Summer entertainment preview: Everything you need to know
New Kids on the Block perform in concert at TD Garden in 2019 in Boston. Credit: Boston Globe via Getty Images
Summer 2022 will be in full swing this season after two years of spotty schedules. Expect a wide variety of choices in live theater, comedy and music throughout both Nassau and Suffolk. Here’s a monthly guide that will take you from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend:
JUNE
JUNE
ON THE MARK
Comedian Mark Normand will bring the yuks along with fellow comics Ryan Reiss and Kitty Reynolds. $45, Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh; 516-783-7500, muls.com (June 1, 8 p.m., 18 & over)
WRATH OF KHAN
Chaka Khan celebrates her over 40-year career, which has spawned 13 solo albums and 10 Grammys, in concert. $49.50-$129.50, NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com (June 1, 8 p.m.)
ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND A GO-GO
They got the beat at Gateway Playhouse with the Long Island premiere of the quirky musical “Head Over Heels,” which had a far too brief Broadway run in 2018. Set in 16th century England, the show uses the songs of ‘80s hit makers The Go-Go’s to tell a story of inclusivity, gender fluidity, love and respect. $29.50-$89, Gateway Playhouse, 215 South Country Rd., Bellport, 631-286-1133, thegateway.org (June 3-26)
SIGNATURE SERIES PREMIERES
Madison Theatre launches its Signature Series of musicals with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights" about life in New York’s Washington Heights. (Coming up later this summer are “Xanadu,” “All Shook Up” and the premiere of “Ella, First Lady of Song” starring Freda Payne.) $40-$65, Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, 516-323-4444, madisontheatreny.org (June 3-12)
JOST = JOKES
Straight from the Weekend Update desk at “Saturday Night Live,” comedian Colin Jost brings his sharp wit to Huntington. $39.50-$259, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (June 3, 7 and 9:30 p.m.)
COME SEE G
Saxophonist Kenny G proves why he’s the top-selling instrumental artist in history, moving over 12 million albums. $106-$171, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (June 4, 8 p.m.)
SHAKESPEARE TIMES 4
Carriage House Players’ annual Shakespeare Festival has two comedies and two tragedies on tap this season: “Much Ado About Nothing” (June 5-26); “Troilus and Cressida” (July 1-24); “The Comedy of Errors” (July 29-Aug. 21); and “Henry V” (Aug. 26-Sept. 18). $20, $15 children and seniors, Vanderbilt Museum Courtyard, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport, 516-557-1207/631-286-1133, carriagehouseplayers.org (June 5-Sept. 18)
PIANO MAN PLAYS ON
Billy Joel keeps his residency going at Madison Square Garden with three summer shows. $65.50-$680, Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, Manhattan, 212-465-6741, msgentertainment.com (June 10, July 20, Aug. 24, 8 p.m.)
CONCERT FOR KINGS
Rock Creek Kings return home to play a local gig showcasing original music like, “More of You” and “Never See You Again.” $15, Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh; 516-783-7500, muls.com (June 11, 9 p.m.)
MERRICK GIRL MAKES GOOD
Singer/songwriter Debbie Gibson, who grew up in Merrick, will celebrate her 50th birthday on August 31. Credit: Robert John Kley
Long Island’s pop princess Debbie Gibson performs after three years off the road with “The Body Remembers Tour.” $49-$79, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main Street, 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org (June 11, 8 p.m.)
THE BIEBS IS BACK!
Justin Bieber pulls a doubleheader at the world’s most famous arena. $251-$5,000, Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, Manhattan, 212-465-6741, msgentertainment.com (June 13-14, 7:30 p.m.)
PRE-BIRTHDAY BASH
Paul McCartney performs in concert at American Airlines Arena in 2017 in Miami, Florida. Credit: Getty Images/Gustavo Caballero
The “cute Beatle” Paul McCartney plays a concert two days before his 80th birthday. $100-$3,702.25, MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ; 201-559-1515, metlifestadium.com (June 16, 8 p.m.)
