About the Theatre
The John W. Engeman Theater is a premier year-round professional theater, casting its actors directly from the Broadway talent pool. Featuring stadium-style seating, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and a Lobby Bar and Lounge. Opening its doors in 2007, the John W. Engeman Theater has produced 99 Main Stage Productions of some of Broadway’s finest musicals and plays. We have also proudly opened our doors for numerous special events and fundraisers for various organizations.
The John W. Engeman Theater is a premier year-round professional theater, casting its actors directly from the Broadway talent pool. Featuring stadium-style seating, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and a Lobby Bar and Lounge. Opening its doors in 2007, the John W. Engeman Theater has produced 80 Main Stage Productions of some of Broadway’s finest musicals and plays. We have also proudly opened our doors for numerous special events and fundraisers for various organizations.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; FOOTLOOSE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; The John W. Engeman Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; WEST SIDE STORY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
MADAGASCAR – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE is Now Playing at The Engeman
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2025
The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team for MADAGASCAR – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE. Performances are now underway. Learn more here!...
Photos: FOOTLOOSE at John W. Engeman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - July 14, 2025
The John W. Engeman Theater has released production photos of its production of FOOTLOOSE. Performances begin on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and run through Sunday, August 24, 2025....
Engeman Theater Unveils 2025–2026 Children's Theater Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 10, 2025
The John W. Engeman Theater has revealed their 2025–2026 Children's Theater Season. They will kick off their new season with a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, and more....
Hunter Foster to Direct SOUTH PACIFIC at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2025
Hunter Foster will helm The John W. Engeman Theater's upcoming production of the beloved musical South Pacific. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets....
The John W. Engeman Theater Reveals 2025–2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 16, 2025
The John W. Engeman Theater has announced its 2025–2026 Main Stage Season. This season brings together a Tony Award-winning hit musical, a heartwarming holiday tradition, iconic musical legends, epic love stories, and a blast of '80s fun. Season tickets are available now. Single show tickets go on s...
Video: First Look at WAITRESS at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Michael Major - March 28, 2025
Inspired by the beloved independent film and brought to life on Broadway, Tony®-nominated WAITRESS is cherished by audiences all over the world. WAITRESS offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. See the video!...
Photos: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2025
The John W. Engeman Theater is now presenting HEARTBREAK HOTEL. Performances began on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and run through Sunday, March 2, 2025. Check out photos here!...
Past Shows
Footloose
7/10 - 8/24/2025
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high ...
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
5/15 - 6/29/2025
This beloved musical takes place on a South Pacific island during World War II where two love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice ...
WAITRESS The Musical
3/13 - 4/27/2025
Based on the 2007 movie, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, stuck in a small town and a loveless ...
HEARTBREAK HOTEL The Elvis Presley Story
1/16 - 3/2/2025
Elvis: his name still evokes immediate adoration from people all over the world. HEARTBREAK HOTEL takes a closer look at the musical icon whose impact ...
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
11/14 - 12/29/2024
The mysterious WILLY WONKA is opening the gates to his secret candy factory–but only to a lucky few who find one of the five Golden ...
Clue
9/12 - 10/27/2024
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a ...
Legally Blonde, The Musical
7/18 - 8/25/2024
Elle Woods appears to have it all until her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard. Determined to get ...
Jersey Boys
3/14 - 5/26/2024
They were just 4 guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note–a sound the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their ...
Videos
 |
Broadway Magic Hour
Broadway Comedy Club (9/30 - 12/30) | |
 |
Down Once More
Teatro Latea (12/15 - 12/21) | |
 |
Lobby Hero
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island (1/9 - 1/25)
PHOTOS
| |
 |
Always Young The Musical
Theater For The New City (1/15 - 2/1) NEW MUSICAL | |
|
Nutcracker Notes: A Musical Adventure
Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra @ St. Ann and The Holy Trinity Church (12/20 - 12/20) | |
|
LYRICS OF MY LIFE
Don’t Tell Mama (1/17 - 1/24) | |
|
Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective
The Museum of Modern Art (10/19 - 2/7) | |
|
Chicago – The Musical at The Ambassador Theatre
The Ambassador Theatre (11/15 - 5/31) | |
|
Mixed Emotions by Richard Baer
South Shore Theatre (1/10 - 1/10) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Get Off-Off-Broadway's #1 Theatre Newsletter
All the show news & discounts for Off-Off-Broadway & beyond.
