Theatrical Productions Depicting The Lives of
America’s Greatest Legends, Leaders and Icons.

At Home with...
Marilyn Monroe
Musical Theatre Tribute Performances and
High Tea Luncheon depicting the
life of Marilyn Monroe

The effervescent Marilyn Monroe will dazzle and delight Faye Emerson’s guests as the glamorous star discusses her childhood, her career in movie roles such as “The Seven Year Itch,” “How to Marry a Millionaire” and “Gentlemen Prefer Blonds.” Set in 1959, Marilyn gives us a behind-the-scenes peak of her latest motion picture, “Some Like It Hot.”


DATE: April 23 - May 22
Opening Day: Thursday, April 23 at 11:30 am;
Thereafter Wednesdays-Saturdays at 11:30 am;
Sundays at 12:30 pm
COST: Advance reservations required.
General admission, $42; Seniors 60 & over, $40;
Groups of 20 or more, $37 pp.
LOCATION: The Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational and Cultural Center,
Stony Brook, NY
RESERVATIONS: 631-689-5888
 

Bring the Kids!

Dr. Donovan’s Miracle Medicine Show

This hilarious musical comedy revue is a rootin’, tootin’, knee slappin’ recreation of an old time medicine show. Join Dr. Donovan and his wacky cast of Wild West characters as they present a potpourri of your favorite traditional songs and outrageous comedy sketches.


DATE: May 24 at 11:00, 12:30 and 2 pm
COST: $12
LOCATION: North Shore Heritage Park,
633 Mount Sinai-Coram Rd.,
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
RESERVATIONS: 631-509-0882

  
 
 

Mrs. Gould welcomes
Billie Holiday

This spring, the Gould home will be filled with the sultry tones of Billie Holiday. After honing her vocal skills listening to Bessie Smith and Louie Armstrong, Eleanora Fagan changed her name, moved from Baltimore to New York, and began performing with Count Basie and Artie Shaw. “Lady Day,” as she came to be known, wowed audiences and recorded hundreds of songs, mostly her signature ballads.
    Her talent allowed her to transcend the prejudices of her time. Settle in for tea as “Lady Day” arrives to visit with Mrs. Gould and her guests in the Gould Mansion, Georgian Court.
DATE: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 11:30 am, May 27, 28, 30; June 3, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25, 27; July 1, 2, 8, 9, 11
Sundays at 3:00 pm, May 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 12; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13
COST: Advance reservations required.
$40 per person; includes performance and tea luncheon. No refunds within 14 days of performance.
SPECIAL OFFERS: Receive a $5 discount per ticket for Saturday shows. For groups of 20 or more, please call for discount pricing.
LOCATION: Georgian Court Mansion,
Lakewood, NJ
RESERVATIONS: 732-987-2263
 

The Nanny Rose
School of Etiquette

The Heritage Center is playing host to the spirited Nanny Rose and her good-natured domestic, Olivia, in this entertaining children’s program.
During this amusing and educational program children will learn Proper Dining Etiquette and manners that may be applied at home, in a restaurant, or more formal circumstances.
Perfect for the holidays!
    Each child receives a personally signed Certificate of Achievement from Nanny Rose for their participation in this delightful and informative special event.


DATE: Sept 12 at 1:00 pm
COST: $25 includes lunch
LOCATION:
North Shore Heritage Park,
633 Mount Sinai-Coram Rd.,
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
RESERVATIONS: 631-509-0882
PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS

Home for the
Holidays with...
SAMMY DAVIS, JR.


    It’s a ring-a-ding swinging holiday in Stony Brook when television pioneer, Faye Emerson, and her delightful domestic, Violet, welcome legendary Rat Pack member and Las Vegas superstar, the incomparable Sammy Davis, Jr.
  The Swinging Sixties come alive as Sammy relives his incredible musical career and sings some of his most memorable hits, such as I’ve Gotta Be Me, Candy Man, What Kind of Fool Am I?, and, of course, Mr. Bojangles.
 

Mrs. Gould's
7th Annual
HOLIDAY SOCIAL

Join us for the holiday event of the season.
The tradition continues for many as they start their holiday season with the Goulds. The Mansion at Georgian Court will be aglow with cheer as you join us for Mrs. Gould’s Seventh Annual Holiday Social.
  Hear the continuing saga of Edith and George Gould and their seven children, while celebrating the holidays as they did in the early 1900s in the magnificent Great Hall.

