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EastLine Theatre Brings Pulitzer Winner THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK To Lindenhurst
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024

EastLine Theatre will open their season this February at the BACCA Center in Lindenhurst with The Diary of Anne Frank. Based on the remarkable true story and the beloved bestseller The Diary of a Young Girl, The Diary of Anne Frank was the 1956 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Feature: Unprecedented Two-Part Long Island ANGELS IN AMERICA Commemorates EastLine Theatre's 10th Anniversary
by Jaime Zahl - Feb 3, 2023

EastLine Theatre will celebrate its 10th anniversary this month with a two-part production of Tony Kushner's acclaimed theatrical epic 'Angels in America.' The non-profit theatre group has established itself as an impressive presence in the community with intimate productions amplified by the skill and imagination its production teams over the years. Their tagline - 'little but fierce' - is well-earned 10 years after its inception in a tiny storefront blackbox in Wantagh. Now, they are partnering with the Babylon Citizens Council of the Arts to stage the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play celebrated as 'a turning point in the history of gay drama, the history of American drama, and of American literary culture.'

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; at Merrick Theatre And Center for the Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

EastLine Theatre Brings Sarah Ruhl's IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY To Lindenhurst
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2022

EastLine Theatre brings Sarah Ruhl's Pulitzer-nominated whimsical romance, In the Next Room, or the vibrator play to Lindenhurst beginning August 13.

EastLine Theatre Brings IN THE NEXT ROOM, Or THE VIBRATOR PLAY To Lindenhurst This August
by Grace Cutler - Jul 24, 2022

EastLine Theatre returns to the BACCA Center in Lindenhurst

EastLine Theatre And Westbury Arts Present New, Queer Adaptation Of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022

EastLine Theatre, in association with Westbury Arts, will present the world premiere of Being Earnest by Long Island queer playwright Danny Higgins this June. This new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest will begin performances at the Westbury performance space in June. Tickets for the performances are free with a refundable reservation.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; The Gateway's NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Gateway's BEST MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Gateway's NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 13, 2021

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - Dec 6, 2021

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

EastLine Theatre Presents PRIDE AND PREJUDICE By Kate Hamill This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2021

EastLine Theatre will present the Long Island premiere of Kate Hamill's Pride and Prejudice this December.

EastLine Theatre Brings World Premiere Play AN ORESTEIA, OR WHAT WE HAVE SEEN to Babylon's Old Town Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2021

EastLine Theatre in association with the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts will present David Bullen's new play based on Greek tragedy, An Oresteia, or What We Have Seen, this November. Commissioned in response to current events, An Oresteia tells the ancient story of the fall of the house of Atreus beginning with the murder of Agamemnon and detailing its repercussions through the generations.

EastLine Theatre Partners with Planting Fields Arboretum To Perform THE TRUTH
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2021

EastLine Theatre in association with Planting Fields Foundation will present Clyde Fitch's turn of the century comedy of manners, The Truth, this August. Commissioned as a companion to the Everett Shinn: Operatics exhibition currently on view through November at Planting Fields, Fitch's 1906 play, The Truth, tells a classic screwball tale of a woman who just cannot stop lying.

EastLine Theatre Will Bring Free Shakespeare To Parks Across Long Island With ROMEO & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2021

EastLine Theatre will present their rollicking take on Shakespeare's classic romance under the summer sun at locations across Long Island. Romeo & Juliet will feature original live music in a family-friendly production. This is EastLine's first foray into touring after losing their Wantagh home in March of last year.

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Long Island Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.