Spring 2023 

Staller Center for the Arts Announces Spring 2023

American Ballet Theatre makes full company debut on Long Island March 4

American Ballet Theatre is getting set for its first-ever full company appearance on Long Island, at the 2023 Staller Center Gala in Stony Brook.

Casting and Program Announced For American Ballet Theatre at the Staller Center For The Arts This March

The 2023 Staller Center Gala features the one and only American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in their first-ever appearance at The Staller Center for the Arts and their first-ever full company appearance on Long Island.

‘Music at the MART’ Brings Solace to Cancer Center Patients

“The Stony Brook Music Department is thrilled to begin this collaboration between its music students and the Cancer Center,” said violinist Stephanie Bonk. “‘Music at the Mart’ allows music students to perform in the Stony Brook community, and gives them the chance to connect with patients and hopefully offer a little comfort during these times.”  

Art exhibits celebrate chapters in Black history

The history of Black artists on Long Island is rich, deep and still being written. Sometimes, with help, history repeats itself. This month offers chances to revisit pivotal exhibitions of previous decades and witness the cultural significance of Black artists in the area.

January 30th, 2023 – Dr. Aaron Sasson

Chief of the Surgical Oncology Division at Stony Brook Medicine and Director of Stony Brook Cancer Center’s clinical operations, Dr. Aaron Sasson, joins Gianna Volpe on The WLIW-FM Heart of The East End for the Medical Monday segment underwritten by Jennifer Benton to talk about a collaboration between the Cancer Center and both the Stony Brook University Department of Music and Staller Center’s Educational Outreach Program to bring music to cancer patients receiving services at the Medical and Research Translation Building.

Kevin James, Kristin Chenoweth headline Staller Center’s spring lineup; starts Jan. 27

You can warm up for spring starting in January at the Staller Center for the Arts in Stony Brook.

 Lil Buck, February 4

 Lil Buck in Memphis Jookin’: The Show - Powered by Nike - at Staller Center for the Arts

Inkles leads the Staller Center with personal touch and vision

The director of the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, Alan Inkles typically goes the extra mile for his audience, staff and entertainers.

LI Live Theatre: What’s Hitting Stages This Winter

Live theatre thrives on Long Island. Check out some of the shows coming soon to a stage near you.

Jerry Seinfeld, Lindsay Lohan, Billy Joel: What's ahead for LI's stars in '23

Here's a look at what's ahead in 2023 for some of Long Island's biggest entertainers: 

Port Jefferson Students Attend University Violin Performance

Music students experienced a nearly sold-out performance by renowned violinist Caroline Campbell.

Staller Center Spring 2023 Season Tickets on Sale Now 

This spring, Staller is offering up big-name performers like Kevin James, Kristin Chenoweth, and America’s National Ballet Company®, American Ballet Theatre, and is showcasing an inspiring and talented array of stars in other genres.

Staller Center Announces Kristin Chenoweth, Kevin James, American Ballet Theatre And More For Spring 2023!

The Staller Center offers up big-name performers like Kevin James, Kristin Chenoweth, and America's National Ballet Company®, American Ballet Theatre, and showcases an inspiring and talented array of stars in other genres this spring.

Kristin Chenoweth coming to Stony Brook's Staller Center

Kristin Chenoweth, one of the original stars of Broadway's "Wicked," is about to work her magic at Stony Brook.

'Wicked's' Original Good Witch, Kristin Chenowith, To Perform On LI

The Tony and Emmy award-winning actress now starring in Apple TV's "Schmigadoon!," will perform tunes from her solo show, "For the Girls."

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The Peking Acrobats head to the Staller Center Oct. 7

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook welcomes the Peking Acrobats featuring The Shanghai Circus on the Main Stage on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Combining time-honored Chinese music and groundbreaking special effects to create an environment that mirrors the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival, The Peking Acrobats are set to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime evening of exuberant entertainment. Fun for the whole family! 

October Events at the Staller Center for the Arts at at Stony Brook University

October ushers in a broad spectrum of programs and works with something for everyone: gravity-defying maneuvers of THE PEKING ACROBATS, the soulful renderings of vocalist MACY KATE, the classical preeminence of the EMERSON STRING QUARTET,  exuberant comedy from VIC DIBITTETO, and the charisma of cabaret legend MICHAEL  FEINSTEIN.

Colin Carr and Kyungwah Chu Concert to Benefit Department of Music

Come and immerse yourself in musical imagination and ingenuity as Colin Carr, virtuous cellist and artist-in-residence, joins forces with rising star Kyungwah Chu to bring masterworks of the cello and piano repertoire to the Staller Center on Wednesday, September 28 from 7 pm to 9 pm.

