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Starring Broadway’s “Piano Man” Wade Preston and the original Movin’ Out Band

This show brings together not only songs from the hit Broadway show Movin’ Out, but also the genius of the song writer himself, as well as his influences. There is a huge catalogue of material to choose from, including many songs that were not included in the Tony Award-winning show. The incredible 10- Friday, June 12, at 8 p.m. piece band, which includes members of Billy Joel’s touring band, performs the Saturday, June 13, at 8 p.m. full versions of the pieces, not just the abridged Movin’ Out versions. You’ll delight in the stories of events that took place during the making of Movin’ Out, Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. as well as details about the songs that are not readily known. Called the most dangerous band on Broadway because of its sheer power and John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus talent, the Grammy Award-nominated and Tony Award-winning Movin’ Out Band stars Broadway’s “Piano Man” Wade Preston and features Greg Smith, Tickets: $30 adult/$25 senior citizen (over 65) Tommy Brynes, Chuck Burgi, Carl Fischer, John Scarpulla, Cliff Lyons, Dennis $15 matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID DelGaudio, Carmine Giglio, Kevin Osborne and Scott Kreitzer. $10 Hofstra faculty/staff/student with current Join in the celebration for the man and the music that has been a declaration HofstraCard (two-ticket maximum) of the New York (and Long Island!) experience for nearly four decades. $23 group rate (20 or more) World Premiere! I’M THE GREATEST STAR! A new “Broadway” musical review Conceived and directed by Bob Spiotto Written by Bob Spiotto and Robert Viagas Based on the book I’m The Greatest Star! by Robert Viagas (forthcoming May 2009) Choreographed by Chery Manniello Musical direction by John Farrell A celebration of Broadway’s greatest musical theater stars from 1900 to today, including: Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Christine Ebersole, Patti Lupone, Bernadette Peters, Angela Lansbury, Jerry Orbach, Julie Andrews, Chita Rivera, Richard Kiley, Robert Preston, Barbara Cook, Gwen Verdon, John Raitt, Zero Mostel, Carol Channing, Mary Martin, Ethel Merman, Fred and Adele Astaire, Al Jolson, Fanny Brice and George M. Cohan, to name just a few. Robert Viagas, a proud Hofstra alumnus, is a leading New York theater journalist and author. He founded and managed news services for Playbill.com, Theatre.com and the Broadway Television Network, currently serves as program director of Playbill Broadcast, and is the editor of Playbill Books. He is the author or editor of more than a dozen theater books, including On the Line, The Creation of A Chorus Line, and The Amazing Story of The Fantasticks. He is also the author of The Back Stage Guide to Broadway and editor of the new 21st- century edition of At This Theatre. He hosted the “Radio Playbill” show on Sirius satellite radio from 2002 to 2006, and now manages Playbill Radio. He also hosted the official live webcast of the Tony Awards in 2000 and from 2002 to 2007, and serves as editor of the special Tony Awards Playbill (2002-present). Friday, July 10, 17, 24, at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 18, 25, at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 19, 26, at 2 p.m. Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Avenue, South Campus Tickets: $25 adult/$23 senior citizen (over 65) $15 matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID $10 Hofstra faculty/staff/student with current HofstraCard (two-ticket maximum) $21 group rate (20 or more) Hofstra Entertainment and p r e s e n t

The legendary Tony Award-winning Broadway song and dance extravaganza!

Music by Harry Warren, Lyrics by Al Dubin Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble Friday, August 14, 21, 28, at 8 p.m. Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes Saturday, August 15, 22, 29, at 8 p.m. Original direction and dances by Gower Champion Originally produced on Broadway by David Merrick Sunday, August 16, 23, 30, at 2 p.m. Directed and choreographed by Amy Dolan Fletcher Musical direction by William W. Williams John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus The timeless and inspiring tale of small-town girl Peggy Sawyer’s rise from chorus girl to Tickets: Broadway star! $32 adult/$30 senior citizen (over 65) Now you can relive the excitement of the $15 matriculated non-Hofstra classic backstage musical featuring such unforgettable songs as “We’re in the student with ID Money,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and $10 Hofstra faculty/staff/student with “Lullaby of Broadway.” current HofstraCard It’s 1933 … but don’t get depressed, just (two-ticket maximum) come and meet those dancing feet on $28 group rate (20 or more) the avenue we’re taking you to ... 42nd Street!

