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Bay Street Theater Announces Winners of Annual Suffolk Teen Writing Competition
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the winners of Writing The Wave: The 2024 New Works Creative Writing Competition, an annual creative writing contest open to all teens across Suffolk County as part of the 10th Annual Title Wave: The 2024 New Works Festival at Bay Street Theater.

Photos: Tony-Winner Scott Wittman and the Slattery Family Begin Rehearsals for THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024


THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES has begun rehearsals at Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts. See photos from inside rehearsal.

Kristin Chenoweth, DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More Announced for Tilles Center 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024


Discover the exciting line-up for the 2024/25 season at TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. From Steve Martin & Martin Short to Misty Copeland, Broadway tours to orchestral performances, there's something for everyone.

Photos: CM Performing Arts Presents SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2024


See first look photos of CM Performing Arts' currently running production of Saturday Night Fever.

Staller Center Announces New Fall 2024 Season Featuring Wanda Sykes, Renée Elise Goldsberry and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024


The Fall 2024 Season at the Staller Center includes an extensive assortment of astounding artists and performances, including countless musicians, comedy, jazz, dance performances, and family experiences.

The Importance of Branding
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - May 01, 2024


You don’t need to be a content creator to have effective branding, but you do need performance content accessible to the public while auditioning. Casting agents need to be able to find you online and understand what you do best. When they’re the people determining whether or not you get the job, why not make it as easy as possible for them?

ROCK OF AGES Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Season at The Gateway
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2024


The Gateway will kick off its 75th Season with the triumphant return of ROCK OF AGES which will run at The Gateway Playhouse from May 3 – June 2, 2024.

Photos: First Look at A BRONX TALE at the Argyle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2024


All new photos have been released from the Argyle Theatre's production of A Bronx Tale. Check out the photos here!

Student Blog: Audition Season
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - April 30, 2024


Consistently look through casting breakdown sites, learn new songs that suit you, and figure out what materials you’ll need for auditions coming up soon. Be proud of the work that you put in because even if you get cut or don’t get the role, that work doesn’t go unnoticed.

10th Annual TITLE WAVES: 2024 NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Preliminary Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2024


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced some of the All-Star cast members who will participate in the upcoming 10th Annual TITLE WAVES: 2024 NEW WORKS FESTIVAL.

Photos: Argyle Theatre's A BRONX TALE Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - April 28, 2024


The Argyle Theatre's production of A Bronx Tale, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner, opened Saturday, April 27 and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos below!

Photos: Go Inside the A BRONX TALE Opening Night Curtain Call at Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - April 28, 2024


The Argyle Theatre's production of A Bronx Tale, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner opened Saturday, April 27 and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the curtain call. Check out photos here!

Cirque Du Soleil's OVO at UBS Arena Offers Mother's Day Promotion
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2024


OVO - a Cirque du Soleil performance coming to UBS Arena, August 15-18 - has announced a special Mother's Day promotion.

CM Performing Arts' Announces the Cast of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024


CM Performing Arts Center will present Saturday Night Fever running May 4 - May 18 on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre.

The Ice Palace Presents DANIEL REICHARD: SONGS FROM THE BOARDWALK This June
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024


Join the Ice Palace for a special performance by DANIEL REICHARD, presenting his latest show, Songs from The Boardwalk, on June 15th. Don't miss out on this musical extravaganza.

Sunrise Theatre Company To Present THE WEDDING SINGER
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2024


Theatre Company announces its upcoming production of THE WEDDING SINGER.

THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES Kicks Off Bay Street's 2024 Mainstage Season
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced that single tickets for Frank D. Gilroy's Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES, which will kick off the 2024 Mainstage Season go on sale now!

Southampton Arts Center to Presents TRU by Jay Pressor Allen in June
by Blair Ingenthron - April 20, 2024


Southampton Arts Center will present TRU by Jay Pressor Allen, directed by Will Pomerantz, and starring Patrick Christiano.

Staller Center To Present Wanda Sykes, Renée Elise Goldsberry, John Pizzarelli & More In Fall 2024
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2024


The Fall 2024 Season at the Staller Center includes an extensive assortment of astounding artists and performances, including countless musicians, comedy, jazz, dance performances, and family experiences.

Richmond County Orchestra Will Perform Concerto di Primavera
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2024


On Sunday, April 28th, at 3 pm, the Richmond County Orchestra will perform Concerto di Primavera, a farewell and thank you to St John's University Staten Island Campus.

Bay Street Theater To Present a Series of Sunday Afternoon Tea Dances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2024


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts in partnership with the LGBT Network, and the Long Island LGBT Chamber of Commerce will present a series of SUMMER SUNDAY TEA DANCES. See the lineup!

Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble to Present Concert At Riverhead Free Library
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 16, 2024


Join the Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble for a concert of flute, strings, and harp music at Riverhead Free Library in April. Learn more about the performance!

Larry Owens Debuts THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL MUSICAL at Adelphi
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2024


Performer, composer, lyricist and writer Larry Owens will present the world premiere concert debut of his new musical, The American Football Musical, a satire of The Blind Side-esque sports/white savior films, at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday, April 27.

Review: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - April 15, 2024


Port Jefferson's Theatre Three sensationally continues their amazing fifty third season with a gripping production of Agatha Christie's Murder On The Orient Express. It is most interesting and thrilling to see a mystery mounted locally as this title doesn't seem to be done often. This production runs through May 4th at the charming Long Island venue and by the enthusiasm from opening weekend, you may want to get your tickets quickly.

Photos: First Look at the Workd Premiere Of THE OLYMPIANS, AN EPIC MUSE-ICAL at CM Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2024


In collaboration with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, CM Performing Arts Center is presenting the World Premiere of The Olympians, running this weekend only! Check out all new photos here!


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Rock of Ages in Long Island Rock of Ages
The Gateway (5/3 - 6/2)

CONCERT NEW COMEDY NEW MUSICAL Tracker
A Bronx Tale in Long Island A Bronx Tale
The Argyle Theatre (4/25 - 6/16) Tracker
Operation Volkswagen by Christopher Hackert in Long Island Operation Volkswagen by Christopher Hackert
South Shore Theatre (6/1 - 6/1)
LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary Star-Studded Concert in Honor of Billy Joel in Long Island LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary Star-Studded Concert in Honor of Billy Joel
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post (6/7 - 6/7)
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in Long Island Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
The Gateway (8/9 - 9/8)
The Addams Family, the Musical in Long Island The Addams Family, the Musical
The Gateway (3/14 - 4/13)
Little Women in Long Island Little Women
BACCA Arts Center (12/7 - 12/22)
Saturday Night Fever in Long Island Saturday Night Fever
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre (5/4 - 5/18)
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical in Long Island Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical
LICM Theater (4/19 - 6/23)
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