Events

Performed in the Hays Theatre in The Wilbur Arts Building One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream is a magical tale that explores the irrationality of love, desire, friendship, jealousy and magic. When the mortal worlds of four young lovers and a bungling group of amateur actors collide with a feuding fairy kingdom… Continue Reading »

Jane Monheit is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. With many highly acclaimed solo albums, countless awards and accolades, and over two decades of international touring experience, Jane has not only been an extremely successful bandleader, but has had the privilege of making music with some of the greatest musicians,… Continue Reading »

An Intimate Chat With Valerie Bertinelli From beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli, her most vulnerable book yet offering wisdom hard-won through divorce, menopause, and generational pain, with a powerful message of self-acceptance and embracing the past with compassion.   About the Author Valerie Bertinelli is the author of the #1… Continue Reading »

Symphony of Hope will feature Violins of Hope, a collection of restored instruments owned and played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust — some performed in ghettos and concentration camps, others belonging to musicians who did not survive. Paganini Competition winner Simon Zhu will appear as principal soloist, with rising star Jeffrey Dokken… Continue Reading »

Marquez: Conga del Fuego Nuevo Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending (Romance for Violin and Orchestra) ​Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring  

Life doesn’t usually fall apart all at once. It changes quietly—through loss, transition, or moments that leave you realizing the life you were living no longer fits who you are now. Join author Ashley Olivia Nelson for an intimate afternoon conversation celebrating the release of The Identity Reset: A Guide to Discovering Yourself After Loss,… Continue Reading »

The enchanting concert A Dream Is A Wish is returning to the Madison Theatre, with new adventures and Disney Classics. Come sing along to all your favorite Disney songs such as Let It Go, A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes, Part of That World, Something There, A Whole New World, I’m Almost There,… Continue Reading »

AAPI Heroes is an evening of dynamic contemporary dance honoring Asian American icons who have significantly shaped American history and culture. This show follows a young explorer, Kai, on a journey across time. Along the way, they encounter legendary figures including Bruce Lee, a master of martial arts and philosophy; Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong,… Continue Reading »

Asbury Shorts International is New York City's longest-running, non-competitive touring public exhibition of the world's best short films. Asbury Short Film Concerts have been presented in theaters from Berlin to Los Angeles with many stops in between...including eleven years at The Madison Theatre!  Recommended for ages 16 and way above.  

The Lovin Spoonful were America’s answer to the Beatles! The band, led by primary songwriter,  John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler and Zal Yanovsky, exploded onto the charts sending their first 7 singles soaring onto Billboard’s tip-10 charts virtually overnight.  The Spoonful formed in New York’s Greenwich Village in 1965 at the Night Owl Café’… Continue Reading »

  The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy University presents the 7th Annual Unity through Diversity: Celebrating All Abilities in the Arts. This inclusive event will feature artwork and performances from members of the Rebecca Center for Music Therapy, Molloy University members, and community groups. Join together in a night of music and art… Continue Reading »

LONG ISLAND LITFEST AND THE MADISON THEATER PRESENT OSCAR-WINNING ACTRESS GOLDIE HAWN, WITH HER  NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIES The After-School Kindness Crew #1: Pooch on the Loose, the first book in an inspiring new series about friendship, community, and the power of kindness. Please join us for this one-of-a-kind chance to see Academy Award winning… Continue Reading »

Roberto Fabbri has an extremely active career as a fine performer, composer, teacher and writer. He studied at the State Conservatory of "Santa Cecilia" where he graduated in 1986 with full honours; subsequently he achieved the diploma of bachelor in music with 110 and praise. Since 2004 he is guitar teacher at the Giulio Briccialdi… Continue Reading »

Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical in this hilarious mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty-first-century Broadway.