Madison Theatre

Louise Penny
2017-05-03 19:00 (America/New_York)
Come meet Louise Penny as she discusses and signs copies of A Great Reckoning. LOUISE PENNY is the #1 The New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author of eleven previous novels. She has been awarded the John Creasey Dagger, the Nero, Macavity, and Barry Awards, as well as two each of the Arthur Ellis and Dilys Awards. Additionally, Penny has won five Agatha Awards and five Anthony Awards, and she has been a finalist for an Edgar Award. Penny lives in a small village south of Montréal.
Ticket purchase includes a copy of “A Great Reckoning”

A WISH IS A DREAM, PRINCESS CONCERT
2017-04-29
Join the Madison Theatre and your favorite princesses for an enchanted performance of “A Dream is a Wish: Princess Concert”. 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, How Far I’ll go, I See The Light and many more……
You will be tapping and singing along as we take you through a magical journey, and you’ll even get to meet your favorite princess!!
*Please note the Princess Breakfast and Princess Tea are sold out, but there are still tickets available for both concerts

The Sixth Annual Asbury Short Films
2017-04-28 19:30
New York City’s longest running, noncompetitive presentation of the world’s best short films returns to the Madison Theatre! Join us for an evening of world-renowned, award winning short films from the past and present. Truly the best in short film comedy, drama, and outstanding animation!

The Road to Oz: A Tribute to Harold Arlen
2017-04-23 15:00
A toast to the ‘musical’ Wizard of Oz, Harold Arlen, who composed the beloved songs for MGM’s timeless classic. A trailblazing Broadway composer of hit musicals and Cotton Club shows, Arlen’s many hits include Blues in the Night, If I Only Had a Brain, Come Rain or Come Shine, It’s Only a Paper Moon, I’ve Got the World On a String, and many others.

Peter White
2017-04-22 20:00
In a career that spans nearly four decades, over a dozen solo recordings and countless performances. Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop and classical guitar to create a sound that is singular and at the same time accessible to a broad audience.

The Fifth Symphony of Gustav Mahler
2017-04-08 20:00
Scott Jackson Wiley, Music Director and Conductor
The South Shore Symphony continues its exploration of the music of Gustav Mahler. The program will open with Haydn’s Symphony no. 100 in G major, the Military Symphony.
Joseph Haydn – Symphony no. 100 – “Military Symphony”
Gustav Mahler – Symphony No. 5

Lesley Stahl
2017-04-05 19:00
The New York Times Bestseller now in paperback…
BECOMING GRANDMA
The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting
By legendary “60 Minutes” reporter
Lesley Stahl’s nationally bestselling and groundbreaking investigation of a cultural phenomenon: The New American Grandparenting.
BECOMING GRANDMA was a New York Times bestseller for 8 weeks, and reached #1 in the Boston Globe and San Francisco Chronicle. Cokie Roberts said, “Lesley Stahl brings the keen reporting we know from “60 Minutes” to the story of grandparenting. [She] provides useful information not only for grandparents and the children they cherish, but also for the wider society. This is a wonderfully fun read …” And Publishers Weekly, in a starred review, called BECOMING GRANDMA, “An energetic, informative and often touching book… No matter where readers fall in age or experience, this book should top their 2016 reading list of parenting titles,”
At a time when grandparents are more vital—and needed by young parents—more than ever, BECOMING GRANDMA offers a rich perspective on this changing life stage.
“A very personal look at the changing role of grandparents . . . from longtime ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Lesley Stahl, who has full-heartedly embraced the job . . . there are some great stories here.”—Judy Woodruff, PBS Newshour
“[An] energetic, informative, and often touching book….Stahl includes stories of generational conflict [and] plentiful glimpses of her family’s joys and those of many others…No matter where readers fall in age or experience, this book should top their 2016 reading list of parenting titles.”—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
“Award-winning broadcast journalist Stahl [investigates] the importance of the role grandparents can play in the lives of their children and grandchildren….Through the medium of her own experiences, the author delivers a wise and witty book. A welcome guide for new grandparents and their children looking to savor the joys and navigate the pitfalls of grandparenting.”—Kirkus
LESLEY STAHL is one of America’s most recognized and experienced broadcast journalists. Her career has been marked by political scoops, surprising features and award-winning foreign reporting. She has been a “60 Minutes” correspondent since 1991; the 2015-2016 season marks her twenty-fifth on the broadcast. Before joining “60 Minutes,” Stahl served as CBS News White House correspondent during the Carter, Reagan, and part of the George H.W. Bush presidencies. She also hosted “Face the Nation” from 1983 to 1991 and co-anchored “America Tonight” from 1989 to 1990. She is married to author and screenwriter Aaron Latham. They have one daughter and two granddaughters.

