A Christmas Story
This musical, which received rave reviews on its Broadway run, is based on the movie classic that runs round-the-clock on television every Christmas. Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here: Ralphie's friend, Flick, getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; his brother, Randy, getting dressed in his snowsuit; the bullies, Farkus and Dill; the leg lamp award; the bunny suit; Christmas dinner; and many others. The delightfully versatile score ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers such as "Ralphie to the Rescue!", "A Major Award," "Sticky Situation," "Up on Santa's Lap," "Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana" and the inevitable "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!" A Christmas Story, The Musical will bring an exciting new dimension to those who have seen the movie and will certainly stand on its own for those who haven't.December 7-December 22Annie Jr - CM Juniors Fall 2024
The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved, award-winning musicals.December 14-December 16Annie Jr - CM Kids Fall 2024
The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved, award-winning musicals.December 11-December 12Anything Goes
Anything Goes is set aboard the ocean liner S. S. American, where nightclub singer/evangelist Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to England. Her pal Billy Crocker has stowed away to be near his love, Hope Harcourt, but the problem is Hope is engaged to the wealthy Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Joining this love triangle on board the luxury liner are Public Enemy #13, Moonface Martin and his sidekick-in-crime Erma. With the help of some elaborate disguises, tap-dancing sailors and good old-fashioned blackmail, Reno and Martin join forces to help Billy in his quest to win Hope’s heart.August 16-September 7Backstage Tour
August 17-December 22Beauty & the Beast
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.November 2-November 17Best Seat in the House
Our ongoing Best Seat in the House Campaign is an effort to restore our vintage Theatre Chairs to their former glory. Sure we could easily replace the chairs with modern plastic style Theatre seats, however we strive to match that Vintage Theatre look. For a $250 donation, you will get your name on a seat AND help sponsor the chair to get a fresh coat of scratch resistant paint professionally done from a Local Auto Body Shop, and more importantly, reupholster the cushions to not only look better, but provide more comfort.January 1-January 1CM Gems Exclusive Members Event
March 10-December 2Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus
Whatever you do, don't let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning "Pigeon" picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!), Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone's wings flapping.March 1-March 9Elephant and Piggie's We Are in a Play
Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems' beloved, award-winning, best-selling children's books, that will leave audiences doing the "Flippy Floppy Floory" dance all night long! In Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!", Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for young audiences. An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, "bestus" (a word Gerald and Piggie made up that means "very best") friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She's even happier and more excited than usual. That's because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible.May 4-May 18Entertainment Events Presents: Late Nite Catechism
Late Nite Catechism written by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan, made its debut May 28th, 1993 at the Live Bait Theatre in Chicago, Illinois and since then has grossed over $100 million in box office receipts. It has been presented in over 410 cities around the world, has played 6 countries with more than 3.5 million people in attendance. The show has raised over $4 million for retired Sisters and Catholic Organizations. There have been over 100 “Sisters” presenting the 8 shows in the series. Late Nite Catechism is, an uproarious piece of theater that takes audience members back - sometimes nostalgically, sometimes fearfully to the children they once were. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of “students” (the audience). Over the course of the play, Sister goes from benevolent instructor, rewarding the “students” for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and laminated saint cards, to authoritative drill sergeant. These abrupt mood swings are bound to strike a resonant chord with everyone who survived the ups and downs of going to school, with an omniscient authoritarian at the helm.October 20-October 20Escape to Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (“My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope”) and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley (“Survivor’s Remorse,” “Shameless”), this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the party you’ve been waiting for!March 29-April 12Frosty's Big Day
Frosty's Big Day is a delightful family theatre musical that brings the beloved snowman to life in a heartwarming adventure. When Frosty magically comes to life on a snowy playground, he teams up with a spirited Little Girl and a clever bunny rabbit named Abra Cadabra. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey from the schoolyard to the North Pole, facing challenges and making new friends along the way. Filled with catchy songs, lively dance numbers, and a touching message about friendship and perseverance, this enchanting musical is a holiday treat for audiences of all ages.December 8-December 26Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium
Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium is a family-friendly musical based on R.L. Stine's 20th Goosebumps book of the same name. The musical is about Brooke and Zeke, who are excited to star in their school's spooky fall musical, The Phantom, and aren't afraid of the play's rumored curse. However, strange events, like mysterious messages and a masked figure disrupting rehearsals, make them wonder if the school is haunted by a ghost.October 12-October 20Grease
Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'," "It's Raining on Prom Night," "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals, along with innumerable school and community productions place Grease among the world's most popular musicals.May 3-May 17Jekyll & Hyde
