Drama & Dance

Current Season

All productions this season are free and open to the public, but please reserve seats in advance at https://linktr.ee/hofstradd.

 

Spring 2024:

 

February 23-March 3

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falsettos

Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by William Finn and James Lapine
Directed by Cindy Rosenthal
Music Direction by Kerry A. Prep
Choreography by Meredith R. Van Scoy

Hilarious, heartbreaking and utterly unique, Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball, and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with his lover Whizzer, tempers flare, problems escalate, and everyone learns to grow up.

Fridays, February 23 and March 1, at 8 p.m.
Saturdays, February 24 and March 2, at 8 p.m.
Sundays, February 25 and March 3, at 2 p.m.
Thursday, February 29, at 8 p.m.

Location: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater, Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus

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March 8-14

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You Can't Take It With You

By George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
Directed by Keith Michael Pinault

When Alice Sycamore becomes engaged to her company's vice president, Tony Kirby, she invites his wealthy, conservative parents to meet her non-conformist, eccentric extended family. Can the Kirbys and Sycamores find common ground in this Kaufman and Hart classic?

Location: Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus

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Friday, March 8, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 10, at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12, at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13, at 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 14, at 8 p.m.

 

 


April 12-21

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By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

By Lynn Nottage
Directed by G. D. Kimble

This biting comedy offers a glimpse into the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African American actress who begins her career at a time when her only shot at success lay in stealing small scenes in big Hollywood blockbusters. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark paints a vivid picture of the cultural climate in 1930s Hollywood.

Fridays, April 12 and April 19, at 8 p.m.
Saturdays, April 13 and April 20, at 8 p.m.
Sundays, April 14 and April 21, at 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 18, at 8 p.m.

Location: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater, Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus.

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April 25-28

SPRING FACULTY DANCE CONCERT

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Spring Dance

The Spring 2024 Faculty Dance concert will feature pieces by Hofstra faculty choreographers and guest artists. Photo by Johan Elbers. "Telling the Tale" performed for the 2023 Fall Faculty Dance Concert. Choreographed by Rachel List.

Thursday, April 25, at 8 p.m.
Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m.

Location: Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus

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May 3-6

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The Student Rep: A Festival of Student Works

An exciting festival of student acting, directing and dance, presented over four days.

Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 4, at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m.
Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m.

Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater, Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus.

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