Joe Gately

Review: Romantic Attraction & Ideological Conflict: Lia Romeo's STILL at Lewiston's Public Theatre
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Feb 2, 2026

The Public Theatre in Lewiston’s production of Lia Romeo’s two-character drama, STILL, is a beautifully calibrated exploration of the complex dynamics of past love, present attraction, and diametrically opposing personal ideologies.  The new production, directed by Mark Routhier, starring Janet Mitchko and Joe Gately, proves to be as timely as it is universal.

Photos: Sunshine State Seniors Comedy TOUCH Premieres At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The Tank will continue its Spring 2025 Core Production, Touch, a sunny new comedy by Lori Goodman (Reservations for Two), directed by Janice L. Goldberg (I of the Storm). See photos of the production.

The Tank Announces Casting For TOUCH Beginning In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

The Tank has announced casting for the next Spring 2025 Core Production, Touch, a sunny new comedy by Lori Goodman (Reservations for Two) and directed by Janice L. Goldberg (Liberty Talks!). 

Westchester Broadway Theatre Will Present ALL SHOOK UP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2020

Set to the hits of the King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley, this musical will have you dancing in your 'Blue Suede Shoes' all night long. Inspired by William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night, As You Like It, the music is all Elvis, and the result is a night of hilarious and enchanting 1950s fun. When Chad, the mysterious motorcycle-riding, hip-swiveling roustabout rides into town, suddenly everyone's lip-curling and all shook up with secrets, music, and love. Lovers meet, woo, pursue and more, all in one zany night that will change the town forever. You'll be rocking in your seat to great tunes like 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'Hound Dog', 'Devil in Disguise' and many more!

Full Casting Announced For LIFE BOAT by Lloyd Khaner
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2019

Complete casting has been announced for the world premiere of Lloyd Khaner's LIFE BOAT which will be performed March 22-24, 2019 at Theater 54 at Shetler Studios and Theaters as part of The Riant Theater's Strawberry Theatre Festival. The play is directed by Benjamin Viertel (Bedaggered).

Get Ready for Laughter with HUMAN ERROR at The Public Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jan 11, 2019

A blundering fertility doctor mistakenly implants the embryo of a latte-sipping liberal couple into the womb of a NRA-cardholding conservative family in the East Coast premiere of the timely and provocative new comedy, Human Error, playing Jan 25 - Feb 3.

Photo Flash: The John W. Engeman Theater Presents the Holiday Musical ELF
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018

The John W. Engeman Theater presents the holiday musical ELF. Performances begin on Thursday, November 15 and run through Sunday, December 30, 2018.

BWW Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at The John W. Engeman Theater At Northport
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - Nov 19, 2018

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, we're telling you why, Buddy the Elf is coming to town! In fact, he just opened an effervescent production of 'Elf The Musical' at the John Engeman Theater in Northport.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 18, 2018

The John W. Engeman Theater presents ELF. Performances began on Thursday, November 15 and run through Sunday, December 30, 2018. Check out photos of the cast celebrating opening night below!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL Takes Opening Night Bows
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 18, 2018

The John W. Engeman Theater presents ELF. Performances began on Thursday, November 15 and run through Sunday, December 30, 2018. Check out photos of the cast taking their bows below!

The John W. Engeman Theater Celebrates the Season with ELF
by Julie Musbach - Nov 7, 2018

The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for ELF. Performances begin on Thursday, November 15 and run through Sunday, December 30, 2018.

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! is Pure Fun at The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley - Jun 9, 2018

Auburn's Merry-Go-Round Playhouse has opened its 2018 Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival with the very popular, smash hit musical Mamma Mia! The catchy and fun musical, strongly directed by Artistic Director Brett Smock, is packing the house at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, celebrating its 60th anniversary.

MAMMA MIA! Opens at Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2018

The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) proudly launches its 60th Anniversary season with the global mega-hit Mamma Mia! The show runs June 6 through June 27 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Emerson Park.

BWW Review: Sassy, Sweet, Colorful, MSMT Launches Larger-Than-Life GUYS AND DOLLS
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 30, 2017

Part of the perennial appeal of Frank Loesser's Guys and Dolls lies in the larger-than-life aura of its Damon Runyonesque roots - its fantasy land of gangsters and dolls, Broadway in the Prohibition era, and memorable characters who sing, dance, and deliver wise-cracks. Maine State Music Theatre's new production, the fifth in the company's history, brings this classic to life with a vivid freshness that embraces both the grand framework of the story and the intimacy of its essential heart. Sweet, sassy, and colorful, soaring and ambitious, MSMT's second show of the 2017 season is breathtakingly daring in the way it utilizes all the company's resources to their fullest, all the while that it demonstrates to a new generation why Guys and Dolls both invented and broke the mold for American musical theatre.

Fall In Love Under The Bright Lights Of Broadway With MSMT's GUYS AND DOLLS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2017

Maine State Music Theatre presents Frank Loesser's celebrated musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling in love, Guys and Dolls. Considered by many to be the 'perfect musical comedy,' Guys and Dolls runs from June 28 - July 15.

Wendy MacLeod's WOMEN IN JEOPARDY! to Play Pioneer Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017

Pioneer Theatre Company presents Women in Jeopardy! by Wendy MacLeod, a comedy reviewers have described as 'Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club,' running February 10 - February 25, 2017.

Photo Flash: Pioneer Theatre Company presents WOMEN IN JEOPARDY!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2017

Can three divorced single moms find love and happiness-or at least avoid falling prey to a serial killer-in Salt Lake City and the red rocks of southern Utah? Contains strong language.

Wendy MacLeod's WOMEN IN JEOPARDY! to Play Pioneer Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2017

Pioneer Theatre Company presents Women in Jeopardy! by Wendy MacLeod, a comedy reviewers have described as 'Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club,' running February 10 - February 25, 2017.

Justin Schuman and Lauren Chapman Star in Musicals Tonight!'s BABES IN ARMS, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2016

Parents of a group of teenagers leave to hit the vaudeville circuit. The local sheriff (Joe Gately) threatens to send the kids to a work farm unless they do something productive. So they end up by doing what they do best - putting on a show.

Justin Schuman and Lauren Chapman to Star in Musicals Tonight!'s BABES IN ARMS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2016

Parents of a group of teenagers leave to hit the vaudeville circuit. The local sheriff (Joe Gately) threatens to send the kids to a work farm unless they do something productive. So they end up by doing what they do best - putting on a show.