Mission – Vision – Core Values
MISSION
Live theater changes the way we see the world. Since 1950, Gateway Playhouse has brought Broadway home to Long Island—creating exceptional productions, nurturing the next generation of artists, and ensuring the magic of live performance remains accessible and at the heart of our community’s cultural life.
VISION
Gateway Playhouse will be Long Island’s welcoming home for new theatergoers and families. We will expand free and low-cost entry points, develop new work, champion emerging artists, and modernize an accessible, sustainable, state-of-the-art campus that powers these efforts—securing a future where live performance thrives for generations.
CORE VALUES
Heritage
As Long Island’s longest-running professional theater, we honor more than 75 years of theatrical impact and carry that legacy forward to shape our community’s cultural life today.
Artistic Distinction
We produce Broadway-caliber performances with the highest artistic standards, collaborating with top-tier talent to make Gateway Playhouse a must-experience cultural destination.
Community & Belonging
We cultivate a welcoming, warm, and inclusive experience for all, and we’re committed to serving Long Island through partnerships, access programs, and year-round community engagement–so everyone feels they belong at Gateway.
Education
We invest in the next generation of artists and audiences through professional training, mentorship, and opportunities that spark creativity and a lifelong passion for the arts.
Stewardship
We plan prudently, invest sustainably, and report transparently to protect the future of live theater.
