical born of unadulterated idolatry of weirdness. Take a journey with clean-cut kids Brad and Janet as they stumble upon the kooky, and slightly unorthodox, world of Dr. Frank 'N' Furter. Step into the lab as he shows us his latest creation, Rocky, the perfect man. Get ready for a night of frothy frivolity and scandalous sensations in this cult-classic musical with songs like "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch me," "Damn It Janet," and "Science Fiction/Double Feature."

SPECIAL EVENTS

DANCE TO THE MOVIES

August 10 - August 14
At PATCHOGUE THEATRE
71 East Main St
Patchogue, NY 11772
Starring TV's Dancing With The Stars celebrity professionals Chelsie Hightower, Lacey Schwimmer, and Jonathan Roberts, along with So You Think You Can Dance top finalists, and combining forces with singing stars from American Idol and The Voice, Dance to the Movies recreates some of the most iconic characters and memorable movie musical moments.
LEGENDS IN CONCERT

November 16 - 27
At THE GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE
215 South Country Rd
Bellport, NY 11713
Paying homage to musical icons David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Adele, and Abba, Legends in Concert is a live tribute show known for its celebrity look-alike and sounds-alike performers, incredible sets and special effects and live orchestra.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE

My Son Pinocchio Jr.: Geppetto's Musical Tale

July 8 - 16, select Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30am & 1pm, Sun at 3pm
At THE GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE
215 South Country Rd
Bellport, NY 11713

The classic tale of toymaker Geppetto's little wooden puppet is given new life in this musical which retells the classic Disney story from Geppetto's perspective.

The Wizard of Oz

July 22 - Aug 6, select Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 am
At PATCHOGUE THEATRE
71 East Main St
Patchogue, NY 11772

The most beloved tale of all time comes to life on the stage as Dorothy and her three friends trot delightfully and tunefully down that fabled road of yellow brick.

The Amazing Max

August 12, 10:30am & 1:00pm
At PATCHOGUE THEATRE
71 East Main St
Patchogue, NY 11772
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. The Gateway is proud to be operating under their new domain TheGateway.org!

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