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Author Paul Rappaport to Speak at Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in

Author Paul Rappaport to Speak at Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in April

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2026
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.
Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL at Smithtown Performing Arts Center

Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL at Smithtown Performing Arts Center

by Sam Desmond — April 1, 2026
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
Review: THE BODYGUARD at John W. Engeman Theater

Review: THE BODYGUARD at John W. Engeman Theater

by Sam Desmond — March 29, 2026
What did our critic think of THE BODYGUARD at John W.
Hoff-Barthelson Music School to Present the 2026 MUSIC OF OUR TIME Festival

Hoff-Barthelson Music School to Present the 2026 MUSIC OF OUR TIME Festival

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2026
Hoff-Barthelson Music School will present the 2026 Music of Our Time Festival, a dynamic, multi-day exploration of contemporary music.
EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND: Celebrating 30 Years Exhibit Extended at LIMEHOF

EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND: Celebrating 30 Years Exhibit Extended at LIMEHOF

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2026
Due to popular demand, The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will extend the run of its exclusive exhibit, Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years through Labor Day.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company

by Sam Desmond — March 27, 2026
A bucolic tale of a small community—almost like the town square that Belle from Beauty and the Beast goes through—that makes a sharp turn into human rights violations, “Fiddler on the Roof” asks quite a bit from its actors to go from whimsical country life to a terrified ousted community dee
Spotlight: NAPOLEON DYNAMITE LIVE at Patchogue Theatre

Spotlight: NAPOLEON DYNAMITE LIVE at Patchogue Theatre

by BWW Special Offer — March 26, 2026
Napoleon Dynamite LIVE! 20th Anniversary Celebration at Patchogue Theatre on April 25th
Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts Will Offer Music Scholarships for S

Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts Will Offer Music Scholarships for Summer Academy

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2026
Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) is awarding fifteen fully paid music scholarships to its four-week Summer Arts Academy to students with a passion for music.
Review: CATS at CM Performing Arts Center

Review: CATS at CM Performing Arts Center

by Sam Desmond — March 25, 2026
Feisty felines compete for centerstage through dance and song, with nary a meow as this show features no human characters.
THE SANDLOT Screening And Live Q&A With Chauncey Leopardi And Marley Shelton Set For

THE SANDLOT Screening And Live Q&A With Chauncey Leopardi And Marley Shelton Set For Patchogue Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2026
Patchogue Theatre will host a screening of The Sandlot with a live Q&A.
Todd Rundgren DAMNED IF I DO TOUR Comes to Patchogue Theatre in July

Todd Rundgren DAMNED IF I DO TOUR Comes to Patchogue Theatre in July

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2026
Todd Rundgren will bring his Damned If I Do Tour to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Cast Set For Long Island Premiere of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT​ at the Argyle Theatre

Cast Set For Long Island Premiere of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT​ at the Argyle Theatre

by Stephi Wild — March 24, 2026
The Argyle Theatre will present the Long Island premiere of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, featuring a cast directed by Evan Pappas and Todd L.
Full Cast Set for THE PRINCE OF EGYPT​ at The Argyle Theatre

Full Cast Set for THE PRINCE OF EGYPT​ at The Argyle Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 23, 2026
The Argyle Theatre will present The Prince of Egypt, the powerful musical adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks animated film.
Video: First Look at THE BODYGUARD at The John W. Engeman Theater

Video: First Look at THE BODYGUARD at The John W. Engeman Theater

by Joshua Wright — March 18, 2026
Watch a first look video of The Bodyguard at The John W.
Photos: First Look at CATS THE MUSICAL at CM Performing Arts Center

Photos: First Look at CATS THE MUSICAL at CM Performing Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2026
First look photos have been released for CATS THE MUSICAL at CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, NY.
Hardscrabble Theater to Stage NIGHT WATCH in Farmingdale This April

Hardscrabble Theater to Stage NIGHT WATCH in Farmingdale This April

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2026
Hardscrabble Theater invites audiences to experience edge-of-your-seat suspense with its upcoming production of Night Watch, the gripping mystery thriller by celebrated playwright Lucille Fletcher.
Photos: THE BODYGUARD Opening Night at the John W. Engeman Theater

Photos: THE BODYGUARD Opening Night at the John W. Engeman Theater

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2026
The John W.
HA HA HAMPTONS Comedy Tour Set for Return at Bay Street Theater

HA HA HAMPTONS Comedy Tour Set for Return at Bay Street Theater

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2026
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

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Star Playhouse At Stage 74

by Sam Desmond — March 12, 2026
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

New York Bee Gees Tribute Concert to Take Place at Bay Street Theater

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2026
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

PLAZAMAC COMEDY SHORT FILM CONTEST Invites Filmmakers To Create Three-Minute Comedies

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2026
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

Review: ANNIE at Merrick Theatre And Center For The Arts

by Sam Desmond — March 11, 2026
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 Th

Donna Karan Joins Producing Team of World Premiere of MISTER HALSTON at Bay Street Theater

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2026
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

FUNNY GIRL, COME FROM AWAY, and More Join The Gateway's 2026-27 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2026
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

SABBATH: LONG LIVE OZZY Comes to the Patchogue Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2026
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announces Sabbath: Long Live Ozzy, appearing on Saturday, August 22 at 8:00PM.

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