All of our readers agree that New Jersey entertainment is some of the very best. There are opportunities to see top shows in every part of the state with fine professional theaters, performing arts centers, and community playhouses. Check out some of the highlights that we covered in 2023 that has included reviews, interviews, previews, photo-flashes and special news.
Reviews:
-The Pianist at George Street Playhouse. Read HERE.
-The Prom at Axelrod PAC. Read HERE thanks to our contributor, Lianna Abrizio
-Waiting for Godot at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Read HERE.
-Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Jr. at Mooorestown Theater Company. Read HERE thanks to our contributor, Donna Marie Nowak
Interviews:
-Arianna Cacioppo in The Little Mermaid at Centenary Stage Company. Read HERE.
-L.A. Mars talks Tick-Tick-Boom at Nutley Little Theatre. Read HERE thanks to our contributor, Gina Sarno.
-Producing Artistic Direcotr, Sean Hagerty of The Curtain in Jersey City. Read HERE.
-Director, Steve Bell and Rent at Bergen County Players. Read HERE.
Previews:
-The Lightning Thief was presented at The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey. Read HERE thanks to our Newsdesk.
-Trich was presented at Luna Stage. Read HERE thanks to our Newsdesk.
-Popcorn Falls was presented at Surflight Theatre. Read HERE thanks to our Newsdesk.
Photo Flashes:
-The Cast of The Great Gatsby. Read HERE thanks to our Newsdesk.
-Welcome to Matteson at NJ Rep. Read HERE thanks to our Newsdesk.
Special News:
-We keep our readers in touch with organizations such as New Jersey Theatre Alliance. Read HERE thanks to our Newsdesk.
-Premiere Stages at Kean University reveals Play Festival Winners and Commission Recipients. Read HERE.
-And, of course, our readers enjoy nominating and voting for the BWW New Jersey Awards. Voting ends on 12/31/23. Read HERE.
Stay tuned to BWW NJ for coverage by our contributors throughout 2024 to find out what’s going on in the Garden State.
Photo Credit: "Waiting for Godot" at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Photo by Sarah Haley
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Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1/22-1/22) |
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert State Theatre New Jersey (2/28-2/28) |
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Dog Man: The Musical Dream Live at American Dream (8/09-8/14) |
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Married, Single, and a Baby Robert Shackleton Playhouse (9/27-9/27) |
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Neruda Songs and Poulenc's Gloria New Jersey Performing Arts Center (4/17-4/17) |
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Mozart & Ravel Count Basie Center for the Arts (1/09-1/09) |
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Opening Weekend: Beethoven's "Emperor" & Schubert's "Great" State Theatre New Jersey (10/25-10/25) |
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Sutton Foster & Kelli O''Hara with The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (8/23-8/23) |
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Memphis Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (4/23-4/25) |
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MrBallen: Lights out Live Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (10/08-10/08) |