Season 42 Lineup Announced for The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

See the full 42nd season lineup at the Noel S. Ruiz Theater below!

Ragtime the Musical
February 24 - March 24

Ragtime is a compelling epic capturing the American experience at the turn of the 20th century. Tracking three diverse families in pursuit of the American dream in the volatile "melting pot" of turn-of-the-century New York, Ragtime confronts the dialectic contradictions inherent in American reality: experiences of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair. Over the course of the show, the worlds of a wealthy white couple, a Jewish immigrant father and his motherless daughter, and an African American ragtime musician intertwine. Together, they discover the surprising interconnections of the human heart, the limitations of justice and the unsettling consequences when dreams are permanently deferred. Featuring many of the historical figures that built and shaped turn-of-the-century America, including J.P. Morgan, Emma Goldman, Harry Houdini, Evelyn Nesbit and Henry Ford, this musical sweeps across the diversity of the American experience to create a stirring epic that captures the beats of the American experience: the marches, the cakewalks and - of course, the ragtime.

Cry-Baby, The Musical
April 14 - May 12

This jumping, jiving Tony Nominee is a rebellious teen comedy event! Based on the cult classic, 1990 John Waters film, Cry-Baby features a delightfully demented book from the Writers of Hairspray. It's 1954, everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism and Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker is the coolest boy in Baltimore. He's a bad boy with a good cause - truth, justice and the pursuit of rock and roll. Cry-Baby and the square rich girl, Allison, are star-crossed lovers at the center of this world. Fueled by hormones and the new rhythms of rock and roll, she turns her back on her squeaky clean boyfriend, Baldwin, to become a "drape" (a Baltimore juvenile delinquent) and Cry-Baby's moll. At the other end of the topsy-turvy moral meritocracy of 1954 America, Baldwin is the king of the squares and leads his close-harmony pals against the juvenile delinquents, who are ultimately arrested for arson, sending the drapes all off to prison. It's Romeo and Juliet meets High School Hellcats.

On the Town
June 2 - June 23

With the pomp and fanfare of New York City, the brassy lyricism of Leonard Bernstein, and the sweet immediacy of a day of freedom during a time of war, On the Town is an American classic, beloved both for its moment in history and for its timeless qualities of youth and exuberance. The show follows the adventures of Three Sailors on leave for just 24 hours in the great city of New York before heading off to battle in World War II. Goofy ladies' man Ozzie is looking for a date - maybe seven or eight - and studious innocent Chip, guidebook in hand, has several days worth of tourist attractions to check off his list. But when idealistic Gabey falls for the photograph of lovely Miss Turnstiles, a subway beauty queen, they all join in an ambitious scavenger hunt around the city to locate this dream girl - and, on the way, find all of the romance, adventure, and New York atmosphere for which they could wish.

Bullets over Broadway, the Musical
July 14 - August 11

Loaded with big laughs, colorful characters and the songs that made the '20s roar, Bullets over Broadway The Musical is bringing musical comedy back with a bang. Based on the screenplay of the acclaimed 1994 film by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, this Six Time Tony Nominated Musical features existing hits from the 1920s, including "Let's Misbehave," "'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do" and "There's a New Day Comin'!" David Shayne is a straight-arrow playwright who plans to stand firm against compromising his work but quickly abandons that stance when his producer finds a backer to mount his show on Broadway. There's just one catch, however: the backer is a mobster who sees Shayne's play as a vehicle for his ditzy, talent-free girlfriend. Throw in an aging diva, a savant hit-man and a bevy of beautiful chorus girls and this is one Broadway show that is sure to knock 'em dead.

SEASON 42 CHILDREN'S THEATRE
New for this Season, their Children's Theatre will take place in The Onyx Theatre, their Black Box directly to the left of The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
Pirate Day

Ahoy, me Hearties! Join me crew for a true Pirate gathering! Hosted by none other than Cap'n Hook. Avast ye and enjoy the book How I Became a Pirate, film clips, and more! Arghh, matey!!!!Limit to 25 Pirates. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.Tue. February 20 - 11aTue. April 3 - 11a

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday ten-year-old until the bulletin board on the wall above his bed comes loose and falls right on top of him. The next morning, Stanley wakes up flat. In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley - the ultimate exchange student - scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He's stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood and France to Honolulu and beyond, all in an effort to become a three-dimensional boy once more.
Wed. February 21 - 11a Wed. April 4 - 11a

An Enchanted Afternoon
Back by popular demand, putting a "Royal Twist" on a Daddy/Daughter Day, Join us on Saturday September 16 or 30 at 1PM for An Enchanted Afternoon at The Onyx Theatre!

Little girls get to be a princess for the day. Come dressed in your "princess best" while spending time with some of your favorite Princesses. The Princesses will be on hand to assist with hair styling and help teach some royal etiquette. While Princesses receive a make-over, their Prince for the day will be taught some royal etiquette as well. Also included in this Enchanted Afternoon, Alyssa Gangeri, author of "Mimi's Adventures in Baking", will be assisting with cupcake decorating, then sit back and enjoy the movie The Princess Diaries!

Takes place in The Onyx Theatre (Directly to the left of The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre). Tickets CAN NOT be purchased for this event online. Please call the Box Office at 631-218-2810 to Reserve as Seating is limited.
Limit to 25 Princesses. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Thu. February 22 - 11aThu. April 5 - 11a

SEASON 42 SPECIAL EVENTS
All of the Season 42 Special Events are back by popular demand!

On Sunday March 18th, they bring back Taste of Ireland, hosted by Mick Thomas. Doors open at 7PM. Show at 8PM

On Sunday July 22nd at 8PM, they bring back The MisCast Cabaret under the Direction of Ronnie Green. (If you can't wait that long for a Ronnie Green Cabaret, get your Tickets for The Annual New Year's Eve Gala at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre!)

Last but not least, their CM Teens Educational Program has been notoriously known across Long Island for it's exceptional productions of Les Miserables School Edition. There will be Three chances to catch this production:
Friday August 17 at 7:30PM
Saturday August 18 at 7:30PM
Sunday August 19 at 2PM

SPECIAL LIMITED ENGAGEMENT

Also coming up in Season 42 is a Limited Engagement run of The Wizard of Oz

Three chances to catch the Timeless Classic:
Thursday July 19 at 11AM
Saturday July 28 at 11AM
Friday August 3 at 11AM

Call the Box Office at 631-218-2810 about Summer Camp Bookings!

Speaking of Summer Camp, it's never to early to think about enrolling your Children/Grandchildren/Nieces/Nephews in their Educational Theatre Programs at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center. Can't wait till Summer? Spring Registration is just around the corner. Check out http://www.cmpac.com/winterspring-classes.

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