Matthew W. Surico News

Review: CATS at CM Performing Arts Center

by Sam Desmond — March 25, 2026

Feisty felines compete for centerstage through dance and song, with nary a meow as this show features no human characters.

Photos: First Look at CATS THE MUSICAL at CM Performing Arts Center

by A.A. Cristi — March 17, 2026

First look photos have been released for CATS THE MUSICAL at CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, NY.

CM Performing Arts Center Unveils Cast of CATS

by A.A. Cristi — January 28, 2026

CM Performing Arts Center has announced the cast for its upcoming production of CATS, set to take the stage from March 14 to March 29.

CM Performing Arts Center Unveils Cast For MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT

by A.A. Cristi — January 5, 2026

CM Performing Arts Center has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Monty Python’s Spamalot, which will run from February 14 through March 1.

Cast Set for ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY At CM Performing Arts

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 11, 2025

CM Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast of their upcoming Family Theatre production of Elephant and Piggie's We Are In a Play.

Cast Set for DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS At CM Performing Arts

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 29, 2025

CM Performing Arts Center's Family Theatre is rolling full speed ahead with its next exciting production: Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: You'll Have 'Nothin' But A Good Time' at CMPAC's ROCK OF AGES

by Nicholas Pontolillo — January 22, 2025

Opening its 54th season, CMPAC puts on a rocking version of Rock of Ages.

THE KYLE PETTY SHOW LIVE to Play The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center in January

by Blair Ingenthron — December 7, 2024

The Kyle Petty Show Live at The CM Performing Arts Center - A Celebration of Talent, Laughter, and Milestones will play the Noel S.

ROCK OF AGES Cast Announced At CM Performing Arts Center

by A.A. Cristi — December 2, 2024

The CM Performing Arts Center has announcee the cast of their upcoming production of Rock of Ages which kicks off Season 54, 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.

Cast Set For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The CM Performing Arts Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 20, 2024

The CM Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for its Main Stage production of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Casting Announced for CM Performing Arts' Production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

by Blair Ingenthron — March 2, 2024

CM Performing Arts Center will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, running March 16 - April 6 on the Main Stage in The Noel S.

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.

CM Performing Arts Announces Cast of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: THE MUSICAL

by A.A. Cristi — September 22, 2023

CM Performing Arts has announced the stellar cast of 'Young Frankenstein The Musical,' set to run from October 21 to November 5, 2023 on the Main Stage in The Noel S.

Review: 9 TO 5 at CM Performing Arts Center

by Jenna Fanelli — March 1, 2023

What did our critic think of 9 TO 5 at CM Performing Arts Center? Who doesn't love Dolly Parton? It seems that the cast and creative team of CM Performing Arts Center at the Noel S.

Casting Announced For THE SOUND OF MUSIC at CM Performing Arts Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 21, 2023

The CM Performing Arts Center has announced their star studded cast of The Sound of Music, running on the Main Stage in The Noel S.

Photos: First Look at CM Performing Arts' A CHORUS LINE

by Blair Ingenthron — January 28, 2023

The Broadway Classic A Chorus Line comes to life on The Noel S.

CM Performing Arts Center Announces Cast Of Dolly Parton's 9 To 5 THE MUSICAL

by A.A. Cristi — January 24, 2023

The CM Performing Arts Center has announced their upcoming cast of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 The Musical, running February 25 - March 11 on The Main Stage in The Noel S.

Cast Announced For A CHORUS LINE at CM Performing Arts Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 27, 2022

The CM Performing Arts Center has announced their star-studded cast of A CHORUS LINE, running from January 28 to February 11 on the Main Stage in The Noel S.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.