Laura Ingalls Wilder
2017-04-02 15:00
Laura and her family travel across America in search of a place they can call home. Facing obstacles such as scarlet fever and eviction from their land, their pioneering spirit and family bonds are tested but never broken. This uplifting story of one of America’s most beloved authors comes to life in ArtsPower’s popular musical.

Cinderella
2017-04-01 20:00
Ashton’s Cinderella is widely considered one of the greatest ballets of this timeless rags-to-riches fairy tale. Performed to Prokofiev’s hauntingly soaring score, this romance is a stage fantasy to enrapture children of all ages as well as a cornucopia of sly wit and inventive choreography to sate the most devoted of ballet fans. Colorful characters abound, including the gloriously grotesque stepsisters portrayed, as is the tradition, by male dancers who introduce a wonderful note of pantomime comedy.

Word Up
2017-03-26 13:00 - 18:00
A day of author talks, readings and book signings — Plus, exciting workshops!
Author Readings
Book Signings
And Workshops
Featuring:
Dave Barry
Gail Sheehy
Bill Scheft
Cathi Hanuer
Alan Zweibel
Steve Gaines
Kelly Carlin
Caroline Leavitt
… and more!
Visit LongIslandLitFest.com for UP-TO-DATE INFO

Dancing Dream: A Tribute to ABBA
2017-03-25 20:00
DANCING DREAM, the Tribute to ABBA – the greatest pop supergroup from Sweden, electrifies audiences of all ages with the best ABBA hits “Mamma Mia”, “Dancing Queen” “Take a Chance” “Fernando” and many more.

The Five Irish Tenors
2017-03-15 19:30
Starring: David Martin, Morgan Crowley, Ciarán Kelly, Alan Leech and George Hutton
Featuring: Pianist/Composer/Arranger Danny Forde and Pianist Feargal Murray.
Following in the footsteps of the great Irish Tenor John McCormack, in a sensational program, “The Five Irish Tenors” fuses Irish wit and boisterous charm, with lyricism, dramatic flair and operatic style to bring you a unique Irish tenor concert experience.
Featuring both famously beloved Irish song and opera arias in combinations of tenor solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets and tutti, this distinctive program includes, among others, W.B Yeats’s “Down by the Sally Gardens,” Verdi’s “O Mio Rimorso” from La Traviata, Cherubini Bixio’s “Mamma, The Rose of Tralee,” Cesar Frank’s “Paris Angelicus,” Mozart’s “Il Mio Tesoro,” “She Moves Through the Fair,” “Will You Go Lassie Go,” and the glorious “Danny Boy,” performed by Ireland’s most legendary tenors.

