by Sam Desmond - March 05, 2026
A devastatingly timely production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” by Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset brings us to the small, earnest existence of Anatevka, a Jewish town in the Russian empire during the tumultuous turn of the century....
by Sam Desmond - March 04, 2026
With theatre that touches upon the religious, it can be tricky to strike a balance between artistry and accuracy that carries the audience’s imagination instead of accidentally shunning creativity....
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....
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...
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....
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....
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.”...
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....
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....
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....
Past Shows
What: Bullets Over Broadway, The Musical Where: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center When: July 14, 2018 – August 11, 2018...
What: On the Town Where: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center When: June 2, 2018 – June 23, 2018 Tickets: $16-$29...
What: Cry-Baby The Musical Where: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center When: April 14, 2018 – May 12, 2018 Tickets: $16-$29...
What: Ragtime The Musical Where: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center When: February 24, 2018 – March 24, 2018 Tickets: $16-$29...
What: Elton John & Tim Rice’s AIDA Where: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center When: January 13, 2018 – February 10,...
Join us this Holiday Season for an adventure in our very own Magical Toy Shop! Join these misfit toys as they come to life and...
What: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Where: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center When: November 18, 2017 – December 23, 2017...
Don't miss the opportunity to join us for this spectacular evening sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Along with notable LI performers this...
What: Jekyll & Hyde Where: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center When: October 14, 2017 – November 4, 2017 ABOUT THE...
What: Dreamgirls Where: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center When: September 9, 2017 – October 1, 2017 Tickets: $18-$29 ($40 for...
Running from July 22 to August 19, CM Performing Arts proudly presents Saturday Night Fever at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre! A musical based on...
This Summer, running on our Children's Theatre Stage, CM Performing Arts proudly presents #Dreamworks #Madagascar, a Musical Adventure, running June 10 to July 8 at...
Running from June 3 to July 8, CM Performing Arts proudly presents Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre...
Wine Lovers The Musical returns to The Onyx Theatre on May 12 and 13 at 8PM! What is Wine Lovers? Wine Lovers the Musical is...
Running from April 8 to May 6, CM Performing Arts proudly presents Grease at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre Here is Rydell High's senior class...
CM Performing Arts Proudly Presents Julianne Moore's Freckleface Strawberry at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, running March 4-25! Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get...
Opening Season 40 at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center is Sister Act the Musical, running February 25 - March 25!...
Closing out Season 39 at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center is MEMPHIS The Musical, running January 14 - February 4...
This Holiday Season, Sponsored in part by NY’s 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan, The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center is...
Running from October 15 to November 5, The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center proudly presents: Monty Python's Spamalot! #Spamalot tells the...
We're BACK! Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show returns live to The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center this fall! Performance Dates:...
Opening Season 39, CM Performing Arts Center proudly presents: Avenue Q at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, running September 10 to October 1. The laugh-out-loud...
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center Presents West Side Story Oakdale, N.Y. – Young lovers are caught between prejudice and warring...
Closing out our Season 38 of Children's Theatre, The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center proudly presents: James and the Giant Peach...
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center proudly presents: Willy Wonka, running from June 25 to July 22 Saturday June 25 @...
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center is proud to present The Miscast Cabaret back by popular demand for the Third year...
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center Presents The Little Mermaid Oakdale, N.Y. – In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the...
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center Presents The Wedding Singer Oakdale, N.Y. – The year is 1985 and the place is...
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center proudly presents: The Royal Ball, running from May 7 to May 21 Saturday May 7...
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center proudly presents: The Royal Villains, running from April 26 to April 28 Tuesday April 26...
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center and Friend Entertainment USA Present: GET ON YOUR FEET! The East Coast Tour of Gloria...
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center Presents The Music Man Oakdale, N.Y. – There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking...
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center proudly presents: School House Rock Live, running from March 19 to April 9, which opens...
The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center is proud to be hosting their third annual Taste Of Ireland event on Sunday March...
Returning to The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre on March 5th at 8PM - We're proud to welcome back One Hot Night", one of the most...
Join us at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre on Friday February 26 at 7:30PM and Sunday February 28 at 2PM and enjoy a night of...
T&M Entertainment Presents: Back to the Street Corner Volume II at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre on February 27 at 8PM An innovative, one of...
ooking for something other than Musical Theatre here at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre? The band's TRAINWRECK - Classic Rock and BonJourney are teaming up...
Can't wait for Our third Annual MisCast Cabaret this summer? Fear not, Ronnie Green has been assembling your favorite Cabaret performers for a Valentine's Day...
Join us at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre on Friday February 12 at 8PM as the world-class musicians of the Ken Kresge Trio take on...
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