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The Madison Theatre welcomes Long Island Masterworks in a musial adaptation of Becket's gripping story
Becket
The fascinating story of the martyrdom of the infamous medieval Saint Thomas Becket, a close friend of King Henry II, comes to life on stage, in an operatic production, as part of the Madison Theatre’s Family Series. Created by Bernard D. Kennedy and performed by Long Island Masterworks, the production features music by Verdi, Gounod, Massenet and others, with English text.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Admission is free. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 678-5000 ext. 7715 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
Family
‘Saddles and Sunshine’
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. $18. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
In Concert
Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra
Celebrate “Christmas with the Boston Pops” when Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. The beloved orchestra is accompanied by vocal sensation Five by Design, for a holiday concert that is filled with the joy of the season. Boston Pops will perform their signature “Sleigh Ride,” a suite from The Nutcracker, and other Yuletide favorites. Five by Design joins with the Pops on such holiday classics such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Silver Bells” and of course, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” A holiday sing-along brings this special performance to a close.
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. $120, $80, $50. Tilles Center, LIU Post, Route 25A, Brookville. (516) 299-3100 or (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