Vincent Ingala & Grace Kelly
2017-03-04 20:00
Vincent Ingala
One of the fastest emerging contemporary jazz recording artists in recent history, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, Vincent Ingala has blasted into an exciting stratosphere of his own making since his 2010 critically acclaimed debut album, North End Soul. Named Billboard Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year in 2012, This coast-to-coast sensation brings a playful spirit, old soul, and youthful enthusiasm to contemporary jazz, with a real sense for what music fans are seeking, from recordings to live performances!
Grace Kelly
Saxophonist, singer, and composer Grace Kelly plays with the heart and passion of an old soul yet with the genre-bending zest and energy of a 24-year-old. Having been a regular on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s band, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Grace Kelly recently released her 10th CD as a leader. The latest album, Trying To Figure It Out, was voted #2 Jazz Album of The Year in the 2016 Downbeat Magazine Readers Poll. In recent years, she has been featured on Amazon’s Emmy-nominated TV show “Bosch,” CNN.com, Glamour Magazine, Forbes, Billboard, the Huffington Post, and in many appearances on NPR. www.gracekellymusic.com

Jimmy Webb in Concert
2017-02-25 20:00
Jimmy Webb, Singer, Songwriter and composer
Jeffrey Biegel, piano soloist
Scott Jackson Wiley, Conductor and Music Director
Jimmy Webb Piano Concerto No.1 – Jeffrey Biegel, piano soloist
Jimmy Webb plays his hits with the South Shore Symphony
VIP Tickets: $100 – Includes prime seating and a cocktail party
General Ticketing – $50
Jimmy Webb is an American songwriter, composer, and singer known worldwide as a master of his trade. His platinum selling classics include “Up, Up and Away,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “The Worst that Could Happen,” “All I Know,” and “MacArthur Park.” His songs have been recorded or performed by the best including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Judy Collins, Isaac Hayes, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, R.E.M., Michael Feinstein, and Carly Simon. According to BMI, his song “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” was the third most performed song in the 50 years between 1940 and 1990.
Webb is the only artist ever to have received Grammy Awards for music lyrics, and orchestration. His Concerto for Piano No.1 has its NY premiere with the South Shore Symphony at Molloy’s Madison Theatre performed by World renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel. In addition Mr. Webb will play and sing some of his favorites with the orchestra to round out this fine evening of music.

Let’s Fall In Love: A Swingtime Big Band Valentine
2017-02-12 15:00
Back again by popular demand, Long Island’s own premiere big band celebrates Valentine’s Day at Madison Theatre with an exciting program of classic love songs from the Swing Era and the Great American Songbook! Led by Artistic Director Steve Shaiman, Swingtime brings to life the sounds of the Big Band years, featuring romantic melodies from the libraries of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Les Brown and Duke Ellington. Plus, the band’s two entertaining vocalists pay tribute to legendary singers Ella Fitzgerald and Dean Martin, both of whose 100th Birthdays are celebrated in 2017.

The Sixties Show - SOLD OUT
2017-02-11 20:00
Take a trip back to another time and place that was the 1960’s, where an AM radio is blasting out the latest sounds from a convertible, on a warm summer starlit Saturday night on any street in the USA. Recalling some of the best shows and music by the Beatles, Byrds, Beach Boys, The Kinks, Buffalo Springfield, The Who, Dylan, The Doors, The Yardbirds, The Turtles, Cream, Moody Blues, The Zombies and several other acts like these is what the show is all about.
The Sixties Show is from NYC and is The Greatest 1960’s Musical Re-Creation Show in the World. The band features former members of Bob Dylan’s, Ray Charles, James Brown’s, Ray and Dave Davies { The Kinks} bands and current members of legendary multi-platinum pop superstars The Smithereens.
The show is a cross generational crowd pleaser and the band is widely celebrated and known for re-creating spot on, note for note re-creations of the hits, B-sides and deep album cuts from the greatest songs of the 1960’s.
At a Sixties Show performance you will take a trip back to another time and place that was the 1960’s, where an AM radio is blasting out the latest sounds from a convertible, on a warm summer starlit Saturday night on any street USA. You can revisit or encounter for the first time the feeling of that unforgettable era in time that were heady days of the 1960’s with The Sixties Show. You will experience the stripped down pulsating 2 guitars, bass, drum and vocal harmony laden British invasion type pop explosions up to the pivotal transition of late 60’s orchestrated blasts of harmonious rapture. The Sixties Show through their electrifying performances will transport you back to the 1960’s by meticulously recreating and celebrating the sights and sounds of that period.

