David Engel News

Check out rehearsal footage from The Gateway Playhouse's production of Jersey Boys!

Get ready for the long-awaited Long Island premiere of JERSEY BOYS at The Gateway Playhouse. Experience the magic of this iconic Broadway show as it takes the stage from [Date] to [Date]. Get your tickets now!

COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY continues its 2023 SUMMER CABARET SERIES with more stellar entertainment.

COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY announces its 2023 SUMMER CABARET SERIES, presented in CVRep's casual, intimate setting every Thursday evening from May 4 through August 24. Each performer is a captivating storyteller, using music, personal experiences, and passions to take audiences on memorable journeys.

What did our critic think of CLUE at The Gateway Playhouse?

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the fourth show of its 2022-23 Season, Michael Butler, Linda Purl and Nancy Travis starring in the London and Broadway hit, THE CHILDREN,written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Jenny Sullivan. 

Sally Struthers will lead an all-star cast as Mrs. Peacock in CLUE at The Gateway. See the full cast, and how to purchase tickets!

Two new family-friendly, sensory-inclusive shows have been added to Kean Stage's Spring 2023 season at Kean University's Wilkins Theatre in Union, NJ.

The Wonderettes Company, in collaboration with Magic Bean Theatricals, has just announced the commercial release of the Original Cast Album for the all-new version of The Andrews Brothers by Roger Bean, creator of The Marvelous Wonderettes. The album features Jonathan Arana, David Engel, Larry Raben, and Krystle Rose Simmons, with a nine-piece orchestra conducted by Ryan O’Connell.

Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. The Gateway's Long Island premiere of THE CHER SHOW will run at Patchogue theater through September 11. Get a first look at the production here!

Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. The Gateway will open the Long Island premiere of THE CHER SHOW at Patchogue theater on August 26 and it will run through September 11.  

The Gateway starts rehearsals this week for DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID and is set to open July 15 and runs through August 7 in Bellport.

The regional premiere of The Cher Show, is now running at Ogunquit Playhouse through June 25. Check out all new footage from the production here!

The Cher Show will feature Sara Gettelfinger (Ogunquit Playhouse's The Witches of Eastwick, Broadway's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) as Star, Charissa Hogeland (“Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert”) as Lady, Madeline Hudelson (Surflight Theatre's Nice Work if You Can Get It) as Babe, and more!

The Tony nominated musical hit DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS offers side slitting laughs to welcome back the iconic award winning theatre. This outrageous comedy is sure to deliver the laughs and levity we all need after the past two years,” said Andrew Kato, Producing Artistic Director and Chief Executive. The melodic music and clever lyrics are a gift by David Yazbek. The hysterical book is by Jeffrey Lane. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is based on the 1988 film of the same name.

Musical Theatre West presents their first show of 2022! A USO performance from the Andrews Sisters is in jeopardy when they fail to appear shortly before curtain. Thankfully, three earnest stagehands are determined to go on with the show!

As part of Live from Feinstein's/54 Below, original Broadway cast members from Seussical reunited just last night for one night only to perform the beloved musical from the legendary team of Ahrens and Flaherty about courage, acceptance, friendship and love.

As part of Live from Feinstein's/54 Below, original Broadway cast members from Seussical are set to perform tonight, November 22 at 7pm ET. The concert will be simulcast from 54 Below on BroadwayWorld Events. Cameron Bowen, Kevin Chamberlin, Joyce Chittick, Natascia Diaz, David Engel, Sara Gettelfinger, Justin Gomlak Greer, Anthony Blair Hall, Ann Harada, Catrice Joseph, Eddie Korbich, Janine LaManna, Darren Lee, Tom Plotkin, Cathy Rigby, Jerome Vivona, and Stuart Zagnit are set to appear.

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Members of the original Broadway cast will be reuniting for one night only so you may experience this beloved musical from the legendary team of Ahrens and Flaherty about courage, acceptance, friendship and love. Make your plans today, you never know WHO you'll find there!