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Staten Island Children's Museum Hosts 25th Annual Circle of Friends Award Luncheon
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
On Wednesday, November 16, 2016 the Staten Island Children's Museum hosts its 25h annual Circle of Friends Business Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn at 11:30 a.m.  Each of this year's honorees have positively impacted the lives of Staten Island's children and families. The Staten Island Children's Museum is proud to acknowledge our 40 year partnership with the Island's business and nonprofit communities.
The Arena Players Theater Company Proudly Presents JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
You know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge but what about his infamous partner, Jacob Marley? Hear the story of A Christmas Carol told from a different perspective in a riotously funny and touching evening of theater that proves redemption is possible for anyone.
Chloe Dirksen to Lead Bay Street Theater's THE SCARLET LETTER; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced the eighth year of the Literature Live! program. This year's Literature Live! presents THE SCARLET LETTER adapted for the stage by Scott Eck and Joe Minutillo from the American classic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Billy Kelly to Celebrate MY FIRST COMEDY ALBUM with NY Stand-Up Shows This Thanksgiving
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
Billy Kelly will present stand-up comedy shows for families Thanksgiving weekend at Governors Comedy Club on Long Island, Saturday, November 26 and at Jalopy Theater in Brooklyn on November 27.
Last Call for LIC Arts Open Fall Salon Show Entries
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
LIC Arts Open is seeking submissions for a Salon style show at a large space at 43 -01 21st St [Formerly Wills].  They are especially encouraging LIC and Western Queens artists to submit one work for this show. The work will be up for the weekend of Nov 19/20 [Hours 12 - 6pm both days plus evening of 19th during the Fundraising event]
Photo Flash: First Look at THE SCARLET LETTER at Bay Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the eighth year of the Literature Live! program. This year's Literature Live! presents THE SCARLET LETTER adapted for the stage by Scott Eck and Joe Minutillo from the American classic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Coverage: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Plays Tilles Center at LIU Post
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 07, 2016
The RENT 20th Anniversary Tour, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning landmark rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, stars Danny Kornfeld as 'Mark Cohen,' Kaleb Wells as 'Roger Davis,' Skyler Volpe as 'Mimi Marquez,' AaRon Harrington as 'Tom Collins,' David Merino as 'Angel Dumott Schunard,' Katie LaMark as 'Maureen Johnson,' Jasmine Easler as 'Joanne Jefferson, and Christian Thompson as 'Benny Coffin III.' The production just opened in Long Island, and BroadwayWorld has photos below!
KEVIN CAN WAIT's Chris Roach to Headline NYCB Theater This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2016
With his new sitcom 'Kevin Can Wait' (produced by CBS Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television) recently having been picked up for its full-season run, Long Island comic/actor/writer Chris Roach has certainly been enjoying the spotlight! You'll be able to catch him LIVE this Today, November 5th at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury for the 14th Annual Long Island Comedy Fest!
The Arena Players Theater Company Proudly Presents JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
You know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge but what about his infamous partner, Jacob Marley? Hear the story of A Christmas Carol told from a different perspective in a riotously funny and touching evening of theater that proves redemption is possible for anyone.
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts Presents Your Favorite Holiday Classic As You've Never Seen (or Heard) It Before!
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2016
Step back in time to the 1940s. Become the live studio audience for a radio broadcast of this American holiday favorite. True to Frank Capra's cinematic classic, everyman George Bailey must learn that "no man is a failure who has friends" (and a little divine intervention). Experience 'It's a Wonderful Life' live and in color with five actors performing the voices of dozens of characters while creating foley sound effects.
Photo Flash: Fun & Theater History Take the Stage at Michael Colby's Birthday Bash
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2016
Lyricist/librettist, Michael Colby, author of the memoir,  'The Algonquin Kid-Adventures Growing Up at New York's Legendary Hotel," celebrated his 65th Birthday on Sunday, Oct. 30th with a fundraiser/musical event for Child Find of America. 'Quel Fromage II'  featured performers from Broadway and cabaret, including members of TADA! Youth Theater, who gave a 90 minute concert at TRIAD on the upper west side, singing songs from Colby's musicals. Scroll down for photos from the event!
Hamptom Theatre Company Presents NOVEMBER
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2016
Meet incumbent U.S. President Charles Smith. His party affiliation is neither clear nor relevant; his most significant identifying characteristic is that he is undeniably and irredeemably venal. And unpopular.