Scholarship Night! Saturday, August 29 In celebration of its new partnership, Hofstra Entertainment and The Gray Wig will donate all proceeds from this evening’s performance to the five Gray Wig endowed scholarships for Hofstra students of the arts. Join us and help keep Broadway alive on Long Island. Join us for, in the words of Billy Joel... SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR ALL THREE SHOWS “a bottle of red, a bottle of white ...” Tina & Tony’s Subscriptions are being processed now. Individual tickets go on sale May 12.

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John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office, 118 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1180 NE Name______E-mail______Address______City______State______ZIP______For directions please visit hofstra.edu/directions. Home phone (______)______Work phone (______)______17500:4/09 H o f s t r a En t e r t a i n m e n t p r e s e n t s — ONE NIGHT ONLY!— James Barbour James Barbour, Class of 1988, returns to Hofstra University and the John Cranford Adams Playhouse, bringing Broadway in Concert new life to some of Broadway’s beloved classic songs. His rich, powerful baritone voice has been described by critics as sublime, breathtaking, ravishing and thrilling. Accompanied on piano by Michael Lavine “...Barbour has a magnetic Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 8 p.m. presence John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus and a voice that fuses i All net proceeds benefit graduate scholarships. i raw power James Barbour starred on Broadway in A Tale of Two Cities (Sydney with rich Carton — Outer Critics Circle and Drama League nominations for expression.” Best Actor), Carousel (Billy Bigelow), Jane Eyre (Rochester, Drama League Award Nomination), Beauty and The Beast (Beast), Urinetown —The N (Lockstock), Assassins (Czolgosz), and Cyrano The Musical. He was ew York Daily N part of the original national tour of The Secret Garden and starred ews as Lancelot in Camelot opposite Jeremy Irons (Hollywood Bowl) and Michael York (National Tour). Television and film credits include Alchemy, Adam Sandler’s Eight Crazy Nights, Ed, Sex in the City, Just Shoot Me, The District, That’s Life, The Game, and The American Experience: John and Abigail Adams. His voice can be heard on the recordings of Jane Eyre, Assassins, Broadway in Concert, The Gift, and the upcoming release of Frank Wildhorn’s Dracula. For more informationJames Barbour visit jamesbarbour.com background photo by John Stephen Dwyer/CC-BY-SA-3.0

Tickets on sale beginning June 2, 2009! Tickets: $50, $40 senior citizen (over 65), $20 students with current ID i $75 premium seating (first five rows - center orchestra) i i Also includes autographed CD and post-concert reception with James Barbour at Spumante. i This benefit concert is NOT part of the Hofstra Entertainment subscription package, and tickets must be purchased individually for this event. For tickets and information, please call the John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at (516) 463-6644, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m., or visit hofstra.edu/hofstraentertainment. The celebration of Broadway and New York City continues ... The Department of Drama and Dance presents ON THE TOWN

Inspired by Jerome Robbins’ ballet “Fancy Free,” On The Town is the story of three sailors’ adventurous 24-hour shore leave in New York City. Their incredible day-long journey centers around the search for one sailor’s dream girl, “Miss Turnstiles.” Along the way all three fall in love with the girl Music by Leonard Bernstein of their dreams. Well-known songs included in the score are “New York, New York,” “Some Other Time,” and “I Can Cook Too.” Book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Friday, October 23 and 30 at 8 p.m. Directed by James J. Kolb Saturday, October 24 and 31 at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 25 and November 1 at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 29 at 8 p.m. John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus Tickets on sale October 6, 2009. Tickets: $15, $12 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student HofstraCard. For tickets and information, please call the John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at (516) 463-6644, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m.