Long Island Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 9

BWW Review: NEWSIES Reigns 'King of New York' at the John W. Engeman Theater At Northport
by Jaime Zahl - July 27, 2018

The second act of Disney's 'Newsies' opens with a show-stopping number titled 'King of New York,' in which the Newsies celebrate their newfound celebrity in the press. The cast and production team of the John W. Engeman Theater's stunning production have equal reason to celebrate. Bringing to life a...

BWW Review: The Long Island Premiere of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY At The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - July 19, 2018

The incarnation of Bullets Over Broadway, The Musical at Oakdale's Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC), is certainly an enjoyable one. Strongly directed by CMPAC Artistic Director Patrick Grossman, the Long Island premiere, running through August 11th, spectacularly closes out ...

BWW Review: MEMPHIS at The Gateway
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - July 18, 2018

It's Memphis, Tennessee and disc jockey Huey Calhoun is showcasing a bright new singer and musical style on his radio show. The hip new sound of Felicia Farrell becomes a hit over the airwaves and the amateur is ultimately headed for stardom. Huey and Felicia's relationship goes from professional to...

BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY at The Argyle Theatre
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - July 19, 2018

Hey Long Island, welcome to the 60's! The Argyle Theatre in Babylon just opened their second stunning production and it's a cause for celebration. 'Hairspray,' the smash hit 2002 Broadway musical, is back and better then ever. Tracy, Link, Edna, Corny, and all of your out of sight chums from the Hef...

BWW Review: GODSPELL at Merrick Theatre & Center For The Arts
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - July 11, 2018

After performing in countless musicals across the island, Jae Hughes finally goes from scene stealer in the ensemble to full fledge star. The Merrick Theatre cast the terrific Hughes as Jesus in their entertaining production of Stephen Schwartz' 'Godspell' and all is right with the world!...

BWW Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Cultural Arts Playhouse Syosset
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - July 10, 2018

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BWW Review: NUNSENSE at The Gateway
by Melissa Giordano - June 13, 2018

Dan Goggin's Nunsense, now playing at Bellport's Gateway Playhouse, is certainly a treat. It was never officially on Broadway per se', but rather it has lead a very successful, thirty-three year life with consistent incarnations off-Broadway and at regional and local theatres. Running through June 2...

BWW Review: The World Premiere Of FELLOW TRAVELERS at Bay Street Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - June 06, 2018

Kicking off their exciting 27th main stage season - and continuing their mission to foster new works - the Bay Street Theatre offers the world premiere of Jack Canfora's new play Fellow Travelers. Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award winner Michael Wilson directs the superb production running t...

BWW Review: ON THE TOWN at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
by Jaime Zahl - June 07, 2018

What would you do if you met someone who had never seen a musical before? They have no concept of what goes into it - the dance breaks, the big ensemble numbers, the balance of humor and pathos. The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre's production 'On the Town' would be the perfect production to display what it me...

BWW Review: Theater Three's production of Kander and Ebb's CURTAINS certainly is “A Tough Act to Follow”
by Nicholas Pontolillo - June 02, 2018

Port Jefferson's Theater Three production of the musicial murder mystery romp Curtains is brilliant; it is a clever mash up of Columbo meets Kiss Me, Kate. Curtains is a wonderful show that reveals how a show's ensemble is not just its cast, but also its creative team. It emphasizes the importance o...

BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Jaime Zahl - May 29, 2018

Staging a musical like 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is no easy feat. It calls for a company of strong voices, deep character study and a set worthy of emulating the titular Paris famous bell tower. The Cultural Arts Playhouse manages to bring all these elements together in a wonderful crescendo of ...

BWW Review: The Classic SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at The Engeman
by Melissa Giordano - May 23, 2018

Singin' In The Rain, the classic Tony nominated musical based on the wildly famous MGM film, is certainly a must see among theatre attendees. With a Screenplay by Betty Comden & Adolph Greene and Music by Naico Herb Brown & Arthur Freedes, the incarnation at Northport's John W. Engeman Theatre will ...

BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE at The Gateway
by Melissa Giordano - May 16, 2018

Though the classic musical A Chorus Line may be produced fairly consistently, it is always refreshing to see a good quality, professional, local production. This is exactly what you'll get when you see the Tony winner running through May 26th at Long Island's historic Gateway Playhouse soon to be ce...

BWW Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at The Argyle Theatre
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - May 15, 2018

Another opening, another show, but this time it's at a brand new theater in Babylon Village. No longer will we have to deal with the unpredictable LIRR to see a hit musical, we can see a big Broadway show with big Broadway names both on and offstage right here on Long Island. The radiant and comfy-c...

BWW Review: CABARET presented by The BroadHollow Theatre Company
by Melissa Giordano - May 03, 2018

Between college productions and the many local theatres we have, it may seem there is always a production of the Kander and Ebb Tony winning classic Cabaret running. However, when you have a wonderful production like the one at BayWay Arts Centre, it indeed warrants another look. Excellently directe...

BWW Review: CRY-BABY at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - April 18, 2018

In a Grease-meets-Romeo & Juliet type of tale, the Tony nominated musical Cry-Baby brings loads of laughs. The Long Island premiere - running through May 12th at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC) - is superbly directed by Patrick Grossman - the Artistic Director of the Oa...

BWW Review: TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - April 11, 2018

Reginald Rose's Tony nominated play Twelve Angry Men is certainly an affecting piece and a wonderful selection for Theatre Three's thrilling 48th Season. This superb showing, running through May 5th at the stunning Port Jefferson venue, is excellently directed by Bradlee E. Bing and indeed continues...

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! at Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - March 29, 2018

It's 'Girls' Night Out' at Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts' electrifying production of 'Mamma Mia!' The ABBA musical brings down the house and features an energetic gang of Long Island's finest actors including the amazing Michelle Rubino who steals the spotlight as bride to be Sophie....

BWW Review: LANFORD WILSON'S 5TH OF JULY at Five Towns College
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - March 28, 2018

It was an enchanting gathering with the Talley family at the Five Towns College Performing Arts Center's dynamite production of Lanford Wilson's 'Fifth Of July.' This Broadway classic was beautifully and intimately brought back to life by director Milton Justice. It was as if we were members of the ...

BWW Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at The Engeman
by Melissa Giordano - March 21, 2018

When I attended the Broadway incarnation of In the Heights, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Accordingly, when they announced their current season, I had the upmost confidence that the showing at the gorgeous The John W. Engeman Theatre was going to be just as stellar. Being the Engeman Theatre, I was prove...

BWW Recap: The Patchogue Theatre's HAIR In Concert
by Melissa Giordano - March 14, 2018

It was indeed a weekend of love at the Patchogue Theatre honoring the fiftieth anniversary of the iconic musical, Hair. To commemorate, the gorgeous Long Island venue put together a thrilling - and abbreviated - concert version of the Tony winner featuring top talent from Broadway and beyond for a s...

BWW Review: BroadHollow Theatre Company's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS
by Melissa Giordano - March 08, 2018

It is a breath of fresh air seeing a production that is all about laughs and silliness. No message, no plot... just a terrific comedic cast making an audience forget about life for a bit. In BroadHollow Theatre Company's boffo showing of the off-Broadway hit Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits, they ...

BWW Review: RAGTIME at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - February 28, 2018

I had the honor of seeing the original Broadway cast of the Tony winning musical Ragtime as my very first Broadway show. So, as you can guess, I am absolutely ecstatic to see that the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center has added it to their fantastic Spring/Summer schedule. This excit...

BWW Review: NUNSENSE at Theatre Three
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - February 26, 2018

The hooting, hollering, and Hail Marying the other evening at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson was for the fabulous five sisters of Hoboken in a rousing production of Dan Goggin's 'Nunsense!' This holy ensemble features some of the most talented actresses on Long Island who sing, dance and pray their...

BWW Review: Merrick Theatre's THE CRUCIBLE
by Melissa Giordano - February 22, 2018

Oh my goodness, what a powerful production and remarkable cast is offered in Merrick Theatre's latest The Crucible. Arthur Miller's 1953 Tony winning play is - perhaps - often produced, but when you have a showing of this caliber, it certainly warrants another look. Now playing at the adorable Long ...