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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

A Little Night Music
Mar 6 – Mar 14, 2026

Hofstra University’s Department of Drama and Dance presents Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s musical A Little Night Music, set in 1900 Sweden. The story revolves...

American Chamber Ensemble
Mar 1

The American Chamber Ensemble performs at Hofstra University on March 1, honoring founding clarinetist Naomi Drucker and longtime violist Lois Martin. The concert features works...

Detroit '67
Feb 20 – Mar 1, 2026

Hofstra University’s Department of Drama and Dance presents Dominique Morisseau’s Detroit '67, directed by G.D. Kimble, in honor of Black History Month. The play follows...

Troilus and Cressida
Troilus and Cressida
Feb 28 – Mar 8, 2020

Part of Hofstra University's 71st Annual Hofstra Shakespeare FestivalDirected by Royston CoppengerIn Shakespeares epic tale of war-crossed lovers, Troilus and Cressida swear they will always...

Fall Dance Concert
Fall Dance Concert
Nov 21 – Nov 24, 2019

The Fall 2019 Faculty Dance concert will feature Hofstra faculty choreographers and special guest artists. Show times: Thursday, November 21, at 8 p.m.; Friday, November...

Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
Oct 25 – Nov 3, 2019

Hofstra University’s Department of Drama and Dance presents its major musical of the academic year, Legally Blonde – The Musical, at the Toni and Martin...

She Stoops to Conquer
She Stoops to Conquer
Apr 5 – Apr 14, 2019

Subtitled The Mistakes of a Night, Goldsmiths masterpiece is a comedy of practical jokes, assumed identities, and schemes-withinschemes. Its fast-paced plot centers around the spirited...

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