 
 

The Hollywood Hideaway!
Where the Stars Come Out to Play!
— Now Appearing —
"MAE WEST"
Will She Be Naughty or Nice?


Give yourself the gift of laughter and song when the Hollywood Hideaway welcomes the bawdy Mae West! Join Tinsel Town’s favorite Hostess, Julie Crystal, and her bubbly Cigarette Girl, Maggie Sullivan, as they greet the naughty Miss West. The voluptuous star of “My Little Chickadee” will delight you as she recalls her years in show business and tickle your funny bone as she details her famous feud with W.C. Fields! Make your reservations now and be part of the wackiest, wildest and most festive Holiday Celebration ever!
 
 

BRING THE KIDS!

A Very Merry
Victorian Holiday!
A glittering holiday celebration
for the entire family!

During this interactive experience you will see three wonderful Holiday Presentations:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, A RADIO PRESENTATION: Experience this very unique presentation as actors, assisted by sound effects and music, recreate an authentic 1939 radio program of Dickens immortal Christmas tale.

FEZZIWIG’S BALL: A merry musical re-enactment of the legendary Fezziwig Ball from “A Christmas Carol!” You will have a “Dickens of a Time” at Fezziwig’s Ball!

MEET THE ROWDYS! - This musical comedy show introduces you to a colorful array of mischievous scalawags, wenches, and funsters straight from the streets of Dickens’ London.
 

AMISTAD:
Give Me Freedom!

EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
Living History Performances -
Bringing history alive . . .
on-site & distance learning programs!


Students will meet the performers either in person or through real-time video conferencing and interact with historical characters.
     In July 1839 Africans being carried aboard La Amistad from Cuba were led by fellow captive Joseph Cinque in a revolt. There ensued a widely publicized court case about the ship and the legal status of the captives.
 

Running Scared, Running Free

The dramatic story of the Underground Railroad is vividly brought to life in the award winning stage presentation, Running Scared, Running Free.
  Three separate stories are intertwined in this suspense filled saga set in New York, circa 1850, the year the Fugitive Slave Act was imposed.
Meet Dorcas, a quick-witted runaway slave from South Carolina; Tempie, the ‘conductor’ of a Safe House on the Underground Railroad; and Tobias Brunt, a ruthless and unrelenting Bounty Hunter determined to capture Dorcas and return her to her plantation owner.
 

At Home with...
Nat King Cole


Nathaniel Adams Coles was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1919 and christened Nat “King” Cole by a Los Angeles club owner in 1937. He conquered the pop charts in the Fifties and early Sixties with timeless ballads like “Mona Lisa,” “Unforgettable,” and “Ramblin’ Rose.” He led the King Cole Trio from 1937 to 1955 and recorded the famous “Route 66” in 1946. 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Nat “King” Cole. His work as a musical pioneer is undeniable.
 

Mrs. Gould
Welcomes
Cole Porter

Join “Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould” and
“Cole Porter” for an elegant tea party
and experience the Gilded Age.


American composer Cole Porter’s works include the musical comedies Kiss Me, Kate, Anything Goes, as well as songs like “Night and Day,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.” He was noted for his sophisticated (and sometimes ribald) lyrics and clever rhymes. Porter was one of the most prolific contributors to the Great American Songbook and promises to be a delightful guest in the Gould home.
 

The Hollywood Hideaway
— Now Appearing —
IRVING BERLIN

Where do the glamorous stars of the 1930s and 1940s go when they are looking for fun and excitement? It’s the Hollywood Hideaway! This secluded and secretive celebrity nightclub is filled with beautiful stars, naughty stories of romance, toe-tapping music of the era, plus plenty of surprises to keep you smiling and laughing. Come meet “America’s Premier Songwriter,” Irving Berlin, as he brings to life the Golden Age of Hollywood with his legendary songs and stories.
 
 

Suffrage and Courage:
A Woman’s Quest
for Equality

A thought provoking drama debating a Woman’s Right to Vote, circa 1917, as seen through the eyes of Suffrage Advocate Alva Vanderbilt Belmont and Caroline Astor.
     
 

A Night at the Copa

The glitz and glamour of the celebrated Copacabana come alive in this pulsating evening of entertainment.
  Enjoy the magical songs of musical icons including
Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Cloonery and Ethel Merman.
  Be prepared for an evening of surprises and lots of RAZZLE DAZZLE!

 
   

 
   

 



 

 


 

 

 

 

 

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