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Maddog Mattern Headlines April 19 Comedy Night at Planting Fields, Oyster Bay
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2013
On Friday April 5, 2013 at 9pm, Periwinkles Catering and SGF Production, after a very successful grand opening March 15, continues its Friday Night Comedy Series at the Planting Fields (1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay NY) with its first Headliner Stand-Up Comedy show featuring Headliner Maddog Mattern (Howard Stern Comedy Tour, Opie & Anthony, Artie Lange Show) with special guests including Jared Fried (MTV) and Paul DeGrocco (b103, LI Ducks). General Admission Tickets (via Ovation 866.811.4111) are just $20 at the door plus food & drink minimums.
The Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County Announces 'A Night of Song and Dance' Benefit, 4/28
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2013
The Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County will present "A Night of Song and Dance," a benefit for the Cordaro family, on Sun., April 28 at Bellport's Gateway Playhouse.
BWW Reviews: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - A Classic At Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - April 17, 2013
The Diary Of Anne Frank is truly a remarkable play heart wrenchingly highlighting the atrocities too many people unnecessarily endured simply because of the religion they were brought up on. Theatre Three's incarnation of the Tony winning classic, written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, is wonderfully directed by Jeffrey Sanzel, who is also the Artistic Director of the Port Jefferson venue. Now running through May 4th, the cast is beyond talented as they tell this horrifying tale of a young girl unwillingly forced to grow up too fast.
Boxed Wine Productions Will Present Paul Rudnick's VALHALLA, 5/2-5/12
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013
Boxed Wine Productions will present Paul Rudnick's cult classic Valhalla to New York audiences. With a cast of six up and coming New York actors, this production will run Thursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 12 at The Secret Theatre. Official Opening Night is set for Thursday, May 2 at 8pm.
Bay Street Partners with Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps for CASINO NIGHT Fundraiser Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2013
Bay Street Theatre, in partnership with the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps, announces CASINO NIGHT tonght, April 13 from 7pm-11 pm. This is the second Casino Night at Bay Street Theatre, but the first in cooperation with the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
BWW Reviews: Norm Foster's SINNERS - Chaotic Hilarity At The Bay Way
by Melissa Giordano - April 10, 2013
Norm Foster's comedy, Sinners, is the latest offering from the Broadhollow Theatre Company. The story hilariously makes light of grossly mistaken identities, extra marital affairs, and life's general chaos. This Marian Waller directed incarnation runs through April 21st at Broadhollow's BayWay Theatre in East Islip and continues at their Elmont location beginning May 18th.
Boxed Wine Productions Presents Paul Rudnick's VALHALLA, 5/2-5/12
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2013
Boxed Wine Productions is proud to present Paul Rudnick's cult classic Valhalla to New York audiences. With a cast of six up and coming New York actors, this production will run Thursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 12 at The Secret Theatre. Official Opening Night is set for Thursday, May 2 at 8pm.
Photo Coverage: Phil Donahue Screens BODY OF WAR at The Gold Coast International Film Festival
by Stephen Sorokoff - April 08, 2013
Just yeaterday THE GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL hosted a film screening and Q&A with Producer Phil Donahue for his new film, Body of War, at the Great Neck Arts Center Theatre. Check out photos from the event belw!
THE SENIOR FOLLIES: THE CREATIVE AGE Set for One Night at WHBPAC, 4/28
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2013
As part of its 15th Anniversary celebrations, the newly refurbished Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center presents a FREE performance, The Senior Follies: The Creative Age, starring WHBPAC's 'Melodies & Memories' Life-Long Learning Program, with special guests The Flanderettes, The TAPHAMPTON Dancers, and members of The Harbormen Chorus on Sunday, April 28 at 4pm.
Bay Street Theatre's SPRING FLING Set for 4/20
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2013
Bay Street Theatre has announced the SPRING FLING dance on Saturday, April 20 at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance online at www.baystreet.org or at the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or $25 on the day of the event.
BWW Reviews: Broadhollow's SLY FOX at Studio Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - April 03, 2013
It is always intriguing to see what Greed does to people. It is even more intriguing when it is hilariously made fun of. Sly Fox, presented by the BroadHollow Theatre Company, will have you rolling in the isles as a con-man (and his assistant) convince the community that he is near death and turns their greed against them for his own gain, with some twists along the way.
WHBPAC Recieves 2013 MetLife Foundation Creative Aging Program Grant
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2013
The not-for-profit 501c3 Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center's "Melodies & Memories" program is a proud recipient of the 2013 MetLife Foundation Creative Aging Program Grant. The MetLife Foundation Creative Aging Program was funded by MetLife Foundation and administered by the National Guild for Community Arts Education. The grant is awarded to nonprofit arts education organizations who have demonstrated the capacity to develop programs that can increase older adults' social engagement and mastery of one or more art forms.
Corky Laing Comes to Bay Street Theatre on May 18
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2013
Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce an evening with Corky Laing on Saturday, May 18 at 8 pm. It's the "Best Seat in the House" as Laing flies solo recounting his rock 'n roll life in words and music. Tickets are $15 in advance or $25 on the day of the event. Call the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or buy online at www.baystreet.org.
