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The Sound of Music is coming to the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN
BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY
TRYING
Big business means big laughs in this
delightfully clever lampoon of life on
the corporate ladder. A tune-filled comic
gem that took Broadway by storm,
winning both the Tony Award for Best
Musical and a Pulitzer Prize, it boasts
an exhilarating score by Frank Loesser,
including "I Believe in You," "Brotherhood
of Man," and "The Company Way."
BroadHollow at East Islip and Elmont,
265 East Main St., East Islip, and 700
Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, broadhollow.
org $$26-$30. April 17-May 26.
STOP THE WORLD I WANT
TO GET OFF
An innovative circus-themed musical
about the cocky social climber
“Littlechap”, whose striving often
leads him to unhappiness and loss. As
old age approaches, he comes to terms
with his feelings, realized his loving
wife and family were more than
enough to sustain him and makes one
final, unselfish act. Township Theatre
Group, Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave.,
Huntington, townshiptheatregroup.
org $22-$25. April 27-May 5.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
The Hills Are Alive! A brand new live
production of the biggest hit musical
movie ever is coming to Long Island.
The beloved story of Maria and the
von Trapp Family will once again
thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy
and Academy Award-winning
best score, including “My Favorite
Things,” “Edelweiss” and the title
song. Tilles Center for the Performing
Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern
Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org
$49-$89. 6 p.m. April 28.
THE LITTLE MERMAID
Northport-East Northport Community
Theater presents the big 1989
Disney classic on the small stage.
Brosnan Center Theater, 158 Laurel
Ave., Northport. May 3-12.
AIDA
Winner of four Tony awards, Elton
John and Tim Rice’s musical is an
epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal,
chronicling the love triangle
between Aida, a Nubian princess
stolen from her country, Amneris,
an Egyptian princess, and Radames,
the soldier they both love. John W.
Engeman Theater, 250 Main St.,
Northport, engemantheater.com $73.
May 9-June 23.
COMPLEXIONS
CONTEMPORARY BALLET
Master Choreographer Dwight
Rhoden and Desmond Richardson’s
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
reinvent dance through a groundbreaking
mix of methods, styles
and cultures. With Star Dust – A
Tribute to David Bowie, along with
other exciting pieces from their repertory,
a thrilling night of dance is
in store from one of the most athletic
companies of our time. Staller Center
for the Arts, Stony Brook University,
2032 Staller Center, Stony Brook,
stallercenter.com $44. 8 p.m. May 4.
WEST SIDE STORY
Transposes Shakespeare's Romeo
and Juliet to the gang-ridden streets
of 1950s Manhattan dominated by
The Sharks and The Jets. Merrick
Theatre and Center For The Arts,
2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick, merrick
theatre.com $22. May 11-June 2.
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Tickets Start At $29
Available Online, by Phone, or at The Box Office
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