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Review: SOUTH PACIFIC at Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company


by Michelle Nielsen - June 10, 2026

In Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC, director Tony Chiofalo captured the essence of this classic show. Often perceived as problematic and racist when examined through a modern lens, the musical was actually written as a statement agains...

Review: HAMLET at Carriage House Players


by Sam Desmond - June 08, 2026

What did our critic think of HAMLET at Carriage House Players?...

Review: YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Bellport Playcrafters Theatre Company


by Michelle Nielsen - June 01, 2026

What did our critic think of YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Bellport Playcrafters Theatre Company?...

Review: HEDDA GABLER at Modern Classics Theatre Company Of Long Island


by Michelle Nielsen - May 25, 2026

What did our critic think of HEDDA GABLER at Modern Classics Theatre Company Of Long Island?...

Review: CAMELOT at The John W. Engeman Theater


by Michelle Nielsen - May 21, 2026

Lerner & Loewe’s magical tale of CAMELOT has been brought to life at The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport by Director Drew Humphrey*. A rarely performed show on Long Island, this production was worth waiting for! Humphrey, a veteran director, choreographer, and performer, created a masterpiece...

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Plaza Theatrical


by Michelle Nielsen - May 20, 2026

The classic showstopper, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Plaza Theatrical in Elmont is not to be missed! A deeply experienced director, Kevin F. Harrington pulled no punches with this production. From the costumes, scenery, and set pieces to the music, dancing, and acting, the show was polished from start to...

Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Theatre Three


by Sam Desmond - May 19, 2026

The story follows the grandson of Victor Frankenstein, Frederick, as a trip to Transylvania becomes less about sorting his dead grandfather’s estate and more about taking up the family business of accidental monster making. To help him in his quest, Frederick has a team of quirky personalities who...

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Cultural Arts Playhouse-SYOSSET


by Sam Desmond - May 14, 2026

Playing on the main stage at Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset this spring is the operatic, rock ‘n rock “Jesus Christ Superstar.”...

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?...

Past Shows

Jersey Boys
May 3

The CM Performing Arts Center will present a Sensory Sensitive performance of Jersey Boys on Sunday, May 3 at 6:30PM. This performance has been adapted...

A Christmas Carol, the Musical
A Christmas Carol, the Musical
Dec 6 – Dec 27, 2025

Running December 6 - 27, CM Performing Arts Center Presents: A Christmas Carol, the Musical!Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s...

Shrek The Musical
Shrek The Musical
Nov 1 – Nov 22, 2025

Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from November 01 - November 22, 2025, CM Performing Arts Presents: SHREK THE MUSICAL!Based...

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Sep 27 – Oct 18, 2025

Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from September 27 through October 18, CM Performing Arts Presents: Beautiful: The Carole King...

Anything Goes
Anything Goes
Aug 16 – Sep 7, 2025

Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from August 16 - September 07 2025, CM Performing Arts Presents: ANYTHING GOESAnything Goes...

GREASE
GREASE
May 3 – May 17, 2025

Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from May 3 - May 17, CM Performing Arts Presents: GREASE!It’s 1959, and Rydell...

Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville
Mar 29 – Apr 12, 2025

Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from March 29 - April 12, CM Performing Arts Presents: Jimmy Buffett's Escape to...

RENT
RENT
Feb 15 – Mar 1, 2025

Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from February 15 - March 01, CM Performing Arts Presents: RENT!Set in the East...

Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages
Jan 18 – Feb 1, 2025

It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow...

Jekyll & Hyde
Oct 9 – Oct 19, 2024

Jekyll & Hyde The Musical explores the duality of human nature through the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, whose scientific experiments unleash his sinister alter-ego,...

Jekyll and Hyde
Oct 5 – Oct 19, 2024

CM Performing Arts Center presents a compelling rendition of Jekyll and Hyde, running from October 5 to October 19 on the Main Stage in The...

West Side Story
Aug 20 – Sep 8, 2024

The CM Performing Arts Center presents a powerful production of West Side Story, showcasing the timeless tale of love and rivalry through the lens of...

Irving Brerlin's Holiday Inn the Musical
Irving Brerlin's Holiday Inn the Musical
Oct 22 – Oct 31, 2021

Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on...

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Sep 10 – Sep 26, 2021

Rodgers & Hammersteins Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammersteins most...

CMPAC Presents: Disney's The Little Mermaid in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
CMPAC Presents: Disney's The Little Mermaid in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
Apr 10 – Apr 24, 2021

CM Performing Arts Center Proudly Presents: Disney's The Little Mermaid, running April 10 - April 24 in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre. Please visit https://cmpac.com/safety/...

CM Teens Present: Disney's Descendants the Musical
CM Teens Present: Disney's Descendants the Musical
Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2020

Presented by The CM Teens Educational ProgramBased on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disneys Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring the...

Haunted Theatre: Back From the Dead
Haunted Theatre: Back From the Dead
Oct 15 – Nov 1, 2020

Set on the site of what used to be the abandoned Oakdale Movie House, CMs Haunted Theatre brings classic and modern horror movies to life,...

All Star Comedy Weekend
All Star Comedy Weekend
Oct 2 – Oct 3, 2020

This show is part of CM's Outdoor Series. Reserve your tickets early as occupancy is extremely limited in accordance with NY State Non-Essential Gathering Limit....

Intergalactic Space Training
Intergalactic Space Training
Sep 12 – Oct 3, 2020

Join your favorite Jedi space heroes as you train for inter-galactic space travel to explore new galaxies and use the force to battle the dark...

