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Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus
Hempstead, NY 11549



Review: WAITRESS at the John W. Engeman Theatre


by Andrew J. Koehler - April 28, 2025

It’s no secret that the right ingredients, and a touch of heart, make the best pies. WAITRESS at the John W. Engeman Theatre in Northport is a very strong representation of this notion....

Review: LITTLE WOMEN at CAP Merrick


by Andrew J. Koehler - April 16, 2025

LITTLE WOMEN, the musical based on the 1869 novel of the same name written by Louisa May Alcott, is currently running at CAP Merrick through April 27th. The production truly captures the heart and soul of the widely-celebrated source material. Please note, the following review comes from two viewing...

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Cultural Arts Playhouse


by Andrew J. Koehler - April 08, 2025

Experience the magic of MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Cultural Arts Playhouse! Enjoy stellar performances and captivating choreography until April 27, 2025. ...

Review: AVENUE Q at Cultural Arts Playhouse


by Andrew J. Koehler - February 26, 2025

When “the sun is shining and it’s a lovely day,” it’s a great day to see a musical. In a world filled with woe, and “every hour going oh, so slow,” it’s the perfect time to take in AVENUE Q at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset! Directed by Tony Frangipane, this production pulls out all the stop...

Review: RENT at CM Performing Arts Center


by Andrew J. Koehler - February 23, 2025

What did our critic think of RENT at CM Performing Arts Center?...

Review: You'll Have 'Nothin' But A Good Time' at CMPAC's ROCK OF AGES


by Nicholas Pontolillo - January 22, 2025

Opening its 54th season, CMPAC puts on a rocking version of Rock of Ages. Rock of Ages tells the story of “small town girl” Sherrie, who dreams of becoming an actress and “city boy” Drew, who dreams of becoming a rock star. It’s love at first sight, when the two bump into each other at The Bourbon R...

Review: God Bless The Argyle Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL


by Nicholas Pontolillo - December 22, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Argyle Theatre?...

Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at John W. Engeman Theatre


by Melissa Giordano - November 24, 2024

What did our critic think of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at John W. Engeman Theatre?...

Review: CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three


by Melissa Giordano - November 17, 2024

What did our critic think of CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three?...

Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center


by Melissa Giordano - November 09, 2024

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center?...

Past Shows

WE ARE PUSSY RIOT, OR EVERYTHING IS P.R.


by Barbara Hammond Directed by Mahayana Landowne In February 2012, five young women walked into a church in the center of Moscow and offered up ...

Dream of a Common Language
Dream of a Common Language
10/5 - 10/14/2018


By Heather McDonald Directed by Jennifer Hart This intriguing work was inspired by an actual incident: women were banned from the artists' dinner to plan ...

THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA by Federico García Lorca


The greatest of modern Spanish tragedies, The House of Bernarda Alba is the story of a family in mourning, led by a stern matriarch. Upon ...

The Clean House
The Clean House
11/10 - 11/19/2017


THE CLEAN HOUSE by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Jennifer Hart The Clean House takes place in what the author describes as "metaphysical Connecticut," mostly in ...

The Nerd
The Nerd
10/6 - 10/15/2017


THE NERD by Larry Shue Directed by Christopher Dippel This side-splitting comedy was first presented by the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, then produced in Great Britain, ...

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John Lloyd Young in Long Island John Lloyd Young
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (6/29 - 6/29)

CONCERT Tracker
As Bees In Honey Drown in Long Island As Bees In Honey Drown
Modern Classics Theatre of Long Island (5/17 - 6/1)

COMEDY Tracker
Phantom in Long Island Phantom
The Gateway (8/1 - 8/31)
A Christmas Carol, the Musical in Long Island A Christmas Carol, the Musical
CM Performing Arts Center (12/6 - 12/27)
Fiddler on the Roof in Long Island Fiddler on the Roof
Herricks Players (11/1 - 11/9)
Starry Nights in Long Island Starry Nights
Staller Center for the Arts (11/20 - 11/20)
Robbie Harte to Perform at Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in Long Island Robbie Harte to Perform at Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (6/8 - 6/8)
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in Long Island Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
Staller Center for the Arts (11/16 - 11/16)
Fiddler on the Roof
Herricks Players (11/1 - 11/9)
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