The Goonies: 40th Anniversary Screening and Q&A with Corey Feldman & Kerri Green at Keswick Theatre
Mar 22
The Goonies is a heart-pounding, treasure-hunting adventure that has captured generations of movie lovers. When a group of misfits called the Goonies discover an ancient...
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
Dance to the Holidays
Dec 16
A Holiday spectacular for the whole family!Dance to the Holidays! – the Holiday dance sensation that has swept the country and now Dance to the...
Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet
Dec 3
Classic holiday tunes come to life as Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet take the stage in "A Swingin' Little Christmas.” This hilarious and heartwarming...
Vitamin String Quartet
Oct 12
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off...
Straight No Chaser - Summer: The 90s Part 2
Jul 15
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied...
Sandra Bernhard: Shapes and Forms
Apr 25
Sandra Bernhard's new tour "Shapes and Forms" stops at the Patchogue Theatre April 25th.Sandra Bernhard is thrilled to announce Shapes & Forms, her one-of-a-kind new...
Linda Eder
Apr 18
Showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, Standards, Pop, Country, and Jazz. When she performs “live” in...
Dirty Dancing In Concert
Mar 18
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE TIMELESS ROMANCE OF THE ICONIC FILM Join us for DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the...
Back to the Garden 1969 - The Woodstock Experience
Mar 1
BACK TO THE GARDEN 1969 - THE WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE: The premier tribute to the Woodstock era you won't want to miss!
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party
Dec 6
April, 2023, marked the 30 year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early nineties in...
An Evening with Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story
Dec 3
Peter will be on a limited tour this holiday season hosting a series of screenings of A ChristmasStory. The evening will include a pre-show meet...
Candace Bushnell: True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex and the City
Nov 8
In her new one-woman show, New York icon Candace Bushnell, the international best-selling novelist and creator of Sex in the City takes the audience on...
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in Concert
Oct 3
Experience Jim Henson’s original masterpiece Labyrinth like never before with “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert!” Watch the full movie, as a live band performs in...
An Evening with Alan Ruck and screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Apr 6
Alan Ruck just completed his 4th season as a regular on HBO’s critically acclaimed "Succession" and this season was nominated for an Emmy in the category...
An Evening with Judge Reinhold and screening of Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Mar 22
JUDGE REINHOLD has been in over seventy-five motion picture and television roles and enjoys a 35-year relationship with an international audience of all ages. His films...
An Evening with William H. Macy and screening of Fargo
Mar 16
William H. Macy is an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, an Emmy and SAG Award winning actor, and a writer in theater, film, and television. Most...
Pinkalicious The Musical
Mar 2
The 10th Anniversary Tour of Vital Theatre Company’s long-running hit Pinkalicious The Musical comes to Patchogue Theatre! The one-hour musical, with book and lyrics by Elizabeth Kann...
An Evening With Mira Sorvino and Romy & Michele's High School Reunion
Mar 1
Mira Sorvino can currently be seen starring on the series SHINING VALE opposite Courteney Cox and Greg Kinnear for Starz and is coming off back-to-back series...
Below Deck | Battle of the Bosuns
Feb 17
Eddie Lucas and Malia White from the hit show Below Deck on BravoGet ready for an interactive nautical adventure full of stories, games, behind the scene secrets, and much more! This...
Harry Chapin's Greatest Stories LIVE featuring the Chapin Family
Feb 9
In the long rich history of Family Groups in American Roots Music, THE CHAPIN FAMILY has a special place. When these singers, songwriters and extraordinary live performers...
A Live Conversation with John Cusack following a screening of High Fidelity
Jan 14
With an impressive body of work spanning the course of three decades, John Cusack has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most accomplished and respected actors of his...
The LAST WALTZ Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band, TTBB Horns and Special Guests
Dec 2
Legendary concert featuring The Band and friends is brought to the stage by The THE BAND Band as part of their Last Waltz Celebration Tour.
Holiday Spectacular on Ice
Dec 17 – Jan 1, 2022
Capture the magic of the season as The Gateway incredibly transforms Patchogue Theatre's stage into an ice rink for Holiday Spectacular On Ice. This enchanting...
Disney's Newsies - Presented by The Gateway
Aug 25 – Sep 11, 2021
Disneys Newsies carries the banner! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader...
Elf the Musical
Dec 20 – Dec 28, 2019
Elf, The Musical has quickly entered the pantheon of holiday classics, and for good reason. This warm-hearted family musical tells the story of Buddy, a...
Kinky Boots
Aug 28 – Sep 14, 2019
Winner Of Every Major Best Musical Award Kinky Boots is the winner of the Tony, the Grammy and Londons Olivier Award. Based on true events,...
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