Long Island Theater Reviews

Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at The Argyle Theatre will have you 'put on a happy face,'
by Nicholas Pontolillo - August 26, 2024

What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at The Argyle Theatre?...

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Giordano - August 25, 2024

What did our critic think of WEST SIDE STORY at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center?...

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at The Gateway
by Melissa Giordano - August 20, 2024

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at The Gateway?...

Review: Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE MUSICAL at Bay Street Theater
by Melissa Giordano - August 15, 2024

Bay Street Theater delivers a dazzling performance of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, The Musical thrillingly closing out their amazing 2024 season. Directed with flair by Gerry McIntyre, this fan-favorite, running through September 1st at the renowned Sag Harbor venue, promises an evening of uproar...

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL at John W. Engeman Theater
by Melissa Giordano - July 21, 2024

What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL at John W. Engeman Theater?...

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at CAP Merrick
by Andrew J. Koehler - July 21, 2024

What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at CAP Merrick?...

Review: MASTER CLASS at Bay Street Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - July 06, 2024

What did our critic think of MASTER CLASS at Bay Street Theatre?...

Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at The Gateway
by Melissa Giordano - June 27, 2024

What did our critic think of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at The Gateway?...

Review: THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES at Bay Street Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - June 08, 2024

What did our critic think of THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES at Bay Street Theatre?...

Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Hampton Theatre Company
by Melissa Giordano - June 01, 2024

What did our critic think of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Hampton Theatre Company?...

Review: A BRONX TALE IS A 'HIT' at The Argyle Theatre
by Nicholas Pontolillo - May 29, 2024

What did our critic think of A BRONX TALE IS A 'HIT' AT THE ARGYLE THEATRE at The Argyle Theatre?...

Review: THE PRODUCERS at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - May 28, 2024

Port Jefferson’s historic Theater Three certainly has another hit on their hands with their current showing of the mega hit musical The Producers. Closing out their incredible 53rd season, the beautiful Long Island venue has assembled a brilliant cast to flawlessly deliver this Tony, Grammy, and Oli...

Review: ROCK OF AGES at The Gateway
by Melissa Giordano - May 15, 2024

The Gateway of Bellport certainly has another hit on their hands with their current offering of the fun musical Rock Of Ages. Running through June 2nd at the beautiful Long Island venue, this Tony nominee celebrates all things 80's with some of music's greatest songs making up the score. Created by ...

Review: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - April 15, 2024

Port Jefferson's Theatre Three sensationally continues their amazing fifty third season with a gripping production of Agatha Christie's Murder On The Orient Express. It is most interesting and thrilling to see a mystery mounted locally as this title doesn't seem to be done often. This production run...

Review: CMPAC is Keeping the Dream Alive with JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Nicholas Pontolillo - March 31, 2024

What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at CMPAC?...

Review: JERSEY BOYS at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Melissa Giordano - March 26, 2024

Oh, what a night indeed. The John W Engeman Theater raises the bar yet again with their thrilling production of fan favorite Jersey Boys. Boasting a Broadway caliber cast, this exciting production runs through May 26th at the exquisite Northport, Long Island, venue. Masterfully directed by Engeman v...

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS Finds Home at The Gateway Playhouse
by Nicholas Pontolillo - March 24, 2024

What did our critic think of IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse?...

Review: STRICTLY MURDER at Hampton Theatre Company
by Melissa Giordano - March 16, 2024

What did our critic think of STRICKLY MURDER at Hampton Theatre Company?...

Review: Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK...BOOM! At Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - February 22, 2024

What did our critic think of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Theatre Three?...

Review: 'Every Little Step' Is Perfection In The Argyle Theatre's A CHORUS LINE
by Nicholas Pontolillo - February 19, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHORUS LINE at The Argyle Theatre?...

Review: EVITA at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CMPAC
by Melissa Giordano - February 17, 2024

What did our critic think of EVITA at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CMPAC?...

Review: The Gateway Playhouse's Production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a 'Wonder of Wonders'
by Nicholas Pontolillo - February 05, 2024

What did our critic think of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Gateway Playhouse?...

Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at John W. Engeman Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - January 27, 2024

What did our critic think of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at John W. Engeman Theatre?...

Review: You will 'loose your blues' at FOOTLOOSE at CMPAC
by Nicholas Pontolillo - January 24, 2024

What did our critic think of FOOTLOOSE at CMPAC? In 1984, Footloose starring Kevin Bacon, danced its way on to the big screen. While it was not well received by the film critics, it did manage to resonate with audiences....

Review: THE GIN GAME at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - January 21, 2024

What did our critic think of THE GIN GAME at Theatre Three?...