BWW Review: ON THE TOWN at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
What would you do if you met someone who had never seen a musical before? They have no concept of what goes into it - the dance breaks, the big ensemble numbers, the balance of humor and pathos. The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre's production 'On the Town' would be the perfect production to display what it means to be a musical. Although it teeters on the cliche at times, the production value and the performances make up for the sometimes flawed piece.
BWW Review: CRY-BABY at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
In a Grease-meets-Romeo & Juliet type of tale, the Tony nominated musical Cry-Baby brings loads of laughs. The Long Island premiere - running through May 12th at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC) - is superbly directed by Patrick Grossman - the Artistic Director of the Oakdale venue - and boasts an extraordinary cast. I've long admired the top notch comedic talent we have here on Long Island and the artists in this production certainly deliver sidesplitting performances.
BWW Review: MONTY PYTHONS SPAMALOT at Noel S. Ruiz
"Monty Python's Spamalot," the Tony Award winning Broadway musical comes to life at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre until November 5 in Oakdale, New York and it is spectacular! From the hysterical performances to the amazing sets and vibrant costumes, this production dazzles and shines!
BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at CMPAC
Being there are many productions of the iconic musical West Side Story running at any one time, it is imperative that the cast be absolutely brilliant. Indeed, the company at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center does not disappoint under the outstanding direction of Martin Aviles, who has been in several productions of West Side Story himself. This dazzling production, playing through August 28th at the Oakdale venue, will leave you extremely impressed with the incredible talent Long Island has to offer.
BWW Reviews: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - The Monster Takes Over Oakdale
When you attend a production of Mel Brooks' musical Young Frankenstein, your full intension must be for laughs because this show is anything but serious. Above everything, the large cast is super talented and delivers their performances entertainingly and with heart.
CM Performing Arts Center Presents GODSPELL, Now thru 4/19
Godspell is a high energy and heartwarming musical that joyously animates the parables in the gospel according to the apostle Matthew. Messages of love, generosity, joy, and faith are presented in song, dance, and all forms of theatrical play in this exuberant, rocking, rolling, and riveting production. Godspell features a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, and some of the best loved songs from modern musicals, including 'Day by Day,' 'Light of the World' and 'By My Side.' This family-friendly show has touched the hearts of countless theatergoers. It is a powerful message of kindness, tolerance, loyalty and love to be experienced and felt joyously.