Sally Struthers in 'The Full Monty,' 'Godspell,' 10 more must-see LI shows

If you're looking for theatrical premieres and big names, you don't necessarily have to go to Broadway this spring.

Long Island marquees will be burning bright with star power — Sally Struthers returns to The Gateway in Bellport for "The Full Monty," while Chazz Palminteri directs and lends his voice to the comedy "Till Death Us Part ... You First" at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington.

The Argyle Theatre in Babylon will serve up the Long Island premiere of the biblical musical "The Prince of Egypt," while Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor rolls out the red carpet for the new play "Mister Halston." And Woodbury son Adam Pascal directs the world premiere of "Feels Like the First Time — The Foreigner Musical."

They're just a few of the 12 shows you won't want to miss this season.

Godspell

(Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, through March 22; 631-928-9100, theatrethree.com)

The uplifting musical based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew is a joyful celebration of friendship, love and community. The songs, including the hit "Day by Day," were written by Roslyn Heights' own Stephen Schwartz.

The Bodyguard

(John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, March 12-April 26; 631-261-2900, engemantheater.com)

Hunter Foster, the brother of Sutton Foster, directs this stage musical — based on the hit 1993 movie starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston —that concerns a former Secret Service agent hired to protect a high-maintenance pop diva who's being stalked. It features hits from the movie, including "I Will Always Love You," and other Whitney classics such as "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)."

The Full Monty

(The Gateway, 215 S. Country Rd., Bellport, March 13-April 12)

Struthers, who last appeared at The Gateway in 2023 as Mrs. Peacock in "Clue," returns to the scene of the crime for this lively musical about a group of unemployed and out-of-shape steel workers in  Buffalo who turn to stripping to make ends meet. The Emmy winner takes on the role of the outrageous show-biz veteran who plays piano and coaches the guys on baring it all.

The 39 Steps

(Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, April 11-May 3; 631-928-9100, theatrethree.com)

The script of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 suspense classic gets played for flat-out laughs in this comic gem in which four actors play all of the parts. Expect plenty of MacGuffins and guffaws.                          

The Prince of Egypt

(The Argyle Theatre, 34 W. Main St., Babylon, April 16-June 7; 631-844-5483, argyletheatre.com)

Holy Moses! The 1998 animated movie based on the Book of Exodus is getting its Long Island premiere at The Argyle, which has had a very family-oriented lineup this season. Incidentally, it's another show featuring the music and lyrics of Schwartz.

Feels Like the First Time: The Foreigner Musical

(Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, April 17-26; 516-299-3100, tillescenter.org)

Pascal directs this '80s-set musical about a suburban family that soon regrets they ever wanted their MTV after winning a sweepstakes sponsored by the cable channel. Let's just say, their lives change and not necessarily for the better. It's all set to Foreigner tunes like "Waiting for a Girl Like You," "Hot Blooded" and more.

To Kill a Mockingbird

(The Suffolk, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead, April 17-26; 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org)

Harper Lee's classic novel comes to life in this courtroom drama about prejudice, injustice and a young girl's coming of age in a Depression-era Southern town. Each performance will be followed by a talkback with the cast.

Til Death Do Us Part ... You First

(Landmark on Main Street's Jeanne Rimsky Theater, 232 Main St., Suite 1, Port Washington, May 2; 516-767-6444, landmarkonmainstreet.org)

Peter Fogel wrote and stars in this comedy about a commitment-phobe who gets dumped by his girlfriend on Valentine's Day and then wrestles with his conscience (voiced by Palminteri) to win her back.

Camelot

(John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, May 14-June 28; 631-261-2900, engemantheater.com)

If you love the knight life, you'll find plenty to enjoy in this Lerner and Loewe chestnut. The medieval musical fable about King Arthur, Sir Lancelot and Guenevere features some of Lerner and Loewe's best songs, including "If Ever I Would Leave You," "The Lusty Month of May" and the title number.

Young Frankenstein

(Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, May 16-June 21; 631-928-9100, theatrethree.com)

It's alive! The Mel Brooks musical based on his 1974 classic movie comedy is back and should be a monster hit. When it comes to the numbers, what's more super-duper than "Puttin' on the Ritz?"

Something Rotten! The Musical

(Madison Theatre at Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, May 28-31; 516-323-4444, madisontheatreny.org)

It's a musical comedy of errors in this romp about two play-writing brothers in Elizabethan-era England who are jealous of an up and comer named William Shakespeare. 

Mister Halston

(Bay Street Theater, June 2-21, 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor; 631-725-9500, baystreet.org)

Catwalks and catfights abound in this world premiere about the renowned fashion designer Halston whose life had more highs and lows than his hemlines.