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Cast Set For GREASE At The CM Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The CM Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for their upcoming production of Grease. See who is starring, learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: New York Premiere Of GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL at CM Performing Arts
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024

The Cast Album that topped the charts during the pandemic comes to life on stage in New York at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale! The New York Premiere of Goosebumps The Musical: The Phantom of the Auditorium, presented by CM Performing Arts Family Theatre, will run October 13 - 20. Check out photos below!

Cast Set for GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: THE PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM At CM Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2024

GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: THE PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM comes to life at CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, featuring Long Island Theatre Notables and rising stars. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at CM Performing Arts Presents EVITA
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024

The CM Performing Arts Center is presenting Evita, running on the Main Stage in the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre from February 10 - February 24. Check out a first look at the show here!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Long Island Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Long Island Awards; AMERICAN PSYCHO, FEVER/DREAM, Post Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; AMERICAN PSYCHO, FEVER/DREAM, Post Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards December 5th Standings; AMERICAN PSYCHO Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; FEVER/DREAM Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: First Look at CM Performing Arts Presents: INTO THE WOODS
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 16, 2023

Inspired by The Brothers Grimm fairy tales, INTO THE WOODS is an enchanting, brilliant musical that ventures beyond “happily ever after!” What begins as a lively fantasy ends in lessons of responsibility, consequences for our actions, and what we teach our children. Check out photos from the production here!

BWW Q&A: Alyse Arpino & Patrick Campbell of INTO THE WOODS at CM Performing Arts Center
by Joshua Wright - Sep 13, 2023

The CM Performing Arts Center's Main Stage production of INTO THE WOODS is sure to enchant its audiences from September 16-30. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, INTO THE WOODS is an enchanting, brilliant musical that ventures beyond “happily ever after!” What begins as a lively fantasy ends in lessons of responsibility, consequences for our actions, and what we teach our children.

Cast Revealed For INTO THE WOODS At The CM Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023

Discover the talented cast and creative team behind the upcoming production of INTO THE WOODS at CM Performing Arts Center. Get ready for a magical journey through the world of fairy tales, filled with memorable characters and timeless lessons.

Cast Announced For Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical At CM Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2022

The CM Performing Arts Center has announced the cast and production team of their upcoming production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, running October 15 - November 6 on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre.

Cast Announced For CM Performing Arts Center's HELLO, DOLLY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022

The CM Performing Arts Center has announced their Cast and Crew for their upcoming production of HELLO, DOLLY!, which closes out their 48th Main Stage Season in the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre.

Casting Announced For CM Performing Arts Center's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2022

Opening one month from today, the CM Performing Arts Center will present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - A MUSICAL WITHIN A COMEDY, running from February 26 - March 12 in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre.

Casting Announced For CM Performing Arts Center's MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2022

To celebrate the kick off of their 35th Anniversary as an organization, The CM Performing Arts Center will present a special limited engagement presentation of Man of La Mancha, directed in the style of their founder, Noel S. Ruiz. Man of La Mancha was the first show to be produced on the now aptly named Noel S. Ruiz Theatre stage.

Photos: First Look at Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2021

Get a first look at Disney's Beauty and the Beast in The Beast, running in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre next month!

BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Jaime Zahl - May 29, 2018

Staging a musical like 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is no easy feat. It calls for a company of strong voices, deep character study and a set worthy of emulating the titular Paris famous bell tower. The Cultural Arts Playhouse manages to bring all these elements together in a wonderful crescendo of theatrical magic.

BWW Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - Nov 27, 2017

Oakdale's Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC) offers a beautiful incarnation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast this holiday season. Some may have called this a tourist trap , but you will find that the story is as relevant as ever. Based on the 1991 Oscar winning animated movie, this production is excellently directed by CMPAC vet Kristen Digilio and runs through December 23rd at the lovely Long Island venue.

Photo Flash: Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Life at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2017

Disney's Beauty and the Beast comes to life at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, running November 18, 2017 - December 23, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!