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Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Cultural Arts Playhouse-SYOSSET


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....

Review: GODSPELL at Theatre Three


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....

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....

Past Shows

Seussical (A Dr. Seuss Musical)
Seussical (A Dr. Seuss Musical)
Jul 15 – Jul 30, 2017

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff,...

Disaster! (a 70s Disaster Movie Musical featuring hits of the 70s!)
Disaster! (a 70s Disaster Movie Musical featuring hits of the 70s!)
May 27 – Jun 11, 2017

CK Productions & CK Theatricals are extremely honored to be presenting the Long Island Premiere of DISASTER! a new Broadway musical! Disaster! is a new...

Madagascar - A Musical Adventure TYA
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure TYA
Apr 22 – May 6, 2017

Fun for boys and girls of all ages! Come and join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hip Hip Hippo...

Dog Sees God
Dog Sees God
Mar 18 – Apr 2, 2017

When CB's dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any...

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
Mar 26 – Mar 31, 2017

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Revival Version) is a fresh approach to the all-time 1967 classic. Sally Brown joins Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder...

Experience The Magic
Experience The Magic
Feb 20 – Feb 26, 2017

Your favorite princesses & princes come to life in a 1 hour musical adventure through your favorite classic fairytales. With a special meet & greet...

Once Upon A Mattress
Once Upon A Mattress
Feb 3 – Feb 19, 2017

Come witness this incredible classic retelling of the Princess and the Pea with a side-splitting book & unforgettable Broadway music. Due to an unhappy curse,...

Aesop's Fable...ous Christmas Tree
Aesop's Fable...ous Christmas Tree
Dec 26 – Dec 28, 2016

When Aesop's fables are given a holiday spin, you'll get a mash-up of The Twelve Days of Christmas and The Tortoise and the Hare, where...

Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
Dec 10 – Dec 28, 2016

A holiday classic from the writer of the musical theater classic The Music Man! Based on the movie of the same name, Miracle On 34th...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Oct 22 – Nov 6, 2016

Saturday-10/22 at 7pm Sunday-10/23 at 2pm Wednesday-10/26 at 7pm Friday-10/28 at 7pm Saturday-10/29 at 7pm Sunday-10/30 at 2pm Wednesday-11/2 at 2pm Friday-11/4 at 7pm Saturday-11/5...

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