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LONG ISLAND THEATER REVIEWS

The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Long Island
Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at South Shore Theatre Experience

Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at South Shore Theatre Experience

by Sam Desmond — February 9, 2026
With exuberant dramatic tension and ballroom fluidity in blocking, the South Shore Theatre Experience’s production of “And Then There Were None” was filled with tension, retribution, and an impressive number of blood packets....
Review: NEWSIES at The Argyle Theatre

Review: NEWSIES at The Argyle Theatre

by Sam Desmond — February 4, 2026
A musical forged in ambition of set, stage, and stamina, director Tommy Ranieri’s vision of a world only beginning to stand up for their rights was sprawling and spectacular. Unlike other versions of “Newsies,” Rainieri’s production had a maturity that touched the cast’s characters to trul...
Review: RENT at Cultural Arts Playhouse Merrick

Review: RENT at Cultural Arts Playhouse Merrick

by Sam Desmond — February 2, 2026
Teenaged theater kids of my generation (elder millennial) loved “Rent.” It was youth-culture, it was edgy, and introduced to many of us suburban kids the magic of New York City where gay men, lesbian women, drag queens, and matinee-idol heteros could all be friends and love each other as family....
Review: RING OF FIRE at John W. Engeman Theater

Review: RING OF FIRE at John W. Engeman Theater

by Sam Desmond — January 28, 2026
The John E. Engeman Theater found not only one, but five such super-talented individuals for their retrospective and introspective production of “Ring of Fire,” a musical based on the life of Johnny Cash....
Review: BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS at Theatre Three

Review: BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS at Theatre Three

by Sam Desmond — January 23, 2026
The world of late 1930s Brooklyn is brought to life and elucidated in Theatre Three’s triumphant run of the Neil Simon classic,”Brighton Beach Memoirs.”...
Review: ALICE BY HEART at CAP Syosset

Review: ALICE BY HEART at CAP Syosset

by Sam Desmond — January 15, 2026
The ether of war-torn Britain is all-encompassing in “Alice By Heart,” but director Tony Frangipane’s vision overcomes the Nazi raids to create a personal hell of its own that the young characters escape through a British mainstay—literature....
Review: ANNIE at CAP Syosset

Review: ANNIE at CAP Syosset

by Sam Desmond — January 6, 2026
CAP Syosset had their opening night for this winter’s production of “Annie” on Saturday, January 3 and it was a standout version of the classic rags-to-riches musical with a strong, bonded cast....
Review: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE at The Gateway

Review: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE at The Gateway

by Sam Desmond — December 6, 2025
With the magical notion of having a real ice skating rink on a dramatic stage, the Holiday Spectacular on Ice at the Gateway in Bellport creates wonder in the audience from inception and delivers well beyond expectations in person....
Review: ANNIE at Smithtown Performing Arts Center

Review: ANNIE at Smithtown Performing Arts Center

by Sam Desmond — December 5, 2025
For some holiday cheer, “Annie” at the Smithtown Performing Arts is the Christmas production to bring families that spirit of generosity and can-do attitude for December....
Review: ANASTASIA at The Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company

Review: ANASTASIA at The Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company

by Sam Desmond — December 3, 2025
In the perennially winter tale of “Anastasia,” a musical about the young Russian woman with claims to be being the lone survivor of the royal Romanov family’s massacre, The Lighthouse Repertory captured the magic and warmth of a Christmas-time story while creating great dramatic tension....
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three

by Sam Desmond — November 21, 2025
In the world of Dickens, the reader is for the long-haul of human emotions, and Theatre Three’s 41st annual production has perfected conveying that panoply of passions in the classic, “A Christmas Carol.”...
Review: ANNIE at The Argyle Theatre

Review: ANNIE at The Argyle Theatre

by Sam Desmond — November 17, 2025
A perennial, heart-warming tale of personal and societal triumph, the Argyle Theatre’s opening night of “Annie” was a celebratory reminder of why we should never give up on our dreams, even if they look a little different when they come true....
Review: FAHRENHEIT 451 at Bay Street Theater

