By: Nicholas Pontolillo Everyone has their go-to classic films to watch to get them in the Halloween spirit, many of which would usually fall in the horror genre. While I do enjoy horror, sometimes you…
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By: Nicholas Pontolillo Everyone has their go-to classic films to watch to get them in the Halloween spirit, many of which would usually fall in the horror genre. While I do enjoy horror, sometimes you…
It’s a No-Brainer! Young Frankenstein is a Phenomenal Halloween Treat By: Iris Wiener October 29, 2023: It doesn’t get better than a comedic musical by Mel Brooks, but one that serves as much hilarity and…
CMPAC’s Young Frankenstein is top caliber theater! BY SAM DESMOND With writing a foundational aspect of any performance, there is perhaps no one who gives as solid footing and as ripe of an origin point…
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 SAM DESMOND ‘A Bronx Tale’ captures real New York Cinematic stage production, showcase vocals, nostalgic dance moves Occupying the stratum of New York mythology that covers “Goodfellas” and the majority of Martin Scorsese’s career,…
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…