Back in 2010, the year when both Music Gallery and Mr. Music closed their doors, Yaakov “Michael” Dworetsky saw the need for a new music store in the area.
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2/14/14
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There is a handful of female performers whose music and legend lived long after they did. Among them is Billie Holiday, whose musical legacy has spawned movies (Lady Sings The Blues) as well as …
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10/15/13
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The summer theater season is flourishing on our local stages — both indoors and out.
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By Karen Bloom
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7/24/13
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The story of the Von Trapp family will have everyone singing along at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre this weekend. Or if a movie appeals to you, check out what's playing at the Long Island International Film Expo, through July 25.
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7/17/13
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Are you a baby boomer? If so, you grew up with Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Temptations, The Jackson Five and Marvin Gaye. These artists and the myriad of others on the Motown record label (yeah, …
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4/29/13
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Mickey Mouse and his crew, along with some special friends, bring their spirited jam session to Long Island next week.
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By Karen Bloom
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3/27/13
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Mickey Mouse and his pals are ready to rock the stage at Nassau Coliseum on April 3.
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3/13/13
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From Captain Kangaroo to Ray Romano, Lynbrook has been a breeding ground for star entertainers, and They Might Be Giants bass guitarist Danny Weinkauf adds to the list. Weinkauf and his …
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By Mary Malloy
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3/13/13
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Area stages are active this weekend with a broad range of performance. From the doo wop sounds of the Drifters and friends, to the modern approach of YouTube sensations Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo and Hofstra Opera Theater's "Princess Ida," there'something for everyone.
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1/30/13
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There’s a welcome new storm in town. Hurricane Norbert Leo Butz is blowing strong laughter and energy onstage at the Music Box Theatre. Although he doesn’t get to sing and dance (which he does extremely well) he uses his comedic skills to entertain and charm the audience in Theresa Rebeck’s new play Dead Accounts. As long as he is center stage, the play is entertaining. Conversely when Butz leaves the stage, it feels as if the air has been sucked out of it - but that’s for later.
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12/26/12
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