It was such a great feeling to be performing at the theater I grew up watching movies in. The…read moretheater is just beautiful and the staff there are amazing as well. We performed there on 8/30/25. We are the Soul Jam Revue. The venue is full of that same charm that was there back in the 60's, 70's and on. I walked around taking in the movie shadows boxes (micky mouse) and this brought back so many memories! The seating there is all brand new, comfortable and spacious! I highly recommend getting there for a show in the future. I can't wait to see when they put up the new marquee!

Very disappointing experience performing at this theater…read more Professional musician with decades of experience performing in theaters and venues throughout the region, and this was one of the more difficult venue experiences I've encountered. The theater crew themselves were kind and helpful. Unfortunately, my experience with the talent buyer/manager responsible for our engagement was very different. There were repeated restrictions and complications involving our production, crew member access, load-in, food, and basic hospitality. Our production team members were initially denied access to the theater despite being part of our band's crew. We were told that food was not permitted backstage or in the auditorium, so we ate elsewhere, only to see staff eating pizza in those same areas. Water was supposed to be provided, but we had to specifically ask for it and received three bottles for the 6 hour day. To make matters worse, payment was supposed to arrive within 7-10 days. Two weeks later, the check had still not arrived, and I learned that it had only been mailed three days earlier. The crew were great, and the visuals they provided for our show were actually very good. My concerns are specifically with the management of the engagement and the overall treatment of the performers. Professional performers deserve clear communication, reasonable accommodation, and timely payment. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here. Based on this experience, I would be very hesitant to work with this theater again.

My daughter has danced for 11 years at another school No…read moreone ever said hello or smiled... we switched to June Clair in September first week we walked in and received a warm smile and a hello by name ! Well things just got better from there ... the instructors are professional and accomplished giving great instruction and kind critique The dance environment is warm friendly no egos no attitude my daughter felt like she was dancing there for years !!

I danced at June Claire for about 11 years, as my years progressed the treatment of the "different…read moresized" student dancers continued to get worse. They continue to use the same outdated logic of looking a certain way for a part. Now any teacher that will read this comment will of course deny the fact, but another student and I were body shamed in a class full of students by the head of the school. If you want to be a great dancer taught by professionals sure, go to June Claire. But if you want to be treated equally and be accepted for your differences and flaws, it is not the place for you. They also had no hesitation to accuse my father he was on drugs because he approached the issue of his own daughter being verbally abused. This school tore apart my friendships and personal connections, and not to mention turned positive feelings of self image to constant negative thoughts. I left the school two years ago and I am still recovering from it.

Today was my little brother's college move in day. Going back to SBU gave me a sense of nostalgia…read more I had a family welcome lunch at Staller steps and it was pretty good. I remember the times when I've had classes at staller( especially Ancient Greek history). The lecture halls were pretty spacious and the galleries on the first floor were nice to walk through. Additionally, I lived for staller movie nights on the steps.

My wife whispers in my ear, I want to be in bed by 11pm…read more Challenge accepted! And that's the great thing about Staller Center for the Arts, its very close to my home. Over the years we've seen some incredible performances over the year, from Vic DiBitetto - Tara Cannistraci, Christmas performances to various concerts. Did I mention free parking? I mean, you have free parking at Westbury Music fare but its a nightmare once the concert is over. At The Staller Center, everyone leaves in an orderly fashion, there's no rushing after you leave the performance. Hey, we're polite in Stony Brook! The Staller Center has a very nice seating arrangement. The seats are positioned where you aren't contorting to the side if a giant sits in front of you. The acoustics for the theatre are also of high quality, I heard iLUMINATE rock this theatre with their amazing sound! We're all proud of our town and The Staller Center for the Arts is the crown jewel of the neighborhood.

Michael Rodriguez is amazing! With a fabulous personality and years of experience you will enjoy…read moreyour lessons and learn the dance of your choice in a friendly atmosphere! Deborah Cacace

I danced with Michael for many years and he is a terrific instructor, dance partner and studio…read moreowner. He is invested in each student's continual improvement as a ballroom dancer, and at the same time has always created a sense of community and camaraderie within his studio, where you feel like you're part of something bigger. You're not just joining a studio - you're joining a family. If you're looking to dance socially, competitively, or even just to make great friendships for life, look no further. Innovative DanceSport is the place to go!!!

Wonderful place. I…read moreinitially went solely for the Billy Joel exhibit, but ended up getting more of a bonus with the second floor which I didn't know about. Guess it pays to do research sometimes. As mentioned, the Joel exhibit is what I came for and I wasn't disappointed. There is a LOT to look at and to take pictures of, plenty to read, and a spot where you can put on a pair of headphones and listen to each one of his albums if you want. The set up, layout, and displays are quite good. A lot of Joel's real and actual personal memorabilia is here - they are not props or fake. There are two spots outside of the main Joel room to take photos of yourself mimicking the covers of his Glass Houses and 52nd Street album covers along with a prop for each of those albums nearby. Upstairs there's a small room with seating playing Joel concerts. Any fan of Billy Joel will appreciate this and should go out of their way to come to check this out. Past the main exhibit (Joel) and on the second level is a general Hall of Fame Museum for Long Island with great displays, original items, and memorabilia. From awards to apparel, there is plenty to see with a lot of history. It's one large room, but the displays are laid out well and it should take you some time to take everything in. There is a small gift shop on the first level with items from both the main exhibit and the museum itself. The staff were approachable, very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable - which goes a very long way these days. The prices are very reasonable. With both the main exhibit and the museum, this is well worth a trip. I'm unsure how much longer the Billy Joel exhibit will remain up, but it's something any fan of Joel's should come and see.

The people at the front desk were very friendly and helpful…read more I felt the cost was excessive for basically 4 rooms of exhibit. $32.pp It took us about 20 minutes to walk through and see everything. If you are a Raymond fan you might really enjoy it. Upstairs was Billy Joel, which was what I really came to see. It was good, but again not worth the cost.