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Bellport, NY 11713

Upcoming Shows

Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Jun 19 – Jul 19, 2026

The Story About Five Legendary Guys with a DreamFrom Detroit’s streets to Motown’s hit factory and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Ain’t Too...

The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition
Jul 3 – Jul 18, 2026

The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition follows Dorothy and her loyal dog Toto down the Yellow Brick Road on a magical adventure through the Land...

Ain't Too Proud
Jun 19 – Jul 19, 2026

Ain't Too Proud is a Tony Award-winning musical that follows The Temptations' rise from Detroit's streets to Motown's hit factory and the Rock & Roll...

Jeff Boyer's Big Bubble Bonanza
Aug 15 – Aug 16, 2026

Jeff Boyer's Big Bubble Bonanza is a one-man bubble extravaganza combining comedy, music, and interactive bubble magic. From bubble volcanoes and bubble roller coasters to...

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella Youth Edition
Aug 21 – Aug 30, 2026

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella Youth Edition invites audiences into a magical fairy tale world filled with charm, elegance, humor, and heart. Featuring the beloved Rodgers...

Come From Away
Aug 7 – Sep 6, 2026

Come From Away runs August 7 through September 6, 2026 at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY. Based on a true story, the musical follows...

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Nov 27 – Jan 3, 2027

Four legends in one studio for a holiday you’ll never forgetStep inside Sun Records on a snow-dusted December night as Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis,...

Funny Girl
Funny Girl
Jan 22 – Feb 21, 2027

She’s not like the other girls. That’s her secret weapon.While everyone else is chasing pretty, Fanny Brice is chasing punchlines, and the laugh she gets...

Harry Chapin: I Wanna Learn A Love Song
Harry Chapin: I Wanna Learn A Love Song
Mar 12 – Apr 4, 2027

Experience the music. Discover the man. Witness the love story behind the songs.Harry Chapin sang about cabdrivers, DJs, fathers, and dreamers, but behind every story...

Harry Chapin: I Wanna Learn a Love Song: A New Musical
Mar 12 – Apr 4, 2027

Harry Chapin: I Wanna Learn a Love Song is a new musical exploring the life and legacy of singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, known for "Cat's in...



Review: SOUTH PACIFIC at Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company


by Michelle Nielsen - June 10, 2026

In Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC, director Tony Chiofalo captured the essence of this classic show. Often perceived as problematic and racist when examined through a modern lens, the musical was actually written as a statement agains...

Review: HAMLET at Carriage House Players


by Sam Desmond - June 08, 2026

What did our critic think of HAMLET at Carriage House Players?...

Review: YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Bellport Playcrafters Theatre Company


by Michelle Nielsen - June 01, 2026

What did our critic think of YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Bellport Playcrafters Theatre Company?...

Review: HEDDA GABLER at Modern Classics Theatre Company Of Long Island


by Michelle Nielsen - May 25, 2026

What did our critic think of HEDDA GABLER at Modern Classics Theatre Company Of Long Island?...

Review: CAMELOT at The John W. Engeman Theater


by Michelle Nielsen - May 21, 2026

Lerner & Loewe’s magical tale of CAMELOT has been brought to life at The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport by Director Drew Humphrey*. A rarely performed show on Long Island, this production was worth waiting for! Humphrey, a veteran director, choreographer, and performer, created a masterpiece...

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Plaza Theatrical


by Michelle Nielsen - May 20, 2026

The classic showstopper, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Plaza Theatrical in Elmont is not to be missed! A deeply experienced director, Kevin F. Harrington pulled no punches with this production. From the costumes, scenery, and set pieces to the music, dancing, and acting, the show was polished from start to...

Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Theatre Three


by Sam Desmond - May 19, 2026

The story follows the grandson of Victor Frankenstein, Frederick, as a trip to Transylvania becomes less about sorting his dead grandfather’s estate and more about taking up the family business of accidental monster making. To help him in his quest, Frederick has a team of quirky personalities who...

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?...

Past Shows

West Side Story
West Side Story
May 8 – May 31, 2026

Love is stronger than hate… until the streets push backOn the restless sidewalks of 1950s New York, two rival street gangs fight for turf and...

The Full Monty
The Full Monty
Mar 13 – Apr 12, 2026

They’re out of work... but not out of luck.​ In a post-industrial Buffalo, six laid-off steelworkers make an outrageous, last-ditch bargain.

