Courtney Braun

BWW Review: GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

When Green Day's American Idiot arrived on Broadway in 2010, it received a mixed response. When I saw the original Broadway production, I thought the cast was glorious and found the Book, like everyone else, safe; an emotional roller coaster. Furthermore, you have the rocking score of Green Day's Grammy-winning album the musical is based on. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience seeing it on the Great White Way, and I am delighted Oakdale's Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC) has added it to their current season.

Photo Flash: CM Performing Arts Center Presents Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT In The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

CM Performing Arts Center continued its 46th Season with GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT, which opened this past weekend in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre.

Photo Flash: Meet The Cast Of AMERICAN IDIOT at CM Performing Arts Center

Meet the Cast of CM Performing Arts Center's upcoming production of Green Day's American Idiot, running February 15 - March 14 in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre. 

Casting Announced For AMERICAN IDIOT At CM Performing Arts Center

The CM Performing Arts Center may have just kicked off their 46th Season with ALL SHOOK UP that opened this past weekend, but rehearsals are already underway for their follow up production - GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT.

BWW Review: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

If there ever was a time to see Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, it is now. The strangely uplifting and silly show encourages the viewer to dream. Even if you are sad or down; continue to dream. Don't get me wrong; there are emotional and dramatic moments. However, the overall message thrives.

Photo Flash: Smithtown Performing Arts Center Presents AN ACT OF GOD

An Act of God opens this Saturday, February 9th at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center! 

Photo Flash: WHITE CHRISTMAS Comes to The Smithtown Performing Arts Center

Happy Holidays! White Christmas opens November 10th at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts and runs until December 30th, 2018. Tickets range from $25-$38 and can be purchased online at www.smithtownpac.org.

BWW Review: FUN HOME Breaks Boundaries and Touches Hearts at Smithtown Performing Arts Center

Some shows move you. Some shows run a chill up your spine. Some shows leave makeup and tears streaming down your face. This was my experience sitting in the intimate Circle in the Square Theatre, where 'Fun Home' premiered on Broadway in 2015 after an Off-Broadway run in 2013. More than three years later I experienced the same rush of emotions at Smithtown Performing Arts Center's production.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Long Island Premiere Of FUN HOME At Smithtown Performing Arts Center

Fun Home opens on Saturday, September 8th at Smithtown Performing Arts Center.