Marlena Lustik News

Before East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC) revs up its fall lineup, the curtain prepares to close on its summer 2023 Mainstage Season with a six-week run of A. R. Gurney's “Love Letters”– but with a twist. From Sept. 6 to Oct. 14, the play will be performed by a real-life couple with a connection each of the six weeks: three married couples, an engaged duo, and two pairs who share a romantic past. 

The Broadway hit play, The Lifespan of a Fact, written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the true story between essayist, John D'Agata and a fact-checker, Jim Fingal, continues at Cape May Stage through October 2nd with a special talk-back directly following the Sunday, September 18th 2 pm matinee.

'The Lifespan of a Fact' Opened at Cape May Stage on Sept 1st. In this comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus fiction, a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker takes on a talented writer's essay that could save the sinking New York Magazine from collapse. 'The Lifespan of a Fact' asks audiences a difficult question: What is the value of fact?

The third play of Cape May Stage's 2022 season, 'The Lifespan of a Fact,' will open on Sept. 1, 2022, with a Preview Night on Aug. 31, 2022. In this comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus fiction, a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker takes on a talented writer's essay that could save the sinking New York Magazine from collapse.

Cape May Stage is ushering in the holiday season with 'Adopt a Sailor: The Holiday Edition'' by Charles Evered, playing Dec. 8th through Dec. 30th. Showtimes are Tuesday-Saturday at 7:00 PM, and Saturday-Sunday at 2 PM with certain holiday exceptions.

Cape May Stage is ushering in the holiday season with 'Adopt a Sailor: The Holiday Edition'' by Charles Evered, playing Dec. 8th through Dec. 30th. Showtimes are Tuesday-Saturday at 7:00 PM, and Saturday-Sunday at 2 PM with certain holiday exceptions at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse.

Cape May Stage puts the laughter in Manslaughter this holiday season with MURDER FOR TWO: THE HOLIDAY EDITION

If one wishes to see shows at two Equity professional theater companies in Cape May in one week, and save money at the same time, then the 3rd Annual Theater Week from October 2 a?" 6, is just the ticket.

To kick off the fall season, Cape May Stage presents The Taming by Lauren Gunderson, a political satire that is a refreshing antidote to today's political climate and non-stop squabbling. The Taming runs September 25, 2019 - November 1, 2019, Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30 PM and Saturday & Sunday at 3:00 PM.

New Jersey Theatre Alliance, in partnership with New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, announces the return of NJPAC Stage Exchange for a fifth year. The program gives established playwrights an opportunity to hear commentary from the public about their new works at a special sneak peek reading event on Friday, March 8 at NJPAC.

The Lion In Winter by James Goldman reigns over Cape May Stage August 8th-September 14th playing Tuesday-Sunday at 8 PM. As a historical fiction, this modern classic pits Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, after a decade of imprisonment for her part in a rebellion against her husband King Henry II of England. Eleanor arrives at court during a Christmas furlough and proceeds to scheme to challenge the King's authority and his choice of heir to the throne.

The Lion In Winter by James Goldman reigns over Cape May Stage August 8th-September 14th playing Tuesday-Sunday at 8 PM. As a historical fiction, this modern classic pits Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, after a decade of imprisonment for her part in a rebellion against her husband King Henry II of England. Eleanor arrives at court during a Christmas furlough and proceeds to scheme to challenge the King's authority and his choice of heir to the throne.

The Lion In Winter by James Goldman reigns over Cape May Stage August 8th-September 14th playing Tuesday-Sunday at 8 PM. As a historical fiction, this modern classic pits Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, after a decade of imprisonment for her part in a rebellion against her husband King Henry II of England. Eleanor arrives at court during a Christmas furlough and proceeds to scheme to challenge the King's authority and his choice of heir to the throne.

The Lion In Winter by James Goldman reigns over Cape May Stage August 8th-September 14th playing Tuesday-Sunday at 8 PM. As a historical fiction, this modern classic pits Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, after a decade of imprisonment for her part in a rebellion against her husband King Henry II of England. Eleanor arrives at court during a Christmas furlough and proceeds to scheme to challenge the King's authority and his choice of heir to the throne.

Join Cape May Stage on March 18th from 10:30 am -2:30 pm as Fins Bar & Grille opens its doors to help raise money through their Sunday Socials Event. The Sunday Socials have become the events of the season with a build your own Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar, live music, brunch, and full lunch menu.

Eagle Theatre enters the New Year with a plan to shine the spotlight on the unique voice of women of the past, present, and future.

Eagle Theatre's 2017 New Works Development Series focuses exclusively on the unique voice of women writing for Professional Regional Theatre today.

Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook, Inc.'s COO, publically launched the #SheMeansBusiness initiative on Facebook earlier this week. Facebook selected Eagle Theatre, South Jersey's only year-round professional Equity theatre, to be the only organization in State of New Jersey and one of only a select few in the world to participate in the global #SheMeansBusiness initiative. #SheMeansBusiness is a 24 Hour Live event showcasing female entrepreneurs, as part of International Women's Day today - Wednesday, March 8th. The theatre has been given the 5:30 PM EST, March 8th time slot for its live Facebook broadcast. Viewers can like their Facebook page and tune in to facebook.com/TheEagleTheatre to watch the live event.

Facebook, Inc. has selected Eagle Theatre, South Jersey's only year-round professional Equity theatre, to be one of the official hosts of its #SheMeansBusiness 24 Hour Live event as part of International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8th. The Eagle Theatre's is the only organization in New Jersey and one of only a select few in the world to participate. The theatre has been given the 5:30 PM EST, March 8th time slot for its live Facebook broadcast. Viewers can like their Facebook page and tune in to facebook.com/theeagletheatre to watch the live event.

 Cape May history comes to life at Cape May Stage this holiday season at the world premiere of 'A Cape May Christmas,' opening Friday,  November 27. Cape May Stage is located at 405 Lafayette Street in Cape May. On Saturday, November 28, Cape May Stage will also present 'The Twelve Dates of Christmas' at Congress Hall, 200 Congress Place, Cape May. Both plays were created by women playwrights, the sixth and seventh productions in a season of all-female playwrights in 2015.