The Rat Pack is Back!
The Rat Pack is Back!
Jan 23 – Feb 15, 2026

Relive the days of the Rat Pack with Las Vegas’ most famous Entertainers--Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin--and their live big band as...

Holiday Spectacular On Ice!
Holiday Spectacular On Ice!
Nov 28 – Jan 4, 2026

STARRING NANCY KERRIGAN! Capture the magic of the season the in this original musical celebration on ice! Set to classic and contemporary holiday songs and...

Phantom
Phantom
Aug 1 – Aug 31, 2025

This mesmerizing Phantom is traditional musical theatre in the finest sense. The Tony Award-winning authors of Nine have transformed Gaston Leroux’ The Phantom of the...

Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman
Jun 20 – Jul 13, 2025

Once upon a time in the late '80s, unlikely soulmates Vivian and Edward overcame all odds to find each other… and themselves. Experience the moments...

42nd Street
42nd Street
May 2 – Jun 1, 2025

One of show business’s most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her...

Disney's Frozen
Disney's Frozen
Mar 7 – Apr 13, 2025

Frozen is the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. As one young woman struggles to find her voice and harness her...

The Addams Family, the Musical
The Addams Family, the Musical
Mar 14 – Apr 13, 2025

Charming and dripping with ingenious cartoon grotesquerie”- NewsdayBook by Marshall Brickman and Rick EliceMusic and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa The Addams Family, a comical feast that...

The Addams Family
The Addams Family
Jan 24 – Feb 16, 2025

The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the...

Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Nov 29 – Dec 29, 2024

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance...

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Aug 9 – Sep 8, 2024

The inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from a teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!Music and Lyrics by Gerry...

Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville
Jun 21 – Jul 21, 2024

“A little slice of paradise!”- USA Today “It will knock your flip-flops off!”- Entertainment Tonight Music and Lyrics by Jimmy BuffettBook by Greg Garcia and Mike O’MalleyJimmy...

Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages
May 3 – Jun 2, 2024

“Majestic Brilliance!”- New York TimesBook by Chris D'Arienzo ROCK OF AGES is the Tony Award nominated blockbuster that will nostalgically transport you back to the 1980s. Set...

ConcertNew ComedyNew Musical
In The Heights
In The Heights
Mar 15 – Apr 14, 2024

From The Creator Of Hamilton, Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda The story explores three days in the characters' lives in the New York City Latino neighbourhood...

Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof
Jan 26 – Feb 25, 2024

The Classic Story of Tradition The Beloved Masterpiece Brought To Life!

Holiday Spectacular on Ice
Dec 1 – Jan 1, 2024

Capture the magic of the season the in this original musical celebration on ice! Set to classic and contemporary holiday songs and starring your favorite...

Holiday Spectacular on Ice Starring Nancy Kerrigan!
Holiday Spectacular on Ice Starring Nancy Kerrigan!
Dec 1 – Jan 1, 2024

Holiday Spectacular on Ice Starring Two Time Olympic Medalist Nancy Kerrigan!Capture the magic of the season the in this original musical celebration on ice! Set...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
Aug 4 – Sep 10, 2023

They Had A Look, An Attitude, And A Sound Like No OtherThis behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will take you from...

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Jun 16 – Jul 16, 2023

A Celebration of the Disco Queen thorugh her catalougue of unforgettable hits!Her Songs Broke Every Record, Her Story Broke Every Barrier.She was a girl from...

Matilda Jr.
Matilda Jr.
Jul 7 – Jul 15, 2023

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of...

EVITA
EVITA
May 5 – May 28, 2023

Evita brings to life the rags-to-riches rise of Eva Peron, the First Lady of Argentina. Set in Argentina between 1934- 1952, the Tony-winning musical follows...

CLUE
CLUE
Mar 17 – Apr 16, 2023

A Hilarious Farce-Meets-Murder Mystery CLUE, based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, is a hilarious farce-meets-murder...

The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer
Jan 27 – Feb 26, 2023

THE WEDDING SINGER takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just...

Disney's The Little Mermaid
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Jul 15 – Aug 7, 2022

DISNEYS THE LITTLE MERMAID is based on one of Hans Christian Andersens most beloved stories and the classic animated film. It is a hauntingly beautiful...

Beauty and the Beast JR
Beauty and the Beast JR
Jul 23 – Aug 6, 2022

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the...

