Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at South Shore Theatre Experience
by Sam Desmond - February 09, 2026
With exuberant dramatic tension and ballroom fluidity in blocking, the South Shore Theatre Experience’s production of “And Then There Were None” was filled with tension, retribution, and an impressive number of blood packets....
Review: NEWSIES at The Argyle Theatre
by Sam Desmond - February 04, 2026
A musical forged in ambition of set, stage, and stamina, director Tommy Ranieri’s vision of a world only beginning to stand up for their rights was sprawling and spectacular. Unlike other versions of “Newsies,” Rainieri’s production had a maturity that touched the cast’s characters to trul...
Review: RENT at Cultural Arts Playhouse Merrick
by Sam Desmond - February 02, 2026
Teenaged theater kids of my generation (elder millennial) loved “Rent.” It was youth-culture, it was edgy, and introduced to many of us suburban kids the magic of New York City where gay men, lesbian women, drag queens, and matinee-idol heteros could all be friends and love each other as family....
Review: RING OF FIRE at John W. Engeman Theater
by Sam Desmond - January 28, 2026
The John E. Engeman Theater found not only one, but five such super-talented individuals for their retrospective and introspective production of “Ring of Fire,” a musical based on the life of Johnny Cash....
Review: BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS at Theatre Three
by Sam Desmond - January 23, 2026
The world of late 1930s Brooklyn is brought to life and elucidated in Theatre Three’s triumphant run of the Neil Simon classic,”Brighton Beach Memoirs.”...
Review: ALICE BY HEART at CAP Syosset
by Sam Desmond - January 15, 2026
The ether of war-torn Britain is all-encompassing in “Alice By Heart,” but director Tony Frangipane’s vision overcomes the Nazi raids to create a personal hell of its own that the young characters escape through a British mainstay—literature....
Review: ANNIE at CAP Syosset
by Sam Desmond - January 06, 2026
CAP Syosset had their opening night for this winter’s production of “Annie” on Saturday, January 3 and it was a standout version of the classic rags-to-riches musical with a strong, bonded cast....
Review: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE at The Gateway
by Sam Desmond - December 06, 2025
With the magical notion of having a real ice skating rink on a dramatic stage, the Holiday Spectacular on Ice at the Gateway in Bellport creates wonder in the audience from inception and delivers well beyond expectations in person....
Review: ANNIE at Smithtown Performing Arts Center
by Sam Desmond - December 05, 2025
For some holiday cheer, “Annie” at the Smithtown Performing Arts is the Christmas production to bring families that spirit of generosity and can-do attitude for December....
Review: ANASTASIA at The Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company
by Sam Desmond - December 03, 2025
In the perennially winter tale of “Anastasia,” a musical about the young Russian woman with claims to be being the lone survivor of the royal Romanov family’s massacre, The Lighthouse Repertory captured the magic and warmth of a Christmas-time story while creating great dramatic tension....
Past Shows
Christmas with Chris Ruggiero LIVE in East Islip, NY on December 21, 2025
Dec 21
PBS-TV star Chris Ruggiero returns with his new Christmas show, featuring fan favorites from his much-anticipated Christmas album—including “Sleigh Ride,” “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),”...
The Jackie Mason Musical
Sep 6 – Sep 7, 2025
Laughter takes center-stage in this story based on the 10 year whirlwind romance of legendary comedian Jackie Mason and the playwright of the show, featuring their...
Gilbert & Sullivan's 'HMS Pinafore'
Jun 21 – Jun 29, 2025
‘H.M.S. PINAFORE’ SAILS INTO LONG ISLAND H.M.S. Pinafore, the classic comic opera that made Gilbert & Sullivan world famous almost 150 years ago, returns to Long Island...
SWEENEY TODD
Apr 26 – Apr 27, 2025
The legendary tale of a barber who returns from wrongful imprisonment to 1840s London, bent on revenge for the death of his wife,….
Titanic: The Musical
Mar 4 – Mar 20, 2022
In a stunning chamber musical as massive as the ocean liner that shares its name, Yeston and Peter Stones musical, Titanic, tells the stories of...