All of the music is performed live, with no samples, backing tracks or prerecorded music of any kind.
The band uses a state of the art sound system but, only plays authentic 1960’s period vintage and re issue vintage gear and instrumentation just like original artist’s and original recordings. This combined with genuine 1960’s mod costumes that the band wears only adds to the meticulous detail and authenticity of this popular and powerful theater show.
In addition to the concert experience, the show is also powerfully dramatized by a combination of narration and 60’s archival audio and newsreel footage. The Sixties Show is a high energy trip back in time, that reminds the audience how uniquely inspirational, entertaining, and historically significant the music of the 1960’s was and continues to be.

The members of The Sixties Show were hand-picked to perform and record with with Sir Paul McCartney, The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, The Bee Gees, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen and other legends and individually have performed at the most renown venues in the world such a Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, Wembley Stadium, The Grand Rex in Paris, The Budokan in Tokyo and others.
Band Bios
Craig O’Keefe
Musical Director, Bass, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Craig hails from the sun stained-dark corners , desert dream paradise- land of illusion, road rage and earthly delights ,Los Angeles, CA and is the founder of The Sixties Show.
Craig honed his musical prowess on the LA scene writing, touring and recording with several bands most notably psychedelic au go go stoner core favorites Hal Lovejoy Circus {BMG Ent} who scored a Top 10 Hit on the Billboard Alternative Album Charts. He was also a founding member of the Hollywood, CA 90’s kingpins Annapurna {Warner Bros Records} who shared stages with everyone from Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Temple Pilots, Oasis, Sublime and Weezer.
Craig was also the co-founder of LA underground fave raves and critics darlings Echoback {Acid Ceiling Recordings} whose critically acclaimed, yet sadly and commercially overlooked, “Paper Spaceships you Can Fly” CD landed in many of those in the know year’s end best lists.
Craig has also worked frequently as a session bass player and arranger for a slew of acts which won him coveted artist endorsement deals with G&L Guitars, D’Addario and Ampeg. His song writing /producing credits have been heard all over radio and TV such as ABC Television’s Smallville, the opening musical theme for TNT Network’s Saturday Night NBA Game of The Week, In store music for the Gap, Burger King, Nike, Starbucks and others as well as various compositions heard on HBO, Cinemax, Showtime.
Besides converting the world and elsewhere to the aural and sensory delights of the “The Sixties Show” he is working on a follow up CD to the harmonious Topanga Canyon styled psychedelia overdrive of “Mescal Emissions and Desert Transmissions”, the 1st album from his solo project Golden State Electric whose 2nd CD is titled “The Last Days of the Strange and Beautiful Machines”
Tom Licameli
Guitar, Vocals
Tom is the guitarist/songwriter of world renown cult favorites NYC’s Knockout Drops. Since the early 90’s, the Drops have put several EP’s and full lengths chock-full of catchy tunes and have performed tirelessly throughout the US and Europe. In December of 2005, the Drops unveiled their rock’n’roll theatre show, Escape from Bellevue. EFB is a multimedia blitz of the senses, comprised of autobiographical monologues, Drops music and video vignettes. The pioneering show was critically lauded and enjoyed a run of sold-out houses. The sound design and soundtrack of the same name were produced by Tom at his Kaleidoscope Soundworks Studio.