‘TWO GENTLEMEN’ TIMES 12
Get ready for a lark in the park -- as well as some indoor venues -- as EastLine Theater presents a dozen performances of William Shakespeare’s comedy “Two Gentlemen of Verona” featuring live, original music. Shows are at Clark Botanic Gardens in Albertson; Amityville Beach; Gerry Pond Park in Roslyn; Sachem Public Library in Holbrook; Half Hollow Hills Community Library in Dix Hills; Huntington’s Heckscher Park; Phelps Lane Park in North Babylon; Whitney Town Park in Manhasset; Wyandanch Plaza; Waterfront Park in Freeport; and the Fire Island Lighthouse. Free; for information on dates and show times, go to eastlinetheater.org (June 18-Aug. 6)
JOEL JUKEBOX
Sing along with Michael DelGuidice & Big Shot as they delve deep into the Billy Joel songbook. $20-$25, Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh; 516-783-7500, muls.com (June 18, 9 p.m., 18 & over)
SOUL MAN
Spend an evening out east with R&B/pop crooner Brian McKnight and his trio. $136-$171, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (June 18, 8 p.m.)
GIRL POWER
Females unite at the Girls Rising Music Festival featuring Antigone Rising, Shawn Colvin, Lisa Loeb, Judith Hill, Vicci Martinez and Emily Tarver. Free (but donations are accepted), Morgan Park, Germaine Street & Landing Road in Glen Cove; girlsrisingmusicfestival.com (June 18, noon-9:30 p.m.)
BYRDMAN
Former leader of the Byrds Roger McGuinn flies solo this summer. $44-$56, Landmark on Main Street - Jeanne Rimsky Theater, 232 Main Street, Port Washington; 516-767-6444, landmarkonmainstreet.org (June 21, 7:30 p.m.)
SUMMER KNIGHTS
King Arthur wants to marry Guinevere, but she’s taken a shine to the man in shining armor known as Lancelot in the Lerner and Loewe medieval musical “Camelot” being presented by Plaza Theatricals. Shows are at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow;Huntington’s Heckscher Park; Morgan Park in Glen Cove; and Oceanside Park. Free; for information on dates and show times, go to plazatheatrical.com (June 23-July 21)
SWING TIME!
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy does the seven-piece swing thing. $45-$59, Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead; 631-727-4343,suffolktheater.com (June 24, 7 p.m.)
HAIR BAND HEAVEN
Bassist Nikki Sixx (L) and singer Vince Neil of Motley Crue perform during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credit: Ethan Miller
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard and Poison with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts make up the long-awaited “The Stadium Tour.” $80-$510, Citi Field, 41 Seaver Way, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens; 718-507-8499, citifieldstadium.com (June 24, 4:30 p.m.)
LED HEADS
Get the Led Out delivers two nights of Led Zeppelin music for its annual summer stint. $24.50-$59.50, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (June 24-25, 8 p.m.)
MASON MAN
Former member of Traffic Dave Mason takes centerstage at Stephen Talkhouse in a solo show. $200-$220, Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main Street, Amagansett; 631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com (June 25, 7 p.m., 21 & over)
THE QUINN PERSPECTIVE
Comedian Colin Quinn brings “The Last Best Hope Tour” to the East End. $89-$129, Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay St., Sag Harbor; 631-725-9500, baystreet.org (June 25, 8 p.m.)
KLEIN TIME
Comedian Robert Klein won’t be able to stop his leg in Riverhead. $59, Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, 631-727-4343, suffolktheater.com (June 25, 7 p.m.)
NEW WAVE INVASION
China Crisis will bring back WLIR new wave memories.$40, Eppy Presents Live at the Metropolitan, 3 Pratt Blvd, Glen Cove; 516-806-4111, eppypresents.com (June 27, 8 p.m.)
BENATAR AROUND THE BEND
Neil Giraldo and wife Pat Benatar perform live in concert at the Cruzan Amphitheater on October 12, 2012 in West Palm Beach ,Florida. (Photo by Invision/AP) Credit: Invision/AP
This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benatarand Neil Giraldo perform on home turf. $49.50-$149.50, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (June 30, 8 p.m.)
NKOTB at UBS
New Kids on the Block perform in concert at TD Garden in 2019 in Boston. Credit: Boston Globe via Getty Images
New Kids on the Block share a nostalgic bill with Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue and Rick Astley on “The Mixtape Tour.” $19-$299, UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont; 516-460-8950 ubsarena.com (June 30, 7:30 p.m.)
JULY
JULY
GET ON A YACHT
Mellow out with Yacht Rock Revue at Bald Hill. $25-$35, Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville; 631-676-7500, licommunityhospitalamp.com (July 1, 8 p.m.)
HIATT ENERGY
Don’t miss John Hiatt & The Goners featuring Sonny Landreth, plus opening act Jack Licitra. $49-$79, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main Street; 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org (July 2, 8 p.m.)
