Stepping Out

The beat goes on at the Madison Theatre

Classic music acts share the best of rock 'n roll's early years

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On Stage

History of American Rock and Roll
Feel the beat at the Madison Theatre when some chart-topping original rock ‘n rollers get together for an evening of memorable music. Charlie Thomas and the Drifters, with their charismatic soulful sound, and Sonny Turner, a former lead singer of the Platters, join forces with lively renditions of their top hits. Relive those heady days of doo-wop, rock ‘n roll and R&B during a fast-paced musical trip down memory lane. From the classic “Under the Boardwalk,” “Up on the Roof” and “Save the Last Dance for Me” to “Only You” and “The Great Pretender,” it’s an evening of iconic tunes that will have everyone singing along.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m. $35-$55. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.


Family Fun

Twinkle Tames a Dragon
Every kid who wants to have a pet will relate to Twinkle, the main character in new family musical, adapted from a book by Katharine Holabird, creator of the popular “Angelina Ballerina” series. The story centers on the young fairy Twinkle, who is eager for a pet to call her own. Twinkle, Pippa and Lulu are thrilled when Fairy Godmother grants their wish. Fairy Godmother gives each of Twinkle’s friends an adorable new companion, but Twinkle is unpleasantly surprised to receive Scruffy the dragon, a high-energy, fire-breathing troublemaker. Not at all what Twinkle had in mind, she must work extremely hard to tame her dragon in time for Fairy Pet Day.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. $20. Recommended for ages 2-8. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu.