Sean Burbige

The CM Performing Arts Center has just entered the middle of their run of the ABBA Smash Hit Musical - MAMMA MIA! While they're enjoying partying it up in Greece, rehearsals have started for their next two upcoming Main Stage productions which will transport patrons from Greece to Ancient Egypt with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and then turn-of-the-Century New York City with Disney's Newsies.

Halloween comes early this year to the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre in Oakdale as they opened their newest musical 'Jekyll and Hyde.' This chilling version of the classic tale of Dr. Jekyll and his alter ego Mr. Hyde is chock full of tricks, treats, and as always, riveting performances.

Looking for the perfect show to get you in the Halloween spirit? CM Performing Arts presents Frank Wildhorn's Jekyll and Hyde at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre until November 4th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

In the North West Corner of the Lighthouse Commons Shopping Center on an Island called Long Island, there's a Dance Studio, and next to it is a Theatre called The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center. On Today September 23 at 8PM, CM Performing Arts honors what was lost, but we also commemorate what we found.

In the North West Corner of the Lighthouse Commons Shopping Center on an Island called Long Island, there's a Dance Studio, and next to it is a Theatre called The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center. On Saturday September 23 at 8PM, CM Performing Arts honors what was lost, but we also commemorate what we found.

Opening their 41st season in tremendous style, the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center offers a superb production of the Tony winning musical Dreamgirls. Running through October 1st at the Oakdale venue, this incarnation boasts a stupendous cast who are absolute naturals in their respective roles. Excellently directed by CM Artistic Director Patrick Grossman (who also serves as Choreographer and Set Designer), the show is certainly a must see for the fall season.

As a performer, you often come across Characters in Shows you WISH you could play but know you would never have the opportunity to due to Gender, Ethnicity, Body Type, or Vocal Range. That's exactly what the MisCast Cabaret is about!

The Pink Ladies and the Burger Palace Boys have claimed their turf at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre in Oakdale through May 7 in a delightfully nostalgic production of "Grease."

Next up on the Main Stage at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, running from April 8 -  May 6, CM Performing Arts Presents the Family Favorite: GREASE! Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in character!

After the Nuns of Sister Act the Musical finish their run on The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre Stage on March 25, Grease, a long time Family Favorite takes the stage April 8 running through May 6.

I am a longtime fan of Whoopi Goldberg with the Sister Act movies ranking as some of my all-time favorites. So, as you can imagine, I am thoroughly excited to again see the musical adaptation now playing at Long Island's Noel Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC). This lively production, kicking off their 40th season, runs through March 25th at the Oakdale venue.

Opening Season 40 and kicking off it's Celebration of 30 Years of Live Theatre on Long Island, CM Performing Arts Presents: Sister Act the Musical at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, running February 25 - March 25!

Particularly over the past several years, the Tony winning musical Avenue Q has become a favorite show of mine. It is emotional, hilarious, relatable, and an original American production utilizing the fascinating art of puppetry. Now running through October 1st at Long Island's Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC), this wonderfully executed production is superbly directed by Heather Van Velsor who additionally operates the puppets Kate Monster and Lucy in the show.

Being there are many productions of the iconic musical West Side Story running at any one time, it is imperative that the cast be absolutely brilliant. Indeed, the company at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center does not disappoint under the outstanding direction of Martin Aviles, who has been in several productions of West Side Story himself. This dazzling production, playing through August 28th at the Oakdale venue, will leave you extremely impressed with the incredible talent Long Island has to offer.

Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty a 10-time TONY Award-nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly-anticipated closing number of any show.

Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty a 10-time TONY Award-nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly-anticipated closing number of any show.

When you attend a production of Mel Brooks' musical Young Frankenstein, your full intension must be for laughs because this show is anything but serious. Above everything, the large cast is super talented and delivers their performances entertainingly and with heart.

Godspell is a high energy and heartwarming musical that joyously animates the parables in the gospel according to the apostle Matthew. Messages of love, generosity, joy, and faith are presented in song, dance, and all forms of theatrical play in this exuberant, rocking, rolling, and riveting production. Godspell features a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, and some of the best loved songs from modern musicals, including 'Day by Day,' 'Light of the World' and 'By My Side.' This family-friendly show has touched the hearts of countless theatergoers. It is a powerful message of kindness, tolerance, loyalty and love to be experienced and felt joyously.

Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. It soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight 'mission doll' and Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who would bet on anything that would turn him a profit - until he meets his match in Sarah. We also meet the chronically ill Adelaide and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiance, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game. Will 'Luck Be A Lady' to these star crossed lovers?