BEST AT “FEST”
Celebrate country music at the 11th annual Fest featuring Chris Lane, Parmalee, Lanco, Matt Stell and Erin Kinsey. $30-$55, Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville; 631-676-7500, licommunityhospitalamp.com (July 3, 6 p.m.)
EAGLE FLIES
Former Eagle guitarist Don Felder will take Long Islanders to the “Hotel California.” $55-$85, Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead; 631-727-4343, suffolktheater.com (July 7, 7 p.m.)
GSB COMEBACK
Concert goers watch Brandon "Taz" Niederauer perform at the Great South Bay Music Festival in Patchogue on July 21, 2019. Credit: Corey Sipkin
The Great South Bay Music Festival gets revived after a three-year absence featuring 55 bands performing across three different stages in four days. $59.99-$64.99, Great South Bay Music Festival, Shorefront Park in Patchogue; 631-331-0808, greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com (July 7-10)
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S SCREAM
Call it a musical comedy of errors, and that’s a good thing in the Long Island premiere of this raucous romp set in 16th century England. Second-rate playwrights the Bottom brothers attempt to outdo Shakespeare by creating the world’s first Broadway-style eggs-travaganza: “Omelette: The Musical.” $27-$40, Bayway Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip, 631-226-8400, studiotheatrelongisland.com (July 8-24)
COUNTRY RAY
Heartthrob Michael Ray will perform his country-fried songs like “Whiskey Rain,” “Holy Water” and “One That Got Away.” $25, Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh; 516-783-7500, muls.com (July 8, 8 p.m., 18 & over)
LETTER PERFECT
Oscar winner Mercedes Ruehl and actor-director Harris Yulin star in “Love Letters,” A.R. Gurney’s two-character play about childhood friends who carry on a written correspondence for more than 50 years. $55-$65, Suffolk Theater, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead, 631-727-4343, suffollktheater.com (8 p.m. July 9 and 3 p.m. July 10)
QUIRKY COMEDY
Coming back from COVID, comedian Patton Oswalt delivers his show, “Who’s Ready to Laugh?” $35-$75, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (July 10, 7 p.m.)
GET SQUEEZED
Singer/songwriter Glenn Tilbrook from Squeeze performs an intimate show. $55-$75, Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main Street, Amagansett, 631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com (July 10, 8 p.m., 21 & over)
OH, MOTHER!
In the Long Island premiere of “Every Brilliant Thing,” a 7-year-old boy leaves a note to his hospitalized mother listing everything he loves about the world. What he doesn’t love is that Mom’s only response is to correct his spelling. Audience members also take on roles in this heartwarming and humorous look at depression being presented by Theatre Three and the Response Crisis Center. $20, Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, 631-928-9100, theatrethree.com (3 p.m. Sundays, July 10-Aug. 28)
40-SOMETHING
Life, specifically midlife, is the subject of comedian Mike Birbiglia’s new show “The Old Man and the Pool.” Who knew a midlife crisis could be funny? $49.99-$124.99, Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-9500, baystreet.org (July 11-16)
“EDGE” at 50
Singer Jon Anderson, formerly of Yes, celebrates the 50th anniversary of “Close to the Edge” with the Paul Green Rock Academy. $24.50-$215, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington, 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (July 13, 7 p.m.)
THEY’RE JUST DANCING FOOLS
There’s a new kid in town with some fancy footwork, which makes him a holy terror to the local preacher who wants to put a ban on dancing in “Footloose.” $48-$82, The Argyle Theatre, 34 W. Main St., Babylon, 631-230-3500, argyletheatre.com (July 14-Aug. 28)
COME ON EVERYBODY, DO THE CONGA
The rhythm is gonna get you in “On Your Feet,” the sizzling musical about Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the married duo who ruled the Billboard charts in the ‘80s with the Miami Sound Machine. $75-$80, John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, 631-261-2900, engemantheater.com (July 14-Aug. 28)
SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT
Sexual tensions run high in Tennessee Williams’ pressure cooker of a drama “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” presented by Modern Classics Theatre of Long Island. $20-$25, BACCA Arts Center, 149 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, modernclassicstheatrecompanyoflongisland.net (July 15-24)
DEAD AHEAD
Dead & Co. will jam away at its annual summer shows in Queens. $51.50-$804, Citi Field, 41 Seaver Way, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, 718-507-8499, citifieldstadium.com (July 15 & 16, 7:30 p.m.)
