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Dances With Films: LA 2025 Announces Film Lineup With 255 Films And 36 World Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

Dances With Films: LA has announced the film lineup for next month's return of Los Angeles' largest indie film-focused film festival (June 19-29) for its 28th edition.

Review: AVENUE Q at Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Andrew J. Koehler - Feb 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 stops, and has audiences laughing from the pre-show announcement to the curtain call. You’re bound to forget that there are people on stage operating the puppets! Musically directed by Rich Giordano, the well known songs sound better than ever. Choreographed by Danielle Coutieri, the movement seems right out of an episode of Sesame Street.

Preview: BURNIN’ LOVE 2025 at CAP Merrick
by Andrew J. Koehler - Jan 28, 2025

Are you looking for a special night to share with your special someone, or looking to go on a self-date where love is in the air? Look no further than The Cultural Arts Playhouse! The Cultural Arts Playhouse of Merrick's annual Valentine's Day event is back and better than ever!

Cast & Team Set For AVENUE Q at Cultural Arts Playhouse!
by Andrew J. Koehler - Jan 25, 2025

The 2004 winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical is set to take the stage at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset this spring! Directed by Tony Frangipane, music directed by Rich Giordano, choreographed by Danielle Coutieri, and stage managed by Jared Glazer, this production is bound to have you bursting at the seams with laughter and joy! 

Photos: ELF: THE MUSICAL at Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Andrew J. Koehler - Dec 28, 2023

ELF: THE MUSICAL opened to glowing audience response at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset on December 9th. Directed by Shiloh Bennett, the production is bursting with fantastic tunes, boasting musical direction from Zach Mandernach, and electrifying choreography provided by Camilla Montoya. Get your tickets before they head back to the North Pole on January 7th! Check out production photos below, all provided by Danielle Jenkin Photography.

Review: ALL SHOOK UP at CAP Merrick
by Andrew J. Koehler - Nov 9, 2023

What did our critic think of ALL SHOOK UP at CAP Merrick?

Milton Keynes Theatre Welcomes THE CROWN JEWELS To The Stage This October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023

The Crown Jewels is a riotous new comedy based on the most unbelievable royal caper in British history. Don't miss it when it comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in October!

Review: THE CROWN JEWELS, Garrick Theatre
by Laura Jones - Aug 11, 2023

The Crown Jewels marks writer Simon Nye’s, who is best known as the writer for Men Behaving Badly, West End debut. This historical heist, based on a true story, centres around King Charles II and the plot to steal the crown jewels and features a cast made up of some of the best British comedians including Al Murray (in his stage debut), Mel Giedroyc and Neil Morrissey.

LES MISERABLES Returns to Riverside Theatres This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2023

Be transported to nineteenth-century France as the team behind hit productions of Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Jesus Christ Superstar, Shrek, Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera bring one of the world's most iconic musicals - the multi-award-winning classic, LES MISERABLES back to the Riverside Theatres stage this July/August after a sell-out season in 2020.

Video: Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher Perform New Song from THE CROWN JEWELS
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 2, 2023

Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher perform 'Praise Him,' one of two new songs from the West End heist comedy THE CROWN JEWELS!

THE WIZARD OF OZ Leads Our Top Ten Shows for July
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 1, 2023

burbSummer in the city brings some red-hot theatrical treats. From a journey down the yellow brick road, to contemporary opera and fiery flamenco, July has something for everyone.

Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE CROWN JEWELS at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2023

All new rehearsal photos and video footage have been released for the must-see West End comic caper, The Crown Jewels which plays at the Garrick Theatre from Friday 7 July – Saturday 16 September 2023 ahead of regional autumn engagements.

Final Casting Revealed For THE CROWN JEWELS at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023

Final casting has been announced for this summer’s must-see West End comic caper, The Crown Jewels which plays at the Garrick Theatre from Friday 7 July – Saturday 16 September 2023 ahead of regional autumn engagements.

Photos: First Look at Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc in THE CROWN JEWELS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2023

First look photos have been released of Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) and Mel Giedroyc (BBC 1’s The Great British Bake Off, Channel 4’s Light Lunch) who are set to start in the hilarious new West End comedy, The Crown Jewels which runs at The Garrick Theatre from Friday 7 July – Saturday 16 September 2023 ahead of regional tour dates.

Now Onsale: THE CROWN JEWELS, Starring Al Murray and Carrie Hope Fletcher
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 4, 2023

This is the royal event of the year. The Crown Jewels is a riotous new comedy based on the most unbelievable royal caper in British history.

Mel Giedroyc, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and More Will Lead THE CROWN JEWELS in the West End and on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2023

The cast has been announced for this summer's must-see West End comic caper, The Crown Jewels which plays at the Garrick Theatre from Friday 7  July – Saturday 16 September 2023 ahead of regional autumn engagements.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; at Merrick Theatre And Center for the Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Photos: First Look at BIG FISH at the Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset presents the Long Island Premier of the 12-Chair Version of Big Fish. Check out photos below!

Legendary Band Chicago to Return to the Venetian Resort Las Vegas
by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2022

Due to popular demand, one of the most successful and critically acclaimed rock bands of all time – Chicago – will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in 2023 for the sixth year in a row for a limited engagement. The shows will be held on February 24 and 25 and March 1, 3, 4, 8, 10 and 11, 2023 at 8 p.m.