Review: FAHRENHEIT 451 at Bay Street Theater

by Sam Desmond — November 16, 2025
Ray Bradbury’s prescient, Cold War classic, “Fahrenheit 451” was brought to the stage at Bay Street Theater with even more urgency and relevance to our increasingly curated, aesthetic, and good vibes based lives in 2025....
Review: BOO! A MUSICAL ADVENTURE at Bayway Arts Center

Review: BOO! A MUSICAL ADVENTURE at Bayway Arts Center

by Sam Desmond — October 28, 2025
Parents looking to introduce their children to the world of theater patronage should look no further than “Boo! The Musical Adventure” playing at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip on Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2 at 11 am....
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at CAP Syosset

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at CAP Syosset

by Sam Desmond — October 20, 2025
As in-depth, thrilling, and heart-breaking as Carole King’s legendary album, Tapestry, Cultural Performing Arts Center Syosset’s production of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” was a full ride of the human emotions that was embodied in the songs that defined American music for a generatio...
Review: ANYTHING GOES at CM Performing Arts Center

Review: ANYTHING GOES at CM Performing Arts Center

by Andrew J. Koehler — August 21, 2025
Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES, the latest theatrical venture by CM Performing Arts Center (referred to hereinafter as CMPAC), is a surefire hit. Directed by Kevin Burns, the production dazzles from start to finish. Under Burns’ direction, viewing the production felt as though you were stepping bac...
Review: HALF TIME Closes Out Season at Theatre Three

Review: HALF TIME Closes Out Season at Theatre Three

by Nicholas Pontolillo — June 1, 2025
In 2006, the New Jersey Nets, now Brooklyn Nets, were not having a great season. To keep interest in the team outside of basketball, Barry Baum, Nets Basketball VP of Business and Entertainment PR, decided to create a senior dance team that would perform during half time. ...
Review: WAITRESS at the John W. Engeman Theatre

Review: WAITRESS at the John W. Engeman Theatre

by Andrew J. Koehler — April 28, 2025
It’s no secret that the right ingredients, and a touch of heart, make the best pies. WAITRESS at the John W. Engeman Theatre in Northport is a very strong representation of this notion....
Review: LITTLE WOMEN at CAP Merrick

Review: LITTLE WOMEN at CAP Merrick

by Andrew J. Koehler — April 16, 2025
LITTLE WOMEN, the musical based on the 1869 novel of the same name written by Louisa May Alcott, is currently running at CAP Merrick through April 27th. The production truly captures the heart and soul of the widely-celebrated source material. Please note, the following review comes from two viewing...
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Cultural Arts Playhouse

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Cultural Arts Playhouse

by Andrew J. Koehler — April 8, 2025
Experience the magic of MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Cultural Arts Playhouse! Enjoy stellar performances and captivating choreography until April 27, 2025. ...
Review: AVENUE Q at Cultural Arts Playhouse

Review: AVENUE Q at Cultural Arts Playhouse

by Andrew J. Koehler — February 26, 2025
When “the sun is shining and it’s a lovely day,” it’s a great day to see a musical. In a world filled with woe, and “every hour going oh, so slow,” it’s the perfect time to take in AVENUE Q at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset! Directed by Tony Frangipane, this production pulls ou...
Review: RENT at CM Performing Arts Center

Review: RENT at CM Performing Arts Center

by Andrew J. Koehler — February 23, 2025
What did our critic think of RENT at CM Performing Arts Center?...
Review: You'll Have 'Nothin' But A Good Time' at CMPAC's ROCK OF AGES

Review: You'll Have 'Nothin' But A Good Time' at CMPAC's ROCK OF AGES

by Nicholas Pontolillo — January 22, 2025
Opening its 54th season, CMPAC puts on a rocking version of Rock of Ages. Rock of Ages tells the story of “small town girl” Sherrie, who dreams of becoming an actress and “city boy” Drew, who dreams of becoming a rock star. It’s love at first sight, when the two bump into each other at The...
Review: God Bless The Argyle Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL

Review: God Bless The Argyle Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL

by Nicholas Pontolillo — December 22, 2024
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Argyle Theatre?...
Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at John W. Engeman Theatre

Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at John W. Engeman Theatre

by Melissa Giordano — November 24, 2024
What did our critic think of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at John W. Engeman Theatre?...
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