Rafer Guzman

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Film Critic and Entertainment Reporter at Newsday

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The Who's farewell tour coming to Jones Beach in August

6 days ago | newsday.com | Rafer Guzman

Striking a familiar refrain, The Who have announced their final North American tour, with a stop at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater on Aug. 28. Tickets go on sale May 16 at 10 a.m., according to the venue's Instagram page. Tickets can be purchased at concerts.livenation.com. "The Song is Over The North American Farewell Tour" marks the second time The Who have bid goodbye to concert audiences.
'Juliet & Romeo': A pop musical's missed potential

6 days ago | newsday.com | Rafer Guzman

PLOT In medieval Italy, two teenagers from rival families fall in love. CAST Clara Rugaard, Jamie Ward, Rebel WilsonRATED (PG-13, some violence and suggested sexuality)LENGTH 2:01WHERE Area theatersBOTTOM LINE Copycat pop songs and barely-there choreography make for a snoozy update of the Bard’s classic romance. Quick: How many degrees of separation between William Shakespeare and the rock band KISS?
Adam Pascal to direct Foreigner musical at LIU Post next year

1 week ago | newsday.com | Rafer Guzman

Adam Pascal has been tapped to direct a world-premiere production next spring of a musical based on songs from the rock band Foreigner, with help from students at Long Island University. Pascal, who has been named the school’s inaugural artist in residence, will stage "Feels Like the First Time — The Foreigner Musical" from April 17 through 26 at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on the LIU Post campus in Brookville.
Open-mic nights are popular and the place for original music

1 week ago | newsday.com | Rafer Guzman

Watch Now • 0:56Take the stage at this open mic night Wearing a flannel shirt and toting a guitar case, Nicholas Lopardo walked into the Amityville Music Hall on a recent Wednesday night and jotted his name on a list. The 37-year-old HVAC technician, who lives less than a mile away, was one of roughly a dozen musicians engaging in that age-old musical ritual, the open-mic night.
Efforts to reopen Malverne Cinema go public

1 week ago | newsday.com | Rafer Guzman

A monthslong effort to reopen the Malverne Cinema & Art Center is finally going public. Organizers behind the push to reopen the much-loved theater will hold their first information session May 29 at Connolly Station, an Irish pub in Malverne, intended to solicit ideas from the community and sign up potential volunteers. Attendees are asked to register at malvernecinema.org.
John Cusack to host "Say Anything ..." at Patchogue

1 week ago | newsday.com | Rafer Guzman

John Cusack is once again scheduled to appear at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. The star of the 1989 romcom "Say Anything ..." is set to host a screening of the film at the Theatre on Aug. 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50-$100, and meet-and-greet packages are available, according to the venue’s website. It’s the actor’s third booking at the Patchogue Theatre, following two events that never materialized.
Tragic backstory aside, Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' shows true grit

1 week ago | newsday.com | Rafer Guzman

PLOT In 1882 Wyoming, a legendary outlaw rescues a boy who has been sentenced to hang. CAST Alec Baldwin, Patrick Scott McDermott, Travis FimmelRATED UnratedLENGTH 2:19WHERE VOD platforms and select theaters. BOTTOM LINE Despite a tragic backstory, this Western holds its own with grit, depth and moments of beauty. An accidental death and an unpredictable court case are at the heart of “Rust,” not only on screen but behind the camera.
Long Island Jewish Film Festival 2025: A Diverse Showcase

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Rafer Guzman

From a documentary about a rabbi who dresses in drag to a dark comedy about one family’s memorable Shabbos dinner, the selections at this year’s Long Island Jewish Film Festival offer a kaleidoscopic look at the many faces of Jewish identity. The third annual festival runs from Thursday through May 6 at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre, with filmmakers scheduled to speak at many of the screenings.
Marvel's "Thunderbolts*" movie review: A refreshing ensemble

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Rafer Guzman

PLOT Five misfits form a team to stop a scientific experiment gone awry. CAST Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian StanRATED PG-13 (some strong language and violence)LENGTH 2:06WHERE Area theaters, including IMAXBOTTOM LINE Marvel manages to fly again thanks to a strong cast and a fresher-than-usual story. How excited are you for "Thunderbolts*," the latest superhero supergroup from Marvel? If you don’t already own a closetful of back issues, the answer might be: Not very.
Christie Brinkley's 'Uptown Girl': 6 things you'll learn about her

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Rafer Guzman

Christie Brinkley finally tells her life story in “Uptown Girl" (Harper Influence, $34), a memoir named for the 1983 Billy Joel single that became her unofficial theme song. Written with Sarah Toland, the book chronicles Brinkley’s early childhood under an abusive father, her rise as a world-famous model and her marriage to Joel, which she describes as a tender romance that couldn’t survive the singer’s drinking and volatile behavior.

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