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The big names taking the stage at Stony Brook’s Staller Center this fall

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There’s no shortage of star power hitting Stony Brook this fall.

The Staller Center for the Arts is rolling out a lineup that blends Broadway royalty, Grammy winners, laugh-out-loud comedy and world-class performances — all right here on Long Island.

The season is packed with moments worth circling on the calendar, with some programming yet to be announced. In the meantime, here are GLI’s picks of the season. (Blurbs provided by Staller Center.)


Stanley Jordan Trio

OCTOBER 10

Guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan, renowned for his groundbreaking “touch technique” and versatile musicality, will bring his mastery to Staller with the Stanley Jordan Trio.


Jessica Kirson

OCTOBER 18

In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender – outrageously funny, brutally honest, and irresistibly bold.


Kelli O’Hara

NOVEMBER 2

A Tony Award winner for The King and I and multiple-time nominee for her performances in Kiss Me, Kate, The Bridges of Madison County, and more, one of Broadway’s greatest leading ladies returns to Staller this fall.

Please note the new date of Nov. 2 at 8 pm.


Ralph Macchio, Richard Kind & Ricki Lake

Ralph Macchio at the 2025 Stony Brook Film Festival at Staller Center. (Credit: Benny Migliorino/GLI file photo)
NOVEMBER 7

Staller Center is thrilled to announce the return of the wildly popular Celebrity Autobiography to the Staller stage, featuring an all-star cast you won’t want to miss. So get ready for a night of satire and celebrity secrets. Cast to include Richard Kind (Spin CityCurb Your Enthusiasm), Ricki Lake (The Ricki Lake Show, Hairspray), Ralph Macchio (The Karate KidCobra Kai), and Emmy-nominated show creator Eugene Pack, with more celebrities to be announced soon.


LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas

DECEMBER 7

Back by popular demand – hear the internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum-selling singer’s greatest hits and new releases alongside all your Holiday favorites!


Top: Internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum-selling singer LeAnn Rimes. (courtesy photo/Staller Center)

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