As a result of the show’s success, in 2007 the show evolved into a second sold-out run at NYC’s legendary Village Theater. The new production was handled by Westbeth Entertainment (Eddie Izzard, Billy Connolly) and Obie Winning Director Alex Timbers.
As a guitarist Tom has toured the US and Europe several times and shared the bills with such diverse acts as The Beach Boys, Mick Taylor, The Violent Femmes, Soul Asylum, John Fogerty, Love Spit Love and Semisonic. Being a devout Beatle Fan, one of Tom’s favorite memories was being invited to play a show at the famed Cavern Club in Liverpool, England where The Beatles graced the stage in their early days. Tom graduated from the Berklee School of Music.
Jim Boggia
Guitar, Vocals
For more than 20 years, Jim Boggia has been winning over fans, critics, contemporaries and luminaries alike with his uncompromising devotion to the sort of winsomely nostalgic, emotionally direct songcraft that’s impervious to age. His sonically intelligent retro-pop manifesto includes three solo studio albums—2001’s Fidelity Is the Enemy, 2005’s Safe in Sound and 2008’s Misadventures in Stereo—and he’s worked with a startling array of artists, including Aimee Mann, Juliana Hatfield, Mike Viola, Tracy Bonham, Bernadette Peters, David Poe, NRBQ’s Big Al Anderson, famed Beach Boys lyricist Tony Asher, MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer, Elvis Costello and The Attractions drummer Pete Thomas, esteemed ’70s pop misfit Emitt Rhodes, and Canadian songstress Amanda Marshall.
Also an accomplished singer and guitarist, Boggia performs with the well-known New York City-based Beatles tribute band, the Fab Faux, as well as Mad Dogs & Dominos, an 18-piece collective headed by a heavyweight roster that includes Blues Brothers alum Lou Marini and producer John Leventhal. Oh, and he plays a mean ukulele.
Chris Parker
Drums
The legendary Chris Parker is recognized worldwide as one of the most respected and successful drummers of all time. His discography and touring /performance resume is nothing less than astounding to say the least, as he is the drummer not just for The Sixties Show but several music industry legends. Chris was Bob Dylan’s drummer, prompting the prodigious Mr. Dylan to emphatically call Chris; “… one of the greats!” Many know Chris as the long time Saturday Night Live Band Drummer on NBC TV from ’86-92. Chris was also the drummer making records, touring and performing with; Paul Simon, James Brown, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, Todd Rundgren, Elvis Costello, Burt Bacharach, Judy Collins, Peter Paul and Mary, Cher, Donald Fagan, Paul Butterfield, Boz Skaggs, Bonnie Raitt, Lionel Hampton, David Sanborn, The Brecker Bros, Pat Matheney, Don McLean, Barry Manilow, Jackie Lomax, Laura Nero, Ashford and Simpson, Teddy Pendergrass, Patti LaBelle, Sinead O’Conner, Gladys Night and the Pips, , Robert Palmer and not enough space on this page to list the rest!
Dennis Diken
Drums
Dennis is a founding member and the drummer of The Smithereens, the acclaimed and pioneering New Jersey power-pop band that have sold millions of records worldwide (known for their hits “Blood And Roses,” “Only A Memory” and “A Girl Like You”). They celebrated their 35th anniversary this year.
