Live Musicals & Plays in Rockaway Park, Queens
The Rockaway Theatre Company Proudly Presents Our 2026 Season, A Season Of Classics!
The Importance of Being Earnest
by: Oscar Wilde
September 25, 26, October 1, 2, 3, 9, 10 @8PM
September 27, October 4 & 11 @2PM
The Importance of Being Earnest is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
www.concordtheatricals.com
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Directed by Mia Melchiorri
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Run Time: Approximately 2 hours with one brief intermission
RTC Presents: The Big Beautiful 30ish Anniversary Spectacular
November 20 21, 27, 28, Dec 3, 4, 5@8PM
November 22, 29 & Dec 6 @2 PM
Directors: Frank Caiati & John Panepinto
Musical Director: Jeffrey Arzberger
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Celebrate thirty years (give or take) of music, memories, and community with The Rockaway Theatre Company's BIG Beautiful 30ish Anniversary Spectacular, the grand finale of our season!
A joyful tribute to the theatre company we know and love, this high-energy song-and-dance celebration brings the spirit of RTC's beloved Rockaway Cafes back to the stage. Featuring approximately 25 musical numbers spanning generations and genres—from Frank Sinatra classics to contemporary favorites like "Pink Pony Club"—the evening is filled with singing, dancing, familiar faces, and plenty of surprises.
You'll also get a peek at everything that goes into putting a night like this together, and the answer to the only question that matters on opening night: can they pull it off?
Whether you've been with us from the beginning or just found us, come celebrate RTC's past, present, and future—and help us close out the season in spectacular fashion!
Ticket Prices:
Musicals- Adults $25.00 Seniors/Children $20.00
Non-Musicals- Adults $20.00 Seniors/Children $15.00
We recommend arriving 15 minutes before curtain so you have time to grab snacks and beverages and get settled before the show begins. Late seating is at the discretion of house management and will occur at an appropriate break in the performance.
Important Parking Information
From March 15 through September 15, the National Park Service (NPS) requires a parking permit for vehicles using the Fort Tilden T-4 Lot.
During this period, all RTC patrons parking in the T-4 Lot must display an RTC parking pass clearly and visibly on their vehicle dashboard. Parking passes are available from RTC Front of House upon arrival. Please obtain and properly display your pass before entering the theatre.
Please note: Parking regulations are enforced by the National Park Service. Vehicles without proper authorization may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense. RTC cannot reimburse patrons for towing fees, tickets, fines, or other expenses resulting from parking enforcement.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us comply with National Park Service parking requirements.
Come Visit!
Rockaway Theatre Company
The John Gilleece Theater
Building T-4
Rockaway Park, NY 11694-0806
Please use 1 Murray road, Breezy Point, NY 11697 for Acces-a-ride