The John W. Engeman Theater presents SEUSSICAL at Cohen Children's Medical Center

On Tuesday, August 15, 2017, actors and staff from the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport presented a fully staged production of the Broadway musical Seussical the Musical for over 100 patients at Cohen Children's Medical Center.

The production, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Northwell Health, took place in the hospital's lobby, which had been transformed into an intimate theater space, complete with a stage, lighting, professional sound and full costumes. An audience of approximately 75 young patients, parents and hospital staff attended the production, which was also broadcast to televisions in all of the center's in-patient bedrooms.

"On behalf of all of our young patients at Cohen Children's Medical Center and the people who love them, we are once again delighted to welcome the very talented cast who brought us Seussical the Musical," said Michael Dowling, President and CEO of Northwell Health. "Being in the hospital can be a very lonely experience for children, especially in the summer because of all the activities they're missing. Thanks to the dedicated and generous troupe at the John W. Engeman Theater, we're able to brighten their spirits."

Before the performance began, each patient in the audience was given a "Seussical" t-shirt and a colorful program with Dr. Seuss-themed activities. When the show ended, audience members were able to meet the cast, take photos and have their playbills autographed by the actors.

"We are thrilled to be able to bring Seussical the Musical once again to CCMC. It is an opportunity for us to lighten the load that the patients and families are carrying with a night of joy," said John W. Engeman Theater owner Kevin O'Neill. "We are very appreciative of the Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Northwell Health sponsorships that help make this wonderful evening possible."

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is Long Island's only year round professional theater company, casting actors from the Broadway talent pool. From curb to curtain, we have made it our business to provide affordable, quality, theater in an elegant one-of-a-kind location with outstanding facilities and extraordinary service. The renovated Theater offers stadium-style seating, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a full orchestra pit, and a classic wood-paneled piano lounge with full bar.

For a complete show schedule and more information contact the theater directly at 631-261-2900, visit the box office at 250 Main Street, Northport or visit www.EngemanTheater.com