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Times … and dates: September 29 to October 6, 2022

Morgan James Comes to Staller Center For The Arts, September 29 

Morgan James is a Broadway performer with a soulful voice and a bent toward vintage-sounding R&B. Hear her unique covers from Aqua's Barbie Girl to Aretha Franklin's Natural Woman, to Hozier's Take Me To Church, and Aerosmith's Dream On, live at the Staller Center on September 29!

R&B duo LION BABE brings soul and funk to Staller

On Sept. 23, musical duo LION BABE graced the stage of the Staller Center with a blend of R&B, soul and funk. Comprised of multidisciplinary artist/vocalist Jillian Harvey and producer/DJ Lucas Goodman aka Astro Raw, the pair had audience members off of their seats with their magnetic energy.

Kevin James show at Staller Center quickly sells out; second show added for venue

The tickets went live last Thursday for his Friday, Jan. 27 show — and minutes later they were sold out.

Alan Inkles, Staller Center’s director, had a feeling people would want to see the Stony Brook native and popular comedian.

Here’s three great acts coming to Stony Brook’s Staller Center this fall

Every year, the Staller Center for the Arts hosts world renowned performers from across the spectrum of live exertainment.

For more than four decades, the performance arts center in the heart of campus at Stony Brook University has loaded its lineup with an array of talent from classically trained musicians and dancers to pop singers and standup comics.

Kevin James sets second Staller Center Show

Comedy star Kevin James, born in Mineola and raised in Stony Brook, has added a second date to his hometown stand in January at Stony Brook University's Staller Center for the Arts after the first show sold out in less than an hour.

Kevin James heads to SBU’s Staller Center — Second show just added

UPDATE: January 27 show sold out! Second show added on January 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale for the second show on Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. 

Kevin James to headline first Staller Center show

"The King of Queens" is about to come home for an audience with his fans at Stony Brook.

LI actor Kevin James to perform at Stony Brook’s Staller Center Jan. 27

The Staller Center for the Arts in Stony Brook has just announced a one-night winter appearance for “King of Queens” actor and Long Island comedian Kevin James.

Just announced! Kevin James heads to SBU’s Staller Center for one night only

It’s official! Kevin James is headed to Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts’ Main Stage for an evening of comedy on January 27, 2023 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.For one night only, the King of Long Island comes home in his first Staller Center appearance, blocks away from the streets that built him.

Kevin James at the Staller Center, One Night Only – January 27, 2023

On Friday, January 27 at 8pm, for one night only, the King of Long Island comes home in his first Staller Center appearance, blocks away from the streets that built him! “We’re thrilled to bring Kevin James to Staller Center,” says Alan Inkles, Director of the Staller Center, “I’ve been looking forward to hosting him here in his hometown for some time now, and I know this will be a really special show for our audience.”

Tickets on Sale Sept. 15 for Kevin James Coming to Staller Center for One Night Only

On Friday, January 27, at 8 pm, for one night only, the King of Long Island comes home in his first Staller Center appearance, blocks away from the streets that built him!

David Foster and Katharine McPhee announce Staller Center show Dec. 1

It’s their only New York performance for 2022.

On Dec. 1, one day after they help light the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, 16-time Grammy award-winning musician, composer, and producer David Foster and singer/songwriter and Broadway star Katharine McPhee will take the stage at Staller Center for the Arts in Stony Brook.

Staller Center for the Arts in Long Island

A dynamic array of inspiring and matchless performances will highlight the 2022 Fall season at Staller Center for the Arts. With a diverse lineup of performers, including rhythm & blues duo LION BABE, featuring Jillian Hervey (daughter of Vanessa Williams) and DJ Lucas Goodman, to kick off the season on September 23, followed by Virtuoso cellist and Stony Brook artist-in-residence COLIN CARR joining award-winning pianist Kyunghwa Chu to perform masterworks of the chamber music repertoire on September 28. 

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Music, theatre, comedy and special events to mark the fall 2022 season at the Staller Center For The Arts

A dynamic lineup of inspiring and unparalleled performances will highlight the Fall 2022 season at the Staller Center for the Arts. With a diverse lineup of performers, the Staller Center showcases emerging and established artists from a wide range of appeals.

Music, Theatre, Comedy, And Special Events To Highlight 2022 Fall Season At Staller Center For The Arts

Opening the season, rhythm & blues duo LION BABE bring their unique brand of funk, soul, and sonic magic to the Staller stage on September 23.

More Unforgettable Performances Coming to Staller Center This Fall

A dynamic array of inspiring and matchless performances will highlight the Fall 2022 season at Staller Center for the Arts. With a diverse lineup of performers, Staller Center showcases both emerging and established artists of wide-ranging appeal.