With every musical number on the roster a bona fide chart-topping hit, “The Bodyguard the Musical” currently playing at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport is an ambitious undertaking, but one that the cast and crew carried out with the dignity, power, and cinematic lush.

By: Cindi Sansone-Braff The John W. Engeman Theater’s electrifying production of the musical “The Bodyguard” earned a well-deserved standing ovation Saturday night. The audience remained spellbound from the showstopping opening number, “Queen of the Night,” to the knockout encore extravaganza, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” There’s so much to love about this show, from the pitch-perfect vocals and dazzling costumes to the high-energy choreography, precision-perfect direction,

By Julianne Mosher Prepare to get “So Emotional” because the John W. Engeman Theater’s latest stage show of The Bodyguard isn’t just a musical — it’s an exhilarating, hit-packed journey that will make you “Wanna Dance with Somebody’” and leave you saying “I Will Always Love You” to this production. Some shows demand your attention, but The Bodyguard doesn’t just demand it — it commands it, delivering a powerhouse performance that combines an emotionally charged story with a

(Northport, NY- March 9, 2026) – The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team of CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION. Performances begin on Saturday, March 21, and run through Sunday, April 26, 2026. CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION puts a fresh spin on the beloved fairytale, continuing to enchant audiences with timeless themes of kindness, love, and the power of dreams. The story follows Ella, a kind-hearted young woman who, after losing her father, is for

(Northport, NY- February 23, 2026) – The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team of THE BODYGUARD. Performances begin on Thursday, March 12, and run through Sunday, April 26, 2026. Based on the award-winning film that produced one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time, THE BODYGUARD comes to the stage in a thrilling romantic drama packed with powerhouse vocals and unforgettable hits. When a former Secret Service agent is hired to prot