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Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville


Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from March 29 - April 12, CM Performing Arts Presents: Jimmy Buffett's Escape to ...

GREASE
GREASE
5/3 - 5/17/2025


Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from May 3 - May 17, CM Performing Arts Presents: GREASE! It’s 1959, and ...

Anything Goes
Anything Goes
8/16 - 9/7/2025


Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from August 16 - September 07 2025, CM Performing Arts Presents: ANYTHING GOES Anything ...

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from September 27 through October 18, CM Performing Arts Presents: Beautiful: The Carole King ...

Shrek The Musical
Shrek The Musical
11/1 - 11/22/2025


Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from November 01 - November 22, 2025, CM Performing Arts Presents: SHREK THE MUSICAL! ...

A Christmas Carol, the Musical
A Christmas Carol, the Musical
12/6 - 12/27/2025


Running December 6 - 27, CM Performing Arts Center Presents: A Christmas Carol, the Musical! Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, ...


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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?...

Cast Set for ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at CM Performing Arts


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 18, 2025

CM Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast of Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville, hitting the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets. ...

Long Island Theater Community Pays Tribute to Late Journalist Melissa Giordano


by Nicholas Pontolillo - February 14, 2025

The Long Island theater community lost one if its shining stars, Melissa Giordano sadly passed away on December 7, 2024...

The CM Performing Arts Center Introduces LAPAA: Local Artists, Performers, Artisans & Authors


by A.A. Cristi - February 13, 2025

The CM Performing Arts Center has introduced LAPAA: Local Artists, Performers, Artisans & Authors, an exciting new initiative designed to showcase and celebrate Long Island's diverse artistic community....

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. Learn more and see how to attend. ...

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. ...

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards


by BWW Awards - January 14, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024....

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. Ruiz Theatre. Learn more about the show here!...

Photos: A CHRISTMAS STORY- THE MUSICAL At CM Performing Arts


by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2024

See first look photos of CM Performing Arts Center's current running production of A Christmas Story the Musical, running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, sponsored by Stony Brook Medicine. ...

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


by Blair Ingenthron - December 07, 2024

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

Past Shows

RENT
RENT
2/15 - 3/1/2025


Running on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from February 15 - March 01, CM Performing Arts Presents: RENT! Set in the ...

Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages
1/18 - 2/1/2025


It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow ...

Jekyll & Hyde
10/9 - 10/19/2024


Jekyll & Hyde The Musical explores the duality of human nature through the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, whose scientific experiments unleash his sinister alter-ego, ...

Jekyll and Hyde
10/5 - 10/19/2024


CM Performing Arts Center presents a compelling rendition of Jekyll and Hyde, running from October 5 to October 19 on the Main Stage in The ...

West Side Story
8/20 - 9/8/2024


The CM Performing Arts Center presents a powerful production of West Side Story, showcasing the timeless tale of love and rivalry through the lens of ...

The Addams Family
10/26 - 10/30/2023


THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ...

The Prom
4/22 - 5/21/2023


The Prom is a comedic musical with a heartwarming message, created by a talented team. The music was composed by Matthew Sklar, with lyrics by ...

All Shook Up
2/11 - 2/12/2023


Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. It's 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing ...

Irving Brerlin's Holiday Inn the Musical


Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on ...

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella


Rodgers & Hammersteins Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammersteins most ...

CMPAC Presents: Disney's The Little Mermaid in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre


CM Performing Arts Center Proudly Presents: Disney's The Little Mermaid, running April 10 - April 24 in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre. Please visit https://cmpac.com/safety/ ...

CM Teens Present: Disney's Descendants the Musical


Presented by The CM Teens Educational ProgramBased on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disneys Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring the ...

Haunted Theatre: Back From the Dead


Set on the site of what used to be the abandoned Oakdale Movie House, CMs Haunted Theatre brings classic and modern horror movies to life, ...

All Star Comedy Weekend
All Star Comedy Weekend
10/2 - 10/3/2020


This show is part of CM's Outdoor Series. Reserve your tickets early as occupancy is extremely limited in accordance with NY State Non-Essential Gathering Limit. ...

Intergalactic Space Training
Intergalactic Space Training
9/12 - 10/3/2020


Join your favorite Jedi space heroes as you train for inter-galactic space travel to explore new galaxies and use the force to battle the dark ...

The Royal Ball
The Royal Ball
9/12 - 10/3/2020


Join your favorite princesses for the social(ly distanced) event of the century! These princesses will welcome you onto the patio of their castle as they ...

The Rat Pack is Back!
The Rat Pack is Back!
9/18 - 9/27/2020


The Rat Pack is Back! Featuring songs from your favorite A-listers, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Lauren Bacall, and more. A night not ...

CM Live: Literally!
CM Live: Literally!
9/12 - 9/19/2020


After 17 weeks online, its now coming to you LIVE in Oakdale! And in person! With your favorite songs, performers, and host!Age Recommendation: PGThis show ...

CM Performing Arts Center Presents: All Shook Up in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre


The music of Elvis comes alive in All Shook Up. Inspired by Shakespeares Twelfth Night, All Shook Up follows a small Midwestern town that is ...

CM Performing Arts Center Presents: Disney's Frozen Jr. in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre


Frozen is the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. As one young woman struggles to find her voice and harness ...

