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Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; at Merrick Theatre And Center for the Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Melissa Giordano - Nov 24, 2022


What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS STORY at The John W. Engeman Theater?

Photos: A CHRISTMAS STORY Cast Celebrates Opening Night at The John W. Engeman Theater Northport
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 20, 2022


The John W. Engeman Theater's production of CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL opened on Saturday, November 19th. Performances run through Saturday, December 31, 2022. Check out photos from the opening night here!

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport Announces Casting For A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2022


The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL. Performances begin on Thursday, November 17, 2022, and run through Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Photos: First Look at THE CHAIRS at Quintessence Theatre Group
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 16, 2022


Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, begins Season XIII: Celebrating the Extraordinary with Eugène Ionesco’s The Chairs. Directed by Quintessence’s Artistic Director Alexander Burns, The Chairs, full of absurdist philosophy, witty wordplay and slapstick comedy runs through October 23. Check out photos of the production here.

Quintessence Theatre Group Presents Eugène Ionesco's THE CHAIRS This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2022


Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, begins Season XIII: Celebrating the Extraordinary with Eugène Ionesco's The Chairs. Directed by Quintessence's Artistic Director Alexander Burns, The Chairs, full of absurdist philosophy, witty wordplay and slapstick comedy, starts previews September 28, with an Opening Night Saturday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m

BWW Review: A BRONX TALE at John W. Engeman Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - Apr 1, 2022


The John W, Engeman Theatre does it again with their current offering, A Bronx Tale. Based on Chazz Palminteri’s 1993 movie and autobiographical play, Mr. Palminteri also created this musical incarnation with Alan Menken. This spectacular Paul Stancato directed production runs through May 8th at the exquisite Northport, Long Island, venue. Boasting a brilliant cast, this is indeed a must-see as we close out this long Winter season.

Photos: First Look at A BRONX TALE at John W. Engeman Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2022


All new production photos have been release from A Bronx Tale, now playing at the John W. Engeman Theater!

VIDEO: See a Sneak Peek of A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022


The John W. Engeman Theater is presenting A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL through Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Photos: First Look at A BRONX TALE at the John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2022


The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team for A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL. Performances begin on Thursday, March 24, 2022, and run through Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Photos: First Look at MAMMA MIA! at The Argyle Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022


Mamma Mia! begins performances on March 17 in advance of its opening night on March 19 running through May 1, 2022. The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main Street, Babylon, Long Island).

Photos: MAMMA MIA! Opens at The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 20, 2022


Long Island's largest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, will present the Broadway hit Mamma Mia! written by Catherine Johnson with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus and directed and choreographed by Antoinette DiPietropolo with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Mamma Mia! begins performances on March 17 in advance of its opening night on March 19 running through May 1, 2022. The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main Street, Babylon, Long Island).

Cast & Creative Team Announced for A BRONX TALE at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022


The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team for A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL. Performances begin on Thursday, March 24, 2022, and run through Sunday, May 8, 2022.

The Argyle Theatre to Present MAMMA MIA!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2022


Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, will present the Broadway hit Mamma Mia! written by Catherine Johnson with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus and directed and choreographed by Antoinette DiPietropolo with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. 

Review: The Cure at Troy at Quintessence Theater
by G K Schatzman - Feb 6, 2022


A modest audience was drawn into the reeks and roars of a rare production of Seamus Heaney’s The Cure at Troy on Saturday night around the intimate, runway-style stage at Quintessence Theater in Philadelphia, directed by Alexaner Burns. Actor Steven Anthony Wright leaving a definitive stamp on a challenging role as the savaged Philoctetes.

Quintessence Theatre Presents Seamus Heaney's THE CURE AT TROY This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022


Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, continues Season XII: Breaking the Cycle with Seamus Heaney's poetic rendition of the final episode of the Trojan War: The Cure at Troy starts previews January 26, with an Opening Night on Saturday, January 29.

BWW REVIEW: Theatre Under the Stars' THE LITTLE MERMAID is a Timeless Tale Bursting with Talent
by Audrey Morabito - Dec 10, 2021


It's holiday time in Houston, and THE LITTLE MERMAID has arrived at Theatre Under the Stars! With music by the legendary Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a book by Doug Wright, this production does your favorite childhood movie justice—and then some. 

BWW Review: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at the John W. Engeman Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - Sep 23, 2021


If you want a high-energy show, Smokey Joe's Café is definitely for you. The musical revue, on Broadway from 1995-2000, highlights the music of songwriting team Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The spectacle features their hit songs done back to back including 'Love Potion Number 9', 'Yakity Yak', 'Stand By Me' and 'Jailhouse Rock'. Believe me when I say that you will be dancing in your seat at some point.

Photos: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at John W. Engeman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2021


Smokey Joe's Cafe has officially opened at the John W. Engeman Theater. Check out production photos below!

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