Performance Reviews

BY SAM DESMOND Link to Review: https://www.suffolkcountynews.net/stories/into-the-woods-has-fairy-tale-production,93435 The opening number of “Into the Woods” sets the tone for the entire production, with perhaps one of the most complicated all-hands-on-deck singing extravaganzas. The sheer breath control…

BY JENNA FANELLI Ironic, satirical, over-the-top and even borderline problematic at select moments as it may be, the book and script for The Prom are undoubtedly laugh-out-loud funny. While the show reminds audiences that homophobia is still…

BY SAM DESMOND Chaos and confetti ensue when big-city stars vapidly pursue a social cause in the Midwest. Closing out their 50th season is the CM Performing Arts Center’s production of the Long Island premiere…

BY JENNA FANELLI   When it comes to legendary pieces, the goal (and the massive challenge) is always to achieve storytelling justice. The Sound of Music is certainly no exception, and the cast and crew of the…

BY SAM DESMOND In this touching and poignant production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, “The Sound of Music,” director Jordan Hue captured the fragility of life’s joys while simultaneously celebrating the human spirit. The…

BY LORI SPEISER The Sound of Music is currently running at the CM Performing Arts Center as part of their 50th season!  This well-loved story has been performed many times over the years.  I went hoping it…

BY JENNA FANELLI Who doesn’t love Dolly Parton? It seems that the cast and creative team of CM Performing Arts Center at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre’s production of 9 to 5 would agree with that sentiment, as…

BY SAM DESMOND   The CM Performing Arts Center held its opening night of the second show in its 50th season with Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” a musical to celebrate the working girl and…

BY ELISE SPEISER 9 to 5 the Musical is presented by the CM Performing Ats Centers at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre in Oakdale, NY from February 25 through March 11, 2023. The Theatre Guide is…