Tickets in hand, you enter the theatre. A courteous usher, glances to see your seat location, leads the way and hands you a show directory. Suddenly you realize you have not driven into Manhattan, bucked the cross town traffic, paid a small fortune in tolls, gas and parking, and you are still on Long Island! For kids and adults alike, there are a plethora of superb theaters and companies on the island, whether you reside here or are just visiting.
According to David Lefkowitz, who is co-publisher of Performing Arts Insider, there are more than a dozen venues with prime shows, right here on Long Island for your theatre going pleasure. A short list of these include Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream at the Vanderbilt Theatre (Centerport), Broadway Musicals including Kiss Me Kate and Singing in the Rain at the CM Performing Arts Center (Oakdale) as well as popular dramas such as The Elephant Man at the Broad Hollow Theatre Company (3 locations - East Islip, Elmont and Lindenhurst). For the kids, who might need a change of pace from the pool and the beach this summer, there are a number of fun alternatives. The Gateway Playhouse, with two locations, one in Bellport and another in Patchogue is featuring Mary Poppins this month. Other children's classics like Sleeping Beauty and Pinocchio will be featured at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson. If you prefer live comedic performances, Robert Klein and singer/humorist Jordan Bennet are on the line-up this summer at The Dix Hills Performing Arts Center. For more details, check out Mr. Lefkowitz's informative article, 2014 Sumer Stage Preview featured in Pulse Magazine to view the 2014 Summer stage preview.
Enjoy a terrific Summer season of theatre right here on Long Island!
-Elisa
"All the world's a stage"- William Shakespeare
According to David Lefkowitz, who is co-publisher of Performing Arts Insider, there are more than a dozen venues with prime shows, right here on Long Island for your theatre going pleasure. A short list of these include Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream at the Vanderbilt Theatre (Centerport), Broadway Musicals including Kiss Me Kate and Singing in the Rain at the CM Performing Arts Center (Oakdale) as well as popular dramas such as The Elephant Man at the Broad Hollow Theatre Company (3 locations - East Islip, Elmont and Lindenhurst). For the kids, who might need a change of pace from the pool and the beach this summer, there are a number of fun alternatives. The Gateway Playhouse, with two locations, one in Bellport and another in Patchogue is featuring Mary Poppins this month. Other children's classics like Sleeping Beauty and Pinocchio will be featured at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson. If you prefer live comedic performances, Robert Klein and singer/humorist Jordan Bennet are on the line-up this summer at The Dix Hills Performing Arts Center. For more details, check out Mr. Lefkowitz's informative article, 2014 Sumer Stage Preview featured in Pulse Magazine to view the 2014 Summer stage preview.
Enjoy a terrific Summer season of theatre right here on Long Island!
-Elisa
"All the world's a stage"- William Shakespeare
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