Long Island Theatre + Broadway News

Rob Gallagher and Kim Carson to Star in SOUTH PACIFIC at John W. Engeman Theater; Full Cast Announced!

(5/15/2013) - Announcing the cast and creative team for the enchanting musical, South Pacific. Sailor hijinks, the danger of war, and the passion of young love are all joined together by Rogers & Hammerstein's sensational score in one of the most powerful musicals of all time. Previews begin on Thursday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m.; with the official opening on Saturday, May 25 at 8:00 p.m. and running through July 14, 2013.

BWW Reviews: The Engeman's Ongoing Broadway Concert Series

(5/15/2013) - To attend the Broadway Concert Series at Northport's stunning John W. Engeman theatre is a special treat. During their dark weeks, Producer and Host Stephen DeAngelis rounds up Broadways best for an evening of songs and stories of their careers.

BWW Interviews: A Chat With Tony Winner Anthony Crivello

(5/13/2013) - A few times a year, some of Broadway's best perform at Northport's John W. Engeman Theatre for their ongoing Concert Series. This past weekend, Tony winner Anthony Crivello was part of the cast and took some time to speak with me as rehearsals were getting underway.

MARTHA SPEAKS Plays Live at Bay Street Theatre Today

(5/11/2013) - Bay Street Theatre, partnering with the Children's Museum of the East End (CMEE) will present 'MARTHA SPEAKS' live on stage at Bay Street Theatre today, May 11 at 11 am. The hugely popular children's animated series, MARTHA SPEAKS, is seen daily on PBS Kids and based on Susan Meddaugh's best-selling children's books, Martha the dog is given the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. This live presentation will have something to say to all ages.

SoLuna Studio's GODSPELL Benefits PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, Now thru 5/26

(5/10/2013) - A portion of proceeds from SoLuna Studio's upcoming production of GODSPELL will benefit PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. Performances will run on weekends from tonight, May 10th- 26th.

Stephanie J. Block Headlines Landmark on Main Street's Spotlight Gala (Take 2) Tonight

(5/10/2013) - Hurricane Sandy was truly a show-stopper for Landmark on Main's Spotlight Gala planned for November 3, 2012. But the company is taking it from the top and hopes you'll join the Spotlight Gala (Take 2) tonight, Friday, May 10, 2013 at 7 PM.

2013 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Honors SCCC Students

(5/9/2013) - Suffolk County Community College theatre students recently were selected to receive many major awards at this year's Kennedy Center American College National Theatre Festival finals in Washington, D.C. Suffolk Theatre majors captured multiple awards in numerous areas of the theatrical discipline, including performance, design, technology, and management. The competition attracts students from colleges offering Associate, Bachelors in Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts programs across the nation.

LEND ME A TENOR Begins 5/18 at Bay Street Theatre

(5/9/2013) - Bay Street Theatre begins the 2013 Mainstage Season with Lend Me a Tenor (May 28 - June 23). This hilarious Ken Ludwig comedy started rehearsals this week in New York City under the direction of Don Stephenson. The cast includes Judy Blazer, Scott Cote, Betsy DiLellio, Donna English, Nancy Johnston, Noah Plomgren, Steve Rosen and Roland Rusinek. Ticket prices are $59.50 and $69.50. For more information call the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or buy online at www.baystreet.org.

Photo Flash: Jill Rappaport and More at Bay Street Theatre's TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY Dog Walk

(5/8/2013) - Bay Street Theatre in honor of Steinbeck Weekend partnered up with Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) to present the 'Travels With Charley' Dog Walk this past Saturday, May 4. Jill Rappaport, TODAY show correspondent and award-winning animal advocate, served as celebrity host along with Barbara Slifka as Honorary Chair. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Artists in Partnership Presents 11th Annual Cabaret Festival

(5/7/2013) - Artists in Partnership (AIP), a non-profit cultural arts organization, will host its 11th Annual Cabaret Festival May 17-19 at the Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY. All performances are FREE to the public. The festival will be a celebration of the cabaret genre honoring the Great American Songbook with performances by renowned local and New York City-based artists.

