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....
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....
Past Shows
Based on the critically acclaimed play that inspired the now classic film, this streetwise musical will take you to the stoops of the Bronx in...
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget...
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersens most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disneys The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story...
The Argyle Theatre presents a holiday new-classic Children's Theatre production, Harry Connick Jr.'s The Happy Elf, Sponsored by Good Samaritan Hospital.A new musical comedy by...
Shadows of the 60s pays tribute to the tremendous legacy of Motowns Super Groups, in a salute to the legendary stars of Motown such as...
A holiday classic from the writer of the musical theatre classic, The Music Man!, and based on the movie of the same name, Miracle on...
Long Island Comedy and The Argyle Theatre proudly present a Special Long Island Comedy SHOWCASE!Enjoy an evening of non-stop laughter and hilarious fun featuring a...
Since the release of Piano Man in 1973, Billy Joel has had 33 Top 40 hits spanning 3 decades, all written by the man himself....
Don't miss Rainere's Donna Summer Tribute's triumphant return to the Argyle after her sold out show last April. With opening tribute group The Electric Company,...
"Hailed as the most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the U.S., Fleetwood Macked brings your favorite songs like...Go Your Own Way, Dont Stop, Rhiannnon...
"If you loved Munson and Jackson, Murcer and Martin or want to know about George Steinbrenners big heart, then my play 'Batboy' is for you....
The Fast Lane has been heralded by the International Press Association. "If you didn't know better, you'd swear you were really at an Eagles concert!"...
Travelling with a 10 piece band, Nikki Torres performs the music of Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine in this vibrant, explosive, exciting eruption of...
Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies...
The great American classic, sponsored by Good Samaritan Hospital, is back to be brought to life once again, right here in Babylon. A true delight...
When The Producers came to Broadway starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick as the infamous characters Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, it had audiences laughing...
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