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CULTURAL ARTS PLAYHOUSE

1750a Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
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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?...

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...

Past Shows

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Sep 20 – Oct 19, 2025

Based on musical legend Carole King, BEAUTIFUL tells the story of King's rise to fame in the 1960s and 1970s. Featuring hits such as "Natural...

Matilda
Matilda
Mar 22 – Apr 27, 2025

Roald Dahl's timeless story is being brought to life on the stage at the Cultural Arts Playhouse! Directed by Bruce Grossman, assistant directed by Chrissy Ganci,...

A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
Jul 27 – Aug 25, 2024
Parade
Parade
Aug 3 – Aug 25, 2024
Next to Normal
Next to Normal
Jun 29 – Jul 28, 2024
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages
Jun 22 – Jul 21, 2024

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA's most famous rock club, they fell in...

Big Fish
Big Fish
Oct 22 – Nov 13, 2022

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a...

Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
Sep 10 – Oct 9, 2022

Kinky Boots is a musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein.Based on the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, written...

Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
Oct 12 – Nov 10, 2019
Legally Blonde the Musical
Legally Blonde the Musical
Oct 12 – Nov 10, 2019

A funny and fabulous musical where sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone ‘serious,’...

A Funny Thing Happned on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happned on the Way to the Forum
Apr 6 – May 5, 2019

Adam Slawitsky leads a cast of Cultural Arts Playhouse Vets, seasoned pros and newcomers.Inspired by the farces of ancient Roman playwright Platus, the musical tells...

Next to Normal
Next to Normal
Nov 17 – Dec 8, 2018

A contemporary musical dealing with modern issues....

Pippin
Pippin
Jul 20 – Aug 19, 2018

Pippin is the son of fabled Emperor Charlemagne. As the play begins, we see an acting troupe, with the Leading Player inviting the audience to...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
May 19 – Jun 10, 2018

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be...

Anything Goes
Anything Goes
May 19 – Jun 11, 2017

Anything Goes is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse,...

Sisiter Act
Sisiter Act
Apr 7 – Apr 30, 2017

A woman hiding in a convent helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her own. This feel-good comedy smash is based on...

Ghost- the Musical
Ghost- the Musical
Mar 11 – Apr 2, 2017

After Sam is murdered on the street, he finds himself trapped as a ghost between this world and the next. He tries to communicate with...

Side Show
Side Show
Feb 10 – Mar 5, 2017

Side Show is a musical by Bill Russell (book and lyrics) and Henry Krieger (music) based on the lives of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined...

The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
Feb 18 – Mar 5, 2017

The Little Mermaid February 18, 21, 23, 25, March 4, 5 Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays at 1pm and Sundays at 12...

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
Jan 14 – Feb 4, 2017

The Family favorite! The Wizard of Oz January 14, 16, 21, 28, 29 February 4 Monday and Saturdays at 1pm and Sundays at 12...

Tommy
Tommy
Aug 5 – Aug 28, 2016

A deaf, dumb and blind boy's journey from pain to triumph is a sensory-defying rock and roll experience. please see our website for Ticket information....

In The Heights
In The Heights
Jul 8 – Jul 31, 2016

In the Heights, Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes | Conceived By Lin-Manuel Miranda IN THE HEIGHTS tells the...

42nd Street
42nd Street
Jun 10 – Jul 3, 2016

Come and meet those dancing feet this weekend! The Cultural Arts Playhouse is proud to present the classic Broadway musical 42ND STREET! Jones and Barry...

American Idiot
American Idiot
Jul 31 – Aug 16, 2015

Green Day's powerhouse album is brought to life in this electric-rock musical of youthful disillusion. The two-time TONY Award-winning hit musical American Idiot, based on...

Once on this Island
Once on this Island
Mar 20 – Apr 12, 2015

Once On This Island is a captivating legend of romance between a peasant girl and a rich city boy whom she saves from death. This...

Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Jun 7 – Jun 23, 2013

Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Misérables, with glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery...

CARRIE the Musical
CARRIE the Musical
Feb 15 – Mar 3, 2013

Based on the book by Stephen King, this cult hit musical makes its REGIONAL PREMIERE at the Cultural Arts Playhouse. Synopsis: Carrie White is a...

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 Playhouse (6/19-7/19)
CAMELOT in Long Island CAMELOT
The John W. Engeman Theater (5/14-6/28)
The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash in Long Island The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash
South Shore Theatre (6/11-6/11)
The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash in Long Island The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash
South Shore Theatre (6/13-6/13)
Urinetown the musical in Long Island Urinetown the musical
South Shore Theatre (7/19-7/19)
South Pacific in Long Island South Pacific
Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company (6/05-6/14)
Risa Finkel: Grist for the Mill in Long Island Risa Finkel: Grist for the Mill
Lefferts Tide Mill (6/12-6/14) PHOTOS
Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra in Long Island Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra
Staller Center for the Arts (12/05-12/05)
SWAN LAKE by The United European Ballet Company in Long Island SWAN LAKE by The United European Ballet Company
West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL (10/21-10/21)
'Glam-Folk' Comes to HOMER, NY JUNE 20th - Slambovian Circus of Dreams in Long Island 'Glam-Folk' Comes to HOMER, NY JUNE 20th - Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Center for the Arts of Homer (6/20-6/20)