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Photos: First Look at CM Performing Arts Presents EVITA

by Blair Ingenthron — February 10, 2024

The CM Performing Arts Center is presenting Evita, running on the Main Stage in the Noel S.

BWW Review: SWING! at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center

by Melissa Giordano — September 13, 2019

Now playing at the adorable Noel S.

CM Performing Arts Center Announces Casting For JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT And Disney's NEWSIES

by Julie Musbach — March 5, 2019

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

Casting Announced For The Fifteenth Anniversary Cast Of ROCKY HORROR LIVE At The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

by Julie Musbach — August 13, 2018

After an overwhelming Audition turnout of over 100 people from all across Long Island, The Noel S.

BWW Review: The Long Island Premiere of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY At The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

by Melissa Giordano — July 19, 2018

The incarnation of Bullets Over Broadway, The Musical at Oakdale's Noel S.

BWW Review: ON THE TOWN at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

by Jaime Zahl — June 7, 2018

What would you do if you met someone who had never seen a musical before? They have no concept of what goes into it - the dance breaks, the big ensemble numbers, the balance of humor and pathos.

MISCAST CABARET to Return to The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — July 24, 2017

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.

BWW Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

by Jaime Zahl — June 14, 2017

The 70's and 80's inspired jukebox musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, tells the story of three drag queens who travel across the Australian desert on a journey to reach Alice Springs on the titular bus.

Photo Flash: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Speeds into The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

by Julie Musbach — June 3, 2017

Based on the smash-hit movie, Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback.

BWW Review: GREASE at Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

by Jaime Zahl — April 10, 2017

The Pink Ladies and the Burger Palace Boys have claimed their turf at the Noel S.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of GREASE at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2017

Next up on the Main Stage at The Noel S.

Noel S Ruiz Theatre Continues a Series of Family Favorites with GREASE

by Julie Musbach — March 4, 2017

After the Nuns of Sister Act the Musical finish their run on The Noel S.

BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at CMPAC

by Melissa Giordano — August 3, 2016

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.

BWW Reviews: A Powerful JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

by Melissa Giordano — April 15, 2015

While it is true that the musical Jesus Christ Superstar is done consistently among the regional and community theatre scene, we should take the opportunity to see classics like this whenever we can.

BWW Reviews: CM PAC's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

by Melissa Giordano — February 27, 2014