BWW Reviews: BOEING-BOEING Flies Into the Engeman Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - March 27, 2013
The uproarious production of Marc Camoletti's Boeing-Boeing that landed at Northport's John W. Engeman Theatre is indeed a brilliant night of theatre. Directed by BT McNicholl, the show runs through May 5th at the Long Island venue and let me tell you that the talented cast will put even the biggest sour-puss in a good mood.
2013 Bay Street Theatre Comedy Club Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2013
Bay Street Theatre has announced the 2013 Comedy Club lineup. The fun begins on June 11 and will continue on most Monday nights at 8 pm through August. Tickets are $62 for members or $69 for non member excluding The All Star Comedy Showcase, which is $15 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. All are available online at www.baystreet.org or by stopping by or calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Minstrel Players' THE BUTLER DID IT, AGAIN!
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2013
The Minstrel Players Theatre Company of Northport Village kick off their 2013 Season with a Spring production of Tim Kelly's classic comic murder mystery, 'The Butler Did It, Again!' Performances will be over two weekends only on Saturday, April 27th and May 4th at 8 P.M. and Sunday, 3 P.M. matinee performances on April 28th and May 5th at Houghton Hall - Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main Street in scenic Northport Village. Get a first look at the cast in the photos below!
MARTHA SPEAKS to Play Live at Bay Street Theatre, 5/11
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2013
Bay Street Theatre, partnering with the Children's Museum of the East End (CMEE) will present 'MARTHA SPEAKS' live on stage at Bay Street Theatre on Saturday, May 11 at 11 am. The hugely popular children's animated series, MARTHA SPEAKS, is seen daily on PBS Kids and based on Susan Meddaugh's best-selling children's books, Martha the dog is given the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. This live presentation will have something to say to all ages.
Photo Flash: First Look at Hampton Theatre's THE DRAWER BOY
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2013
The Long Island premiere of 'The Drawer Boy,' Canadian playwright Michael Healey's award-winning play about two farmers whose lives are turned upside down when a young actor comes to visit, will be the third production of the 2012-2013 Hampton Theatre Company season. The production opened at the Quogue Community Hall on Thursday, March 21. 'The Drawer Boy' runs for three weekends, though April 7. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
OLIVER! Opens Tonight at CM Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2013
The musical version of the classic story of Oliver Twist, Oliver! is the perfect family musical that vividly brings to life Dickens' timeless characters and ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. The show will play the CM Performing Arts Center, tonight, March 22 through April 14, 2013.
David Bray, Ana R. Daniel and More Selected for Bay Street Theatre's All Star Honors Benefit, 4/27
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
Bay Street Theatre announces its Second Annual Honors Benefit on Saturday, April 27 at East Hampton Point. This year the honorees are Hampton's Hometown Heroes include David Bray, Ana R. Daniel, Michael Grim and James Osburn. All four of the honorees support Bay Street as well as many other local businesses & non-profits in the Hampton's Community. The event starts with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and buffet followed by the presentation of awards, which will be kicked off by funny lady, Joy Behar, at 8pm.
Bay Street Theatre Announces 4/13 Casino Night
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
Bay Street Theatre, in partnership with the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps, has announced CASINO NIGHT on Saturday, April 13 from 7pm-11 pm. This is the second Casino Night at Bay Street Theatre, but the first in cooperation with the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Bay Street Theatre Honors Dinner Benefit Set for April 27
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
Bay Street Theatre announces their Second Annual Honors Benefit on Saturday, April 27 at East Hampton Point. This year the honorees are Hampton's Hometown Heroes include David Bray, Ana R. Daniel, Michael Grim and James Osburn. All four of the honorees support Bay Street as well as many other local businesses & non-profits in the Hampton's Community. The event starts with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and buffet followed by the presentation of awards, which will be kicked off by funny lady, Joy Behar, at 8pm.
Landmark Announces Celtic Thunder's Paul Byrom, 4/26 and Chris Mann, 5/3
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2013
Landmark on Main Street has announced two new programs added to our 2012-13 Season Spring line-up: Paul Byrom (Celtic Thunder's "Swanky Tenor") on April 26 and Chris Mann who is best known for being a finalist on The Voice and for his recent PBS Special on May 3.
Bay Street Theatre Hosts ERIN GO MARDI GRAS PARTY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2013
Dance and party at Bay Street Theatre at the ERIN GO MARDI GRAS PARTY today, March 16 at 8 pm. (This is a rescheduled event from the Mardi Gras Party on February 9 that was cancelled due to weather). Dance to Joe Lauro's HOODOO LOUNGERS and GENE CASEY & THE LONE SHARKS.
2013 KCACTF Region 1 Honors Suffolk County Community College Students
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2013
Suffolk County Community College theatre students were selected to receive many major awards at this year's Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Suffolk Theatre majors captured multiple awards in numerous areas of the theatrical discipline, including performance, design, technology, and management. The competition attract students from colleges offering Associate, Bachelors in Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts programs from Region1, which includes theatre training programs in New England and New York.

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