Long Island Theatre Newsroom

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. 

What did our critic think of RENT at CM Performing Arts Center?

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

The CM Performing Arts Center has introduced LAPAA: Local Artists, Performers, Artisans & Authors, an exciting new initiative designed to showcase and celebrate Long Island's diverse artistic community.

Get ready for an evening of intrigue, comedy, and classic whodunit suspense as Clue: On Stage comes to life at BACCA Arts Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical RENT will take over the main stage at Long Island's CM Performing Arts Center. Learn more and see how to attend.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience in May. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band in May. Learn more about the performance details and see how to purchase tickets.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced Straight No Chaser - Summer: The 90s Part 2 appearing on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 8:00PM. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00AM.

Check out first look video of the new touring production of Michael Arden's Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Parade, now on tour across the United States. The production is led by Max Chernin (Parade on Broadway) and Talia Suskauer as Leo and Lucille Frank.

Astoria Acting Workshop is offering affordable and valuable workshops to our Astoria Acting Community while helping to promote Astoria Venues. Learn more here!

EastLine Theatre opens their 2025 season at the BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst with a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic An Enemy of the People by Paul DeFilippo.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has revealed the entirety of the 2025 Summer Mainstage Season, featuring a world premiere and more. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Sandra Bernhard has just announced Shapes & Forms, her one-of-a-kind new live show for 2025. Fresh with new stories, one-liners, witty asides and an always surprising and eclectic blend of perfectly curated songs, Shapes and Forms comes packed with fun and raw emotion in only the way this American comedy queen and icon can do it: Wildly funny, unfiltered and unforgettable.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced In Your Eyes: The Peter Gabriel Tribute appearing on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 8:00PM.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced the promotion of Matt McKone from Production Manager to Director of Operations. Learn more here!

CM Performing Arts Center's Family Theatre is rolling full speed ahead with its next exciting production: Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Argyle Theatre has released photos of its production of JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. 

Are you looking for a special night to share with your special someone, or looking to go on a self-date where love is in the air? Look no further than The Cultural Arts Playhouse! The Cultural Arts Playhouse of Merrick's annual Valentine's Day event is back and better than ever!