The Art of Fooling
Magician Allan Zola Kronzek presents a program of mystery, history and trickery, Thursday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Musical adaptation of the iconic holiday classic, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 20, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 and 7 p.m. $69. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or
www.engemantheater.com.
The Show-Off
George Kelly’s 1924 farce set in the pre-depression ‘20s, presented by Nassau Community College’s Dept. of Theatre and Dance, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 18-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors. Nassau Community College’s Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Theresa Caputo
Long Island’s favorite medium and star of her hit show on TLC demonstrates her unique talents, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 18-20, 8 p.m. $124.50, $79.50 and $59.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Trans Siberian Orchestra’s The Christmas Attic
The progressive rockers perform their acclaimed rock opera, Thursday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. $41-$71. Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Kosher Lutherans
Willam Missouri Downs’ comedy about a Jewish couple’s travails trying to get pregnant and their efforts to adopt a baby, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Museum Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org
Mary Poppins
The charming story of the Banks family and their memorable nanny, based on the beloved film, Friday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 20, 2 and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students, $15 12 and under. All tickets $27 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Nutcracker
New York Dance Theatre’s production, performed in the George Balanchine tradition, Friday, Dec. 19, 2 and 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20-21, 12 and 5 p.m. With guest artists from the Dance Theatre of Harlem and Momix. $40, $35 seniors and children 12 and under (all tickets $20 Friday at 2 p.m.). Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. (631) 462-0964 or www.ohmanballet.org.
Frank Rendo
A concert of Christmas favorites, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. $8. Cup of Blessings Coffee House, Ascension Lutheran Church, 145 Franklin Ave., Franklin Square. 352-1263.
Long Island Chorale Society
The choir in concert, with featured soloist Matthew Curran, Saturday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m. Program includes Handel’s Messiah Part 1 and a selection of John Rutter’s carols. $25, $10 students. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 946-7207.
The Nutcracker
The Eglevsky Ballet, Long Island’s professional dance company, presents its annual production, Saturday, Dec. 20, 4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 12 and 4 p.m.: Monday, Dec. 22, 1 p.m. $30-$83. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Rte. 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 or 299-3100 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.
Linda Epanema and Stan Edwards
The duo sings holiday favorites, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. West Henpstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.