An evocative tale of two men – one, a doctor, passionate and romantic; the other, a terrifying madman – and two women – one, beautiful and trusting; the other, beautiful and trusting only herself– both women in love with the same man and both unaware of his dark secret. A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll is driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankind's most challenging medical dilemmas. Rebuffed by the powers that be, he decides to make himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, accidentally unleashing his inner demons along with the man that the world would come to know as Mr. Hyde.October 5-October 19Just Sixties
Just Sixties, the longest running Sixties tribute in the United States (42 years), covers the world's best-loved songs, from bubblegum, to Motown, to psychedelia, heavy metal, folk rock and pop. They have opened up for Sixties legends such as The Rascals, Vanilla Fudge, and Paul Revere and the Raiders, and performed at the original 1969 Woodstock Festival site in Bethel, NY. From The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doors, Janis Joplin and Jefferson Airplane, to Jimi Hendrix and The Monkees, Just Sixties plays all the classics. In between songs, the culture and Americana of the times are told using stories and audio and video outtakes, making the show an educational and informative retrospective as well as a magical musical event. There are tons of one-hit wonders, and the audience will have fun, fun fun and be glad all over! From Delaware to Connecticut, fans have loved Just Sixties for over 42 years!November 24-November 24Rent
In his vibrant and hauntingly poignant rock musical, "Rent," Jonathan Larson encapsulates the raw essence of life teetering on the edge of love, artistry, and survival amidst the grime and grandeur of New York City's East Village during the peak of the AIDS crisis. As we walk alongside a diverse group of bohemians grappling with their dreams, fears, and stark realities, Larson challenges us to confront issues that resonate with our deeper humanity—friendship, loss, and relentless hope. Through electrifying melodies and heart-wrenching narratives, "Rent" is not just a story; it’s an anthem that dares us to embrace life in all its messy, imperfect glory, reminding us fiercely and tenderly of the irreplaceable value of one year, one moment, and one love. Join this unforgettable journey and experience the timeless message of "No day but today."February 15-March 1Rock of Ages
It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock ’n’ roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it’s too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.January 18-February 1Royal Makeover Package
Unleash your inner Belle by adding our Royal Makeover Experience to your tickets! Our Beauty & The Beast-inspired makeovers include both your choice of hairstyle and shimmery makeup that’s sure to add the perfect touch of magic! Our stylists will have several hairstyle options inspired by the fairytale, as well as a shimmery makeup look fit for a princess. Thanks to our wonderful partnership with Time to Sparkle Parties, your children can enjoy a pre-show transformation fit for royalty. For just $50 per child, this exclusive add-on package includes: ✨ Hair and makeup by our talented artists ✨ A special meet and greet with Belle herself ✨ A Swag bag filled with fun accessories. ✨ Plus other interactive activities to get your little ones ready for the enchanted world of Beauty and the Beast! Get ready to snap pics of every magical moment during their royal transformation. Treat your children to an unforgettable experience before the show—grab your Royal Makeover today!November 2-November 17Season 55 Show B
The Second Show of Season 55. Top Secret.September 27-October 18Season 55 Show C
Show C of Season 55. TOP SECRETNovember 1-November 22Season 55 Show D
Show D of Season 55. TOP SECRETDecember 6-December 27Shrek the Musical - CM Teens Fall 2024
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.November 22-November 23The CM Residency of Totally Taylor New York
The CM Residency of Totally Taylor New York, Long Island's most asked for Taylor Swift Tribute Act Every Ticketholder for CM's Residency of Totally Taylor recieves: - A complimentary souvenir cup with soft drink at concession - A complimentary Totally Taylor trading card, there will be a different card at each performance, see them all to collect them all! - A complimentary Meet & Greet after the showAugust 31-February 16The Hopelessly Olivia Show starring Mor
Now with a FULL BAND in a THEATER, The Hopelessly Olivia Show starring Mor is proudly performing at the CM Performing Center in Oakdale. All of Olivia Newton-John's greatest hits from her early country songs to her iconic moments like "Grease", "Xanadu", "Physical", "Magic", and more! An unforgettable night of nostalgic songs and superb performance and vocalsFebruary 15-February 15The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
The beloved children's book, written by Jeff Brown in 1964, has become a literary and pop cultural phenomenon, delighting readers and travelers all around the world. And now, Timothy Allen McDonald, the writer behind Willy Wonka and James and the Giant Peach, has taken everyone's favorite two-dimensional hero and given him a new life in The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill, ten-year-old: normal mom and dad, normal little brother, normal life. That's just the problem... for Stanley, life is too normal. He wants to travel the world, do something amazing, something no one's ever seen before. Careful what you wish for, Stanley! One night, the bulletin board on the wall above Stanley's bed comes loose and falls – right on top of Stanley! The next morning, Stanley Lambchop wakes up flat. Not just a little flat... really, REALLY flat! In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley – the ultimate exchange student – scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He's stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood and France to Honolulu and beyond. And, whether he's thwarting a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, or "hanging ten" off the coast of Hawaii, Stanley is closing in on his goal of being a three-dimensional boy once more.November 16-November 17