Long Island Theater Reviews

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Plaza Theatrical Productions
by Andrew J. Koehler - May 22, 2023

MAMMA MIA! will have you smilin' and havin' fun! Read about it here:...

Review: EVITA at The Gateway
by Melissa Giordano - May 12, 2023

What did our critic think of EVITA at The Gateway?...

Review: ROCK OF AGES at The Argyle Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - May 05, 2023

What did our critic think of ROCK OF AGES at The Argyle Theatre?...

Review: THE PROM at CM Performing Arts Center
by Jenna Fanelli - May 05, 2023

What did our critic think of THE PROM at CM Performing Arts Center? Ironic, satirical, over-the-top and even borderline problematic at select moments as it may be, the book and script for The Prom are undoubtedly laugh-out-loud funny. While the show reminds audiences that homophobia is still rampant...

Review: PRIDE @ PREJUDICE At Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - April 14, 2023

What did our critic think of PRIDE @ PREJUDICE at Theatre Three?...

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at CM Performing Arts Center
by Jenna Fanelli - April 05, 2023

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at CM Performing Arts Center? When it comes to legendary pieces, the goal (and the massive challenge) is always to achieve storytelling justice. The Sound of Music is certainly no exception, and the cast and crew of the production currently running at ...

Review: You'll experience many “Moments to Remember” if you see Plaza Theatrical's production of FOREVER PLAID at Elmont Memorial Library Theatre
by Nicholas Pontolillo - April 02, 2023

What did our critic think of FOREVER PLAID at Elmont Memorial Library Theatre?...

Review: The Cast and Crew of The John W. Engeman Theater's THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL Can “Hold Their Heads Even Higher” with Their Stunning Production.
by Nicholas Pontolillo - March 28, 2023

What did our critic think of THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL at John W. Engeman Theater At Northport? I must admit I was a little hesitant in seeing The Scarlet Pimpernel because I was starting to believe Frank Wildhorn was a one-hit wonder on Broadway. That one hit wonder of course being Jekyll & Hyde, a gre...

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Bacca Arts Center
by Nicholas Pontolillo - March 27, 2023

Part of the Bard's First Folio, Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy about two intertwined love stories. After a group of soldiers arrive in Messina, love emerges between Hero, the Governor's daughter, and Claudio, a young officer. The young pair then conspire with Don Pedro, Claudio's commanding offi...

Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Hampton Theatre Company
by Melissa Giordano - March 24, 2023

What did our critic think of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Hampton Theatre Company?...

Review: CLUE At The Gateway Playhouse
by Jenna Fanelli - March 22, 2023

What did our critic think of CLUE at The Gateway Playhouse?...

Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - February 23, 2023

What did our critic think of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Theatre Three?...

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at The Argyle
by Melissa Giordano - February 16, 2023

What did our critic think of WEST SIDE STORY at The Argyle?...

Review: THE WEDDING SINGER Brings the 80s Back To Life At The Gateway
by Melissa Giordano - February 02, 2023

What did our critic think of THE WEDDING SINGER at The Gateway?...

Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at John W. Engeman Theater
by Melissa Giordano - January 26, 2023

What did our critic think of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at John W. Engeman Theater?...

Review: THE SWEET DELILAH SWIM CLUB at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - January 19, 2023

What did our critic think of THE SWEET DELILAH SWIM CLUB at Theatre Three?...

Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Elmont Library Theatre
by Nicholas Pontolillo - December 03, 2022

What did our critic think of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Elmont Library Theatre?...

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at CM Performing Arts Center
by Jaime Zahl - November 30, 2022

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at CM Performing Arts Center? As soon as CM Performing Arts Center's live orchestra struck up the first few chords of 'The Wizard of Oz's' iconic overture, a wave of nostalgia hummed throughout the Noel S Ruiz Theatre. Multiple generations filled the hou...

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Melissa Giordano - November 24, 2022

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS STORY at The John W. Engeman Theater?...

Review: CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - November 17, 2022

What did our critic think of CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three?...

Review: Modern Classics Theatre Company's production of THE SHADOW BOX at BACCA Arts Center
by Nicholas Pontolillo - November 15, 2022

What did our critic think of THE SHADOW BOX at BACCA Arts Center? With his 1977 Pulitzer Prize Winning play, The Shadow Box, Michael Cristofer creates his own display case, a shadow box if you will, showcasing life's unfortunate one sure thing, death. In the play's program, a quote is provided from ...

Review: ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG at Bay Street Theater
by Melissa Giordano - November 10, 2022

What did our critic think of ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG at Bay Street Theater?...

Review: OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS at Hampton Theatre Company
by Melissa Giordano - November 03, 2022

What did our critic think of OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS at Hampton Theatre Company?...

Review: MATILDA at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Giordano - October 20, 2022

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

Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is "S'Wonderful" at The Argyle Theater
by Nicholas Pontolillo - October 03, 2022

What did our critic think of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at The Argyle Theater?...