Arts & Entertainment
Holiday Shows at Community Theaters
Take some time this season and treat yourself to great local productions of holiday favorites.
Holiday theater is alive and well on Long Island and it's a great time of year to treat yourself and friends to wonderful live peformances of favorite plays during the festive season.
Here's a short list of what shows are taking place on community stages through the end of the year.
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A Christmas Carol
Gateway Playhouse, Bellport
631-286-1133
12/17 – 12/23
In this timeless tale, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts to help remind him of the Christmas spirit. Come watch him get out of his head and back into the world in the musical version of this holiday classic.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Broadhollow's Bay Way Theatre
631-581-2700
12/4 –12/26
This play is a musical adaptation of the classic movie, "Miracle on 34th Street." For those of you who don't believe in Santa Claus it's a story that may change your mind, and if not, will certainly bring some warmth to your holiday season.
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The Wizard of Oz
CM Performing Arts Center
631-218-2810
12/10 - 1/23
A girl. A Lion. A scarecrow. A tinman. A witch and a wizard. The recipe for a classic.
Annie
Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
631-724-3700
11/27 - 1/30
This classic tale of an orphan spreading her optimism to everyone she meets, is a perfect musical to bring the kids to see. It's fun, upbeat and inspiring.
The Sound of Music
John Engeman Theatre, Northport
631-261-2900
11/18 - 1/9/11
Come see Maria change the lives of the Von Trapp family, bringing music, life and happiness into the household in this classic musical that is sure to bring back fond memories of a young Julie Andrews.
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Broadhollow Theatre Company, Elmont Theatre
631-581-2700
11/27-12/19
This play is about six delinquent children who go to church for the first time. While there, they are given roles in the Christmas play, telling the Christmas story.
A Christmas Carol
Theatre Three, Port Jefferson
631-928-9100
11/12 - 12/26
Theatre Three has been doing A Christmas Carol for many years, bringing the holiday spirit to many on Long Island.
Barnaby Saves Christmas
Theatre Three, Port Jefferson
631-928-9100
11/27-12/24
A favorite for the kids, Barnaby, one of Santa's elves, sets out to save the day when S.B. Dombelbury vows to ruin Christmas for everyone. Come see Barnaby's journey in this upbeat and comical Long Island Christmas favorite.