LONG ISLAND THEATRE NEWSROOM

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s death, theaters across Long Island have been producing great works of the beloved mystery author true to the heritage of Christie and the spirit of her creativity.

Bay Street Theater will present Bee Gees Celebration bringing the unforgettable sound and dance-floor energy of the Bee Gees to the east end.

The opening night production of “Annie” on Friday, March 6 at the Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts marked the fourth viewing of the scrappy, upstart orphan I’ve seen this winter alone (there was actually a fifth I could’ve reviewed if BroadwayWorld hired me two weeks earlier).

The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center will present its First Annual PlazaMAC Comedy Short Film Contest, challenging filmmakers to create a family-friendly comedy short in three minutes or less.

Bay Street Theater has announced that internationally acclaimed designer and philanthropist Donna Karan will serve as Executive Producer for its upcoming production of MISTER HALSTON.

The Gateway has announced its 77th Season, an electrifying lineup of Broadway favorites, iconic music, and powerful true stories that celebrate connection, resilience, and the transformative power of live theatre.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announces Sabbath: Long Live Ozzy, appearing on Saturday, August 22 at 8:00PM.

Bay Street Theater will present Any Way You Want It - A Live Journey Celebration, bringing the soaring sound and unforgettable anthems of one of rock’s most beloved bands to the Sag Harbor waterfront.

Bay Street Theater will present Joseph Vecsey’s All Star Comedy on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM, bringing a lineup of nationally recognized comedians to the Sag Harbor waterfront for one night only.

A devastatingly timely production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” by Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset brings us to the small, earnest existence of Anatevka, a Jewish town in the Russian empire during the tumultuous turn of the century.

The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame will host the inaugural Billy Joel Symposium, featuring discussions on the artist's cultural impact and honoring Dennis Arfa.

With theatre that touches upon the religious, it can be tricky to strike a balance between artistry and accuracy that carries the audience’s imagination instead of accidentally shunning creativity.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Kiefer Sutherland: Love Will Bring You Home.

The Gateway Playhouse will present THE FULL MONTY from March 13 through April 12, 2026.

All new video footage has been released from Newsies at The Argyle Theatre, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages' Community Stage will present Sondheim's A Little Night Music.

Hofstra University's Department of Drama and Dance will present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, exploring a complex web of romantic entanglements in 1900 Sweden.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced SAMANTHA FISH: PAPER DOLL WORLD TOUR, appearing Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 8:00 p.

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Singer/songwriter and music producer Kenny Vance, co-founder of the band Jay and the Americans, has become the first filmmaker to receive the LIMEHOF Documentary Film Festival Legacy Award for Heart & Soul: A Love Story.

Bay Street Theater will host The Surfcasters, a renowned tribute band, for a night of Led Zeppelin classics.

CM Performing Arts Center has released first look photos from its production of Monty Python’s Spamalot, now playing as part of the Theatre’s 56th Season.

The Ice Palace will present a night of stand-up comedy featuring two of the fastest-rising voices in comedy today: Gianmarco Soresi and Jay Jurden, live on Saturday, July 18 at 7:00 PM(doors open at 6:00 PM).

The Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island will present the premiere of Lauren Gunderson's The Revolutionists.

Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages will present An Evening with Adam Pascal, with special guest John Hickok.