Vincent Ortega News

The Gateway Playhouse will launch its 77th Season with the musical West Side Story. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!

The Gateway Playhouse is bringing one of the most iconic musicals of all time back to the Bellport stage this spring. WEST SIDE STORY, the groundbreaking reimagining of Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, runs May 8 through May 31, 2026.

Join the Fulton Theater for ELF: THE MUSICAL, starring Ben Fankhauser, from Nov 21 to Dec 28. Celebrate the season with this festive production!

Check out photos from the opening night of SISTER ACT at Long Island's Argyle Theatre on September 18, 2025 — the show will run through October 26, 2025.

The Argyle Theatre will present the Sister Act, directed by Evan Pappas, choreographed by Vincent Ortega, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The trailer for La Cage aux Folles at The Muny is here! The production opened on August 8 and will run through August 14. See the video below! 

La Cage aux Folles has opened at the Muny! The show will run through August 14. See the production photos here! 

Step inside rehearsals for La Cage aux Folles — coming soon to The Muny! Opening on Friday, watch a video from Monday’s designer run, featuring Norm Lewis (Georges), Michael James Scott (Albin), and more.

Step inside the rehearsal hall as Broadway star Michael James Scott brings Albin to life with “A Little More Mascara” from La Cage aux Folles! Watch as the glamour, comedy, and heart of this iconic number come together before it hits The Muny stage.

The Muny has announced the full cast for La Cage aux Folles, which returns this summer after nearly four decades to the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Learn more here!

Get a first look at an all-new trailer for Pioneer Theatre Company's Utah premiere of Waitress from May 2-17, 2025. Nominated for four Tony Awards, the musical features a book by Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Grammy-winning artist Sara Bareilles.

Pioneer Theatre Company, Utah’s premier professional theatre company in residence at the University of Utah, presents the Utah premiere of Waitress. Watch the videos, which features a book by Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles.

The Argyle Theatre has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage season—featuring a soul-stirring, dance-filled, and family-friendly lineup of musical theatre hits. Learn more!

Pioneer Theatre Company, Utah’s premier professional theatre company in residence at the University of Utah, presents the Utah premiere of Waitress. Watch the new video preview now!

Pioneer Theatre Company will present the Utah premiere of Waitress. Nominated for four Tony Awards, the musical features a book by Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Grammy-winning artist Sara Bareilles. Learn more!

Riverside Theatre is now presenting the Broadway and International hit musical, On Your Feet! Check out a video going behind the scenes of the show, including when Emilio and Gloria Estefan themselves made an appearance and took the stage during curtain call!

Experience the high-energy Broadway and International hit musical, ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN, at Riverside Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

We spoke to Director Vincent Ortega about staging  IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse. Vincent Ortega makes his directorial debut at The Gateway; however, he has appeared onstage in numerous productions as well as served as Dance Captain and Co-Choreographer.

What did our critic think of IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse?

The highly anticipated musical, IN THE HEIGHTS, begins rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from March 15 – April 14, 2024.