<p>The John W. Engeman Theater in&nbsp;Northport dives&nbsp;into the world of Elvis Presley with its current production &quot;Heartbreak Hotel.&quot; Newsday arts and entertainment reporter Rafer Guzm&aacute;n gives us a behind the scenes look.&nbsp;</p>


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