by Sam Desmond - March 05, 2026
A devastatingly timely production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” by Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset brings us to the small, earnest existence of Anatevka, a Jewish town in the Russian empire during the tumultuous turn of the century....
by Sam Desmond - March 04, 2026
With theatre that touches upon the religious, it can be tricky to strike a balance between artistry and accuracy that carries the audience’s imagination instead of accidentally shunning creativity....
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....
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...
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....
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....
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.”...
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....
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....
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....
Past Shows
Janice Buckner will be performing LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on...
There will be a special screening of Heart & Soul: A Kenny Vance Film at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook...
After nearly a year in the planning, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) has officially announced the first ever exhibit dedicated exclusively to LIMEHOF...
Mike Meehan & The Lucky Ones will be performing LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame October 15th
Dee Snider from Twisted Sister will be on hand to sign his newly published book "Frats", Oct. 14th at 6pm at the Long Island Music and...
Arizona Lindsey will be performing LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook,...
A Celebration of the Long Island Club Scene: Book Signing by Twisted Sister’s Jay Jay French with Q&A Featuring Members of Twisted Sister, Zebra, The...
The Illusion, a popular and influential 1960's era band, will be inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village...
Paradidle Records Showcase will be performing LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook,...
Author Steve Matteo will hold a book signing and discussion and Q&A event (moderated by Tony Traguardo) of his new book Act Naturally: The Beatles...
Medicine Fish will perform LIVE Music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on...
9/17 12pm-5pm Planet of the Tapes Radio Program Come on down for a special recording of Sirius XM Radio’s LL COOL J'S Rock The Bells...
The Songwriters of Long Island Showcase will take place at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony...
My World/DJ Johnny Juice will be performing at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook,...
Joseph James will be performing at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on...
Shecky & the Twangtones will be performing at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook,...
Valley Stream’s Robin Wilson, singer/songwriter/guitarist for the multi-platinum album selling and Grammy nominated band Gin Blossoms will be inducted into the Long Island Music &...
Hip-Hop legend Kool Rock-Ski will be at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on Sunday, August 6th at...
There will be a film screening and panel discussion of In Good Time, The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland, A Documentary Film by Huey, at the Long...
Chris Milo will be performing at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on...
MAZARIN will be performing at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on July...
Ray Lambiase will be performing at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on...
Sushi Savant will be performing at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on...
Mike Nugent will be performing at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on...
Rib and the Bones will be performing at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook,...
Dina Santorelli’s "The Reformed Man" Book LaunchThe book launch for Long Island author Dina Santorelli’s newest thriller, The Reformed Man will take place at the...
STONY BROOK, NY—The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall Of Fame (LIMEHOF) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a special concert and panel...
Martini Garden will be performing LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook,...
Somehow Sorry will be performing LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony...
Join us on Saturday, April 22nd at 3pm at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) Inductee...
The Como Brothers will be performing LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street,...
The Toby Tobias Ensemble will perform LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony...
Mark Newman will perform live music at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame at the newly opened Long Island Music and Entertainment...
Gene Casey will perform LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY)...
The Eagle River Band will perform LIVE music at the newly opened Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97...
MJT will perform LIVE music at the newly opened Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) February 26th...
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame presents the Long Island Comedy Festival featuring Paul Anthony Official host of the LI Comedy Festival, Maria Walsh “America’s Naughtiest...
Original Gossip band to perform at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Sunday, March 5th 3-4pm in Stony Brook Village (97 Main...
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