CM Performing Arts Center Presents: A Christmas Story, The Musical, Sponsored in Part by NY 529 College Savings Plan


The story from a cherished movie classic thats enchanted millions is now a musical spectacular. In 1940s Indiana, a bespectacled boy named Ralphie has a ...

CM Performing Arts Center Presents: Ghost, The Musical in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre


Ghost the Musical is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Longtime couple, Sam and Molly, are happily in love and living together in ...

CM Performing Arts Center Presents: SWING! in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre


"Two thirds rhythm and one third soul." Thats how Fats Waller defined the uniquely American form of popular music and dance known as swing. Requiring ...

CM Performing Arts Center Presents: SWING! in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre


"Two thirds rhythm and one third soul." Thats how Fats Waller defined the uniquely American form of popular music and dance known as swing. Requiring ...

West Side Story
West Side Story
7/30 - 8/28/2016


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

Bring It On
Bring It On
1/17 - 2/8/2015


The CM Performing Arts Center in association with Gravity Cheer is proud to present: Bring It On the Musical at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre! ...

Peter Pan
Peter Pan
11/22 - 1/4/2015


The CM Performing Arts Center Presents: Peter Pan Live at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, sponsored in part by: NY’s 529 College Savings Direct Plan ...

The Magic Toy Shop
The Magic Toy Shop
12/6 - 12/23/2014


This winter, our Children's Theatre at the CM Performing Arts Center presents THE MAGIC TOY SHOP at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre . A Master ...

Tis The Season - A Holiday Cabaret


The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing out loud for all to hear! Under the Direction of Terry Brennan and William Sheehan, ...

See Saw Comedy Improv


SEE Saw Comedy Repertory Company, one of Long Island's most sought out Improv comedy troupes will be the first to perform at the Black Box ...

Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein
10/10 - 11/2/2014


From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation THE PRODUCERS comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily funny ...

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


Opening our 35th Season here at the CM Performing Arts Center is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Directed by Bobby Montaniz Musical Direction ...

Kiss Me Kate
Kiss Me Kate
8/2 - 8/24/2014


Kiss Me Kate is Sponsored in part by Panera What an absolutely 'Wunderbar' Way to 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare' with CM Performing Arts Center’s KISS ...

How I Became a Pirate
How I Became a Pirate
8/9 - 8/23/2014


Young Jeremy Jacob is digging in the sand at North Beach when he is greeted by Captain Braid Beard and his mates, and is recruited ...

Singing in the Rain
Singing in the Rain
6/27 - 7/20/2014


You remember the plot. You love the characters. You know "the song." It's no less than the stage adaptation of one of the most celebrated ...

My Son Pinocchio
My Son Pinocchio
7/5 - 7/19/2014


In DISNEY'S MY SON PINOCCHIO JR., the classic tale of toymaker Geppetto's little wooden puppet is given new life. This new musical, which retells the ...

Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening
5/30 - 6/15/2014


Winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, SPRING AWAKENING is a rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind's 1891 expressionist play about the trials and ...

Tilly The Trickster
Tilly The Trickster
5/10 - 6/14/2014


Molly Shannon has created numerous unforgettable characters on Saturday Night Live and in movies such as SUPERSTAR and NEVER BEEN KISSED and now introduces young ...

Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls
5/2 - 5/18/2014


Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy - soars with ...

Godspell
Godspell
3/28 - 4/19/2014


Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, GODSPELL boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by ...

The Three Little Wolves
The Three Little Wolves
4/5 - 4/19/2014

Hair
8/10 - 8/31/2013

Aladdin
8/10 - 8/24/2013

The Little Mermaid
7/6 - 7/28/2013


For tickets and more information, visit the website. Performed at YouthFront Auditorium 4715 Rainbow Blvd, Shawnee Mission KS 66205....

Into The Woods
5/31 - 6/16/2013

Anything Goes
4/27 - 5/19/2013

Frog And Toad
5/4 - 5/18/2013


Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. The two ...

Oliver
3/22 - 4/14/2013


Connecticut's Longest Running Outdoor Theater. Get ready for an astounding summer of classic musical theater in 2011....

Hairsprady
Hairsprady
2/18 - 3/11/2012


For tickets and more information, please visit the website....

Dora's Pirate Adventure
Dora's Pirate Adventure
2/21 - 3/10/2012


For tickets and more information, please visit the website....

Smokey Joe's Cafe
Smokey Joe's Cafe
1/20 - 2/5/2012


For tickets and more information, please visit the website....

The New Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley


For tickets and more information, please visit the website....

Annie
Annie
12/10 - 1/15/2012


Leaping Lizards! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, ...

Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the Snowman
12/6 - 12/29/2011


For tickets and more information, please visit the website....

Beauty and The Beast Jr.
Beauty and The Beast Jr.
10/29 - 11/26/2011


For tickets and more information, please visit the website....

Phantom
Phantom
10/22 - 11/20/2011


This mesmerizing Phantom is traditional musical theatre in the finest sense. The Tony Award-winning authors of Nine have transformed Gaston Leroux’ The Phantom of the ...

The Rocky Horror Shows
The Rocky Horror Shows
10/28 - 11/6/2011


For tickets and more information, please visit the website....

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Guys and Dolls in Long Island Guys and Dolls
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Staller Center for the Arts (3/29 - 3/29)
Come From Away in Long Island Come From Away
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