The Harbor Lights Theater Company

I did the West Side Story dinner theater thing Friday night; the dinner was not good, the theater was very good. So, my advice would be to just take in the show and eat somewhere else. What was wrong with the dinner was that there were 2 choices, fish or chicken, and both were very untasty and very small for the price. We were very excited about the concept of dinner theater, which we’ve done before, but sadly let down by the quality of the dinner. Also, Snug Harbor has some major signage issues. Very, very difficult to get around the grounds. Even to the point of being dangerous after dark. My wife was on the grounds for 15 mins and had no idea where to go (she’s a Brooklyn girl and we’re familiar with Snug Harbor). So, if you’re going there alone make sure you know exactly where you’re going. Once in the theater, we we’re completely awed by the beauty of the structure. The production was very good, the quality being similar to top-​notch regional theater (think Paper Mill in Millburn). One or two dancers didn’t seem at all up to the task, but the rest of the company was primo. Go check out any event by this company in this theater. We’ll be back next production, sans dinner rez.

I went to see West Side Story last night. I was blow away with it. The performance was wonderful. the dancing and singing was def like Broadway… I am only sorry I will not get a chance to see it again… The two female leads were great!!! Glad I did not miss it… Wonderful show…

While the show was well performed, i was turned off by the behavior of the staff. This isn’t Broadway, it’s Staten Island, NY. I had an employee come over my shoulder and lecture me about being on my phone sending a text message. the phone was on mute and i was towards the back of the theater bothering no one, but her, apparently. A young boy was yelled at for having one of their overpriced snacks in the theater. My daughter loves the theater. I’ll take my business somewhere else next time.

What an amazing theater company. You are seeing a Broadway show right here on Staten Island. The level of talent on the stage is overwhelming. I have loved every show I have seen and I have probably seen more than 10 of their productions. Bravo.

For folks who complain that there’s nothing to do on Staten Island, they obviously haven’t discovered Harbor Lights Theatre Company. We have seen at least four productions, and we’ve been wowed each time. Broadway talent performing in our own community. It’s marvelous. This is a company to get behind and support. And for tourists or others across the pond, get on the Ferry — you will likewise be truly entertained!