As an in-demand sideman, he has performed with Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, Al Jardine, Robert Lamm (Chicago), Bruce Springsteen, Nancy Sinatra, Ronnie Spector, Mary Weiss (The Shangri-Las), Ben E. King, Denny Doherty (The Mamas & The Papas) and was the musical director for “It’s Hard To Believe It: The Music of Joe Meek,” a sold-out revue at NYC’s downtown cabaret The Fez.
Also a noted record producer, session musician, author and pop music historian, Diken has contributed to numerous CD compilations, including collections of The Four Freshmen, Louis Prima, The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Four Seasons and The Beach Boys. Diken also DJs on the renowned free-form WFMU-FM and fronts his solo songwriting/recording project Dennis Diken with Bell Sound.
Peter Chiusano
Keyboards/Orchestrations
A Long Island native Peter taught himself to play piano in his childhood. As an adult he studied classical piano at Stony Brook University and continued his education studying jazz with Andy Laverne {Frank Sinatra, Stan Getz, Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, Lionel Hampton, Michael Brecker, Elvin Jones,} among others. His playing has been described as “True Rock & Roll” and as having a “distinct personality”.
Having often served as Musical Director for select area theaters including Long Island’s BroadHollow Theatre, The Brewster Theatre Company and Musicals at Richter in Danbury, CT. He has also performed and recorded for over 20 years as an in demand player for hire with such acts as the renown 17 piece swing band The Norm Hathaway Orchestra and numerous area Rock & Roll acts.
Peter’s love and intricate understanding of 1960’s period music and arrangements combined with his great ear and meticulous attention to detail are some of the key ingredients that bring The Sixties Show’s sound to life. The Mellotrons and Moogs, the Hammond B3, Vox Continental and Farfisa organs, the Hohner, Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos are all faithfully reproduced with state of the art gear and performed with the most accurate authenticity. His precise transcriptions of legendary 1960’s scores, orchestrations and arrangements are always spot on and sound just like the original recordings.
Peter also enjoys sharing his love of music with his many piano students. “They learn the masters. Bach, Beethoven and The Beatles.”
John Cardone
Bass, Backing Vocals
Growing up in the sixties, John was always drawn to music. Either playing drums on cardboard boxes, or later when getting his first violin shaped bass to imitate Paul McCartney, John had music in his head constantly and wanted to recreate it any way he could.
His musical influences span many genres of music. Chris Squire, Paul McCartney, Jaco Pastorius, John Wetton, John Entwistle, Greg Lake, Miraslov Vitos, Stanley Clarke, Ron Carter, and James Jamerson all were the foundation of John’s musical development as a bassist.
Early in John’s musical career, the British Invasion served as the launching pad for his melodic style of play thanks in part to bands like The Beatles, Yes, Emerson Lake and Palmer, King Crimson, The Who, Genesis and Gentle Giant. Then in the 70’s and 80’s, jazz fusion bands like Return to Forever and Weather Report added a yet another dimension to John’s playing style. All of these different styles were meticulously studied, and all melded into a solid style of playing that can be melodic while still providing a solid back beat for the rhythm section.
Aside from playing in The Sixties Show, John plays in several different projects to keep his musical appetite satisfied, most notably with John Ford, a founding member of the British Invasion rock group The Strawbs. John also plays with Americana singer song writer Mike Barry, and Playback, The Band.

