Long Island Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Long Island from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
HA HA HAMPTONS Comedy Tour Set for Return at Bay Street Theater
Bay Street Theater will welcome the return of the Ha Ha Hamptons Comedy Tour, bringing a lineup of comedians from the New York comedy scene to the Sag Harbor waterfront for a lively night of stand-up.
Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Star Playhouse At Stage 74
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.
New York Bee Gees Tribute Concert to Take Place at Bay Street Theater
Bay Street Theater will present Bee Gees Celebration bringing the unforgettable sound and dance-floor energy of the Bee Gees to the east end.
PLAZAMAC COMEDY SHORT FILM CONTEST Invites Filmmakers To Create Three-Minute Comedies
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.
Review: ANNIE at Merrick Theatre And Center For The Arts
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).
Donna Karan Joins Producing Team of World Premiere of MISTER HALSTON at Bay Street Theater
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.
FUNNY GIRL, COME FROM AWAY, and More Join The Gateway's 2026-27 Season
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.
SABBATH: LONG LIVE OZZY Comes to the Patchogue Theatre
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announces Sabbath: Long Live Ozzy, appearing on Saturday, August 22 at 8:00PM.
ANY WAY YOU WANT IT Brings to Music of Journey to Bay Street Theater
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.
Photos: First Look at the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE
In honor of the official opening of the North American tour, producers have released production photos of BEETLEJUICE, the Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s film.
Second Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the second round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
Joseph Vecsey’s All Star Comedy Comes to the Bay Street Theater
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.
BILLY JOEL SYMPOSIUM Speakers Set for The Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame
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.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Cultural Arts Playhouse-SYOSSET
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.
Review: GODSPELL at Theatre Three
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.
Kiefer Sutherland to Perform at Patchogue Theatre in June 2026
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Kiefer Sutherland: Love Will Bring You Home.
Josh Johnson Reveals Dates for 2026 Tour JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nosta
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from February 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Emmy Award Winner Sally Struthers THE FULL MONTY To Play The Gateway Playhouse
The Gateway Playhouse will present THE FULL MONTY from March 13 through April 12, 2026.
Arc Stages to Present Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC This Spring
Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages' Community Stage will present Sondheim's A Little Night Music.
Video: NEWSIES at the Argyle Theatre
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.
Video: THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour First Look
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the North American Tour of The Outsiders.
Hofstra University to Stage Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC This March
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 Will Present SAMANTHA FISH: PAPER DOLL WORLD TOUR In May
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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Little Shop of Horrors: 40th Anniversary Screening Hosted By Ellen Greene Patchogue Theatre (8/30-8/30) |
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THE WEDDING SINGER The John W. Engeman Theater (7/09-8/23) |
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Megan Hilty Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (8/22-8/22) |
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Drinking Habits Theatre Box (7/24-8/02) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Patricia Quinn Patchogue Theatre (10/29-10/29) |
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Feltman: World's First Hot Dog LTV Studios (7/31-7/31) |
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Donna McKechnie: A Musical Memoir LTV Studios (8/29-8/29) |
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Pamela Morgan: What's Cooking? Where Every Song Comes with a Story and a Little Spice LTV Studios (8/23-8/23) |
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South Shore Theatre Experience present 15th Annual One Act Festival South Shore Theatre (9/03-9/03) |
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Cabaret Theatre Three - NY (9/20-10/25) |