TODAY's Jill Rappaport Hosts TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY to Benefit ARF and Bay Street Theatre Today

(5/4/2013) - Bay Street Theatre is partnering with Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) in honoring Steinbeck Weekend by presenting the 'Travels With Charley' Dog Walk today, May 4 at 8:30 am. Jill Rappaport, TODAY show correspondent and award-winning animal advocate, serves as celebrity host along with Barbara Slifka as Honorary Chair. Dogs and their owners will start the walk at Haven's Beach. (Water will be available for both dogs and owners along the way.) The walk finishes at Bay Street Theatre, where there will be a 'Bagels and Bones' reception immediately after the walk. A Grand Prize will be given to the person that raises the most money.

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Plays CM Performing Arts Center, Now thru 5/18

(5/4/2013) - A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD is whimsical show follows two great friends -- the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad -- through four, fun-filled seasons. The show runs at CM Performing Arts Center, May 4-18, 2013.

North Shore Arts Angels to Host Alumni Benefit VIKING MASQUERS 50th ANNIVERSARY GALA, 6/15

(5/2/2013) - The North Shore Arts Angels have announced that on Saturday evening June 15th, scores of alumni from North Shore High School will reunite to dust off their vocal chords for the 'Viking Masquers 50th Anniversary Gala,' a one night only fundraising event celebrating 50 years of musical theater on the North Shore stage. The gala, which includes an Alumni Show, a dinner with raffles and an auction, and an exhibit of a giant archive of theater memorabilia will take place at North Shore High School (450 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, NY) with proceeds benefiting a special fund to revive the district's now defunct Summer Theater Workshop. Casting and special guest appearances to be announced.

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

BWW Reviews: ANYTHING GOES Sets Sail at CM PAC

(5/1/2013) - Creative Ministries Performing Arts Center (CM PAC) continues their fantastic season with the Tony Award winning musical Anything Goes. Patrick Grossman wonderfully directs (and does the sets and choreographs) the Cole Porter classic running through May 19th at the Oakdale, Long Island venue.

Hampton Theatre to Present HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, 5/23-6/9

(4/30/2013) - Three couples, an indiscretion, a cover-up, accusations and crumbling alibis on overlapping sets all lead to confusion and uproarious comedy in the Hampton Theatre Company's revival of Alan Ayckbourn's 'How The Other Half Loves,' opening on May 23 for a three-week run in Quogue.

Bay Street Theatre's Annual Benefit, This Year Hosted by Joy Behar, Declared a Success

(4/30/2013) - Bay Street Theatre held its Second Annual Honors Benefit on Saturday, April 27 at East Hampton Point, hosted by funny-lady and Bay Street Thatre Board Member Joy Behar. This year the honorees were Hampton's Hometown Heroes including David Bray, Ana R. Daniel, Michael Grim and James Osburn. All four of the honorees support Bay Street as well as many other local businesses & non-profits in the Hampton's Community. The event is held Spring each year, not only to recognize outstanding patron involvement, but also to raise funds for its theatrical and educational programs.

Photo Flash: Joy Behar and More at Bay Street Theatre's All Star Honors Benefit

(4/29/2013) - Bay Street Theatre held its Second Annual Honors Benefit on Saturday, April 27 at East Hampton Point, hosted by funny-lady and Bay Street Thatre Board Member Joy Behar. This year the honorees were Hampton's Hometown Heroes including David Bray, Ana R. Daniel, Michael Grim and James Osburn. All four of the honorees support Bay Street as well as many other local businesses & non-profits in the Hampton's Community. The event is held Spring each year, not only to recognize outstanding patron involvement, but also to raise funds for its theatrical and educational programs. Scroll down for photos from this year's event!

THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM to Launch North American Tour, May 24

(4/29/2013) - Producers Steven Van Zandt and Maureen Van Zandt, Marc Brickman, Larry Magid and BASE Entertainment have announced that the sold-out Broadway engagement THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM will embark on a tour to play venues across North America. The tour kicks off May 24, 2013 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

BWW Student Center's School in the Spotlight: Long Island University

(4/29/2013) - This week, we travel to Brookville, New York, to visit The Department of Theatre at Long Island University!