Taste of the Oscars
2017-02-10 19:00 - 22:00
Honoring Sal Valentinetti
Food, Fun, Glitz and Glamor
With

7:00 PM Red Carpet & Food and Wine Tasting, featuring local restaurants and vendors from all over Long Island sampling their best dishes; with Pop-Up Shops by Dior, CHANEL and YSL Beauty with Lord & Taylor
8:30 PM Lord & Taylor Fashion Show and Live Entertainment with special guest Jenna Rose
9:30 PM Award Ceremony honoring Sal Valentinetti as a Rising Star, he might even sing a song of 2!
This scholarship fundraiser will help to raise funds that will help to aid underserved students with the ability to attend Molloy College Musical Theatre Summer Intensive, we thank you for your contribution.

The History of American Rock and Roll
2017-02-04 20:00
The History of American Rock and Roll is back!! Featuring Charlie Thomas’ and the Drifters with their hits such as “There Goes My Baby”, “Save The Last Dance For Me”, “On Broadway”, Up on the Roof”, “Under The Boardwalk” and more! Joined by Sonny Turner, a former lead singer of The Platters (TM), with his hit songs “With this Ring”, “The Great Pretender”, “Only You”, “The Magic Touch” and many more!

Hazel
2017-01-27 - 2017-01-28
Music by RON ABEL
Lyrics by CHUCK STEFFAN
Book by LISSA LEVIN
Directed & Choreographed by Parker Esse
Musical Direction By Aaron Gandy
Featuring Klea Blackhurst as Hazel
Hazel, that irrepressible maid from the iconic Saturday Evening Post cartoon and sixties Emmy Award-winning television series, is sweeping her way onto the stage in a doozy of a new musical.
It’s the 1960’s, a time of great change for America, but not all of the Baxter family is on board. What George Baxter finds not so funny about his wife joining the work force and his maid taking over his household and his life–is a laugh riot. “HAZEL, A Musical Maid In America” asks the question: can a simple maid debone a turkey, save a marriage, uncover a matter of national security and lead a conga line? She can if she’s Hazel!

A Laughin’ Rockin’ New Year’s Eve
2016-12-31
Laugh and Rock in the new year with the Madison Theatre New Year’s Eve Celebration. Our evening starts with Champaign and hors d’oeuvres then straight into a hilarious group of long islands funniest comedians. We will then have you dancin’ and rockin’ in the New Year with the Chicklettes and the Happenings singing hits from the 60’s and 70’s. This is a celebration you won’t want to miss.

The Chiclettes – From Lesley Gore to Lady Gaga, The Chiclettes will keep you on your feet with their high –energy performance showcasing the female artists that dominated the music scene for the last five decades. The Chiclettes demonstrate their diversity with a wide array of dance music, performing favorites from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and today that are sure to get people out of their seats. Their appeal is universal; young and the young-at-heart appreciate them alike. Over the years, various incarnations of The Chiclettes have shared the stage with such performers as The Drifters, Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge, The Coasters, Lou Christie, Southside Johnny, Little Anthony and the Imperials, The Cadillacs, The Del Vikings, and the list goes on. They have also appeared on NBC TV, CBS FM’s Doo Wop Shop with Don K. Reed, and can be seen on the “Doo Wop 52” special produced by WQED TV and aired nationwide. Their harmony talents have been used to back up other artists such as Lou Christie, Mel Carter, Jimmy Clanton, Ron Dante & more. In the past few years The Chiclettes and their band, The Coda Band, appeared in theatres, concert halls, casinos, & clubs all over the tri-state area & beyond including venues in Atlantic City, NJ, Wildwood, NJ, Manhattan and towns on Long Island, NY, upstate NY, Connecticut & Delaware. They also performed on the Time/Life© sponsored Malt Shop Memories Cruise. They continue the tradition of being an exciting, unique addition to any performing arts calendar. Wherever they perform, the combination of talent, memories, and a great time had by all always leaves a lasting impression!
The Happenings virtually exploded onto the national carts in May of 1966 with their first single release, “See You In September”. The song quickly spiraled up the charts to become an international #1 record throughout the entire summer. Most recently, Entertainment Magazine has listed “See You In September” in the top 100 summer songs of all time! The Happenings, continuing to become a major force in the music industry, soon released their next smash hit “Go Away Little Girl” and hugely successful album “Bye, Bye, So Long, Farewell”. With Bob Miranda, the lead singer of The Happenings and the voice that literally spearheaded the group into international stardom, many great releases were to follow including the classic hits, “I Got Rhythm”, “My Mammy”, and virtual treasure chest of hit albums! Today the group is a powerhouse of nostalgia and as well as their own hits they include the Beach Boys, the 4 Seasons, the Righteous Brothers and Neil Diamond. They have appeared on the Smothers Brothers Show and The Tonight Show eight times and have been nominated to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. The Happenings have been a worldwide favorite for 40 years!

Eric Haft (From the Long Island Comedy Festival & 50+ Comedy Tour)

Rob Falcone (AC, Vegas, HBO, Showtime, National headliner)

Tina Giorgi (Direct from the NYC comedy scene)

Messiah and More….
2016-12-23 20:00
The Long Island Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra accompanies featured soloists and the Freeport High School Choir for an unforgettable evening of holiday music ranging from the Messiah to light classics and carols.