The Royal Ball
The Royal Ball
Sep 12 – Oct 3, 2020

Join your favorite princesses for the social(ly distanced) event of the century! These princesses will welcome you onto the patio of their castle as they...

The Rat Pack is Back!
The Rat Pack is Back!
Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2020

The Rat Pack is Back! Featuring songs from your favorite A-listers, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Lauren Bacall, and more. A night not...

CM Live: Literally!
CM Live: Literally!
Sep 12 – Sep 19, 2020

After 17 weeks online, its now coming to you LIVE in Oakdale! And in person! With your favorite songs, performers, and host!Age Recommendation: PGThis show...

CM Performing Arts Center Presents: All Shook Up in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
CM Performing Arts Center Presents: "All Shook Up" in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
Jan 11 – Feb 1, 2020

The music of Elvis comes alive in All Shook Up. Inspired by Shakespeares Twelfth Night, All Shook Up follows a small Midwestern town that is...

CM Performing Arts Center Presents: Disney's Frozen Jr. in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
CM Performing Arts Center Presents: "Disney's Frozen Jr." in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
Nov 30 – Dec 26, 2019

Frozen is the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. As one young woman struggles to find her voice and harness...

CM Performing Arts Center Presents: A Christmas Story, The Musical, Sponsored in Part by NY 529 College Savings Plan
CM Performing Arts Center Presents: "A Christmas Story, The Musical", Sponsored in Part by NY 529 College Savings Plan
Nov 16 – Dec 22, 2019

The story from a cherished movie classic thats enchanted millions is now a musical spectacular. In 1940s Indiana, a bespectacled boy named Ralphie has a...

CM Performing Arts Center Presents: Ghost, The Musical in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
CM Performing Arts Center Presents: "Ghost, The Musical" in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
Oct 12 – Nov 2, 2019

Ghost the Musical is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Longtime couple, Sam and Molly, are happily in love and living together in...

CM Performing Arts Center Presents: SWING! in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
CM Performing Arts Center Presents: "SWING!" in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
Sep 7 – Sep 28, 2019

"Two thirds rhythm and one third soul." Thats how Fats Waller defined the uniquely American form of popular music and dance known as swing. Requiring...

Bring It On
Bring It On
Jan 17 – Feb 8, 2015

The CM Performing Arts Center in association with Gravity Cheer is proud to present: Bring It On the Musical at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre!...

Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Nov 22 – Jan 4, 2015

The CM Performing Arts Center Presents: Peter Pan Live at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, sponsored in part by: NY’s 529 College Savings Direct Plan...

The Magic Toy Shop
The Magic Toy Shop
Dec 6 – Dec 23, 2014

This winter, our Children's Theatre at the CM Performing Arts Center presents THE MAGIC TOY SHOP at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre . A Master...

Tis The Season - A Holiday Cabaret
Tis The Season - A Holiday Cabaret
Dec 14 – Dec 20, 2014

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing out loud for all to hear! Under the Direction of Terry Brennan and William Sheehan,...

See Saw Comedy Improv
See Saw Comedy Improv
Nov 14

SEE Saw Comedy Repertory Company, one of Long Island's most sought out Improv comedy troupes will be the first to perform at the Black Box...

Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein
Oct 10 – Nov 2, 2014

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation THE PRODUCERS comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily funny...

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Sep 12 – Sep 28, 2014

Opening our 35th Season here at the CM Performing Arts Center is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Directed by Bobby Montaniz Musical Direction...

Kiss Me Kate
Kiss Me Kate
Aug 2 – Aug 24, 2014

Kiss Me Kate is Sponsored in part by Panera What an absolutely 'Wunderbar' Way to 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare' with CM Performing Arts Center’s KISS...

Hair
Aug 10 – Aug 31, 2013
Aladdin
Aug 10 – Aug 24, 2013
The Little Mermaid
Jul 6 – Jul 28, 2013

For tickets and more information, visit the website. Performed at YouthFront Auditorium 4715 Rainbow Blvd, Shawnee Mission KS 66205....

Into The Woods
May 31 – Jun 16, 2013
Real Story Of Red Riding Hood
Jun 1 – Jun 15, 2013
Anything Goes
Apr 27 – May 19, 2013
Frog And Toad
May 4 – May 18, 2013

Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. The two...

Oliver
Mar 22 – Apr 14, 2013

Connecticut's Longest Running Outdoor Theater. Get ready for an astounding summer of classic musical theater in 2011....

Videos


Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations in Long Island Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County (6/19-7/19)
CAMELOT in Long Island CAMELOT
The John W. Engeman Theater (5/14-6/28)
Solstice in Long Island Solstice
Debut Theater Company (6/19-6/28)
An Evening with Kelli O'Hara in Long Island An Evening with Kelli O'Hara
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (7/26-7/26)
Jessica Vosk: Sleigh in Long Island Jessica Vosk: Sleigh
Staller Center for the Arts (12/11-12/11)
Urinetown the musical in Long Island Urinetown the musical
South Shore Theatre (7/17-7/17)
Derek Hough- Symphony of Dance: Encore in Long Island Derek Hough- Symphony of Dance: Encore
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts (7/19-7/19)
Klea Blackhurst & Billy Stritch - Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael in Long Island Klea Blackhurst & Billy Stritch - Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael
LTV Studios (7/18-7/18)
Urinetown the musical in Long Island Urinetown the musical
South Shore Theatre (7/23-7/23)
So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary in Long Island So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts (6/14-6/14)