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Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert Comes to Bay Street Theater on 10/1
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to present an upcoming benefit concert to raise funds for hurricane victims around the country. The benefit will take place at Bay Street Theater on Sunday, October 1 from 4-6pm, and emceed by Southampton Town Supervisor, Jay Schneiderman who is helping organize the event. Suggested donations for adults are $20 and $10 per child, but any amount will be accepted. Donations can be made at the box office only. The box office is open Tuesday Saturday, 11 am 5 pm, and Sunday Oct 1 from 2pm onward. Anyone not available to attend on October 1 may make a donation at the box office any time prior to that date.
VIDEO: Behind The Scenes Look At GYPSY At The Engeman Theatre!
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
Get a behind the scenes look at GYPSY, playing at the John W. Engeman Theatre on Long Island through October 29!
Disney's CINDERELLA Comes to the John W. Engeman Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2017
Disney's treasured animated film charms its way to the stage, fairy godmother and mice in tow.
BWW Review: DREAMGIRLS at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - September 13, 2017
Opening their 41st season in tremendous style, the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center offers a superb production of the Tony winning musical Dreamgirls. Running through October 1st at the Oakdale venue, this incarnation boasts a stupendous cast who are absolute naturals in their respective roles. Excellently directed by CM Artistic Director Patrick Grossman (who also serves as Choreographer and Set Designer), the show is certainly a must see for the fall season.
BWW Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Jaime Zahl - September 13, 2017
Teased hair, neon mesh and parachute pants galore - The Wedding Singer at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset is a jubilant trip back to the '80s.
Bettye LaVette Returns to Landmark this December
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2017
Bettye LaVette is no mere singer. She is an interpreter of the highest order. Whether the song originated as country, rock, pop, or blues, when she gets through with it, it is pure R&B. She gets inside a song and shapes and twists it to convey all of the emotion that can be wrought from the lyric.
Second Show Added for MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Patchogue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2017
A second show has been added to The Gateway and Patchogue Theatre's presentation of GFour Productions' international hit show Menopause The Musical on Sunday, October 8 at 2pm, and now 7pm, at Patchogue Theatre.
JDT Lab Presents DESCENT OF THE DOLLS with Jeffery Conway, Gillian McCain and David Trinidad
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2017
Three brilliant contemporary poets, Jeffrey Conway, Gillian McCain, and David Trinidad, have collaborated on an epic poem retelling the film version of Valley of the Dolls by turns brilliant, inspiring, and hysterical.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL to Bring 'The Change' and Laughs to Patchogue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2017
The Gateway in Bellport is teaming up with Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts to present GFour Productions' international hit show Menopause The Musical on Sunday, October 8 at 2pm at Patchogue Theatre.
Photo Flash: DREAMGIRLS Fills the Spotlight at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2017
Dreamgirls follows the story of an African American, all-girl singing trio from Chicago called "The Dreams" and gives a glimpse to the behind-the-scenes reality of the Entertainment Industry. At first, The Dreams' manager fall in love with the lead singer, Effie. Later, he abandons her, both romantically, and professionally, replacing her with someone thinner. Eventually, Effie manages to recover from the blow and builds a successful career by going solo. In the end, during the group's farewell appearance, Effie is reunited with the Dreams resulting in a happy ending for all.
James Earl Jones, Peter Riegert, Mercedes Ruehl, and Harris Yulin Star in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN? Concert Reading
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2017
A riveting drama about the infamous 1950s House Unamerican Activities Committee where those in entertainment were subpoenaed to testify as to their loyalty as Americans and asked to name anyone who was, or suspected of being, a communist.
BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS at Merrick Theatre & Center For The Arts
by Jaime Zahl - September 08, 2017
The Merrick Theatre and Center For the Performing Arts is casting a spell over its patrons with a magical production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's classic musical 'Into the Woods' running until October 1.
RVC Music Academy Gets Ready for Back to School With Open House
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Having kicked off their Grand Opening just this past May, one of Long Island and greater New York's newest and best music schools, RVC Music Academy, is getting ready for the new school year!