A Home for the Holidays
2016-12-17
The countdown to Christmas has begun! Come share in our holiday journey as we take a trip through our favorite past times of the festive season. Becoming an annual family tradition, this Christmas spectacular will have you singing along to your favorite Christmas tunes. Featuring Broadway’s own exceptional performers and designers! Come share in the joy of Christmas.
Starring Broadway’s own:
Matthew Scott & Kirsten Scott
Featuring:
CAP21 Musical Theatre Students
Co-Created by
Angelo Fraboni
Aaron Gandy
Mark York
Musical Director and Conductor
Aaron Gandy

Assistant Musical Director
Kevin Smith

Orchestrations
Jason Loffredo
Original Music by
Mark York
Scenic Designer
Michael Clark
Lighting Designer
Ed McCarthy
Company Manger
Beth Kurot
Costume Consultant
Chloe Perkins

Props
Maggie Gray
Choreography and Staging by
Merril Grant & Angelo Fraboni
Directed by
Angelo Fraboni

Alice Hoffman
2016-12-07 20:00
Speaking & Signing Her Latest Novel, Audience Q&A
“Faithful”
Tickets $30 (Price of admission includes book)
Sponsored by Turn of the Corkscrew Books & Wine, Cohen’s Fashion Optical, Roosevelt Field Mall, Ames Evergreen Travel

Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet
2016-12-02
Joan MacNaughton, Artistic Director Scott Jackson Wiley, Conductor/Music Director
We continue our tradition of ringing in the holiday season with Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, The Nutcracker, for the first time in the beautiful Madison Theatre of Molloy College. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Joan MacNaughton, international ballet stars are joined by gifted young dancers from all over the metropolitan area. The South Shore Symphony will brilliantly bring to life the composer’s extraordinary music. Indeed, this production is the only one on Long Island that features a full symphonic orchestra. This magical extravaganza is a must for everyone!

Wally Lamb
2016-11-30 19:30
Speaking & Signing His Latest Novel, Audience Q&A
“I’ll Take You There”
Tickets $30 (Price of admission includes book)
Sponsored by Book Revue, Cohen’s Fashion Optical, Roosevelt Field Mall, Ames Evergreen Travel

Anne Rice
2016-11-29 18:00
Presented by Turn of the Corkscrew

Tickets $35 (Price of admission includes book)
Anne Rice is an American author of gothic fiction. She is perhaps best known for her popular and influential series of novels, The Vampire Chronicles, revolving around the central character of Lestat. Ms. Rice will be in conversation with her editor, Victoria Wilson and signing her latest novel, Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis: The Vampire Chronicles, on its release day. Includes audience Q & A.

Doo Wop Project
2016-11-27 15:00
The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. DWP takes the audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and the Four Seasons all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. Featuring current and former stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical.
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5th Annual A Gospel According to Jazz Christmas
2016-11-26
In Association with Alan Stein
Back by popular demand, saxophonist Kirk Whalum kicks off his annual “A Gospel According To Jazz Chistmas” tour bringing excellent holiday entertainment for all. This year’s concert will feature Norman Brown and pianist Keiko Matsui with special guests Kevin Whalum, John Stoddart & Shelea.

Shanghai Nights
2016-11-20 15:00
After more than 50 years’ efforts, Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China has become one of the most influential and competitive acrobatic companies in China, and has won many awards at the acrobatic and circus competitions at home and abroad. Come watch has these phenomenal acrobats balance, climb, jump, spin, and wow you with their talents.
Director: Mr. Liu Junke
Artistic Chorographer: Ms. Zhao Shuangwu
Check them out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B59nl0qdmmw&feature=youtu.be

Give My Regards to Broadway
2016-11-19 20:00
Give Our Regards to Broadway Celebrates the great broadway musicals of the 40’s 50’s and 60’s with music by Bock and Harnick, Cole Potter, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and many more.
Featuring Broadway singers with Molloy’s CAP21 Musical Theatre Program and a live orchestra, you will reminisce as we take you through the great American song book of Broadway.
