Arts & Entertainment
An Operatic Tale of Jealousy, Murder at Tilles Center
Long Island Culture: Also, a scientific detective story playing at CAC.
It's perhaps the most amazing one-hit wonder in opera: The Tilles Center presents Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, a tale of love, jealousy and revenge, performed by Dicapo Opera Theatre on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 8 p.m.
This classic tragic Italian opera uses lush melodies and soaring orchestration is sung in Italian with English super-titles and performed with full orchestra. The aria Vesti la giubba is a tour de force for tenors who both act and sing. When done right, it's musical drama at its finest.
Cost: Tickets $87, $57, $37
Info: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts web site allows you to buy tickets directly. Box office: 516-299-3100.
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'Extraordinary Measures' at CAC
The film, starring Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser will be shown at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. The film includes guest speaker Dr. Adrian Krainer of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The drama centers on the efforts of a couple to find a researcher who might have a cure for their two children's rare genetic disorder. Using the film as a springboard, Dr. Krainer will discuss his genetic research, particularly as it pertains to disease therapy and treatment.
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- Cost: Members $10 / Public $15. Includes reception.
- Info: Tickets can be purchased online, www.CinemaArtsCentre.org at the box office during theater hours or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006
"Chicago" Coming to Westbury
Starting in 1967, well before all the hits started flowing, Chicago established a reputation for its powerful live show. The iconic sounds of "Chicago" will play the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets are $59.50 - $69.50.
- Info: Available online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. For more information, visit: www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.
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