Northport's Engeman Theater Releases Summer Concert Series

NORTHPORT, NY — Get your tickets! Admission for the 2021 Summer Concert Series at Northport's John W. Engeman Theater is live now.

The series will feature more than 20 live events, including Broadway talent; "Rent" star Adam Pascal; and comedy nights throughout July and August. Full-scale main stage musicals are set to begin again in September.

Full descriptions, dates, and times can be found on the Engeman Theater website. Tickets can be purchased on the site or by calling 631-261-2900.

Below is the lineup, as presented by Engeman Theater:

• 8 p.m. July 10: "You Don't Own Me: Fearless Females Of The '60s & '70s." Features award-winning cabaret and jazz artist Carole J. Bufford honoring songstresses Janis Joplin, Dusty Springfield, Tina Turner, Carole King, Lesley Gore, Dionne Warwick, Cher and more in her solo show.
• 2 p.m. July 11: "Everything The Traffic Will Allow: A Tribute To Ethel Merman." Klea Blackhurst's celebrated show pays homage to the greatest Broadway performer of all time: Ethel Merman.
• 7 p.m. July 15, 7 p.m. July 24 and 8 p.m. Aug. 26: "Comedy Night At The Engeman." Laugh away your 2020 blues with Long Island funnyman headliner Joe DeVito (July 24) and a rotating roster of to-be-announced hilarious comedians.
• 8 p.m. July 16: "Tiny Giants: Petite Powerhouses From Garland To Gaga With Kelli Rabke." From Garland to Gaga, from Stevie Nicks to Gloria Estefan, from Kristin Chenoweth to Edith Piaf, experience a triumphant evening of song as Broadway powerhouse Kelli Rabke celebrates legendary ladies who may have been short in height but tall in talent.
• 8 p.m. July 17: "Funny How It Happens." Hitched in 2014, Broadway's Kelli Barrett & Jarrod Spector present an intimate look at the uncanny parallels and make-it-or-break-it moments throughout their careers. The show features pop favorites and iconic songs from their Broadway musicals while offering an inside (and often hilarious) scoop on what life is really like as a married Broadway power couple.
• 2 p.m. July 18: "Happy Days Are Here Again: An Afternoon Of Uplifting Songs + Stories Starring Analisa Leaming With Special Guest Nic Rouleau." Last seen at the John W. Engeman as Mary Poppins in "Mary Poppins" and on Broadway in "School of Rock" and the 2017 Tony Award-winning revival of "Hello, Dolly!" with Bette Midler, Analisa Leaming has been praised for her "graceful, charming stage presence..." (Kansas City Star) and her captivating, versatile singing voice, which have resulted in outstanding performances in musical and concert settings.
• 8 p.m. July 22: "A Band Called Honalee." A modern-day folk trio inspired by the legacy of Peter, Paul & Mary, and featuring the music of Bob Dylan, The Mamas & The Papas, The Byrds, Simon & Garfunkel, and others from the 1960s folk-rock era. Their mission is to share this uniquely American music with new audiences while rekindling the passion of life-long fans.
• 8 p.m. July 23: "Feels Like Home." Tina Scariano pays tribute to artists such as Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Whitney Houston. "Tina's voice is like a warm blanket and her vibrato will soothe your soul!"
• 2 p.m. July 25: "Shades Of Buble." With incredible songs like "Feelin' Good," "Come Fly With Me," "Home," "Just Haven't Met You Yet" and many more, this show brings the swinging standards and pop hits of this modern-day Sinatra to the stage in an unforgettable concert event. Accompanied by a full jazz orchestra, this powerhouse group will be heating up the Engeman stage in an evening not-to-be-missed!
• 8 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6: "Jersey Boys & Girls." A musical extravaganza honoring the iconic artists from the Garden State: Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, the Four Seasons, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Lesley Gore and more. Expect hits like "Fly Me To The Moon," "That's Life!," "I Will Always Love You," "What the World Needs Now," and more.
• 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 7 and 2 p.m. Aug. 8: "Seeger To Springsteen." A show that will transport you back to the days when every song was a sing-along. Join Max and friends as they play favorites from Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, The Eagles, and more. This is the music you grew up with, and the music that will continue to inspire the world for generations to come.
• 8 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13: "Music Of The Knights." Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are not only knights — they also happen to be three of the most successful songwriters of all time. This show honors their lasting musical influence with songs like "Memory," "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina," "The Phantom of the Opera," "Circle of Life," " Your Song," "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," "Yesterday" and many more!
• 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 14: "Adam Pascal: So Far." Join together for an evening of songs, stories, questions and answers in an intimate acoustic retrospective of the career of Adam Pascal, star of Broadway's RENT, Aida, Memphis, Chicago and more!
• 2 p.m. Aug. 15: "Bette, Babs, And Beyond." Here comes a roof-raising tribute to the legendary ladies of music including Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Cher, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin, and more.
• 8 p.m. Aug. 19: "Rock 'N Radio: Music's Biggest Hits." Get ready to rock and roll down memory lane. An evening of chart-topping hits from the greatest names in music history including Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand, Gloria Gaynor, James Taylor, Elton John, and Adele just to name a few.
• 8 p.m. Aug. 20: "Witches And Divas With Christina Pecce." Songs from your favorite standards, musicals, and operas are given a fresh spin to keep you enchanted and bewildered. Deemed “truly spellbinding” by NiteLife Exchange.
• 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 21: "You've Got A Friend: Music Of The Brill Building." The Brill Building was home to songwriters Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Lieber & Stoller, Neil Diamond, and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weill among others. The songs they wrote changed the sound of popular music and became some of the most iconic songs of all time. “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” ”Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” and “On Broadway” all came from the famed music factory. Multi-award-winning vocalist Scott Coulter takes you on a journey into the music - and the stories - of the singers and the songs that defined a generation.
• 5 p.m. Aug. 28: "No More Talk of Darkness." Jeremy Stolle is a current Phantom veteran with more than a decade of experience wearing the mask. This show infuses Jeremy's unparalleled voice and extensive musicianship to create the ultimate celebration and electrifying spectacle of the Broadway mega musical.

Shows for children and/or teenagers:

• July 24 through Aug. 29: "The Little Mermaid Jr." This show tells the “tail” of a mermaid who longs to be human and the prince who helps her achieve her dream. With popular sing-along songs such as “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” “Part of Your World,” and “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” this abbreviated version of the well-known Disney fable runs under 90 minutes and is appropriate for families and children of all ages.
• 8 p.m. July 31 and 2 p.m. Aug. 1: "Heathers The Musical (High School Edition)." The darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. *Please note, this show contains very mature and sensitive subject matters and language and may not be suitable for all audience members.

Safety protocols:

As of June 10, all guests and employees of The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport must be fully vaccinated and will be asked to provide proof through a vaccine card, the Excelsior Pass and/or a digital copy when arriving to the theater, according to the theater.

Northwell Health and the Engeman Theater announced a partnership to distribute coronavirus vaccines on Saturday.