Head Over Heels
Head Over Heels
Jun 3 – Jun 26, 2022

The Go-Go's Smash Broadway Hit HEAD OVER HEELS is the hit Broadway musical set to the music of The Go-Gos! It is the bold new...

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Nov 17 – Dec 4, 2021

A Gentlemans Guide to Love and Murder is a murderous romp filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs and a scene-stealing HILARITY! A Gentlemans Guide to...

Yellow Brick Road - A Tribute to Elton John
Yellow Brick Road - A Tribute to Elton John
Aug 29

There is no other performer who looks and sounds so much like Elton John, nor any tribute artist that provides the experience of being at...

Best of the Eagles
Best of the Eagles
Aug 28

Best of the Eagles was established in 2012 by guitarist/vocalist Joe Vadala and a group of professional musicians who individually have an auspicious pedigree, are...

Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet
Aug 4 – Aug 21, 2021

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry...

Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz
Aug 6 – Aug 21, 2021

Based on the classic MGM film made famous by Judy GarlandThis must-see classic includes the beloved songs Over The Rainbow, Munchkinland (Ding Dong! The Witch...

Big Bubble Bonanza
Big Bubble Bonanza
Jul 30 – Jul 31, 2021

Bubble Trouble!Jeff Boyer takes bubbles to the max in this one man bubble extravaganza. Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble magic, he engages and delights...

Songs for a New World
Songs for a New World
Jul 14 – Jul 31, 2021

This musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), is a moving collection of powerful songs that examines life, love...

Murder on the Orient Express
Murder on the Orient Express
Mar 6 – Mar 15, 2020

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but...

Frozen Jr.
Frozen Jr.
Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2019

Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the...

Frozen Jr.
Frozen Jr.
Aug 9 – Aug 24, 2019

Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the...

The Amazing Max- Off Broadway Illusionist
The Amazing Max- Off Broadway Illusionist
Aug 2

Celebrated Off-Broadway illusionist Max Darwin (Nickelodeon, National Geographic Channel) displays a unique brand of visual magic, comedy and audience participation that will thrill audiences of...

Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
Jul 27

This production combines music, puppet construction and facts about dinosaurs into an engaging and funny performance....

Aladdin Jr
Aladdin Jr
Jul 12 – Jul 20, 2019

Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Together with with Jasmine, Aladdin and his foes embark...

The Bodyguard the Musical
The Bodyguard the Musical
Jul 3 – Jul 20, 2019

Romantic Musical Thriller Featuring Songs Made Famous By Whitney Houston Based on the smash hit film starring Whitney Houston, this award-winning musical has been thrillingaudiences...

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
Jul 31 – Jul 20, 2019

The Hills Are Alive! The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its...

Big Bubble Bonanza
Big Bubble Bonanza
Jul 5 – Jul 6, 2019

Jeff Boyer takes bubbles to the max in this one man bubble extravaganza. Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble magic, he engages and delights audiences...

Forbidden Broadway
Forbidden Broadway
Jun 5 – Jun 22, 2019

The Fall Down Funny Roast Of Broadway! In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadways greatest musical legends meet Broadways greatest satirist in this hilarious,...

ON YOUR FEET!
ON YOUR FEET!
May 8 – May 25, 2019

Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America breaking all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. On...

Flashdance The Musical
Flashdance The Musical
Aug 29 – Sep 15, 2018

What a feeelin’! Flashdance the Musical is the inspiring and unforgettable story of 18 year old Alex, a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night,...

Cabaret
Cabaret
Aug 1 – Aug 18, 2018

Willkommen! and welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the...

Memphis
Memphis
Jul 5 – Jul 21, 2018

Inspired by the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing,...

Nunsense
Nunsense
Jun 6 – Jun 23, 2018

Originally hailed by the New York Times as “Wacky and outrageous with a hysterical anything goes sense of fun!” Nunsense is a barrel of laughs...

A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
May 9 – May 26, 2018

An audition of a lifetime - A Chorus Line celebrates both the glamour and grind of 17 talented dancers, and is the musical for everyone...

The Rat Pack is Back at The Gateway
The Rat Pack is Back at The Gateway
Dec 30 – Jan 1, 2018

Relive the days of the Rat Pack with Las Vegas’ most famous Entertainers and their live big band! When David DeCosta (Frank), Drew Anthony (Dean),...

