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Review: COMPANY at Manes Studio Theatre


by Michelle Nielsen - April 28, 2026

Stephen Sondheim’s powerful emotional musical about love, marriage, and being the last single person in a group of married friends, COMPANY, has been brought to life by director Rick Grossman at Manes Studio Theatre. First performed on Broadway in 1970, this groundbreaking show won 6 Tony awards a...

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Star Playhouse At Stage 74


by Michelle Nielsen - April 27, 2026

What did our critic think of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Star Playhouse At Stage 74?...

Review: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at The Argyle Theatre


by Sam Desmond - April 27, 2026

A sprawling, epic--literally biblical--story focusing on the deep-seeded bond of two brothers through the societal pressures both have to lead against each other, “The Prince of Egypt” at the Argyle Theatre in Babylon, is the musical for those who want to travel to another world but still feel t...

Review: THE 39 STEPS at Theatre Three


by Sam Desmond - April 24, 2026

Reverie Theatre Group presents ‘Edges,’ a funny, thoughtful, highly entertaining four-person song cycle, with no spoken dialogue or discernible plot, that explores the challenges of young adults, including family dynamics, career opportunities, and most significantly, the trials and tribulations...

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Suffolk


by Michelle Nielsen - April 21, 2026

What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Suffolk?...

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at James Street Players


by Michelle Nielsen - April 20, 2026

Powerhouse vocals, evocative choreography, and a deep emotional connection define director and choreographer Matthew I. Quinn’s vision of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice’s timeless and timely rock opera, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR....

Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at Cultural Arts Playhouse-Merrick


by Sam Desmond - April 09, 2026

With a central character seemingly a charming, albeit selfish, peccadillo who goes on redemption journey to connect his passion with his dreams, “School of Rock,” brings humor, honor, and hype to the standing up for yourself no matter how “acceptable” the responsible path is presented....

Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL at Smithtown Performing Arts Center


by Sam Desmond - April 01, 2026

The sweeping music and frenetic choreography of a musical and the arrow-piercing drama of a straight play are rarely found together in the same production, but “Jagged Little Pill: the Musical” currently playing at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center through April 19, is a rare melding of those...

Review: THE BODYGUARD at John W. Engeman Theater


by Sam Desmond - March 29, 2026

What did our critic think of THE BODYGUARD at John W. Engeman Theater?...

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company


by Sam Desmond - March 27, 2026

A bucolic tale of a small community—almost like the town square that Belle from Beauty and the Beast goes through—that makes a sharp turn into human rights violations, “Fiddler on the Roof” asks quite a bit from its actors to go from whimsical country life to a terrified ousted community dee...

Past Shows

Sing Happy - The Songs of Kander and Ebb Featuring Heidi Blickenstaff
Sing Happy - The Songs of Kander and Ebb Featuring Heidi Blickenstaff
Jul 22

Featuring Heidi Blickenstaff Join us for a tribute to John Kander and Fred Ebb, the legendary Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Grammy - award winning songwriting...

Dance Showcase
May 11

The students of the Department of Dance present a program of their own original choreography. Discover the dance talents of tomorrow in this exhilarating performance....

Christine Ebersole and Edward Hibbert Master Class
May 10

Tony award-winning actress Christine Ebersole and Obie award-winning actor Edward Hibbert work with students from the Departments of Music and Theatre on prepared scenes and...

Spring Dance Adelphi: Boléro
Apr 30 – May 5, 2013

Spring Dance Adelphi features new choreography from our faculty as well as acclaimed choreographer Pascal Rioult’s challenging and dynamic Boléro to create an eclectic and...

Adelphi Opera Theatre
May 4

Enjoy an evening of unforgettable music from the world of opera and operetta performed by the talented vocal students. Featuring the students of the Department...

Adelphi Chorus
Apr 28

Celebrate the spring with a festive concert performed by the remarkable Adelphi Chorus. Under the direction of Michael Hume, this joyful program features a lively...

Honors Recital
Apr 21

Adelphi students of exceptional talent are chosen for this special program of vocal and instrumental works....

Living Newspaper
Apr 16 – Apr 21, 2013

The Federal Theatre Project (FTP): ten thousand theatre artists, nine hundred productions, the largest theatrical organization in the history of the world with productions seen...

Trio Solisti
Apr 20

Trio Solisti returns for their second and final concert of the season. Join them for an exciting program marked by soloistic virtuosity, electric energy, seamless...

Bobby McFerrin: spirit you all
Apr 16

Bobby McFerrin celebrates the transcendence of the American spirit with joyful new takes on familiar tunes. Ten-time Grammy Award winner Bobby McFerrin will always be...

Adelphi Symphony Orchestra
Apr 12

Two dynamic artists join Christopher Lyndon-Gee and the Adelphi Symphony Orchestra in this remarkable program. Soyeon Kate Lee, winner of the prestigious 2010 Naumberg International...

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