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Review: HAIRSPRAY at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, CM Performing Arts Center

by Sam Desmond — July 15, 2026

Audiences are akin to being the “twelfth man” for theater in that their reactions can decide the level of a success for on any given night.

HAIRSPRAY At CM Performing Arts Announces Initial Casting

by Marissa Faith Curley — June 13, 2026

CM Performing Arts Center announced the initial cast for its upcoming Main Stage production of HAIRSPRAY, with Shea McMahon leading as Tracy Turnblad at The Noel S.

Review: ANNIE at Smithtown Performing Arts Center

by Sam Desmond — December 5, 2025

For some holiday cheer, “Annie” at the Smithtown Performing Arts is the Christmas production to bring families that spirit of generosity and can-do attitude for December.

Review: ANYTHING GOES at CM Performing Arts Center

by Andrew J. Koehler — August 21, 2025

Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES, the latest theatrical venture by CM Performing Arts Center (referred to hereinafter as CMPAC), is a surefire hit.

Cast Set For ANYTHING GOES At CM Performing Arts Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 30, 2025

The cast has been revealed for CM Performing Arts Presents: Anything Goes, running on the Main Stage in the Noel S.

Review: RENT at CM Performing Arts Center

by Andrew J. Koehler — February 23, 2025

What did our critic think of RENT at CM Performing Arts Center?

RENT is Coming to CM Performing Arts Center Main Stage in February

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 11, 2025

Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical RENT will take over the main stage at Long Island's CM Performing Arts Center.

Cast Set For RENT at CM Performing Arts Center

by Stephi Wild — December 30, 2024

The CM Performing Arts Center has announced the cast of its production of Rent, running on the Main Stage in The Noel S.

CM Performing Arts Announces Cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL

by A.A. Cristi — October 23, 2024

CM Performing Arts Center has announced the cast for A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL, running December 7-22.

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.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Long Island Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

by BWW Awards — December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Long Island Awards; AMERICAN PSYCHO, FEVER/DREAM, Post Theatre Company & More Lead!

by BWW Awards — December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; AMERICAN PSYCHO, FEVER/DREAM, Post Theatre Company & More Lead!

by BWW Awards — December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards December 5th Standings; AMERICAN PSYCHO Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Awards — December 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!