Rita J. Egan

Editor at Times Beacon Record

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Suspense stalks Theatre Three’s stage in ‘Wait Until Dark’

2 months ago | tbrnewsmedia.com | Rita J. Egan

Suspense stalks Theatre Three’s stage in ‘Wait Until Dark’ Theatre Three’s Wait Until Dark cast has theatergoers sitting at the edge of their seats — sometimes even jumping out of them. Directed by Christine Boehm, the suspense thriller, which was written by Frederick Knott and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, takes place in the Greenwich Village basement apartment of Susan Hendrix and her husband Sam in 1944.
St. James residents filled with Irish spirit at annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

Mar 20, 2025 | tbrnewsmedia.com | Rita J. Egan

Lake Avenue in St. James was a wee bit crowded on Saturday, March 15. Despite an overcast sky, locals, many adorned with green shirts and accessories, came out in droves to watch the hamlet’s 41st annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Hosted by the St. James Chamber of Commerce, the parade was led by Town of Smithtown Superintendent of Highways Robert Murphy, this year’s grand marshal.
Kings Park community celebrates 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

Mar 5, 2025 | tbrnewsmedia.com | Rita J. Egan

Kings Park community celebrates 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade Spring-like weather provided a “great day for the Irish” in Kings Park on Saturday, March 1. A few thousand people lined up along the hamlet’s main thoroughfares to cheer on participants in the 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Can’t help falling in love with the Engeman Theater’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’

Jan 30, 2025 | tbrnewsmedia.com | Rita J. Egan

Can’t help falling in love with the Engeman Theater’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ Joe Caskey (Elvis Presley) in a scene from 'Heartbreak Hotel,' Photo courtesy of The John W. Engeman Theater Ninety years after Elvis’s birth, his music still resonates with rock ‘n’ roll fans. Currently, at the John W.
Staller Center is ready for spring and refreshing entertainment

Jan 21, 2025 | tbrnewsmedia.com | Rita J. Egan

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts has planned an upcoming spring season filled with diverse entertainment options, from music to dance to comedy and nights out on the town to family-fun experiences. STAR POWER: Two-time Tony® Award-winner Sutton Foster returns to the Staller Center on February 1. Photo courtesy of Staller CenterAlan Inkles, Staller Center director, said the season kicks off on the Main Stage with family fun on Sunday, Jan. 26.
People of the Year: Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich works toward a better Brookhaven

Dec 27, 2024 | tbrnewsmedia.com | Rita J. Egan

Home Community People of the Year: Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich works toward a better Brookhaven By Rita J. EganJonathan Kornreich (D, Stony Brook) may have grown up in Smithtown, but his heart is in the Town of Brookhaven.
Seiskaya Ballet celebrates 30th anniversary of ‘Nutcracker’

Dec 13, 2024 | tbrnewsmedia.com | Rita J. Egan

Home Arts & Entertainment Seiskaya Ballet celebrates 30th anniversary of ‘Nutcracker’ By Rita J. EganOn the chilly Sunday after Thanksgiving, dozens of children and teenagers weren’t at the mall shopping for presents; they were preparing for the holiday season in a different way. Dressed in leotards and tights, they were rehearsing for Seiskaya Ballet’s upcoming performance of Nutcracker at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts.
WMHO’s 45th Annual Holiday Festival in Stony Brook spreads joy

Dec 12, 2024 | tbrnewsmedia.com | Rita J. Egan

By Rita J. EganThousands felt the holiday joy throughout Stony Brook Village Center on Dec. 8 as the Ward Melville Heritage Organization presented its 45th Annual Holiday Festival. The free event featured a visit from Santa Claus, who arrived on an antique fire truck, followed by the jolly elf sitting for a few hours listening to children’s gift wishes and taking photos.
Harbor Day celebrates Stony Brook Harbor and two noted award winners

Sep 13, 2024 | tbrnewsmedia.com | Rita J. Egan

Hundreds visited Long Beach in Nissequogue on Saturday, Sept. 7, to satisfy their curiosity about Stony Brook Harbor and the waterway’s inhabitants. The villages of Head of the Harbor and Nissequogue, along with The Friends of Stony Brook Harbor, partnered to host Harbor Day at the Long Beach boat launch with Stony Brook Harbor as its background. Last year, the event returned after a 15-year hiatus.
Staller Center for the Arts announces dazzling Fall 2024 season

Sep 5, 2024 | tbrnewsmedia.com | Rita J. Egan

Home Arts & Entertainment Staller Center for the Arts announces dazzling Fall 2024 season By Rita J. EganAs the air begins to chill, Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts is ready to warm up audiences with a variety of exciting performances with its Fall 2024 season. Alan Inkles, Staller Center director, said planning a season is similar to putting together a puzzle when deciding who to include and working with the artists’ schedules.