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The poster for the off broadway show called A Little Shop of Horrors. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Little Shop of Horrors” Off-Broadway Review: a must-see energetic musical led by Jonathan Groff

Alek Lewis October 27, 2019
"Little Shop of Horrors” Off-Broadway does the impossible by somehow increasing the charm of the musical cult classic, thanks in part to its stars Jonathan Groff, Christian Borle and Tammy Blanchard. The production, which opened Oct. 17 at the Westside Theatre in Manhattan’s Hell's Kitchen, brings new energy to the 1982 cult classic horror-comedy musical.
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A view of Washington Heights, a neighborhood on the west side of Manhattan. SIMPLETHRILL/FLICKR VIA CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical, “In the Heights,” fails to live up to his reputation

Kraig Klein March 29, 2018
I attended the John W. Engeman Theater’s revival of “In the Heights,” but left the theater incredibly confused as to how the musical could have possibly won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical.
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Northport theater performs heart-warming Annie in time for the holidays

Northport theater performs heart-warming “Annie” in time for the holidays

Kraig Klein December 4, 2017
With its uplifting story, exuberant score and likable characters, “Annie” has earned its place as one of the most famous Broadway musicals.
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Lena OBrien dresses up as Princess Leia for the community service clubs creature of the night fashion show. EMILY NORMAN/THE STATESMAN

Costumes and catwalks for a good cause

Emily Norman and Nirvani Williams October 27, 2016
Stony Brook’s Community Service Club turned fashion into a charitable cause by hosting their annual fall fashion show, titled “Creatures of the Night” on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
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Stony Brook spotlight: Steve Marsh

Stony Brook spotlight: Steve Marsh

Ivana Stolnik May 6, 2015
Steve Marsh was chosen to be part of a nominating committee for the Drama Desk Awards, one of the most significant precursors to the Tony Awards in the theater industry.
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