COMEDY EPP-OCOLYPSE
Mike Epps performs at the “Essence After Dark Friends” comedy event at the Orpheum Theater in 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credit: Getty Images for ESSENCE/Mychal Watts
Comedian Mike Epps will tickle your funny bone at NYCB Theatre. $49.50-$129.50, NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rdl, 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com (July 16, 8 p.m.)
MO’ MUSIC
Keb’ Mo’ gets the blues at Westhampton Beach. $81-$126, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (July 16, 8 p.m.)
JONESIN’ FOR HOWARD
New wave pop artist Howard Jones will bring his hits to Patchogue with Midge Ure. $29-$59, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main Street, 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org (July 17, 7 p.m.)
30-YEARS CLEAR
Help Everclear celebrate its 30th anniversary with Fastball and the Nixons. $50-$70, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main Street , 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org (July 21, 8 p.m.)
EVEN STEVEN
Former Barenaked Ladies lead singer Steven Page gets behind the mic. $65-$85, Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main Street, Amagansett; 631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com (July 22, 7 p.m., 21 & over)
JAY’S WAY
Out of the garage and from behind the desk comes comedian Jay Leno. $201-$306, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (July 23, 8 p.m.)
TUNES WITH TAJ
Taj Mahal perfroms onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Tom Petty at the Los Angeles Convention Center in 2017 in Los Angeles, California Credit: Getty Images/Kevork Djansezian
Blues Hall of Fame member Taj Mahal is set to amaze. $101-$136, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (July 24, 8 p.m.)
ATTELL ATTACK!
Comedian Dave Attell leaves his home at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan and heads east to deliver some laughs. $106-$126, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (July 29, 8 p.m.)
REGAN REIGNS
Comedian Brian Regan doubles down with two shows. $65-$155, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (July 29-30, 8 p.m.)
“JOHNNY & THE CRUISERS”
Turn the clock back to the ‘80s as John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band are coming to town. $59-$69, Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead;631-727-4343, suffolktheater.com (July 30, 7 p.m.)
ETERNAL ISAAK
Chris Isaak will put on his best “Wicked Game” face. $161-$201, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (July 30, 8 p.m.)
GETTIN’ WILD WITH FREESTYLE
Judy Torres performs onstage at 103.5 KTU's KTUphoria at PNC Bank Arts Center in 2012 in Holmdel City, New Jersey. Credit: Getty Images/Brian Ach
Dance the night away at “Freestyle Feast 2022” featuring TKA, George Lamond, Judy Torres, Noel, The Cover Girls and Cynthia. $39.50-$99.50, Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville; 631-676-7500, licommunityhospitalamp.com (July 30, 7 p.m.)
AUGUST
AUGUST
FIVE ALIVE
Catch a ‘90s night with Five for Fighting and The Verve Pipe. $25-$145, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (Aug. 2, 8 p.m.)
SOUL N’ SWITCH
Take in the double bill of Collective Soul and Switchfoot. $39.50-$199, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (Aug. 3, 8 p.m.)
“MAKIN’ COPIES!”
Comedian Rob Schneider from “Saturday Night Live” will prove he “can doooo it!” $45-$65, Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead; 631-727-4343, suffolktheater.com (Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m.)
SEXTON ON THE SOUTH SHORE
Soulful singer Martin Sexton is a one-man band in this summer show. $85-$100, Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main Street, Amagansett;631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com (Aug. 4, 7 p.m., 21 & over)
AS THE CROWS FLY
Counting Crows’ “Butter Miracle Tour” pulls into Huntington with opener Stephen Kellogg in tow. $149.50-$325, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (Aug. 5, 8 p.m.)
SILVER ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
“Hits on the Hill,” celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, features the triple bill of Best of the Eagles, David Clark’s Songs in the Attic and the New York Bee Gees. $25-$35, Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville; 631-676-7500, licommunityhospitalamp.com (Aug. 5, 8 p.m.)
HIP-HOP IN FOREST HILLS
LL Cool J performs at BET Jams Presents: 2018 BET Experience Staples Center Concert in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Getty Images for BET/Bennett Raglin
Rapper LL Cool J’s “Rock the Bells Festival” features Z-Trip, Ice Cube, Rick Ross, Lil' Kim, The Diplomats with Cam’ron, Jim Jones & Juelz Santana, Fat Joe & Remy Ma, Jadakiss, Scarface, Trina, N.O.R.E. and Digable Planets at Forest Hills Stadium. $99-$599.99, Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place; 888-929-7849, foresthillsstadium.com (Aug. 6, noon)
MORE MANILOW
In this April 19, 2017 file photo, Barry Manilow performs at the world premiere of "Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives" during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Credit: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Charles Sykes
Pop crooner Barry Manilow gives up retirement and returns to the stage for his “Manilow: Hits 2022 Tour.” $43.95-$693.95, UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont; 516-460-8950, ubsarena.com (Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m.)
