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Photos: First Look At The CM Teens Educational Program's Summer Production Of LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2024


The CM Teens Educational Program will present Legally Blonde Jr! See photos from the production.

Mykal Kilgore Joins LI Musical Theatre Festival Lineup
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024


Long Island Musical Theatre Festival has announced that Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore will join its 2024 summer program as a guest artist. Kilgore will join a long list of LIMTF guest artists, which includes Stephen Schwartz, Beth Leavel, Jeanine Tesori, Alice Ripley, Adam Kantor, Jay Armstrong Johnson and more.

A Hug From The Art World Presents WOMEN LAUGHING SALAD By Pablo Barba
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2024


Discover Pablo Barba's first solo exhibition in The Hamptons with 'women laughing salad' presented by A Hug From The Art World, opening on July 27.

Ann Hampton Callaway Brings The FINDING BEAUTY Tour To New York
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2024


Ann Hampton Callaway has announced three New York dates for her new show, Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics and Originals.

LIMEHOF to Present Free BEATLES ON THE BALCONY Concert Featuring The Liverpool Shuffle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 23, 2024


The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will hold a free concert entitled “Beatles on the Balcony”. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: LEGALLY BLONDE at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Stephi Wild - July 23, 2024


The John W. Engeman Theater has released all new video footage from LEGALLY BLONDE, The Musical. Performances began on Thursday, July 11, 2024, and run through Sunday, August 25, 2024. Check out the video here!

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER To Bring 2024 Christmas Tour To Chrysler Hall
by A.A. Cristi - July 22, 2024


MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER has announced their 2024 Christmas Tour, bringing their signature holiday music to venues across the country.

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL at John W. Engeman Theater
by Melissa Giordano - July 21, 2024


What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL at John W. Engeman Theater?

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at CAP Merrick
by Andrew J. Koehler - July 21, 2024


What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at CAP Merrick?

EastLine Theatre Brings Pulitzer Prize-Winning Comedy HARVEY To Lindenhurst
by A.A. Cristi - July 19, 2024


EastLine Theatre will present Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy HARVEY at the BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst this August. Celebrate the 80th anniversary of this classic tale about a man and his imaginary rabbit friend.

Joy Behar & More to Present Encore Performance of MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND at Bay Street Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 18, 2024


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will present an encore performance of popular TV personality and Bay Street Board of Trustees member Joy Behar and friends. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Spotlight: FIRE ISLAND DANCE FESTIVAL at Fire Island Pines
by BWW Special Offer - July 18, 2024


Escape to Fire Island Dance Festival

Lighthouse Repertory Theatre to Present GUYS AND DOLLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 17, 2024


Lighthouse Repertory Theatre will present the Broadway musical GUYS AND DOLLS at Bellmore Showplace and St. James Episcopal Church. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SAL VIVIANO: PERFECTLY FRANK – A CENTURY OF SINATRA Will Be Presented By Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2024


Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea presents Sal Viviano: Perfectly Frank - A Century of Sinatra, Saturday, July 20, 7:30PM at LTV Studios in East Hampton.

Bay Street Theater Reveals Cast For MEL BROOKS' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2024


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the cast for this season's third and final Mainstage production MEL BROOKS' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - THE MUSICAL.

Photos: BYE BYE BIRDIE is Now Playing at the Argyle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 16, 2024


The Argyle Theatre is presenting Bye Bye Birdie, Directed and Choreographed by Jen Wineman, with Musical Direction by Jonathan Brenner, and Associate Director and Choreographer Rebecca Frazier. Check out all new photos here!

Photos: BYE BYE BIRDIE Opens at The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - July 15, 2024


The Argyle Theatre is presenting the classic musical Bye Bye Birdie. See photos of the cast on opening night!

Photos: LEGALLY BLONDE Takes the Stage At The John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - July 15, 2024


The John W. Engeman Theater has released first look production photos of LEGALLY BLONDE, The Musical. Performances run through Sunday, August 25, 2024. 

Photos: Go Inside Bay Street Theater's 32nd Annual Benefit Gala MAYBE THEY'RE MAGIC...!
by Blair Ingenthron - July 14, 2024


On Saturday, July 6, Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts hosted their annual EPIC full-blown gala extravaganza with special twists and exciting surprises, honoring show stopper Neil Patrick Harris, star of stage and screen (+food!) David Burtka, and East End community treasure Dr. Georgette Grier-Key. See photos here!

Photos: The Cast of LEGALLY BLONDE at the Engeman Theater Takes Opening Night Bows
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - July 14, 2024


The John W. Engeman Theater celebrated the opening night of LEGALLY BLONDE, The Musical last night, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. See photos from the opening night bows here!

Long Island's Argyle Theatre Opens BYE BYE BIRDIE Tonight
by Blair Ingenthron - July 13, 2024


Long Island's Argyle Theatre presents BYE BYE BIRDIE, directed and choreographed by Jen Wineman, opening Saturday, July 13. Enjoy this classic musical with a fresh new production.

See Jennifer Holliday Live In NYC And Fire Island Next Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2024


Jennifer Holliday will perform live in NYC and Fire Island on July 26th and 27th at 8pm, presented by Daniel Nardicio and the Red Eye Guys. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside The Bay Street Gala: 2024, Hosted by Marc Kudisch!
by James Blinken - July 11, 2024


The 32nd Annual Bay Street Theater Summer Gala was a night to remember. See photos.

Cirque Du Soleil's OVO At UBS Arena Offers Flash Sale From This Week
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2024


Cirque du Soleil's OVO at UBS Arena in Elmont will offer a 30% discount on tickets from July 10-12. The show, running from August 15-18, 2024, explores a vibrant insect ecosystem filled with energy and emotion.


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