Rick Grossman

Review: COMPANY at Manes Studio Theatre
by Michelle Nielsen - Apr 28, 2026

Stephen Sondheim’s powerful emotional musical about love, marriage, and being the last single person in a group of married friends, COMPANY, has been brought to life by director Rick Grossman at Manes Studio Theatre. First performed on Broadway in 1970, this groundbreaking show won 6 Tony awards and broke the mold for how musicals were structured.

Sondheim's COMPANY to Return to Long Island with Production at Manes Studio Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Apr 4, 2026

The first Long Island production since the show's 2021 Broadway revival, Stephen's Sondheim and George Furth's masterful Company will be presented on the stage of Manes Studio Theatre in Lindenhurst from April 24 through May 10.

Photos: Norton Museum Of Art Hosts Celebrate Opening Of STRIKE FAST, DANCE LIGHTLY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

The Norton Museum of Art entered the ring to open its 2024-2025 season with the exhibition Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing. Check out photos from the opening reception.

THE SUNSHINE BOYS to Play Studio Theatre of Long Island Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 7, 2024

Studio Theatre of Long Island announced a production of Neil Simon's play, THE SUNSHINE BOYS. This classic comedy, originally featuring Jack Albertson and Sam Levene, will be performed at Manes Studio Theatre.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Long Island Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Long Island Awards; AMERICAN PSYCHO, FEVER/DREAM, Post Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; AMERICAN PSYCHO, FEVER/DREAM, Post Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards December 5th Standings; AMERICAN PSYCHO Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; FEVER/DREAM Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

GRUMPY OLD MEN is Now Playing at Surflight Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

Surflight Theatre will be continuing their 2023 Season with the romantic musical comedy, Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, book by Dan Remmes, music by Neil Berg, lyrics Nick Meglin. Performances are already underway, find out more here!

Bayway Arts Center to Present Kander & Ebb's CURTAINS in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

Studio Theatre of Long Island's BAYWAY ARTS CENTER will present the Tony Award winning musical CURTAINS, created by John Kander, Fred Ebb, Peter Stone & Rupert Holmes.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 11, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; at Merrick Theatre And Center for the Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Studio Theatre's Bayway Arts Center Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY The Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2022

Studio Theatre's Bayway Arts Center located at 265 E. Main Street, East Islip, NY will be producing the musical comedy, The Addams Family.

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN PRESENTED BY STUDIO THEATRE at Bayway Arts Center
by Melissa Giordano - Jul 15, 2022

What did our critic think of SOMETHING ROTTEN at Bayway Arts Center? With all the heaviness in the world nowadays, one thing to remember is that's it's OK to shut off the brain for an evening to indulge in true laugh-out-loud entertainment. Indeed, Studio Theatre's showing of Something Rotten, a Long Island premier, will help you do that in these crazy times. Running through July 24th at Studio's adorable East Islip venue, the Bayway Arts Center, this offering boasts an absolutely stellar cast.

Studio Theatre's Bayway Arts Center to Present GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2022

Studio Theatre's Bayway Arts Center in East Islip will host the NY Metro area premiere of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL.

Featured Performers Announced for Midnight Oil's 'RESIST: THE FINAL TOUR'
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 30, 2022

In the wake of last week’s acclaimed Tasmanian gigs, Midnight Oil today unveiled the full line up for each show of their imminent mainland tour. The dates will feature a broad palate of Australian sounds, from buzzing pub punks, Amyl and The Sniffers through the young surf rock of Darwin’s King Stingray to the mighty Hoodoo Gurus just as they launch their new album.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; The Gateway's NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.