Theater

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

Audra McDonald attends the Jazz at Lincoln Center

Audra McDonald talks performing in the nude, more

The versatile actress-singer opens up about her role in the Broadway revival of "Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune."

Theater 10 must-see shows at LI theaters this summer
Get your tickets for 10-must see shows, including the regional premiere of "Kinky Boots," at Long Island theaters this summer.
Theater Mary-Louise Parker returning to Broadway
Mary-Louise Parker, everyone's favorite pot pusher from "Weeds," returns to Broadway this fall, playing a writer and Yale professor facing ...
Theater 'Million Dollar Quartet': Energetic, highly entertaining
No surprise that by the time "Whole Lotta Shakin' " closes the show, everyone's singing along and dancing like the kids they once were.
Theater The best summer shows on and off Broadway
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL (Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., previews start June 28 for a July 25 opening.) ...
Theater 'Octet': Musical cautionary tale about technology obsession
The show asks a lot of its impressive cast, with each of the eight singers performing almost nonstop the challenging a cappella beats and harmonies.
Music 12 LI entertainment places we loved
Feeling nostalgic? Take a look back at My Father's Place, the Jones Beach Marine Theater and more Long Island entertainment venues of yesteryear. Some have been demolished, others simply re-named, but all hold a place in Long Islanders' hearts.
Long Island Rising stars on Long Island
From the South Shore to the East End, Long Island's got talent.
Theater 'My Fair Lady' to wrap Broadway run in July
The Tony-winning revival of "My Fair Lady" starring Laura Benanti as Eliza Doolittle will close on July 7.
Theater 'Happy Talk' review: 'Bali Ha'i' and many lows
Jesse Eisenberg's new play "Happy Talk" features a fine performance by Susan Sarandon, but the story fails to rise to the same level,
Theater 'Bat Out of Hell' flying this summer, more theater news
"Be More Chill," featuring music by Garden City native Joe Iconis and starring Locust Valley's Will Roland, was the big winner in Broadway.com's Audience Choice Awards.