A CHRISTMAS STORY at The Gateway
A CHRISTMAS STORY at The Gateway
Dec 15 – Dec 28, 2017

Get Tickets...We Triple-Dog-Dare You! TRalphie Parker wants only one thing for Christmas: An Official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle. Rebuffed at every...

Mooseltoe: A Holiday Moosical
Mooseltoe: A Holiday Moosical
Dec 17

Mooseltoe, the Moose with a Dream, and his friends come to life in this colorful, magical and whimsical musical tale. Follow our hero as he...

LEGENDS IN CONCERT
LEGENDS IN CONCERT
Nov 24 – Dec 3, 2017

Direct From Las Vegas... Steven Tyler | Katy Perry | Sting | Roy Orbison | Shania Twain | Janis Joplin With international acclaim and its...

Menopause The Musical
Menopause The Musical
Oct 8

The Hilarious Celebration of Women and the Change!® Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory...

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Gateway
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Gateway
Aug 23 – Sep 9, 2017

A Deviously Delicious and Horrifically Humorous Cult Classic Feed the need for musical comedy with this wildly successful hit musical from Alan Menken and Howard...

Cirque Éloize iD
Cirque Éloize iD
Aug 9 – Aug 13, 2017

Urban Dances, Daring Stunts, and Dazzling Acrobats A high-energy blend of circus arts and urban dance, this smash-hit show is a production for the young...

MAMMA MIA! at The Gateway
MAMMA MIA! at The Gateway
Jul 19 – Aug 5, 2017

The World’s Sunniest, Funniest Smash Hit Save the date for the biggest, most famous pop musical of all time that will take you on a...

ON THE TOWN a
ON THE TOWN a
Jun 28 – Jul 15, 2017

Dropping anchor in Bellport after a smashingly successful revival on Broadway, On the Town is a bold and brassy musical comedy about three sailors on...

ON THE TOWN at The Gateway
ON THE TOWN at The Gateway
Jun 28 – Jul 15, 2017

A Night on the Town in New York, New York Dropping anchor in Bellport after a smashingly successful revival on Broadway, On the Town is...

SWING! at The Gateway
SWING! at The Gateway
Jun 7 – Jun 24, 2017

The Original Musical that Inspired the Dancing with the Stars Craze An all-singing, all-dancing evening of entertainment, Swing! features a mix of new and classic...

RENT at The Gateway
RENT at The Gateway
May 22 – Jun 3, 2017

This revolutionary Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical takes us on an unforgettable roller coaster ride through a year in the fascinating lives of aspiring...

Holiday Spectacular on Ice
Holiday Spectacular on Ice
Dec 15 – Jan 1, 2017

Capture the magic of the season the in this original musical celebration on ice! Set to classic and contemporary holiday songs and starring your favorite...

Mooseltoe: A Holiday Moosical
Mooseltoe: A Holiday Moosical
Dec 3

It’s time to leave the Nutcracker and Ebenezer Scrooge behind and start a fresh Christmas tradition with an enchanting new holiday musical. AL ROKER narrates...

Videos


CAMELOT in Long Island CAMELOT
The John W. Engeman Theater (5/14-6/28)
Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations in Long Island Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County (6/19-7/19)
Solstice in Long Island Solstice
Debut Theater Company (6/19-6/28)
'Glam-Folk' Comes to HOMER, NY JUNE 20th - Slambovian Circus of Dreams in Long Island 'Glam-Folk' Comes to HOMER, NY JUNE 20th - Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Center for the Arts of Homer (6/20-6/20)
Urinetown the musical in Long Island Urinetown the musical
South Shore Theatre (7/23-7/23)
One Vision of Queen in Long Island One Vision of Queen
Staller Center for the Arts (11/08-11/08)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Long Island The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Long Island (7/11-7/11)
Derek Hough- Symphony of Dance: Encore in Long Island Derek Hough- Symphony of Dance: Encore
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts (7/19-7/19)
Ballets Jazz Montréal in DANCE ME: The Music of Leonard Cohen in Long Island Ballets Jazz Montréal in DANCE ME: The Music of Leonard Cohen
Staller Center for the Arts (11/21-11/21)
Jennifer Frautschi & Christina Dahl in Concert in Long Island Jennifer Frautschi & Christina Dahl in Concert
Staller Center for the Arts (10/28-10/28)