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Ziegfeld Theater Stages Classic Musical OLIVER!
by Julie Musbach - Jul 27, 2018

Broadway brings Charles Dickens' novel to life in this Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical about an orphan boy on his quest to find love and family. Equal parts charming and sober, Oliver! is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and family audiences alike.

The Shakespeare Theatre's Season of Comic Relief Continues With BLITHE SPIRIT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2018

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey continues its 56th season with its third Main Stage production, Blithe Spirit. Veteran company member Victoria Mack, who was last seen on the Main Stage in this season's Tartuffe, will make her STNJ directing debut. Company favorites Brent Harris, Tina Stafford, Ames Adamson, and Susan Maris will be joined by Kate MacCluggage of The 39 Steps fame in this delightful British comedy by Noel Coward. Performances begin August 15. Patrons can purchase tickets at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre located at 36 Madison Avenue in Madison by calling the Box Office at 973-408-5600 or by going online at www.ShakespeareNJ.org.

The Who's TOMMY Comes to The Ziegfeld Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2018

The Who's 1969 iconic rock concept album comes to life on the stage in a truly unique theatrical event. Deaf, dumb and blind young Tommy overcomes impossible odds to rise to stardom during this high-energy, inspiring and sometimes puzzling adventure about healing and the resiliency of the human spirit. 

BWW Review: Baring it All in The Ziegfeld Theater's THE FULL MONTY
by Hayley Westwood - May 29, 2018

Belly laughs, scandal, harmonies, hilarity and camaraderie abound in the Ziegfeld Theater's rendition of The Full Monty.

The Ziegfeld Theater Lets Loose With THE FULL MONTY And A New Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018

The Ziegfeld Theater, helmed by new Artistic Director Hugh Hanson, is ready to heat up to summer a little early with the cult favorite film-turned-Broadway-musical, The Full Monty.

BWW Review: Portland Stage Serves Up a Delightful Vintage Cocktail with a Twist
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Feb 5, 2017

With its winter production of Joseph Kesselring's classic comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, Portland Stage's serves up a delightful vintage cocktail - complete with more than one amusing twist. The 1947 play, people with a cast of loveable, zany misfits who cheerfully engage in murder and mayhem retains its appeal seven decades later in this stylishly directed and colorfully acted production.

HERAKLES to Play 2016 The Classical Greek Theatre Fesival
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2016

The Classical Greek Theatre Fesival's production of Euripides' Herakles is a captivating portrayal of the effects of war upon the psyche of a soldier returning from the battlefield struggling to reintegrate with society.

HERAKLES to Play 2016 The Classical Greek Theatre Fesival
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2016

The Classical Greek Theatre Fesival's production of Euripides' Herakles is a captivating portrayal of the effects of war upon the psyche of a soldier returning from the battlefield struggling to reintegrate with society.

BWW Review: EXIT THE KING at STNJ is Enthralling
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 15, 2016

Exit the King is now on stage at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) through August 28th. This enthralling show is by Romanian-French writer Eugene Ionesco, translated by Donald Watson with absolutely splendid direction by the theatre's Artistic Director, Bonnie J. Monte.

11th Annual Henry Awards Nominees Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 20, 2016

The Colorado Theatre Guild's 11th Annual Henry Awards will take place Monday, July 18, 2016 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue in Parker, Colorado. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and the awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m., followed by an after-party. Tickets are $23 for CTG members (limit 2 per person online with the code Henry2016), $30 non-members or $50 VIP. Tickets go on sale June 20 through the PACE Center website, parkerarts.org, or by calling the box office at 303-805-6800. 

BWW Reviews: Theatreworks Spins Tall Tales With THE LIAR
by Christi Esterle - Apr 25, 2015

Caught somewhere between classical and modern modes, The Liar is a truly entertaining evening.

SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY to Play Southern Theatre, 2/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 15, 2015

This whip-smart comedy takes on the naughty fun of the best-selling book and highly-anticipated movie and brings it to outrageous life with musical numbers, steamy performances highlighting the famous hunk and his grey tie, and lots of hilarious surprises. The performance will offer pre-show cocktails, as well as the opportunity to take photos with the star himself. It's a riotous night of fun that will leave your inner goddess breathless.

BWW Reviews: HENRY VIII at STNJ is Outstanding Theatre
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 27, 2014

'Henry VIII' directed by Paul Mullins in now onstage at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey through November 9th. Area audiences should relish the opportunity to see a stellar cast in Shakespeare's epic pageant.

SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY Plays Gallo Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2014

A wickedly funny, adult-themed spoof of the 'Fifty Shades' trilogy of erotic romance novels by E. L. James is coming to the Gallo Center for the Arts for one night only. 'SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody' takes the stage at 8 pm tonight, October 11.

BWW Reviews: WITTENBERG Now On Stage at STNJ - Refreshingly Original
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 18, 2014

'Wittenberg' written by David Davalos and directed by Joseph Discher is now on stage at The Shakespeare Theatre on New Jersey. Metropolitan area audiences will delight at this totally original new play.

Photo Flash: First Look at WITTENBERG at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2014

The Shakespeare Theatre presents the New Jersey premiere of the award-winning play WITTENBERG by David Davalos, in which he ingeniously manipulates time and space to unite an unusual trio-Doctor Faustus, Martin Luther, and Hamlet-for a witty and provocative debate about faith, fate, existence, and tennis. The 'big questions,' the enigmas that eternally puzzle mankind, are given clever and delightfully quirky forum in this contemporary riff on the age-old and eternal conudrums. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY to Play Gallo Center, 10/11
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2014

A wickedly funny, adult-themed spoof of the 'Fifty Shades' trilogy of erotic romance novels by E. L. James is coming to the Gallo Center for the Arts for one night only. 'SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody' takes the stage at 8 pm on Saturday, October 11.

Shakespeare Theatre to Present WITTENBERG, Begin. 9/10
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2014

Performances begin September 10 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue in Madison. Tickets start at $25 for preview performances and $32 for regular performances. Student rush tickets for all performances are $15, available a half-hour before curtain for with a valid student ID. Performances are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets, call the Box Office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.

Tickets to SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY at Terry Theater On Sale 8/8
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 6, 2014

SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody returns to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Terry Theater for four performances only from Thursday, November 6th through Saturday, November 8th! Tickets go on sale Friday, August 8th at 10AM through the FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase, the official presenter of the Jacksonville show. Tickets are $50.00 and can be purchased at www.artistseriesjax.org, (904) 442-2929, and the FSCJ Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

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