'Frozen,' 'Ring of Fire,' 'Waitress' hit Long Island this spring

People from all walks of life will be represented on Long Island's regional stages this spring. Among the assorted characters are a Southern waitress, a Russian milkman, a blonde law student, 12 angry jurors and even the Man in Black.

RING OF FIRE (Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, through March 30)

Country music legend Johnny Cash is at the center of this jukebox musical that features 38 of his songs, including "I Walk the Line," "I've Been Everywhere" and the title number. 631-928-9100, theatrethree.com

FROZEN (The Gateway, 215 S. Country Rd., Bellport, through April 13)

Let it snow and "Let It Go" are the themes of this big Disney musical making its Long Island premiere. In case you've been living under a block of ice, it's about two sisters in the wintry kingdom of Arendelle who are separated and then reunited. 631-286-1133, thegateway.org

WAITRESS (John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, through April 27) Pie and Sara Bareilles tunes are served up in hefty doses in this musical based on the 2007 movie about a waitress in the Deep South dealing with an abusive husband and a new man who comes to town. 631-261-2900, engemantheater.com

12 ANGRY MEN (The Suffolk, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead, March 28-30)

Court will be in session for Reginald Rose's classic jury room drama that marks The Suffolk's first foray into live theater. All three performances will be following by audience talkbacks with members of the legal profession. 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org

COME FROM AWAY (Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, April 3) Prepare to be moved by the inspiring true story of how the townsfolk of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed thousands of stranded airline passengers on 9/11. 516-299-3100, tillescenter.org

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (The Argyle Theatre, 34 W. Main St., Babylon, April 24-June 15) A milkman in the Russian Empire’s Pale of Settlement deals with the plight of marrying off his daughters as well as political turmoil in his country. The great score includes “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker.” 631-230-3500, argyletheatre.com

WAIT UNTIL DARK (Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, April 18-May 11) We hope the edges of Theatre Three's seats are comfortable because that's where you'll be sitting for most of Act 2 of Frederick Knott's nail-biter about a blind woman terrorized by thugs searching for a stash of heroin in her basement apartment. 631-928-9100, theatrethree.com

42ND STREET (The Gateway, 215 S. Country Rd., Bellport, May 2-June 1) It's the naughty, bawdy, gaudy backstage musical chestnut wherein the leading lady of a Broadway extravaganza breaks her leg and a small-town girl goes on in her place and becomes an overnight star. 631-286-1133, thegateway.org

SOUTH PACIFIC (John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, May 15-June 29) On a South Pacific island during World War II, a Navy nurse falls for a dashing Frenchman, but their romance encounters several hurdles, including a secret mission and prejudice. The Rodgers & Hammerstein score includes such standards as "Some Enchanted Evening," "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair" and "Bali Ha'i." 631-261-2900, engemantheater.com

BOB & JEAN, A TRUE LOVE STORY (Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts, 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor) 631-725-9500, baystreet.org All is fair in love and war, and Robert Schenkkan's biographical play, which is getting its world premiere, tackles both. Set during World War II, it's about a romance between a bomb disposal officer and a USO performer.

HALF TIME (Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, May 24-June 22) From the incredible but true files comes this saga of 10 dancers — all over 60 — who audition for a basketball halftime show. Only after making the cut do they find out that they have to dance hip-hop style. 631-928-9100, theatrethree.com

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL (Madison Theatre at Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, May 30-June 8) The hit musical follows the trials of lovable sorority queen Elle Woods when she enrolls in Harvard Law School hoping to win back her ex. The verdict: It's a guilty pleasure. 631-928-9100, madisontheatreny.org

Also noteworthy

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, March 29-April 12) 631-218-2810, cmpac.com

YENTL (EastLine Theatre, BACCA Arts Center, 149 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, April 11-27) 516-749-5047, eastlinetheatre.org

PROOF (Clare Rose Playhouse at St. Joseph's University, 155 W. Roe Blvd., Patchogue) sjny.edu

A FEW GOOD MEN (Manes Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, May 2-18) . 631-226-8400, studiotheatrelongisland.com

THE WAVERLY GALLERY (South Shore Theatre Experience, 115 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, May 2-10) 631-669-0506, southshoretheatre.com

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: THE MUSICAL (Cultural Arts Playhouse, 170 Michael Dr., Syosset, May 3-25) 516-694-3330, culturalartsplayhouse.com

MEDEA (Carriage House Players, Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport, May 16-25) 516-557-1207, carriagehouseplayers.org

AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN (Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island, BACCA Arts Center, 149 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, May 17-June 1) mctli.com

WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (Hampton Theatre Company, Quogue Community Hall, 125 Jessup Ave., Quogue, May 22-June 8) 631-653-8955, hamptontheatre.org

THE SEAFARER (Hardscrabble Theater, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 298 Conklin St., Farmingdale, June 7-22). hardscrabbletheater.com