Fiber Artist Alicia Evans Announces TREE-MENDOUS ART EXHIBIT AFFAIR, 11/6
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2016
Long Island-based fiber artisan Alicia Evans  invites you to celebrate fall enjoying a wonderful array of crocheted trees at the opening reception for her  'Tree-Mendous Art Exhibit Affair' at the Uniondale Public Library on Long Island, New York on Sunday, November 6, 2016. It's a divine exhibit that's sure to inspire. Nature comes alive in brilliant colors with green, red, yellow, purple trees and more. "The show's theme of trees culminates a Tree-Mendous breakthrough in seeing life from another perspective," says Ms. Evans whose work has been featured in art exhibitions at City College and in galleries and museums on Long Island.   Free admission and the reception takes place between  2pm -4pm.  The exhibit runs through Thanksgiving and for hours, directions and additional information, contact the library's Adult Reference Department at: (516) 489-2220 x. 204 or adultserv@uniondalelibrary.org
Halloween ROCKY HORROR Tradition to Return to Patchogue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2016
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) has announced, in partnership with ZEN Productions and The ZEN Room, the return of 20th Century Fox's 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' at Patchogue Theatre this Halloween weekend for one night only, today, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m., with a live accompanying 'shadowcast.'
THE SIXTIES SHOW Headed to Bay Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2016
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced THE SIXTIES SHOW today, October 29 at 8 pm.
Analisa Leaming Set for Title Role in MARY POPPINS at the Engeman Theater; Cast, Creatives Announced!
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016
The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for MARY POPPINS.
The Gateway Announces LEGENDS IN CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2016
Straight from Las Vegas, Nevada comes Legends in Concert, the world's greatest live tribute show, at The Gateway in Bellport from November 16-27. This high-energy concert features impressive line-up of tribute acts including David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Adele, andABBA. Tickets start at $59 and are available online at https://thegateway.org/online/article/legends2016 or by contacting the Box Office at (631) 286-1133.
The Gateway Presents a Scavenger “Haunt” at NYC's Trick-or-Treat “Get Booed” at Lincoln Center
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016
Gateway's Haunted Playhouse of Bellport, Long Island, partners with New York City's Lincoln Center to present the first ever Scavenger 'Haunt' at this year's LC Kids Trick-or-Treat 'Get Booed' on Saturday October 29th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Lincoln Center Plazas and The David Rubenstein Atrium.  
Landmark on Main Street Announces Amy Dash as New Development Director
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016
Landmark on Main Street, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of longtime Port Washington resident Amy Dash as Director of Development.
Holiday Classic IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE to Play Patchogue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2016
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to present 'It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,' written by Joe Landry, on Nov. 26, the Saturday following Thanksgiving, also known as Small Business Saturday, at 3 p.m. Joe Landry's fresh interpretation of this nostalgic classic is fast becoming America's favorite new holiday tradition. The award-winning adaptation has been named one of the top ten most produced plays in the country by American Theatre Magazine.
BWW Review: Hampton Theatre Company's NOVEMBER
by Melissa Giordano - October 25, 2016
When you have a David Mamet play - in this case November billed as political satire - with a cartoon turkey on the cover of the playbill, then you know you are in for an evening full of laughter. This show, which premiered on Broadway in 2008, is being mounted by The Hampton Theatre Company at a perfect time given the tumultuous political time we're currently in. In other words, this production will make you laugh even more at politics.
Chloe Dirksen to Lead Bay Street Theater's THE SCARLET LETTER; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2016
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced the eighth year of the Literature Live! program. This year's Literature Live! presents THE SCARLET LETTER adapted for the stage by Scott Eck and Joe Minutillo from the American classic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
BWW Review: MONTY PYTHONS SPAMALOT at Noel S. Ruiz
by Anthony Hazzard - October 24, 2016
"Monty Python's Spamalot," the Tony Award winning Broadway musical comes to life at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre until November 5 in Oakdale, New York and it is spectacular! From the hysterical performances to the amazing sets and vibrant costumes, this production dazzles and shines!
Photo Flash: Hampton Theatre's NOVEMBER
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2016
'November,' David Mamet's hilarious and scathingly satirical take on American presidential politics, is the first play of the Hampton Theatre Company's 2016-2017 season, opened on October 20, 2016 at the Quogue Community Hall and runs through November 6.

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