Bay Street Theatre News

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is pleased to ring in this Holiday Season with MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, THE MUSICAL. Joy comes to Main Street as this traditional holiday tale arrives to celebrate the wonder of the winter season! Little Susan, doubtful there is a real Santa Claus, meets a convincing department store Santa and discovers dreams can come true if you believe. This inspiring story is a gift for the entire family.

The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre continues the celebration of its 20th anniversary season with a series of cabaret evenings November 17 - 22 spotlighting the exciting Helen Hayes Award-winning actress/singer Natascia Diaz and the acclaimed Scottish singer Euan Morton, whose performances have been called 'sensational' by The New York Times.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is pleased to present Best of Both Worlds, a new musical for the whole family.

Bay Street is keeping it warm this December with holiday festivities for everyone to enjoy. The fun begins on Thursday, December 3rd at 7pm, as Bay Street and Bay Burger join forces to present THE JAM SESSION.

Calling all fans of Disney and Nickelodeon! This is one special event kids won't want to miss over the Thanksgiving Weekend.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is pleased to present Best of Both Worlds, a holiday musical for the whole family. Bursting with the sounds of R&B and gospel, Best of Both Worlds features book and lyrics by Randy Weiner, music by multiple Obie-winner Diedre Murray, and is directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus.

Second Stage Theatre will host a post performance discussion with Anna Deavere Smith and three of her interview subjects from Let Me Down Easy following the Friday, November 20 performance.

Full casting is set for the upcoming Arena Stage production Stick Fly by Lydia R. Diamond (The Bluest Eye and The Gift Horse).

Pace University's Pace New Musicals Program, now in it's fourth year, is a workshop initiative that offers students the invaluable opportunity take part in the developmental process of new material with up-and coming writers.

Bay Street Theatre's KidStreet Series continues with music, dance and fun for the entire family this Thanksgiving Weekend, as Hot Peas ‘N Butter takes the stage on Friday, November 27 with two shows at 1pm and 3pm.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents ROSA LOSES HER FACE from December 4-13, 2009 in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $32-38 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm.

Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce a ONE NIGHT ONLY performance of words by one of Sag Harbor's most renowned storytellers, Spalding Gray. SPALDING GRAY: STORIES LEFT TO TELL will be presented on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, November 28th at 8pm.

The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre continues the celebration of its 20th anniversary season with a series of cabaret evenings November 17 - 22 spotlighting the exciting Helen Hayes Award-winning actress/singer Natascia Diaz and the acclaimed Scottish singer Euan Morton, whose performances have been called 'sensational' by The New York Times.

The romance of Florence comes to life on stage as Philadelphia Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 season with the hit Broadway musical The Light in the Piazza with book by Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel on November 13 - December 6. Directed by Joe Calarco, the ensemble cast features Whitney Bashor, Sherri Edelen, Joe Guzman, Ken Krugman, Kyra Miller, Fran Prisco, Matthew Scott, and Maureen Torsney-Weir.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is pleased to present Best of Both Worlds, a new musical for the whole family.

Bay Street Theatre's new educational program, LITERATURE LIVE!, kicked off with THE DIARY OF Anne Frank, playing now through November 21. The show runs weekdays at various times (to accommodate school groups) and Saturday evenings at 7pm. All shows are open to the public, as well as to groups from schools, churches and synagogues. Tickets are $10 and $15.

Bay Street Theatre will be hosting the Long Island Film Festival on Friday, November 13 beginning at 4pm. A wide array of films, talkbacks and awards will be featured during this special evening. The night finishes with a special viewing of the festival's feature film, 'Goyband' at 8pm.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm.

In the wake of a well-publicized fundraising campaign, Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of its newest board members, several of whom have long-standing ties with the local community.