Long Island Theater Reviews

Review: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - April 15, 2024

Port Jefferson's Theatre Three sensationally continues their amazing fifty third season with a gripping production of Agatha Christie's Murder On The Orient Express. It is most interesting and thrilling to see a mystery mounted locally as this title doesn't seem to be done often. This production run...

Review: CMPAC is Keeping the Dream Alive with JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Nicholas Pontolillo - March 31, 2024

What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at CMPAC?...

Review: JERSEY BOYS at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Melissa Giordano - March 26, 2024

Oh, what a night indeed. The John W Engeman Theater raises the bar yet again with their thrilling production of fan favorite Jersey Boys. Boasting a Broadway caliber cast, this exciting production runs through May 26th at the exquisite Northport, Long Island, venue. Masterfully directed by Engeman v...

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS Finds Home at The Gateway Playhouse
by Nicholas Pontolillo - March 24, 2024

What did our critic think of IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse?...

Review: STRICTLY MURDER at Hampton Theatre Company
by Melissa Giordano - March 16, 2024

What did our critic think of STRICKLY MURDER at Hampton Theatre Company?...

Review: Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK...BOOM! At Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - February 22, 2024

What did our critic think of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Theatre Three?...

Review: 'Every Little Step' Is Perfection In The Argyle Theatre's A CHORUS LINE
by Nicholas Pontolillo - February 19, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHORUS LINE at The Argyle Theatre?...

Review: EVITA at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CMPAC
by Melissa Giordano - February 17, 2024

What did our critic think of EVITA at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CMPAC?...

Review: The Gateway Playhouse's Production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a 'Wonder of Wonders'
by Nicholas Pontolillo - February 05, 2024

What did our critic think of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Gateway Playhouse?...

Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at John W. Engeman Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - January 27, 2024

What did our critic think of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at John W. Engeman Theatre?...

Review: You will 'loose your blues' at FOOTLOOSE at CMPAC
by Nicholas Pontolillo - January 24, 2024

What did our critic think of FOOTLOOSE at CMPAC? In 1984, Footloose starring Kevin Bacon, danced its way on to the big screen. While it was not well received by the film critics, it did manage to resonate with audiences....

Review: THE GIN GAME at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - January 21, 2024

What did our critic think of THE GIN GAME at Theatre Three?...

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Andrew J. Koehler - January 12, 2024

Let's kick off the 2024 season with a review of the final show I attended in 2023! I had the pleasure of attending closing weekend of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, presented by Cultural Arts Playhouse this past November. Directed by Tony Frangipane, the production was bursting at the seams with vibrancy and ne...

Review: CRISTI'S CASE CRACKERS: FATALITY AT THE PHOENIX FOOTBALL STADIUMS LUXURY BOX at Merrick Theatre
by Andrew J. Koehler - December 18, 2023

What did our critic think of CRISTI’S CASE CRACKERS: FATALITY AT THE PHOENIX FOOTBALL STADIUMS LUXURY BOX at Merrick Theatre?...

Review: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE at The Gateway
by Melissa Giordano - December 16, 2023

What did our critic think of HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE at The Gateway?...

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - December 10, 2023

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three?...

Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the John W. Engeman Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - November 25, 2023

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at John W. Engeman Theatre?...

Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Bay Street Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - November 17, 2023

What did our critic think of THE CRUCIBLE at Bay Street Theatre?...

Review: ALL SHOOK UP at CAP Merrick
by Andrew J. Koehler - November 08, 2023

What did our critic think of ALL SHOOK UP at CAP Merrick?...

Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Andrew J. Koehler - November 05, 2023

What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at Cultural Arts Playhouse?...

Review: IN CONCERT - 'AN EVENING WITH JESSICA VOSK' at Staller Center
by Melissa Giordano - November 01, 2023

What did our critic think of IN CONCERT - 'AN EVENING WITH JESSICA VOSK' at Staller Center?...

Review: NEIL SIMON'S ROSE AND WALSH at Hampton Theatre Company
by Melissa Giordano - October 28, 2023

What did our critic think of NEIL SIMON'S ROSE AND WALSH at Hampton Theatre Company?...

Review: 'If You're Blue and You Don't Know Where To Go To Why Don't You Go' to CMPAC's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by Nicholas Pontolillo - October 29, 2023

What did our critic think of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at CMPAC?...

Review: Most Definitely 'Satisfied' by LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA + FRIENDS: AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION AND SONG at Tilles Center
by Nicholas Pontolillo - October 13, 2023

What did our critic think of LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA + FRIENDS: AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION AND SONG at Tilles Center?...

Review: RENT at Smithtown Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Giordano - October 11, 2023

What did our critic think of RENT at Smithtown Performing Arts Center?...