Exhibits and more...
African American Dolls
A selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April 17. Phillips House, 28 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 764-7459.
Donald Baechler
This large-scale installation by artist Donald Baechler is accompanied by several of his collaged paintings. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or
Theater/ Music
All Shook Up
Musical comedy, using Elvis songs, about a small town discovering rock ‘n roll, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 2:30 p.m. $20, $18 seniors and students, $14 youths 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Beatles Sing-Along Jambouree
Glenn Roethel and John Redgate open the Beatles songbook for a nostalgia concert, Friday, April 1, 8:30 p.m. (with open mic at 7:30 p.m.) $15 in advance, $17 at door. Garden Stage at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8891 or www.gardenstage.com.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Musical featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 3 p.m. $20, $16 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Deadly Murder
A mystery thriller involving a Manhattan woman who overcame humble beginnings to be part of the glittering New York society lifestyle, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or
www.arenaplayers.org.
Dinner With Friends
Donald Margulies drama about two married couples and how the breakup of one couple affects both marriages and friendships, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale.
293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Musical based on the popular 1988 film about two con men living on the French Riviera, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $18 students, $14 youths 12 and under. All tickets $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
There’s A Burglar In My Bed
Comedy about a married couple who arrange trysts with the respective lovers on their 200 acre estate, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 2:30 p.m. $20, $18 seniors, $16 students, $14 ages 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
Alexander Abayev
The noted violinist, an Adelphi University faculty member, in concert, Saturday, April 2, 8 p.m. $15, $10 seniors and students. Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center, South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000.
Broadway Tribute
Five Broadway performers recreate some of their career highlights, Saturday, April 2, 8 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or
www.engemantheater.com.
Country Dance Night
Swing your partner at a fun-filled evening of dancing to the best in country music, Saturday, April 2, 7-11 p.m. Limit of 120 dancers. Merrick Road Golf Clubhouse, Clubhouse Rd., Merrick. 292-9000, ext. 382.
Second Stage Improv Comedy
The Second Stage Improv Comedy troupe performs routines with scripts, with audience input, Saturday, April 2, 10:30 p.m. $12. Reservations recommended. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
The Children’s Hour
Lillian Hellman’s celebrated play about a troublemaking student at a girl’s school who accuses two teachers of being lesbians, presented by the Lantern Theatre Company, Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. $18. Congregation B’nai Israel, 91 N. Bayview Ave., Freeport.221-4485 or www.lanterntheatreli.com.
Crooked Lines
The world premiere of a comedy described as “The Odd Couple meets The Addams Family,” by East Meadow playwright John Blenn, Sunday, April 3, 8 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at door. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 783-8863.
Fabulous “Sixties” Rock Show
Rock to your favorite songs from the sixties with the ultimate tribute band, Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin.
223-6228.
Romantic Exploration Of The Piano
Pianists Matthew M. Harrison and Vlada Yanera perform varied works, Monday, April 4, 1 p.m. Program includes Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, and Brahms. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
The Triangle Fire Project
An original piece of social theater, created by Adelphi University faculty and students, commemorating the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire, Thursday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m. $15, $10 seniors and students. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000.
Family
Beauty And The Best
The beloved tale about the adventures of the brainy and beautiful Belle, Saturday, April 2, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Irish Family Fun Day
Celebrate Irish culture, Saturday, April, 2, 12:30-5 p.m. Families can learn about Irish arts and crafts, Gaelic sports, traditional music, step dancing, and the Irish language, with storytelling and films. Children will share what they learn during an ice cream and cookies social. $10 per family. IrHofstra University, Hofstra USA and Intramural Fields, North Campus, Hempstad. 463-6182 or email socgmm@hofstra.edu.
The Jungle Book
The adventures of Mowgli and his friends, Saturday, April 2, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Tale Of The Frog Prince
An audience participation comedy based on the story of a lonely Frog Prince who lives in a swamp on a large kingly estate, Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.