FEINSTEIN TIME
Vocalist/pianist Michael Feinstein performs tunes from The Great American Songbook.131-$171, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (Aug. 6, 8 p.m.)
LAMAR HITS LI
Kendrick Lamar attends the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Credit: Getty Images/Christopher Polk
Rap’s king Kendrick Lamar is back with “The Big Steppers Tour” plus support acts Baby Keem and Tanna Leone. $63-$375, UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont; 516-460-8950, ubsarena.com (Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m.)
GO GAGA
Lady Gaga comes to MetLife with “The Chromatica Ball” for her fans, whom she affectionately calls “Little Monsters.” $78.50-$278.50, MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ;201-559-1515, metlifestadium.com (Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m.)
LORDS OF SUMMER
The Lords of 52nd Street play the Piano Man’s catalog. $49-$59, Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead; 631-727-4343,631-727-4343, suffolktheater.com (Aug. 13, 7 p.m.)
STILL WATERS
Roger Waters performs at T-Mobile Arena on June 16, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credit: Getty Images/Ethan Miller
Former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters presents his “This Is Not a Drill Tour” at UBS Arena. $49-$599, UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont; 516-460-8950, ubsarena.com (Aug. 13, 8 p.m.)
HERE’S JOHNNY
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes will be havin’ a party. $19.50-$165, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (Aug.13, 8 p.m.)
BEACHSIDE BOTTI
Trumpeter Chris Botti will provide an evening of jazz instrumentals. $106-$171, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (Aug. 14, 8 p.m.)
EB @ ST
The English Beat will dish out a 90-minute set of hits, deep cuts and even some General Public chestnuts. $100, Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main Street, Amagansett, 631-267-3117,631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com (Aug. 17, 8 p.m., 21 & over)
HERE COMES THE NUGE!
Motor City madman Ted Nugent comes to LI with his “Detroit Muscle Tour.” $24.50-$64.50, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (Aug. 19, 8 p.m.)
MACHO MEN
Sing along to the hits of the Village People like “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy” in Westhampton Beach. $101-$156, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street; 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (Aug. 19, 8 p.m.)
LOVE IN THE AIR
“Even the Nights are Better,” “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love” and more will be performed by Air Supply. $59.50-$199.50, NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd.; 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com (Aug. 19, 8 p.m.)
RETURN OF THE “KING”
Comedian Kevin James from “The King of Queens” cranks out a stand-up show at The Paramount. $69.50-$99.50, The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com (Aug. 21, 8 p.m.)
ON THE HUNT
Country boy Sam Hunt performs with Ryan Hurd and Lily Rose at Bald Hill. $45-$99, Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville; 631-676-7500, licommunityhospitalamp.com (Aug. 21, 7 p.m.)
PILOTS IN FLIGHT
Twenty One Pilots performs during the first day of Lollapalooza Buenos Aires 2018 at Hipodromo de San Isidro in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Credit: Getty Images/Santiago Bluguermann
“The Icy Tour” from Twenty One Pilots hits Belmont Park. $33.50-$175, UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont; 516-460-8950, ubsarena.com (Aug. 24, 8 p.m.)
CHER AND CHER ALIKE
Sonny days, bright lights and hit songs like “If I Could Turn Back Time” make up Gateway’s Long Island premiere of “The Cher Show,” which had a nine-month run on Broadway in 2018-19. Three different actresses play the diva Cher at various phases of her life and career. $29.50-$89, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 E. Main St.,631-286,1133, thegateway.org (Aug. 26-Sept. 11)
EMO IN ELMONT
My Chemical Romance reunites for a summer run of emo fun. $93.50-$469.75, UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont; 516-460-8950, ubsarena.com (Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m.)
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
FOLDS IN THE FLESH
Ben Folds brings his “In Actual Person Live for Real Tour” to Long Island for one night. $39.50-$104.50, NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com (Sept. 1, 8 p.m.)
COUNTRY COMFORT
Join Jake Owen, Dylan Scott and Ray Fulcher in a “Salute to Heroes” honoring the brave men and women of Long Island. $40-$75, Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville; 631-676-7500, licommunityhospitalamp.com (Sept. 3, 5 p.m.)
