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
Anastasia
Feb 6 – Feb 7, 2026
Anastasia transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets...
John Lloyd Young
Jun 29
Tony and Grammy Award winner John Lloyd Young burst onto the scene as the charismatic original star of Jersey Boys on Broadway and on screen in the...
Concert
Randy Rainbow: National Freakin' Treasure
Jun 21
The National Freakin' Treasure tour promises an evening of uproarious laughter, Broadway-worthy musical parodies, and Rainbow’s unique take on pop culture and politics....
Love...Reconsidered
Sep 30
Based on a true story, LOVE...RECONSIDERED tells the story of Ruby: a thirty, flirty (but definitely not thriving) New Yorker whose life is suddenly transported to the...
WHAT?
Sep 29
Filmed in the black-and-white, silent comedy style of Charlie Chaplin, but set in modern-day Los Angeles, WHAT? tells the story of a Deaf actor who...
Kristin Chenoweth
Aug 5
The undisputed Queen of Modern Broadway comes to the Hamptons for one night only!One of the biggest Broadway stars by any measure, Tony and Emmy-Winner...
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Jun 30
Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television,...
Norm Lewis
Aug 26
Emmy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee, NORM LEWIS, recently starred in Spike Lees critically acclaimed, Da 5 Bloods, and in the groundbreaking FX series, Pose....
Jeremy Jordan
Aug 20
Broadway, Television, and Films leading man, Jeremy Jordan, is bringing his effortless, soaring tenor voice to the WHBPAC stage. Regarded as a dynamic actor and...
Is There Still Sex in the City
Jul 9
Written by and Starring Candace BushnellIn her new one woman show, New York icon Candace Bushnell, the international best selling novelist and creator of Sex...
Laura Benanti
Oct 17
Laura Benanti, renowned Broadway and TV performer, presents a one-woman production, Tales from Soprano Isle, marked with humorous monologues, witty stories, and flawless soprano vocals...
C*CKtail Hour: The show
Aug 25
Cocktail Hour: The Show"reinvents the glamour and excitement of classic entertainment with an original mix of charismatic choreography, intoxicating music and exquisite costume design. This...
Tommy Emmanuel
Jun 23
He's the elite of the elite - arguably the greatest acoustic guitar player alive. His complex "fingerstyle" technique and unique percussive effects on the guitar...
Jay Mohr
Jun 9
Let go and laugh out loud with one of the hottest acts in comedy. He's garnered critical acclaim as a comedian, actor, best-selling author and...
Aaron Neville
Jun 1
New Orleans' beloved prince of R&B celebrates the classic music that's near and dear to his heart - Doo-Wop! On his latest release, MY TRUE...
Seussical
May 25
"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Adapted from the Broadway version, Seussical...
Bruce Hornsby
May 18
Here's your chance to get up-close and personal with one of the finest musicians around. A Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, he first topped the charts with THE...
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
May 6 – May 8, 2013
Based on the hilariously popular book of the same name, this rollicking musical begins where the tale leaves off, with the trial of a much-maligned...
The Gawler Sisters & Family
Apr 20
Fun-loving, folk-singing, fiddle-playing sisters, Molly, Edith, and Elsie, joined by their parents and spouses, bring beautiful songs and stories from their roots in the heart...
Rita Rudner
Apr 13
With her trademark sweet-as-pie voice and sparkling ball gown, this award-winning actress and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author is not to be missed. Her candid...
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Apr 4
Shakespeare's most magical comedy features unforgettable comedic characters in equally hilarious and fantastical interlocking stories. As the wedding day of the Duke of Athens and...
Guess How Much I Love You
Mar 15
Life-size puppets, gentle narration and beautifully scored original music bring these two award-winning stories to life on stage. In Sam McBratney's Guess How Much I...
Hitler's Daughter
Mar 13
Based on the novel by Jackie French, Hitler's Daughter is a compelling story within a story. As four friends wait for the school bus one...
We're Going on a Bearhunt
Jan 5 – Feb 5, 2013
Michael Rosen's award-winning book is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in this fun-filled adaptation set to a versatile lively score. Students will join...
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