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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A musical tied to the 50th anniversary of "Soul Train" is headed to the Great White Way in 2021.
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Jordin Sparks, the season 6 champ of "American Idol," will star in Broadway's "Waitress" from Sept. 16 through Oct. 27.
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"The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical," based on Rick Riordan's bestselling book, opens Oct. 16 for a 16-week run.
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"Diana," a musical about the life of Princess Diana, comes to Broadway in March.
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Pat Benatar and her husband, Neil Giraldo, will premiere their "Romeo and Juliet Project" in Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor Friday and Saturday.
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The songs are the gravy in the frenetic Meat Loaf musical "Bat Out of Hell" by LI's Jim Steinman.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge deliver a twin bill of monologues in this stirring drama that just moved to Broadway.
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From the South Shore to the East End, Long Island's got talent.
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"Six," a musical that reimagines Henry VIII's wives as pop stars, will head to Broadway in March.
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With a pared-down set, solid performances and a great Irving Berlin score, Bay Street's "Annie Get Your Gun" is right on target.