Hofstra Entertainment’s celebration of Broadway musical theater continues through Sunday. The world premiere of “I’m the Greatest Star!,” is a glimpse of some of Broadway’s great moments in a tribute to 40 of Broadway’s musical stars and their contributions to musical theater history. Conceived and written by Bob Spiotto, executive producer of Hofstra Entertainment, it’s based on a book of the same name by Hofstra alumnus Robert Viagas, due out this summer.
Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, 8 p.m, Sunday, July 26, 2 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $15 students. Hofstra University’s Monroe Lecture Center Theater, South Campus,
Hempstead. (516) 463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/HofstraEntertainment.
Seasonal.Delights
Dog Walk
Enjoy a summer stroll with a furry friend. Bring your dog to Old Westbury Gardens for an evening in the gardens, to coincide with the appearance of the “dog star” Sirius in the night sky. It’s one of the those rare opportunities to enjoy the beauty of Old Westbury Gardens with a four-legged
companion.
Friday, July 24, 5 p.m.-dusk. $5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. (516) 338-0048 or www.oldwestbury.org.
Stepping Back In Time
19th Century Dancing
Experience summer recreation the way of 19th century Long Islanders: Listen to the tunes of the fiddle and dance to the calls of the local dance master. That tradition can be enjoyed at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, when the Village Dance Ensemble performs in the Noon Inn PicNic Grove. The dancers, all in traditional attire, demonstrate the Jefferson and Liberty, the Lancer's Quadrille, and Virginia Reel. Then join in and learn the gracious art of traditional American dance.
Sunday, July 26, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. $10, $7 children 4-14, volunteer firefighters and seniors. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. (516) 572-8400.