MOTOWN IN THE HAMPTONS
“Motown Memories” features vocalists Carla Cooke, Brian Owens and Garfield Fleming on hits like "Heat Wave,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “Baby Love,” “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” $41-$61, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (Sept. 3, 8 p.m.)
“AY-OH!”
Celebrate the late Freddie Mercury as Gary Mullen and The Works provide “One Night of Queen.” $25-$35, Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville; 631-676-7500, licommunityhospitalamp.com (Sept. 4, 7 p.m.)
MEET RITA
Comedian Rita Rudner will fire off her famous epigrammatic one-liners out east this Labor Day weekend. $86-$106, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org (Sept. 4, 8 p.m.)
JONES BEACH
JONES BEACH
Next month Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater will begin its first full summer schedule in three years after being impacted by the pandemic. The Wantagh venue with a water view offers 37 shows this season (plus more possibly being added) with al roster of live entertainment ranging from comedy to country.
Here’s what’s hitting the shoreline stage:
COMEDY
June 2 Nick Cannon’s “MTV Wild N’Out” Live Tour opens the season.
July 21 Comedians Chris Rock and Kevin Hart kick off their “Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed Tour."
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: Chris Rock performs during the the Movement Voter Project comedy benefit at The Bell House on October 24, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Movement Voter Project) Credit: Getty Images for Movement Voter Project/Michael Loccisano
SINGER/SONGWRITERS
June 22 Jack Johnson will keep the vibe chill.
Aug. 9 The Parrot Heads always come out in full force for Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band.
ROCK
June 4 Lynyrd Skynyrd drives in its “Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’ Tour” with the Outlaws and the Devon Allman Project.
June 21 The Doobie Brothers reunite with Michael McDonald for their 50th Anniversary Tour..
June 28 Dave Matthews Band plays its annual show.
June 29 Steely Dan returns with its “Earth After Hours Tour.”
July 15 Call it “Beachago” as The Beach Boys and Chicago pair up for a double bill.
July 17 Third Eye Blind and Taking Back Sunday come together for the “Summer Gods Tour.”
July 22 Catch the Black Keys and Band of Horses.
Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys performs onstage at the 2020 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO at The Forum on January 18, 2020 in Inglewood, California. Credit: Getty Images for iHeartMedia/Emma McIntyre
July 26,27 Phish does back-to-back shows.
July 31 Incubus and Sublime with Rome rock out.
Aug. 13 Santana brings the flavor with Earth, Wind & Fire.
Aug. 14 Alice in Chains gets grungy with Bush and Breaking Benjamin.
Aug. 19 Joe Bonamassa and Kenny Wayne Shepherd play the blues.
Aug. 20 The Goo Goo Dolls dial back the clock to the ‘90s.
Aug. 21 “Live and UnZoomed Tour” offers a triple bill of REO Speedwagon, Styx and Loverboy.
Aug. 23 Rod Stewart partners with Cheap Trick.
Rod Stewart performs during The BRIT Awards 2020 at The O2 Arena in London, England. Credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images/Gareth Cattermole
Aug. 27 Get ready for serious jammin’ when Dispatch and O.A.R. join forces.
METAL
Aug. 28 Korn and Evanescence inject some nu metal into the schedule.
Sept. 12 Madness will ensue when Five Finger Death Punch and Megadeth take over.
DANCE
June 18 Celebrate the 25th anniversary of WKTU/103.5 FM at “KTUphoria."
Aug. 5 Get on your feet and dance with Mr. Worldwide himself - Pitbull
POP
June 10 Train leads the way on its AM Gold Tour with Jewel and Blues Traveler.
June 25 Eighties pop duo Tears for Fears, featuring singer-bassist Curt Smith and singer-guitarist Roland Orzabal, rules the beach.
July 8 Josh Groban will hit all the high notes.
July 16 The Backstreet Boys are back.
July 20 OneRepublic’s “Never Ending Summer Tour” arrives.
FAMILY
July 23 Children unite at the “KIDZ BOP Live 2022” show.
Aug. 7 See “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” with a live orchestra.
Aug. 18 Bring the kids to Disney’s “Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour.”
COUNTRY
June 3 Tim McGraw delivers his down home tunes.
June 9 “The Bandwagon Tour,” featuring Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town, pulls in.
Miranda Lambert performs at the 2022 CMT Music Awards at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on April 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Credit: Getty Images for CMT/Erika Goldring
July 2 The Chicks are back,with Patty Griffin.
Aug. 25 Don’t miss Chris Stapleton’s All-American Roadshow.
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