Sweet Charity
The award-winning musical about a dancer-for-hire in Times Square, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 27-28, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 29, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m. $65. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Deathtrap
Ira Levin’s stylish play-within-a-play thriller, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29, 8 p.m.; Sunday Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $18 students, $14 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Essence
The band plays pop and rock ‘n roll favorites, Friday, Sept. 28, 9:30 p.m. Manhattan Bar and Lounge, 324 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre.
Farragut North
Beau Willimon’s political drama involving a spin doctor for a presidential candidate who loses control on the campaign trail, presented by Hofstra University’s Dept. of Drama and Dance, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 4, 8 p.m. $35. Hofstra University, Emily and Jerry Spiegel Theater, South Campus. Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/drama-dance.
The Musical Comedy Murders Of 1940
Ingenious comedy about showbiz folks who have been gathered at a mansion to flush out a serial killer, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 30, 3 p.m. $20, $17 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The iconic country folk-rockers are joined by Asleep at the Wheel, Friday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. $59.50, $39.50 and $19.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Cheaters
A comic look at love and romance, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30, 8 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m. $20, $18 seniors and students, $14 youth. All tickets $25 day of show. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Dick Fox’s Fall Doo Wop
Lou Christie is joined by oldies legends, Saturday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m. $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Matthew Fishteyn
The young pianist in a recital, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m. Program includes jazz, rock ‘n roll and more. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Vicente Fernandez
The Mexican singer in concert, Saturday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m. $260, $200, $135, $74, $48. Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or
www.nassaucoliseum.com.
Gabriel Iglesias
The comedian combines storytelling, parodies and sound effects in his “Stand Up Revolution” tour, Sunday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. $42. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Santo Boriello
The vocalist sings popular Italian songs and musical standards, presented by the Avanti Society, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m. Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave., Long Beach. 431-7201.