THE SENIOR FOLLIES: THE CREATIVE AGE Set for One Night at WHBPAC Tonight

(4/28/2013) - As part of its 15th Anniversary celebrations, the newly refurbished Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center presents a FREE performance, The Senior Follies: The Creative Age, starring WHBPAC's 'Melodies & Memories' Life-Long Learning Program, with special guests The Flanderettes, The TAPHAMPTON Dancers, and members of The Harbormen Chorus today, April 28 at 4pm.

The Minstrel Players Stage Tim Kelly's THE BUTLER DID IT, AGAIN!, Now thru 5/4

(4/27/2013) - The Minstrel Players Theatre Company of Northport Village kick off their 2013 Season with a Spring production of Tim Kelly's classic comic murder mystery, 'The Butler Did It, Again!'. They are coming off their successful annual holiday production of 'A Christmas Carol'. Performances will be over two weekends only tonight, April 27th and May 4th at 8 P.M. and Sunday, 3 P.M. matinee performances on April 28th and May 5th at Houghton Hall - Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main Street in scenic Northport Village.

David Bray, Ana R. Daniel and More Selected for Bay Street Theatre's All Star Honors Benefit Tonight

(4/27/2013) - Bay Street Theatre announces its Second Annual Honors Benefit tonight, April 27 at East Hampton Point. This year the honorees are Hampton's Hometown Heroes include David Bray, Ana R. Daniel, Michael Grim and James Osburn. All four of the honorees support Bay Street as well as many other local businesses & non-profits in the Hampton's Community. The event starts with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and buffet followed by the presentation of awards, which will be kicked off by funny lady, Joy Behar, at 8pm.

The John W. Engeman Theater Helps to Raise Money for EAC Network

(4/25/2013) - On Thursday, April 4, 2013 Kevin J. O'Neill, Managing Director and Co-Owner of the John W. Engeman Theater, along with Robert Suarez, Assistant VP of Community Development from Bethpage Federal Credit Union, presented a check in the amount of $2,020 to Lance Elder, President and CEO of EAC Netowrk. Bethpage Federal Credit union partnered with the John W. Engeman Theater to help raise money for EAC Network.

Stages Presents GREASE, 5/4 & 5

(4/24/2013) - Stages, A Children's Theatre Workshop, Inc., presents Grease at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor on Saturday, May 4 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, May 5 at 2 pm.

Scapino! Presented by the Barebone's Theatre Company

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SoLuna Studio's GODSPELL to Benefit PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, 5/10-26

(4/23/2013) - A portion of proceeds from SoLuna Studio's upcoming production of GODSPELL will benefit PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. Performances will run on weekends from May 10th- 26th.

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD to Play CM Performing Arts Center, 5/4-18

(4/23/2013) - A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD is whimsical show follows two great friends -- the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad -- through four, fun-filled seasons. The show runs at CM Performing Arts Center, May 4-18, 2013.

TODAY's Jill Rappaport to Host TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY to Benefit ARF and Bay Street Theatre, 5/4

(4/23/2013) - Bay Street Theatre is partnering with Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) in honoring Steinbeck Weekend by presenting the 'Travels With Charley' Dog Walk on Saturday, May 4 at 8:30 am. Jill Rappaport, TODAY show correspondent and award-winning animal advocate, serves as celebrity host along with Barbara Slifka as Honorary Chair. Dogs and their owners will start the walk at Haven's Beach. (Water will be available for both dogs and owners along the way.) The walk finishes at Bay Street Theatre, where there will be a 'Bagels and Bones' reception immediately after the walk. A Grand Prize will be given to the person that raises the most money.

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival 30th Anniversary Season Begins 7/24

(4/22/2013) - The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival, Long Island's longest-running classical music festival, marks its 30th anniversary season in summer 2013. The 11 concerts programmed by BCMF founder and Artistic Director Marya Martin showcase the mix of renowned and emerging artists performing classic and new music that has made it one of the most noteworthy summer music festivals in the country.

