Theater

From Long Island community theater to Broadway, find reviews, previews and more theater buzz by Newsday's critic, Barbara Schuler.

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LBJ drama 'The Great Society' headed to Broadway

Brian Cox will star as former President Lyndon B. Johnson in "The Great Society," which begins previews Sept. 6 on Broadway.

Theater Paul McCartney writing 'It's a Wonderful Life' stage musical
The ex-Beatle is collaborating with "Billy Elliot" playwright Lee Hall and West End producer Bill Kenwright.
Theater 'Beautiful' closing after 5 years on Broadway
Broadway's "Beautiful -- The Carole King Musical" will close on Oct. 27.
Theater It's 'Moulin Rouge' in living color on Broadway
Welcome to the club: Broadway audiences will enter the world of 1890s Paris when they come to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
Theater 'Legally Blonde' at the Argyle presents its case pleasantly
The verdict is in: "Legally Blonde" at Argyle Theatre in Babylon is good, lightweight entertainment.
Theater 'Saturday Night Fever': It moves if there's music
The Bee Gees music and the white disco suit are the real stars of "Saturday Night Fever" at John W. Engeman Theater in Northport.
Theater 'Frozen' stars chill with kids at LI arts camp
Noah J. Ricketts and Alyssa Fox of Broadway's "Frozen" performed for and gave advice to budding performers at Usdan Summer Camp on Monday.
Theater 'Waitress' set to close in January
After more than three years on Broadway, the musical "Waitress" will end its run on Jan. 5.
Theater Video: 'Frozen' stars chill with kids at Usdan
Noah J. Ricketts and Alyssa Fox of Broadway's "Frozen" visited Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts in Wheatley Heights, where they met the young actors who will take on their roles in camp productions.
Theater 'My Witch' uncovers beauty of Margaret Hamilton
"My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories" at Bay Street Theater looks at the inspiring life of the "Wizard of Oz" villainess.
Theater 'The Bodyguard': The music is the saving grace
The specter of Whitney Houston hangs heavy over "The Bodyguard," the musical running at The Gateway in Bellport through July ...