CALDERONE THEATRE AT CELEBRATE ST JAMES

by Michelle Nielsen - April 28, 2026

Stephen Sondheim’s powerful emotional musical about love, marriage, and being the last single person in a group of married friends, COMPANY, has been brought to life by director Rick Grossman at Manes Studio Theatre. First performed on Broadway in 1970, this groundbreaking show won 6 Tony awards a...

by Michelle Nielsen - April 27, 2026

What did our critic think of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Star Playhouse At Stage 74?...

by Sam Desmond - April 27, 2026

A sprawling, epic--literally biblical--story focusing on the deep-seeded bond of two brothers through the societal pressures both have to lead against each other, “The Prince of Egypt” at the Argyle Theatre in Babylon, is the musical for those who want to travel to another world but still feel t...

by Sam Desmond - April 24, 2026

Reverie Theatre Group presents ‘Edges,’ a funny, thoughtful, highly entertaining four-person song cycle, with no spoken dialogue or discernible plot, that explores the challenges of young adults, including family dynamics, career opportunities, and most significantly, the trials and tribulations...

by Michelle Nielsen - April 21, 2026

What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Suffolk?...

by Michelle Nielsen - April 20, 2026

Powerhouse vocals, evocative choreography, and a deep emotional connection define director and choreographer Matthew I. Quinn’s vision of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice’s timeless and timely rock opera, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR....

by Sam Desmond - April 09, 2026

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....

by Sam Desmond - April 01, 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...

by Sam Desmond - March 29, 2026

What did our critic think of THE BODYGUARD at John W. Engeman Theater?...

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...