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Review: ALICE BY HEART at CAP Syosset
The ether of war-torn Britain is all-encompassing in “Alice By Heart,” but director Tony Frangipane’s vision overcomes the Nazi raids to create a personal hell of its own that the young characters escape through a British mainstay—literature....
Review: ANNIE at CAP Syosset
CAP Syosset had their opening night for this winter’s production of “Annie” on Saturday, January 3 and it was a standout version of the classic rags-to-riches musical with a strong, bonded cast....
Review: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE at The Gateway
With the magical notion of having a real ice skating rink on a dramatic stage, the Holiday Spectacular on Ice at the Gateway in Bellport creates wonder in the audience from inception and delivers well beyond expectations in person....
Review: ANNIE at Smithtown Performing Arts Center
For some holiday cheer, “Annie” at the Smithtown Performing Arts is the Christmas production to bring families that spirit of generosity and can-do attitude for December....
Review: ANASTASIA at The Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company
In the perennially winter tale of “Anastasia,” a musical about the young Russian woman with claims to be being the lone survivor of the royal Romanov family’s massacre, The Lighthouse Repertory captured the magic and warmth of a Christmas-time story while creating great dramatic tension....
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three
In the world of Dickens, the reader is for the long-haul of human emotions, and Theatre Three’s 41st annual production has perfected conveying that panoply of passions in the classic, “A Christmas Carol.”...
Review: ANNIE at The Argyle Theatre
A perennial, heart-warming tale of personal and societal triumph, the Argyle Theatre’s opening night of “Annie” was a celebratory reminder of why we should never give up on our dreams, even if they look a little different when they come true....
Review: FAHRENHEIT 451 at Bay Street Theater
Ray Bradbury’s prescient, Cold War classic, “Fahrenheit 451” was brought to the stage at Bay Street Theater with even more urgency and relevance to our increasingly curated, aesthetic, and good vibes based lives in 2025....
Review: BOO! A MUSICAL ADVENTURE at Bayway Arts Center
Parents looking to introduce their children to the world of theater patronage should look no further than “Boo! The Musical Adventure” playing at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip on Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2 at 11 am....
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at CAP Syosset
As in-depth, thrilling, and heart-breaking as Carole King’s legendary album, Tapestry, Cultural Performing Arts Center Syosset’s production of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” was a full ride of the human emotions that was embodied in the songs that defined American music for a generatio...
Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Cultural Arts Playhouse Merrick
What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Cultural Arts Playhouse Merrick? Superb acting skills bring the depravity of Sweeney Todd's London...
Review: ANYTHING GOES at CM Performing Arts Center
Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES, the latest theatrical venture by CM Performing Arts Center (referred to hereinafter as CMPAC), is a surefire hit. Directed by Kevin Burns, the production dazzles from start to finish. Under Burns’ direction, viewing the production felt as though you were stepping bac...
Review: HALF TIME Closes Out Season at Theatre Three
In 2006, the New Jersey Nets, now Brooklyn Nets, were not having a great season. To keep interest in the team outside of basketball, Barry Baum, Nets Basketball VP of Business and Entertainment PR, decided to create a senior dance team that would perform during half time. ...
Review: WAITRESS at the John W. Engeman Theatre
It’s no secret that the right ingredients, and a touch of heart, make the best pies. WAITRESS at the John W. Engeman Theatre in Northport is a very strong representation of this notion....
Review: LITTLE WOMEN at CAP Merrick
LITTLE WOMEN, the musical based on the 1869 novel of the same name written by Louisa May Alcott, is currently running at CAP Merrick through April 27th. The production truly captures the heart and soul of the widely-celebrated source material. Please note, the following review comes from two viewing...
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Cultural Arts Playhouse
Experience the magic of MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Cultural Arts Playhouse! Enjoy stellar performances and captivating choreography until April 27, 2025.
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Review: AVENUE Q at Cultural Arts Playhouse
When “the sun is shining and it’s a lovely day,” it’s a great day to see a musical. In a world filled with woe, and “every hour going oh, so slow,” it’s the perfect time to take in AVENUE Q at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset! Directed by Tony Frangipane, this production pulls ou...
Review: RENT at CM Performing Arts Center
What did our critic think of RENT at CM Performing Arts Center?...
Review: You'll Have 'Nothin' But A Good Time' at CMPAC's ROCK OF AGES
Opening its 54th season, CMPAC puts on a rocking version of Rock of Ages. Rock of Ages tells the story of “small town girl” Sherrie, who dreams of becoming an actress and “city boy” Drew, who dreams of becoming a rock star. It’s love at first sight, when the two bump into each other at The...
Review: God Bless The Argyle Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Argyle Theatre?...
Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at John W. Engeman Theatre
What did our critic think of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at John W. Engeman Theatre?...
Review: CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three
What did our critic think of CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three?...
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center
What did our critic think of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center?...
Review: NOW AND THEN at Hampton Theatre Company
What did our critic think of NOW AND THEN at Hampton Theatre Company?...
Review: JEKYLL AND HYDE, THE MUSICAL at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center
What did our critic think of JEKYLL AND HYDE, THE MUSICAL at CM Performing Arts Center?...
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The Prince of Egypt Argyle Theatre (4/16-6/07) |
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West Side Story The Gateway Playhouse (5/08-5/31) |
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CAMELOT The John W. Engeman Theater (5/14-6/28) |
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Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got the Moves Relaxed performance, co-presented with Round Room Live Tilles Center for the Performing Arts (6/02-6/02) |
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Derek Hough- Symphony of Dance: Encore Tilles Center for the Performing Arts (7/19-7/19) |
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Young Frankenstein Theatre Three - NY (5/17-6/21) |
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Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra Staller Center for the Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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