L to R:Joan Afflerback, Willa Ward, Bea Mercadante, Marye Heston and Marjorie Maher At the annual Play Reviews Program of the Community Club held Wednesday March 16 th - it would be fair to say not much from the Broadway scene was excluded.

Moderator Bea Mercadante gave an overview, noting that musicals are still a huge money-maker. That is - unless it fails as large. What's playing?

The panelists -

Joan Afflerback - reviewed "The Glass Menagerie" "McCreel" and "Twelve Angry Men." Powerful!

Willa Ward - reviewed "Wicked," a two-year favorite.

Pacific Overtures - Stephen Sondhein music

Rivals - an old Sheridan classic

Marye Heston - reviewed "Democracy" by Michael Frayn and "Doubt" - two very strong and serious plays.

"Dame Edna" and Jackie Mason - light and popular entertainment.

Marjorie Maher - a timely look at Broadway's alternative Long Island theaters. What an array! College campuses - small theater companies giving us an exciting way to compensate for expensive New York.

The large audience enjoyed the panelists. A lovely tea hour followed. Bravo!