by Sam Desmond - April 01, 2026
The sweeping music and frenetic choreography of a musical and the arrow-piercing drama of a straight play are rarely found together in the same production, but “Jagged Little Pill: the Musical” currently playing at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center through April 19, is a rare melding of those...
by Sam Desmond - March 29, 2026
What did our critic think of THE BODYGUARD at John W. Engeman Theater?...
by Sam Desmond - March 27, 2026
A bucolic tale of a small community—almost like the town square that Belle from Beauty and the Beast goes through—that makes a sharp turn into human rights violations, “Fiddler on the Roof” asks quite a bit from its actors to go from whimsical country life to a terrified ousted community dee...
by Sam Desmond - March 25, 2026
Feisty felines compete for centerstage through dance and song, with nary a meow as this show features no human characters. Currently playing at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale is a mammoth of the musical theater repertory, “CATS.”...
by Sam Desmond - March 12, 2026
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s death, theaters across Long Island have been producing great works of the beloved mystery author true to the heritage of Christie and the spirit of her creativity....
by Sam Desmond - March 11, 2026
The opening night production of “Annie” on Friday, March 6 at the Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts marked the fourth viewing of the scrappy, upstart orphan I’ve seen this winter alone (there was actually a fifth I could’ve reviewed if BroadwayWorld hired me two weeks earlier)....
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...
Past Shows
Shakepeare's Romeo & JulietDirected by Emily VaethStage Managed by Thaddeus C. PleziaThe Classic tale of Romeo & Juliet set in 1941 Berlin ~ Capulets are...
Shakepeare's Romeo & JulietDirected by Emily VaethStage Managed by Thaddeus C. PleziaThe Classic tale of Romeo & Juliet set in 1941 Berlin ~ Capulets are...
Shakepeare's Romeo & JulietDirected by Emily VaethStage Managed by Thaddeus C. PleziaThe Classic tale of Romeo & Juliet set in 1941 Berlin ~ Capulets are...
Shakepeare's Romeo & JulietDirected by Emily VaethStage Managed by Thaddeus C. PleziaThe Classic tale of Romeo & Juliet set in 1941 Berlin ~ Capulets are...
Shakepeare's Romeo & JulietDirected by Emily VaethStage Managed by Thaddeus C. PleziaThe Classic tale of Romeo & Juliet set in 1941 Berlin ~ Capulets are...
Shakepeare's Romeo & JulietDirected by Emily VaethStage Managed by Thaddeus C. PleziaThe Classic tale of Romeo & Juliet set in 1941 Berlin ~ Capulets are...
Crimes of the Heart by Beth HenleyDirected by John Jr. Steele Jr.Stage Managed by Indy JohnsonCrimes of the Heart is a play by American playwright...
Crimes of the Heart by Beth HenleyDirected by John Jr. Steele Jr.Stage Managed by Indy JohnsonCrimes of the Heart is a play by American playwright...
Crimes of the Heart by Beth HenleyDirected by John Jr. Steele Jr.Stage Managed by Indy JohnsonCrimes of the Heart is a play by American playwright...
Crimes of the Heart by Beth HenleyDirected by John Jr. Steele Jr.Stage Managed by Indy JohnsonCrimes of the Heart is a play by American playwright...
Crimes of the Heart by Beth HenleyDirected by John Jr. Steele Jr.Stage Managed by Indy JohnsonCrimes of the Heart is a play by American playwright...
Crimes of the Heart by Beth HenleyDirected by John Jr. Steele Jr.Stage Managed by Indy JohnsonCrimes of the Heart is a play by American playwright...
Crimes of the Heart by Beth HenleyDirected by John Jr. Steele Jr.Stage Managed by Indy JohnsonCrimes of the Heart is a play by American playwright...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents the Long Island Premiere ofThe Christmas Express a new musicalThe Christmas Express is an entertaining Louis and Lightsey musical with music...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents the Long Island Premiere ofThe Christmas Express a new musicalThe Christmas Express is an entertaining Louis and Lightsey musical with music...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents the Long Island Premiere ofThe Christmas Express a new musicalThe Christmas Express is an entertaining Louis and Lightsey musical with music...