Premier Phish Tribute Band LAWN BOYS to Appear Live in Great Neck

(4/19/2013) - On Saturday, May 11 at 8:00pm (doors open 7:30) please join music lovers from across Long Island as LAWN BOYS: A Tribute to Phish headlines the next installment of the Gold Coast Acoustic Caf Series, happening several times a year at the Great Neck Arts Center, located at 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY

Maddog Mattern Headlines April 19 Comedy Night at Planting Fields, Oyster Bay

(4/18/2013) - On Friday April 5, 2013 at 9pm, Periwinkles Catering and SGF Production, after a very successful grand opening March 15, continues its Friday Night Comedy Series at the Planting Fields (1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay NY) with its first Headliner Stand-Up Comedy show featuring Headliner Maddog Mattern (Howard Stern Comedy Tour, Opie & Anthony, Artie Lange Show) with special guests including Jared Fried (MTV) and Paul DeGrocco (b103, LI Ducks). General Admission Tickets (via Ovation 866.811.4111) are just $20 at the door plus food & drink minimums.

The Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County Announces 'A Night of Song and Dance' Benefit, 4/28

(4/18/2013) - The Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County will present "A Night of Song and Dance," a benefit for the Cordaro family, on Sun., April 28 at Bellport's Gateway Playhouse.

BWW Reviews: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - A Classic At Theatre Three

(4/17/2013) - The Diary Of Anne Frank is truly a remarkable play heart wrenchingly highlighting the atrocities too many people unnecessarily endured simply because of the religion they were brought up on. Theatre Three's incarnation of the Tony winning classic, written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, is wonderfully directed by Jeffrey Sanzel, who is also the Artistic Director of the Port Jefferson venue. Now running through May 4th, the cast is beyond talented as they tell this horrifying tale of a young girl unwillingly forced to grow up too fast.

Boxed Wine Productions Will Present Paul Rudnick's VALHALLA, 5/2-5/12

(4/15/2013) - Boxed Wine Productions will present Paul Rudnick's cult classic Valhalla to New York audiences. With a cast of six up and coming New York actors, this production will run Thursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 12 at The Secret Theatre. Official Opening Night is set for Thursday, May 2 at 8pm.

Robert Cray Band, Keb' Mo' and More Set for WHBPAC, April 2013

(4/14/2013) - The newly refurbished, not-for-profit Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center has announced its April 2013 lineup. Details below!

Bay Street Partners with Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps for CASINO NIGHT Fundraiser Tonight

(4/13/2013) - Bay Street Theatre, in partnership with the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps, announces CASINO NIGHT tonght, April 13 from 7pm-11 pm. This is the second Casino Night at Bay Street Theatre, but the first in cooperation with the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

BWW Reviews: Norm Foster's SINNERS - Chaotic Hilarity At The Bay Way

(4/10/2013) - Norm Foster's comedy, Sinners, is the latest offering from the Broadhollow Theatre Company. The story hilariously makes light of grossly mistaken identities, extra marital affairs, and life's general chaos. This Marian Waller directed incarnation runs through April 21st at Broadhollow's BayWay Theatre in East Islip and continues at their Elmont location beginning May 18th.

Boxed Wine Productions Presents Paul Rudnick's VALHALLA, 5/2-5/12

(4/9/2013) - Boxed Wine Productions is proud to present Paul Rudnick's cult classic Valhalla to New York audiences. With a cast of six up and coming New York actors, this production will run Thursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 12 at The Secret Theatre. Official Opening Night is set for Thursday, May 2 at 8pm.

Photo Coverage: Phil Donahue Screens BODY OF WAR at The Gold Coast International Film Festival

(4/8/2013) - Just yeaterday THE GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL hosted a film screening and Q&A with Producer Phil Donahue for his new film, Body of War, at the Great Neck Arts Center Theatre. Check out photos from the event belw!