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Hempstead, NY 11549



Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Cultural Arts Playhouse-SYOSSET


by Sam Desmond - May 14, 2026

Playing on the main stage at Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset this spring is the operatic, rock ‘n rock “Jesus Christ Superstar.”...

Review: COMPANY at Manes Studio Theatre


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...

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Star Playhouse At Stage 74


by Michelle Nielsen - April 27, 2026

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

Review: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at The Argyle Theatre


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...

Review: THE 39 STEPS at Theatre Three


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...

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Suffolk


by Michelle Nielsen - April 21, 2026

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

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at James Street Players


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....

Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at Cultural Arts Playhouse-Merrick


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....

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


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...

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. Engeman Theater?...

Past Shows

What Fools! A One-Hour Midsummer Night's Dream
What Fools! A One-Hour Midsummer Night's Dream
Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2025

A 1-Hour Version of A Midsummer Night's DreamDirected by Sal SalernoStep into a world of magic, mischief, and mistaken identities in Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy. Set...

Trojan Women
Trojan Women
Apr 4 – Apr 13, 2025

"Trojan Women" is a thousands-year-old tale of courage, resilience, and hope in the face of utter devastation.

This Stage of Fools - A One-Hour Adaptation of King Lear
This Stage of Fools - A One-Hour Adaptation of King Lear
Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2024

Part of Hofstra’s 76th Annual Shakespeare FestivalBy William ShakespeareDirected by Samantha Mushin“In a world ravaged by global warming, pandemics, and natural disaster, King Lear is...

Wonder of the World
Wonder of the World
Oct 4 – Oct 13, 2024

By David Lindsay-AbaireDirected by Jennifer HartNothing will prepare you for the dirty little secret Cass discovers in her husband’s sweater drawer. It is so shocking...

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Apr 12 – Apr 21, 2024

By Lynn NottageDirected by G. D. KimbleThis biting comedy offers a glimpse into the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African American actress who begins...

Falsettos
Falsettos
Feb 23 – Mar 3, 2024

Music and Lyrics by William FinnBook by William Finn and James LapineDirected by Cindy RosenthalMusic Direction by Kerry A. PrepChoreography by Meredith R. Van ScoyHilarious,...

The Play's the Thing (A One-Hour Hamlet)
The Play's the Thing (A One-Hour Hamlet)
Nov 2 – Nov 4, 2023

Shakespeare’s classic revenge tragedy, suitable for young audiences.

The Amateurs
The Amateurs
Oct 6 – Oct 15, 2023

by Jordan HarrisonDirected by Christopher DippelAn intrepid troupe of pageant players races across medieval Europe, struggling to outrun the Black Death. The arrival of a...

DIKE
DIKE
Apr 14 – Apr 23, 2023

By Hannah BenitezDirected by Emily HartfordAfter two years of separation, a pair of sisters from an ecclesiastical family reunite to navigate the murky waters of...

WOYZECK
WOYZECK
Feb 24 – Mar 5, 2023

by Georg BüchnerDirected by Royston CoppengerBüchner’s classic tale of a young soldier, sacrificed to powers larger than himself, who suffers at the hands of a...

What You Will - A One-Hour Twelfth Night
What You Will - A One-Hour Twelfth Night
Mar 5 – Mar 7, 2020

WHAT YOU WILL A One-Hour Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Adapted by Maureen McFeely Directed by Ilona Pierce A one-hour adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, suitable...

Fefu and Her Friends
Fefu and Her Friends
Nov 8 – Nov 17, 2019

by Mara Irene Fornes Directed by Tatiana Pandiani One of Off-Broadways best-loved plays, originally directed by the author. The audience follows the lives of eight...

Private Lives
Private Lives
Oct 4 – Oct 13, 2019

By Noel Coward Directed by Christopher Dippel Private Lives is one of the most sophisticated, entertaining plays ever written. Elyot and Amanda, once married and...

Videos


Be Like Blippi Tour! in Long Island Be Like Blippi Tour!
Patchogue Theatre (3/03-6/03)
The Prince of Egypt in Long Island The Prince of Egypt
Argyle Theatre (4/16-6/07)
CAMELOT in Long Island CAMELOT
The John W. Engeman Theater (5/14-6/28)
West Side Story in Long Island West Side Story
The Gateway Playhouse (5/08-5/31)
Talk of The Town in Long Island Talk of The Town
Bay Street Theater (5/23-5/23)
Parlor of Mystery in Long Island Parlor of Mystery
Theatre Three (6/04-6/04)
Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got the Moves Relaxed performance, co-presented with Round Room Live in Long Island Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got the Moves Relaxed performance, co-presented with Round Room Live
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts (6/02-6/02)
South Pacific in Long Island South Pacific
Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company (6/05-6/14)
West Side Story in Long Island West Side Story
The Gateway Playhouse (5/08-5/31)
The Prince of Egypt in Long Island The Prince of Egypt
Argyle Theatre (4/16-6/07)