Shades of Grey at Hofstra

“Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!” Hofstra University pays tribute to theater and film great Joel Grey, in a new production, “Shades of Grey – A Musical Tribute to Joel Grey,” Friday through Sunday, Nov. 5-7. This original one-man show was conceived and directed by Bob Spiotto, Hofstra’s artistic director of community arts programs and executive producer of Hofstra Entertainment, who also performs.

Spiotto has long felt a connection to the work of Joel Grey. Spiotto has played the “Emcee” in Cabaret a number of times, but most notably to local acclaim in the 1998 Hofstra Entertainment production of the musical. Grey’s work in the George M! and 1776 have also been mirrored in Spiotto’s stage

experiences.

In Shades of Grey, Spiotto educates and entertains as he pays tribute to Joel Grey, in both story and song. With musical direction by Stephen C. Pagano, Shades of Grey features songs from Cabaret, Chicago, Wicked, George M!, The Fantasticks, The Grand Tour, and more.

Tickets are $21, $18 for seniors and students, $10 children under 12; available at (516) 463-6644. The Nov. 7 show is sold out.

Hofstra University's Monroe Lecture Center Theater, South Campus, Hempstead.