Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
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Long Island Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Long Island from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
AIN'T TOO PROUD to Make Regional Premiere at The Gateway Playhouse
The Gateway Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for its regional premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, with director DeMone Seraphin leading the Tony Award-winning musical in Bellport, NY.
Review: HAMLET at Carriage House Players
What did our critic think of HAMLET at Carriage House Players?
ULTRA KIKI to Feature Ultra Naté & Inaya Day at Fire Island's Ice Palace
Daniel Nardicio and The Ice Palace will present Ultra Kiki, a late-night house music event headlined by Ultra Naté and Inaya Day, with DJ Bill Coleman and an opening performance by Shequida.
First Look: MISTER HALSTON World Premiere Begins Previews at Bay Street Theater
Matt McGrath stars as the iconic American fashion designer in the world premiere of MISTER HALSTON at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, a new production exploring the glamour and excess of 1970s and 80s New York.
A NEW BRAIN to Close Arc Stages' 2025-2026 Season on the Community Stage
Arc Stages' Community Stage in Pleasantville, NY, will present William Finn's A NEW BRAIN, directed by Rena Gavigan, as the final production of its 2025-2026 season.
Cast Set for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the Argyle Theatre
The Argyle Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for its summer production of BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit.
Photos: A BRONX TALE At THE REV Theatre Company
The REV Theatre Company has released production photos from A BRONX TALE.
Norm Lewis To Open HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA Season
Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis will kick off the new season of Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea at LTV Studios in Wainscott, NY, with a revue spanning jazz, blues, soul, pop, and classic American favorites.
TOAD THE WET SPROCKET: RINGS: THE ACOUSTIC TOUR to Play Patchogue Theatre
Toad the Wet Sprocket will bring their first-ever all-acoustic tour to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, performing songs from their 2026 release Rings: The Acoustic Sessions.
MY GENERATION TOUR With The Lovin' Spoonful & Gary Lewis to Play Patchogue
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present the My Generation Tour, featuring The Lovin' Spoonful, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and The Hollies Greatest Hits starring Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Terry Sylvester.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Review: YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Bellport Playcrafters Theatre Company
What did our critic think of YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Bellport Playcrafters Theatre Company?
Jeanna de Waal to Lead Masterclass at Long Island Musical Theatre Festival
Broadway star Jeanna de Waal, known for originating the role of Princess Diana in DIANA: THE MUSICAL, will join the Long Island Musical Theatre Festival as featured guest artist, leading a masterclass during its summer intensive program.
Photos: Matt McGrath in MISTER HALSTON at Bay Street Theater
One of fashion’s greatest icons comes to life on stage when Bay Street Theater launches their summer season with Mister Halston, starring stage and screen actor Matt McGrath.
Video: Meet the Jimmys-Bound Winners of the 2026 Roger Rees Awards
BroadwayWorld is very proud to be the official media partner of the event and we worked closely with Student Reporter Gabriel Jaffe for complete coverage of this year's awards.
PLANTING PRIDE: REVOLUTIONS ON THE RUNWAY to Celebrate LGBTQ+ History at Planting Fields
Planting Fields Foundation will present an outdoor Pride event featuring drag performances hosted by Thorgy Thor, a Baron von Steuben historical reenactment, and a panel with creators of Washington's Gay General.
Billy Joel Symposium to Feature Keynote by Musical Director David Rosenthal
David Rosenthal, Billy Joel's Musical Director and Keyboardist for 33 years, will be a keynote speaker at the LIMEHOF Billy Joel Symposium in Stony Brook, NY.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Q&A: Director DeMone Seraphin On Helming AIN'T TOO PROUD at The Gateway Playhouse
The Gateway Playhouse is bringing the electrifying Tony-nominated musical AIN'T TOO PROUD to the Bellport stage, charting The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Matt McGrath to Star in MISTER HALSTON at Bay Street Theater
This June, an LGBTQ+ icon comes to life on stage when Bay Street Theater launches their summer season with Mister Halston starring Matt McGrath.
Review: HEDDA GABLER at Modern Classics Theatre Company Of Long Island
What did our critic think of HEDDA GABLER at Modern Classics Theatre Company Of Long Island?
Music Executive Dennis Arfa to Be Inducted into Long Island Music Hall of Fame
Music executive Dennis Arfa will be inducted into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Stony Brook, NY, as part of the two-day Billy Joel Symposium.
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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) |