Three Sharon Tate Plays Coming to Long Beach This October
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
In three plays in three views, Sharon Tate aka 'Jennifer' in VALLEY OF THE DOLLS, talks as a girl and a ghost to her best friend Mia Farrow, her murderer Charlie Manson, and her husband Roman Polanski after her murder in the summer of 1969 when she was on top as America's 'Future Girl.' A comedy drama American fable.
ALL STAR COMEDY Show Changes Lineup at Bay Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced an all new All Star Comedy show today, September 8 at 8 pm.
The Complete Unknowns to Perform the Music of Bob Dylan at Bay Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce The Complete Unknowns performing the work of Bob Dylan in their concert Songs Worthy of a Nobel Prize with special guests just in time for HarborFest weekend on Saturday, September 9 at 8 pm.
The Long Island Repertory Co. to Debut THE KISS, Based on Chekhov Short Story
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2017
More than a century after the death of arguably Russia's greatest playwright, The Long Island Repertory Co. is gearing up to debut a new, full-length play based on an Anton Chekhov short story complete with a cast of more than a dozen performers.
Judy Carmichael to Perform at Bay Street Theater on Saturday, 10/14.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce Judy Carmichael: Sexy Songs and Lovely Laments will take place on Saturday, October 14 at 8 pm. Ticket prices range from $35 - $55 and can be purchased now at baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500, open daily 11 am to show time. Beginning September 4, hours change to Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 5pm or show time. 
World Renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns will be Returning to Long Island with Christmas Concert this December
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
World renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns along with accompianist David George will be returning to Long Island with a Christmas concert at St. Patrick Church in Bay Shore, NY on December 15, 2017at 7:30 p.m. (Ticket information below).
Fire Island Pines Arts Project Presents SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
This Labor Day weekend, Fire Island Pines Arts Project brings to Whyte Hall 'Sondheim on Sondheim', an intimate portrait of the famed song writer in his own words .... and music.
Photo Flash: John McEnroe, Chris Evert, Jane Krakowski and More Attend Third Annual JMTP Pro Am
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
Tennis legends John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Chris Evert, Mats Wilander, Pat Cash, stage, screen and television actress Jane Krakowski, and nearly 200 other tennis pros, amateurs, enthusiasts and spectators attended the Johnny Mac Tennis Project's (JMTP) Third Annual JMTP Pro Am-one of largest Pro Ams in the world-in the Hamptons on Saturday, August 26. Scroll down for photos!
BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Gateway
by Melissa Giordano - August 30, 2017
The Gateway Playhouse closes out an amazing and busy Summer season with a superb production of the musical Little Shop Of Horrors. This incarnation runs at the Bellport venue through September 9th boasting an outstanding Broadway caliber cast. Based on the classic 1960 film, book writer Howard Ashman pens - and writes the lyrics for - the theatre staple's heartfelt story. And Alan Menken's music is a fun fusion of 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and Motown. You'll more than likely be familiar with the score's popular tunes including the title song and 'Suddenly, Seymour'.
Cirque du Soleil's Egg-Inspired OVO to Fry Up Artistry in Brooklyn, Long Island
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2017
Cirque du Soleil will bring its new arena show, OVO, to Barclays Center in Brooklyn next week from Today, July 5 through Sunday, July 9, and to NYCB Live in Uniondale, Long Island, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Presented By New York Community Bank, from August 30 to September 3.
Lilli Cooper, Matt Bogart & More Will Take Part RENT Concert at Adelphi University
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2017
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, RENT, created by Adelphi graduate Jonathan Larson ('82), has become a pop culture phenomenon. The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) opened its doors in the fall of 2008 with the first college production of this beloved musical. We are honored to kick off our 10th anniversary season in a similar fashion with a concert version of the show, featuring a cast of some of Broadway's finest performers.RENT in Concert will be performed on Saturday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m. on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi PAC, 1 South Ave, Garden City, New York.
Arts Education Advocate Takes Lead Role at Long Island High School for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2017
Dr. Chris Rogutsky Bleecker brings a history of outstanding educational leadership and a passion for the arts to the position of Principal of Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA). With a diverse toolkit of experience in several facets of education, Dr. Rogutsky Bleecker is singularly qualified to meet the unique needs of LIHSA students.

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