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Photo Coverage: THOROUGLY MODERN MILLIE Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 29, 2016
The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at the John W. Engeman Theater began performances on Thursday, May 26 at 8:00pm and will run through July 10, 2016. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night - check out the coverage below!
Tickets Now on Sale for BERNADETTE PETERS: AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING
by Louisa Brady - May 28, 2016
One of Broadway's brightest stars, Bernadette Peters will light up the Patchogue Theatre stage for our 2016 Gala. Throughout her illustrious career, Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert, and on recordings. Ms. Peters currently stars in Amazon Prime's hit TV series, Mozart in the Jungle, which won the 2016 Golden Globe for 'Best TV Comedy or Musical Series.'
Photo Flash: First Look at THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at the John W. Engeman Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2016
The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. Performances of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE began at the John W. Engeman Theater yesterday, May 26, and run through July 10, 2016. Check out a first look of the cast in action below!
Bay Street Theater to Host A CONVERSATION WITH JOEL GREY
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2016
Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce A CONVERSATION WITH JOEL GREY, June 11 at 5 pm. Tickets are $20 and available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Bay Street Theater Box Office at631-725-9500, open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm. The Box Office will be open 7 days a week beginning Memorial Day weekend.
Alec Baldwin, Jason Alexander & More Set for Bay Street Theater's Annual Gala; B.D. Wong to Emcee!
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2016
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts announces the 25th Annual Summer Gala, celebrating Bay Street's Silver Anniversary, totake place in Sag Harbor on the Long Wharf on July 9, 2016 benefiting Bay Street's educational and theatrical programs. The evening will include a special performance of scenes from productions from the past 25 years, as well as a silent auction, cocktail party, Live 'Fantasy Auction,' dinner and dancing.
BWW Review: SHREK, THE MUSICAL at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - May 25, 2016
It is truly a pleasure seeing Shrek, The Musical. Based on the sure-to-be-classic DreamWorks Animation motion picture, the superb incarnation at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson boasts a truly remarkable cast. Running through June 25th, Jeffrey Sanzel wonderfully directs the large, talented company that is led by Danny Stalter - in his Theatre Three debut - as our favorite green ogre.
BroadHollow Theatre Company to Present GEORGE AND GRACIE in October
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2016
The George Burns tells the story of his life with Gracie, the dizzy comedienne whose 'illogical logic' charmed America. Burns recalls their first meeting, the vaudeville tours, family days in Hollywood, and their lasting friendship with Jack Benny and other entertainment greats. Here is one of America's most beloved comedians remembering the woman he loved best and the extraordinary life they shared together.
BroadHollow Theatre Company to Bring CAROUSEL to Bayway Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2016
The story tells of charming, roguish carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, and mill worker Julie Jordan, both loners, who meet and fall in love. Their marriage ends up costing both their jobs, and things go downhill from there.  The show includes the iconic songs 'If I Loved You', 'June Is Bustin' Out All Over' and 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.
BroadHollow Theatre Company to Present THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES in August
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2016
The Will Rogers Follies is a show about Will Rogers - a unique American, who, though he died in 1935, remains a beloved figure remembered for his humor, his wisdom, and his just plain common sense. At the heart of his populist philosophy was his most famous statement: "I never met a man I didn't like." Rogers became the biggest, most popular, and highest paid star of every existing medium of his time - stage, screen, radio, newspapers, and public appearances.
BroadHollow Theatre Company to Stage Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2016
Everyone's favorite storybook characters are brought together for a timeless yet relevant piece and rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.  The story follows a Baker and his Wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King's Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his Wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
BroadHollow Theatre Company to Present SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, 6/25-7/9
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2016
Hailed as a 'revelatory revue full of wonderful moments' and a 'funny, affectionate and revealing tribute to musical theater's greatest living composer and lyricist,' Sondheim On Sondheim is an intimate portrait of the famed songwriter in his own words... and music. Through the use of exclusive interview footage, audiences get an inside look at famed composer Stephen Sondheim's personal life and artistic process.
Photo Flash: Hampton Theatre's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE In Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2016
"Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," the Drama Desk and Tony Award-winning comedy by Christopher Durang that NY Times critic Ben Brantley called "a loving rejection of pretty much everything," will be the fourth and final play of the Hampton Theatre Company's 2015-2016 season, opening on May 26, at the Quogue Community Hall and running through June 12. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals below!