South Shore Theatre Experience presentsIt's a Wonderful Life ` Staged ReadingDirected by RJ WoodwardJoin us for our annual staged reading ofIt's a Wonderful LifeThe timeless...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
South Shore Theatre Experience presentsIt's a Wonderful Life - Staged ReadingDirected by RJ WoodwardJoin us for our annual staged reading of It's a Wonderful LifeThe timeless...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
Greetings by Tom DudzickDirected by Marian WallerStage Managed by RJ WoodwardIt's Christmas Eve and Andy is bringing his Jewish/ Atheist fiance home to Buffalo to...
South Shore Theatre Experience presentsHenrik Ibsen's The Master BuilderDirected by Evan DonnellanStage Manager - Indy JohnsonThe Master Builder is a play by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen....
South Shore Theatre Experiene presentsBetty's Summer Vacation by Christopher DurangDirected by Tommie GibbonsA dark comedy about Betty, a young single woman who is looking forward...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents Silence! The Musical Directed by Deborah Cascio Plezia Musically Directed by Marc Levenson RATED R - No one under 17...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced Adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon Directed by Marian Waller A Murder is...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents Long Island Premiere of The Irish Curse by Martin Casella Directed by Bruce Gotlieb The Irish Curse is a revealing...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents The Rainbow Fish Musical directed by Deborah Cascio Plezia musically directed by Leslie Ippolito Dates February 15, 16, 22. 23....
South Shore Theatre Experience is proud to present this 25th Anniversary production of Sylvia by A. R. Gurney with members of the original LI Premiere...
South Shore Theatre Experience presentsThe Curse of the Starving Class by Sam ShepardDirected by Deborah Cascio PleziaCurse of the Starving Class tells the story of...
JUGGLER LOU JOHNSON AND MAGICIAN MIKE MAIONE MAKE THE HOLIDAYS EXTRA MAGIC SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 at 7pmThe week between the holidays is family time, a...
South Shore Theatre Experience presentsA Children's Christmas CarolA Special One Hour Presentation of the story ofEbenezer Scrooge with songsSaturdays & SundaysNov. 30 - Dec. 22...
South Shore Theatre Experiencepresents their own version of the Classic Movie.Directed by Deborah Cascio PleziaThis original staged readingbrings this classic story to lifeas George Bailey...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents Mrs. Bob Cracthit's Wild Christmas BingeA Comedy by Christopher DurangDirected by Deborah Cascio PleziaIn this departure from Dickens, no longer...
The magical duo FRANCIS MENOTTI and LINDSEY NOEL, and magicians ERIC QUI and THADDEUS WILL PERFORM AT THE PARLOR OF MYSTERY ON SUNDAY, November 24...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel, won the Pulitzer Prize...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents Veronica's Room by Ira LevinDirected by Deborah Cascio Plezia In Veronicas Room, a girl visits a mysterious house owned by...
South Shore Theatre Experiencepresentsnext to normalbook and lyrics by Brian Yorkey music by Tom Kitt.Directed by Deborah Cascio PleziaMusically Directed by Carl Ferraranext to normal...
South Shore Theatre ExperiencepresetnsThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeMusic and Lyrics by WILLIAM FINNBook by RACHEL SHEINKINConceived by REBECCA FELDMANDirected by Cassidy KingMusically Directed...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents World Premiere ComedyThe Scarecrow and Ms. Galeby Christopher HackertA dark journey back to Oz 15 years later...it ain't pretty...May 31,...
South Shore Theatre Experience presents World Premiere ComedyThe Scarecrow and Ms. Galeby Christopher HackertA dark journey back to Oz 15 years later...it ain't pretty...May 31,...
South Shore Theatre Experience presentsSexual Perversity in Chicagoby David MametDirected by Martin KnappStarring:Jaylen AndersonMaeve Barth-DwyerSamuel Iadicicco Thaddeus PleziaSexual Perversity in Chicago is a play written...
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