A quick look at what’s happening this week on Long Island.
1) Zurich Opera House’s Le Comte Ory
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m.
Set by stage directors Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier in 1960s France, the Zurich Opera House production of Gioachino Rossini’s Le Comte Ory subtly delineates the underlying theme of sexual repression and frustration; but more than anything, it is pure, unadulterated fun. Cecilia Bartoli and Javier Camarena are the show’s stars.
Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City
Info: (516) 877-4000 • https://aupac.adelphi.edu/
2) Spotlight Gala ’15
Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
This year’s Spotlight will shine on honorees Andy and Beth Lipset, Bob Schanzer and the Port Washington Fire Department. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Landmark on Main Street building, the Gala will include a pre-show VIP cocktail party and post-show dinner wrapped around a performance by the Tony Award-winning Patina Miller.
Where: Landmark On Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington
Info: (516) 767-1384, ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org
3) Dom Irrera
Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Nominated, six times for an American Comedy Award, Dom Irrera has performed on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “The Late Show with David Letterman”, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The View.” Recent credits include an all-new stand-up special titled “Comedy Central Presents,” which aired on the cable network this past summer.
Where: Governors’ Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave. Levittown
Info: (516) 731-3358 • https://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm
4) Clare Bowen and Charles Esten
Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.
Stars of ABC’s television show “Nashville,” Charles Esten and Clare Bowen have stepped out of the boob tube and onto the live stage for series of dates, including Saturday at the Tilles Center. Esten plays Deacon Claybourne and Bowen his niece Scarlett on the musical drama. The pair has opened for the likes of Alan Jackson and Jennifer Nettles.
Where: Tilles Center For The Performing Arts | LIU Post
720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville
Info: (516) 299-3100 • https://tillescenter.org
5) Trace Adkins
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m.
Trace Adkins’ trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold more than 10 million albums, cumulatively. The Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author, spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program and the American Red Cross, for whom he raised more than $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.
Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info: (631) 673-7300, ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com
6) Meatloaf
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m.
The man behind such hits as “You Took the Words Right out of My Mouth,” “Bat Out of Hell,” “I’ll Do Anything For Love” and the ubiquitous “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” will return to Long Island this week. Born Marvin Lee Aday in Dallas, TX, Meatloaf has starred as Eddie in the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and as doomed Robert Paulson in “Fight Club.”
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info: (516) 247-5200
7) Steve Hackett
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m.
After two years of touring worldwide with the Genesis Revisited and Extended shows, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett returns to North America to perform with his band. In support of his new album “Wolflight,” released in April, and the 40th anniversary of the release of his first solo album, “Voyage of the Acolyte’, Hackett brings to a unique show of both Hackett solo and Genesis classics.
Where: The Space At Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury
Info: (516) 283.5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com
