Marci Reid

Everyone has a story or stories about the ways in which their life was changed by the presence in this world of Stephen Sondheim. This is mine.

The jazz singer continues her climb to the heights of artistry and fame in a concert celebrating her new CD, including the great Ted Nash, and audiences were beside themselves with the musical feast to which they were treated.

When best friends make art together, it's the best thing ever... unless the art they are making involves Liza Minnelli, and then it becomes even better.

Surflight Theatre will be opening their ever popular Holiday production for 2018, ELF the Musical, based on a motion picture of the same name, with a score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin on December 5th. The book is adapted by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan from the 2003 film. This will be the second musical by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin that Surflight has produced this season having had The Wedding Singer in their 2018 summer lineup.

Coming up this month at the Flat Rock Playhouse, the 2018 season continues to fill the stage with comedy, wit, and feel-good entertainment with Always a Bridesmaid.

Coming up this month at the Flat Rock Playhouse, the 2018 season continues to fill the stage with comedy, wit, and feel-good entertainment with Always a Bridesmaid. Celebrating the success of the 2017 production of The Dixie Swim Club, Flat Rock Playhouse will bring audiences another comedic hit from the same writing team: Jamie Wooten, Jessie Jones, and Nicholas Hope. Always a Bridesmaid tells the story of four high school friends who promise to be in each other's weddings while they enjoy their Senior Prom.

Coming up this month at the Flat Rock Playhouse, the 2018 season continues to fill the stage with comedy, wit, and feel-good entertainment with Always a Bridesmaid. Celebrating the success of the 2017 production of The Dixie Swim Club, Flat Rock Playhouse will bring audiences another comedic hit from the same writing team: Jamie Wooten, Jessie Jones, and Nicholas Hope. Always a Bridesmaid tells the story of four high school friends who promise to be in each other's weddings while they enjoy their Senior Prom.

Surflight Theatre, after a thrilling return from bankruptcy in 2017, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Steve Steiner, presents their first Mainstage production of 2018 with Nice Work If You Can Get It. A hilarious new screwball comedy, Nice Work pokes fun at the Prohibition era in a clash of elegant socialites and boorish bootleggers. This show is set to the glorious songs of George and Ira Gershwin including "Fascinating Rhythm", "Someone to Watch Over Me", and of course the title track "Nice Work If You Can Get It." The musical is sure to thrill the Long Beach Island audiences with its unforgettable score, lyrics, and vibrant dancing.

The exuberant cast of BYE BYE BIRDIE will 'spread sunshine all over the place' in this summertime sensation directed by Jenn Thompson.

The exuberant cast of BYE BYE BIRDIE will 'spread sunshine all over the place' in this summertime sensation directed by Jenn Thompson. Ms. Thompson's new take on this youthful classic includes two new songs, 'BYE BYE BIRDIE' from the 1963 film and 'A Mother Doesn't Matter Anymore' from the 1995 television presentation along with crisp new dance arrangements by accomplished composer of Broadway, film and television David Krane.  Check out a sneak peek below!

The exuberant cast of BYE BYE BIRDIE will 'spread sunshine all over the place' in this summertime sensation directed by Jenn Thompson.

ABCD Productions II is proud to present Love in the Middle Ages as part of the 19th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC.  

ABCD Productions II is proud to present Love in the Middle Ages as part of the 19th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC.  

Ocean Professional Theatre Company presents Irving Berlin's Call Me Madam, today, June 26th through July 5th, 2014, starring Marci Reid and Andrew Foote at the Bengal Auditorium, 180 Bengal Blvd., Barnegat, NJ 08005 at 2 pm, June 26, 29, July 1 and 2 and 8 pm June 26, 27, 28, July 2, 5.

Ocean Professional Theatre Company presents Irving Berlin's Call Me Madam, June 26th through July 5th, 2014, starring Marci Reid and Andrew Foote at the Bengal Auditorium, 180 Bengal Blvd., Barnegat, NJ 08005 at 2 pm, June 26, 29, July 1 and 2 and 8 pm June 26, 27, 28, July 2, 5

Three-time Emmy winning late-night comedian and host of HBO's comedy Hardcore TV joins recording artist Mimi Bessette (Cowgirls, Bonnie & Clyde), Yassmin Alers (Rent, The Capeman) and Marci Reid (Lion Gate's The Cookout) in the new musical comedy Love In The Middle Ages. Rounding out the cast are Michael Givens and David Rappaport.

The John W. Engeman Theater presents four time Tony Award Winning Musical, 42nd STREET, beginning with previews on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 8:00 p.m., an official opening on Saturday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. and running through June 17, 2012. Tickets are on sale for $60 and may be purchased by calling (631) 261-2900, by visiting www.engemantheater.com, or at the Engeman Theater Box Office at 250 Main Street, Northport.

The John W. Engeman Theater presents four time Tony Award Winning Musical, 42nd STREET, beginning with previews on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 8:00 p.m., an official opening on Saturday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. and running through June 17, 2012. Tickets are on sale for $60 and may be purchased by calling (631) 261-2900, by visiting www.engemantheater.com, or at the Engeman Theater Box Office at 250 Main Street, Northport.

The award-winning North Shore Music Theatre continues its 2011 season with the high-energy dance musical, FOOTLOOSE, closing Sunday, August 28.