Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at South Shore Theatre Experience
by Sam Desmond - February 09, 2026
With exuberant dramatic tension and ballroom fluidity in blocking, the South Shore Theatre Experience’s production of “And Then There Were None” was filled with tension, retribution, and an impressive number of blood packets....
Review: NEWSIES at The Argyle Theatre
by Sam Desmond - February 04, 2026
A musical forged in ambition of set, stage, and stamina, director Tommy Ranieri’s vision of a world only beginning to stand up for their rights was sprawling and spectacular. Unlike other versions of “Newsies,” Rainieri’s production had a maturity that touched the cast’s characters to trul...
Review: RENT at Cultural Arts Playhouse Merrick
by Sam Desmond - February 02, 2026
Teenaged theater kids of my generation (elder millennial) loved “Rent.” It was youth-culture, it was edgy, and introduced to many of us suburban kids the magic of New York City where gay men, lesbian women, drag queens, and matinee-idol heteros could all be friends and love each other as family....
Review: RING OF FIRE at John W. Engeman Theater
by Sam Desmond - January 28, 2026
The John E. Engeman Theater found not only one, but five such super-talented individuals for their retrospective and introspective production of “Ring of Fire,” a musical based on the life of Johnny Cash....
Review: BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS at Theatre Three
by Sam Desmond - January 23, 2026
The world of late 1930s Brooklyn is brought to life and elucidated in Theatre Three’s triumphant run of the Neil Simon classic,”Brighton Beach Memoirs.”...
Review: ALICE BY HEART at CAP Syosset
by Sam Desmond - January 15, 2026
The ether of war-torn Britain is all-encompassing in “Alice By Heart,” but director Tony Frangipane’s vision overcomes the Nazi raids to create a personal hell of its own that the young characters escape through a British mainstay—literature....
Review: ANNIE at CAP Syosset
by Sam Desmond - January 06, 2026
CAP Syosset had their opening night for this winter’s production of “Annie” on Saturday, January 3 and it was a standout version of the classic rags-to-riches musical with a strong, bonded cast....
Review: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE at The Gateway
by Sam Desmond - December 06, 2025
With the magical notion of having a real ice skating rink on a dramatic stage, the Holiday Spectacular on Ice at the Gateway in Bellport creates wonder in the audience from inception and delivers well beyond expectations in person....
Review: ANNIE at Smithtown Performing Arts Center
by Sam Desmond - December 05, 2025
For some holiday cheer, “Annie” at the Smithtown Performing Arts is the Christmas production to bring families that spirit of generosity and can-do attitude for December....
Review: ANASTASIA at The Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company
by Sam Desmond - December 03, 2025
In the perennially winter tale of “Anastasia,” a musical about the young Russian woman with claims to be being the lone survivor of the royal Romanov family’s massacre, The Lighthouse Repertory captured the magic and warmth of a Christmas-time story while creating great dramatic tension....
Past Shows
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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