Long Island Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Long Island from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
BWW Q&A: Erica Burkett Talks THE BODYGUARD at John W. Engeman Theater
THE BODYGUARD is currently running at the John W.
HA HA HAMPTONS COMEDY TOUR and MOM’S NIGHT OUT Will Come to Bay Street Theater
Bay Street Theater will continue its spring season with two comedy events that offer audiences a chance to enjoy live stand-up in an intimate setting.
CAGNEY THE MUSICAL Adds Melissa Manchester To Cast At Bay Street Theater
Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Melissa Manchester will join the cast of CAGNEY THE MUSICAL at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, NY, playing the role of Ma Cagney in the 2026 Summer Mainstage Season.
Amy Grant to Bring THE ME THAT REMAINS TOUR to Patchogue Theatre
Six-time GRAMMY winner Amy Grant will bring her Me That Remains Tour to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, supporting her first new album in over a decade, produced by Mac McAnally.
LESLIE JONES: I'M HOT TOUR is Coming to Patchogue Theatre in October
Three-time Emmy nominee Leslie Jones will bring her I'm Hot Tour to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on October 8, 2026.
Full Cast Set for FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: THE FOREIGNER MUSICAL, Directed by Adam Pascal
Tilles Center and LIU's Post Theatre Company have revealed the full cast for Feels Like The First Time, a new musical inspired by the band Foreigner, FOREIGNER, running in Long Island, directed by Tony-nominated Adam Pascal.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
CM Performing Arts Center Will Host Sensory Sensitive JERSEY BOYS Performance
CM Performing Arts Center announced that all future Main Stage and Children's Theatre productions will include a Sensory Sensitive performance, beginning with JERSEY BOYS on May 3.
Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at Cultural Arts Playhouse-Merrick
With a central character seemingly a charming, albeit selfish, peccadillo who goes on redemption journey to connect his passion with his dreams, “School of Rock,” brings humor, honor, and hype to the standing up for yourself no matter how “acceptable” the responsible path is presented.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
HUGO - THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY TRIBUTE is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
Hugo Valenti, former frontman of Journey tribute act Voyage, will perform at Patchogue Theatre on September 12, 2026, bringing Journey's classic anthems to Long Island.
STEVE TREVIÑO: FAMILY MAN TOUR is Coming to Patchogue Theatre in October
Stand-up comedian Steve Treviño, known for Netflix and Showtime specials, will perform at Patchogue Theatre on October 17 as part of his Family Man Tour.
HEDDA GABLER Comes to the Modern Classics Theatre Company Of Long Island
Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island will stage Henrik Ibsen's HEDDA GABLER at the BACCA Arts Center in Babylon, NY, running May 16 through May 31, 2026, with Elle Lucksted in the title role.
HEDDA GABLER to be Presented at Modern Classics Theatre in May
Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island will present Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler at the BACCA Arts Center in Babylon, NY, with Elle Lucksted in the title role.
DOG SEES GOD to be Presented by Hofstra Drama in the Black Box Theater This Spring
Hofstra University's Department of Drama and Dance will close out the spring semester with a bold and thought-provoking production of Bert V.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final 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 Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Sondheim's COMPANY to Return to Long Island with Production at Manes Studio Theatre
The first Long Island production since the show's 2021 Broadway revival, Stephen's Sondheim and George Furth's masterful Company will be presented on the stage of Manes Studio Theatre in Lindenhurst from April 24 through May 10.
Four LIMEHOF Board Members Honored with Special Legacy Induction Ceremony
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame recently inducted four of its board members, Chairman Ernie Canadeo, Co-Founders Norm Prusslin and Jim Faith, and Creative Director Kevin O’Callaghan, in a special event at its Stony Brook Museum location.
Famulari Brothers to Screen Debut Film BEST MAN at LIMEHOF
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will screen Beest Man in April, a debut feature by Stony Brook brothers Ryan and Anthony Famulari, at LIMEHOF in Stony Brook.
The Kerry Kearney Band to Celebrate 30th Anniversary Gala at LIMEHOF
The Kerry Kearney Band will mark its 30th anniversary with a two-night gala on May 1st and 2nd at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook, NY, featuring music, stories, and special guests.
Author Paul Rappaport to Speak at Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in April
Former Columbia Records SVP Paul Rappaport will speak at LIMEHOF in Stony Brook, discussing his memoir on promoting Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Pink Floyd, with radio personality Maria Milito.
Lin-Manuel Miranda to be Honored With Julie Andrews Lifetime Achievement Award at Bay Street Theater
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will honor Lin-Manuel Miranda with the Julie Andrews Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2026 Gala.
Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL at Smithtown Performing Arts Center
The sweeping music and frenetic choreography of a musical and the arrow-piercing drama of a straight play are rarely found together in the same production, but “Jagged Little Pill: the Musical” currently playing at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center through April 19, is a rare melding of those
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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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I Hate Hamlet South Shore Theatre (8/14-8/14) |
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Tom Kitt | With special guest Jessica Vosk Bay Street Theater (8/10-8/10) |
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves Patchogue Theatre (10/14-10/14) |
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Donna McKechnie: A Musical Memoir LTV Studios (8/29-8/29) |
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Joshua Henry's Get up Stand Up Tilles Center for the Performing Arts Long Island University (4/15-4/15) |
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I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick South Shore Theatre (8/16-8/16) |
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Jessica Vosk: Sleigh Staller Center for the Arts (12/11-12/11) |