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Andrea McArdle, Sally Struthers and More in Gateway's ANYTHING GOES
by Christina Mancuso - May 20, 2016
The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County kicked off its new season on Wednesday May 18 with ANYTHING GOES. Tickets start at $59 and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, March 22 at 10am. Full Season Subscription Membership is only available now through March 21 and includes tickets to all five Main Stage shows and exclusive membership perks. For more information, contact the Box Office at (631) 286-1133 or visit the website at www.TheGateway.org.
Goat on a Boat's BAMBINI BALL to Play Bay Street Theater on Today
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce The Bambini Ball presented by Goat on a Boat on Saturday, May 20 at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Bay Street Theater Box Office at 631-725-9500, open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm.   Goat on a Boat is celebrating 15 years of puppetry in Sag Harbor. The Bambini Ball will include puppet making, dancing, games, pizza and a puppet show. If you cannot attend, please help us reach our goal by making a donation. And don't forget to look fabulous!
BWW Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at North Fork Community Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - May 19, 2016
Indeed the talented cast is the highlight at the North Fork Community Theatre's adorable incarnation of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the David Yazbek/Jeffrey Lane musical based on the Steve Martin/Michael Caine blockbuster movie. The comedic timing, witty quips, and a hilarious, unsuspecting story truly make this a laugh-out-loud event. Running through May 29th at the Mattituck, Long Island, venue, the terrific cast is excellently directed by Laura Pearsall.
THE UNDERPANTS to Open in June at John Drew Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
The John Drew Theater in the Dina Merrill Pavilion at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton, New York 11937, 631.324.0806; Tickets available at GuildHall.org; Box Office; 631.324.4050; Theatermania.com; or 1.866.811.4111.
Julie Halston, Paul Reiser & More Set for Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts' Summer 2016 Comedy Club
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the July, August, and September lineup for the 2016 Comedy Club. Monday nights at 8 pm. All dates are available online at www.baystreet.org or calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500. All comedy performances are suggested for ages 17 and up. Comedy Club is sponsored by Saunders & Associates and The Friars Foundation. Media sponsor is Beach Magazine.
MAN WITH ALL THE LUCK Gets Long Island Reading on Today the 13th
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
The Textile Co., a Long Island-based theater group, is presenting a staged reading of THE MAN WITH ALL THE LUCK on May 13 at Theater294, 294 Famingdale Rd. (Route 9) in East Farmingdale.
BWW Review: The Barebones Theatre Company Presents SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Melissa Giordano - May 11, 2016
The second offering from the Barebones Theatre Company's 2016 season is a wonderful showing of the Tracy Letts' play Superior Donuts. Now running through May 22nd at the intimate Northport venue, Jeff Bennett and Christopher Tully superbly direct a stellar ensemble cast in the Long Island premiere. It is set in present day and the play revolves around Arthur Przybyszewski, a 1960s hippie turned donut shop owner, and Franco, his young yet trouble-prone assistant.
Soluna Studio to Present LEGALLY BLONDE, 5/21-6/5
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2016
SoLuna Studio will produce the musical LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL as a part their professional mainstage season, with performances running May 21st 25-June 5th.
Laughter in the Lobby to Conclude 2nd Season with Chris Roach and Keith Anthony
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2016
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to present the second season finale of its popular comedy series, 'Laughter in the Lobby,' on Tuesday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m.
Goat on a Boat's BAMBINI BALL to Play Bay Street Theater on 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2016
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce The Bambini Ball presented by Goat on a Boat on Saturday, May 20 at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Bay Street Theater Box Office at 631-725-9500, open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm.   Goat on a Boat is celebrating 15 years of puppetry in Sag Harbor. The Bambini Ball will include puppet making, dancing, games, pizza and a puppet show. If you cannot attend, please help us reach our goal by making a donation. And don't forget to look fabulous!
BroadHollow Theatre Company Presents ANYTHING GOES, Beginning Tonight
by Louisa Brady - May 07, 2016
This is an amusing story of the age-old tale of Boy-Meets-Girl and the complications which ensue wrapped around one of Cole Porter's magical scores. Terrific Cole Porter songs include It's De-Lovely, Friendship, I Get A Kick Out Of You, All Through The Night, Anything Goes, You're The Top and Blow, Gabriel, Blow.
Bay Street Theater to Present Lisa Lampanelli in STUFFED, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2016
Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce a one-night-only special staged reading of LISA LAMPANELLI in STUFFED, Saturday, June 25 at 8 pm.
BWW Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - May 04, 2016
In spite of what you may have heard or read about this show from its 2006 Broadway incarnation, The Wedding Singer is certainly an enjoyable time. Who doesn't love 1980's campiness? Not only that, the Tony nominated stage version stays very true to the hilarious Adam Sandler movie particularly with the dialog.

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