LI Live Theatre: What’s Hitting Stages This Winter
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Studio Theatre of Long Island
141 S Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst
(631) 226-8400
Performance dates: January 13-29
World premiere of a new play by Long Island playwright Claude Solnick which tells the little known story of the double hoax that fooled our country, not on the night of Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds, but actually the day after. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit the Studio Theatre of Long Island website.
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club
Theatre Three
412 Main St, Port Jefferson
(631) 928-9100
Performance dates: January 14 - February 4
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club is a hilarious and touching story about five very different but deeply connected Southern women whose friendships began on their college swim team. See the Theatre Three website for schedule and ticket pricing details.
Kristen Chenoweth
Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University
100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook,
(631) 632-2787
Performance date: February 11
One of the biggest Broadway stars, Tony and Emmy-Winner Kristin Chenoweth, makes her Staller Center debut in a one-night only performance. Learn more at the Staller Center website.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
John W. Engeman Theater at Northport
250 Main Street, Northport
(631) 261-2900
Performance dates: January 19 - March 5
Con artist Lawrence Jameson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the fruits of his deceptions–that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson, shows up. Based on the movie, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Buy tickets and get more info online.
West Side Story
The Argyle Theatre
34 W Main Street, Babylon
(631) 230-3500
Performance dates: February 9 - April 2
West Side Story, one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time comes to the stage at the newly renovated and historic Argyle Theatre in Babylon. Visit The Argyle Theatre website for ticket information.
Children’s Theatre Shows
The Rainbow Fish Musical
The Elmont Memorial Library Theatre
700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
Performance date: January 14
The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies
222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore
Performance dates: January 15 and 16
A 45-minute, kid-friendly undersea musical adventure based on the award-winning children’s book. With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!) kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful. Tickets are $15 plus $1.00 processing fee. For details, visit the Plaza Theatricals website.
Disney Frozen Jr.
John W. Engeman Theater at Northport
250 Main Street, Northport
(631) 261-2900
Performance dates: February 4 - March 5
When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. An enchanting musical featuring all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film. Buy tickets and get more info online.