Long Island Theatre Newsroom

Inspired by the beloved independent film and brought to life on Broadway, Tony®-nominated WAITRESS is cherished by audiences all over the world. WAITRESS offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. See the video!

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame has launched a monthly ‘LIMEHOF Local Filmmakers Series,’ which turns the spotlight on Long Island directors and their films.

EastLine Theatre returns to the BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst this April with the classic comedy Yentl by Leah Napolin and Nobel Prize winner Isaac Bashevis Singer. Learn more here!

Lighthouse Repertory Theatre will present a tour of INTO THE WOODS -- Freeport and St. James this spring. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.

The CM Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for their upcoming production of Grease. See who is starring, learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band, appearing on Sunday, August 17 at 7PM.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present The Musical Box Performs Genesis Live this summer. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

The John W. Engeman Theater Just celebrated opening night of WAITRESS. Performances begin on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and run through Sunday,  April 27, 2025. 

The John W. Engeman Theater Just celebrated opening night of WAITRESS. Performances begin on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and run through Sunday,  April 27, 2025. 

New Perspectives Theatre Company and Culture Lab LIC present a limited run premiere of It CAN Happen Here! by Melody Brooks, Katrin Hilbe, Tess Howsam, Daniel Jacobs, and Susan Quinn, running through March 30, 2025. See photos from the production.

The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 59th Anniversary, will perform Multicultural Landscape, a concert in march. Learn more!

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present the POP 2000 TOUR with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, and more appearing on Sunday July 13 at 7:00PM. Learn more!

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Joe Avati in September 2025. Joe Avati, who is Australian born with an Italian heritage, is one of the most significant and pivotal comedians of his generation. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The new rock musical Vincent will be showcased in a mainstage production with Post Theatre Company at Long Island University Post from April 4-6, 2025, presented through special arrangement with Dead Star Theatre Co.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Samantha Fish: Paper Doll World Tour this summer. Learn more and see how to attend the performance!

One of Stephen Sondheim's most beloved works and winner of three Tony Awards. INTO THE WOODS is a sophisticated, dark musical comedy that intertwines several of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales.

Hofstra University's Department of Drama and Dance is presenting Guys and Dolls, the multi-Tony Award and Drama Desk winning show, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Learn more!

When “the sun is shining and it’s a lovely day,” it’s a great day to see a musical. In a world filled with woe, and “every hour going oh, so slow,” it’s the perfect time to take in AVENUE Q at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset! Directed by Tony Frangipane, this production pulls out all the stops, and has audiences laughing from the pre-show announcement to the curtain call. You’re bound to forget that there are people on stage operating the puppets! Musically directed by Rich Giordano, the well known songs sound better than ever. Choreographed by Danielle Coutieri, the movement seems right out of an episode of Sesame Street.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present A Conversation with Richard Kind: How NOT To Be Famous, appearing in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of WAITRESS. Performances begin on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and run through Sunday,  April 27, 2025. 

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Irish comedian David Nihill brings his Shelf Help tour to The Paramount Theater in Huntington on March 5th. A festival favorite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 500 million views and a social following of over 2 million people. 

DISNEY’S FROZEN - based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film - will conclude The Gateway’s 75th Season and will run at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.

CM Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast of Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville, hitting the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Long Island theater community lost one if its shining stars, Melissa Giordano sadly passed away on December 7, 2024