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?
Feb 4 – Feb 20, 2022
A progressive white couple's proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her black fianc home to meet them in this...
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Jan 7 – Jan 23, 2022
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives,...
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
Nov 19 – Dec 19, 2021
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Cinderella continues to transport...
Once Upon A Time
Jun 8
BroadHollow Dance Theatre's spring showcase of dance, acting and voice classes with a story time theme....
Urinetown - The Musical
May 4 – May 19, 2013
Urinetown is a tale of love, greed & revolution. The show is set in a town plagued by a 20-year drought, where water is so...
Cinderella
Apr 13 – May 4, 2013
Spend an afternoon as we share the story of Cinderella, her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, the fairy godmother, a handsome prince and a funny royal...
Shut Up, Sit Down & Eat -- They're Back!
Apr 27 – Apr 28, 2013
They're Back! This Italian plomedy is sure to tickle your funny bone. See them again....
Sinners
Apr 6 – Apr 21, 2013
A comedy by Norm Foster. Furniture store owner, Peter Kramer, is having an affair with the minister’s wife! How’s he going to get out of...
Gary Ferrar's Ah! Real Magic!
Apr 6
In a performance geared toward children and families, Gary Ferrar will guide audiences through the world of magic, performing everything from stage illusions to close-up...
Aladdin
Mar 9 – Apr 3, 2013
Welcome to Agrabah, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here including Aladdin, Jasmine...
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!
Mar 9 – Mar 24, 2013
The laugh-inducing, award-winning musical comedy about love in the suburbs is a touching and insightful look at love. This amusing revue pays tribute to the...
Freckleface Strawberry
Feb 9 – Mar 2, 2013
A new musical! Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles! Will Freckleface be brave enough to finally face her complexion in...
Funny Girl
Feb 16 – Mar 2, 2013
Funny Girl is the musical story of Fanny Brice, who rose from vaudeville comedienne to the Ziegfeld Follies to Hollywood stardom. Featuring hit songs like...
Night Watch
Jan 26 – Feb 10, 2013
Unable to sleep, Elaine Wheeler is troubled by unsettling memories and vague fears. A moment later, Elaine screams as she sees (or believes she sees)...
Alice In Wonderland
Jan 5 – Feb 2, 2013
Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles and beats the...
The Little Mermaid
Jan 21
For tickets and more information, visit the website. Performed at YouthFront Auditorium 4715 Rainbow Blvd, Shawnee Mission KS 66205....
Shirley Valentine
Jan 5 – Jan 20, 2013
For Shirley, the years have gone by too fast, and she is now mired in an “unused life.” Unhappy in her doldrums, she jumps at...
Bob's Your Elf
Dec 8 – Dec 23, 2012
An elf named Bob gets banished from the North Pole to learn a lesson about co-operation. Because of his bad attitude, Santa sends him to...
42nd Street
Nov 17 – Dec 2, 2012
Peggy Sawyer, a star-stuck chorus girl from Allenstown, gets her big break when the star of Pretty Lady breaks her ankle - sending Peggy on...
Damn Yankees
Apr 21 – May 6, 2012
Over The River and Through The Woods
Mar 17 – Apr 1, 2012
Get ready to laugh out loud as Nick, a young, single Italian-American from New Jersey announces his plan to move away to both sets of...
Nine
Feb 25 – Mar 11, 2012
Nine is based on Fellini’s classic film 8 ½. This spectacular musical is the story of celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to...
A FEW GOOD MEN
Jan 28 – Feb 12, 2012
This Broadway hit by Aaron Sorkin (of West Wing fame) about the trial of two Marines sizzles on stage. A Navy lawyer is a man...
Hairspray
Jan 14 – Jan 29, 2012
This Tony award winner delighted audiences by sweeping them away to 1960?s Baltimore, where the 50?s are out — and change is in the air....
The Psychic
Jan 22
A down and out mystery writer, unable to pay his rent, hangs up a sign offering psychic readins in his window. To his surprise, he...
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