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TICK,TICK...BOOM! Finds Harmony at Princeton Summer Theater!
TICK, TICK…BOOM! an autobiographical pop musical based on the life of composer Jonathan Larson (RENT), kicks off the Princeton Summer Theater season with an intimate portrayal of a young artist's countdown to success or failure....
BWW Review: MERCY at NJ Rep is a Poignant New Play Excellently Presented
New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is now presenting the world premiere of Adam Szymkowicz's Mercy through July 14. With excellent direction by Gail Winar, the show features a cast that makes this dark comedy totally absorbing....
BWW Review: SONGBIRD at Two River Theater is a Must-See
Not to be missed! Two River Theater is now presenting 'Songbird.' Set in Nashville, Tennessee, it is an intriguing story based on Anton Chekhov's 'The Seagull' that deals with the complexities of human relationships. Written by Michael Kimmel, with music and lyrics by Lauren Pritchard, the show feat...
BWW Review: THE FANTASTICKS at the Ritz
The Ritz Theatre Co. has done it again with a rousing, creative version of a classic Broadway hit....
BWW Review: HALF TIME at Paper Mill Playhouse is Wonderful and Inspiring for All
Paper Mill Playhouse is the place to be for the exhillarating East Coast premiere of the new musical 'Half Time.' This entertaining, inspiring show is wonderfully directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, co-choreographed by Nick Kenkel with the finest music direction by Charlie Alterman. The sh...
BWW Review: The New Musical SMALL TOWN STORY by American Theater Group is Onstage at SOPAC through 6/10
American Theater Group (ATG) is now presenting a world premiere musical, 'Small Town Story,' at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) through Sunday, 610....
BWW Review: THE LAST 5 YEARS at EAGLE THEATRE is a Show You Should Make the TIME to See
The Last 5 Years is an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about a man and a woman who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The musical's unconventional structure consists of an aspiring actress Cathy Hiatt (played by Jenna Pastuszek) telling her story backwards, while buddin...
BWW Review: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at The Ritz Theatre is Worth the Buzz
Ritz Theatre Company's production of '25th Annual Putnman Country Spelling Bee' had its final curtain call this past weekend, but prooved musical comedy is as entertaining as ever BEEfore!...
BWW Review: TARTUFFE at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Intrigues with Humor and Verve
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey opens their 2018 season with a bold, bright, and brilliant production of Moliere's classic French comedy Tartuffe. Translated by Richard Wilbur and superbly directed by the Theatre's Artistic Director, Bonnie J. Monte, the show features an outstanding cast....
BWW Review: TURNING OFF THE MORNING NEWS at McCarter Theatre Center is On
Christopher Durang's world premiere of TURNING OFF THE MORNING NEWS at McCarter Theatre Center is a bold dark comedy for today's anxieties. A stellar cast and memorable characters offer a trip into the absurd reality of life....
BWW Review: Six New Jersey Playwrights Are CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION at Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre
This collection of six short plays wants to be immediate, relevant, and thought-provoking. The question is, what's the best way to go about writing shows like that?...
BWW Review: The NJSO Performs MENDELSSOHN & SIBELIUS at Bergen PAC
The well-worn, and well-loved Mendelssohn Violin concerto lead off the first half of the program, as Violinist Ning Feng brought great energy and virtuosity to what must be just about the most-performed violin concerto of all time. Mendelssohn broke tradition by introducing the solo instrument right...
BWW Review: InterACT Theatre Productions presents LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at The Baird Theatre
InterACT Theatre Productions presents LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at The Baird Theatre...
BWW Review: GREASE at The Chatham Playhouse
In their 96th season, The Chatham Players presents 'Grease' with Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Directed by James Mosser and Produced by Bob Lukasik, this musical includes some of the songs that we all know and love from the 1978 film, with a few added songs in the mix....
BWW Review: MADAGASCAR-THE MUSICAL at The Growing Stage is Sheer Delight
There's a wonderful and whimsical adventure that you don't want to miss happening now at The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey. MADAGASCAR - A Musical Adventure is a show for the entire family....
BWW Review: THE NERD at George Street Playhouse is Laugh Out Loud Fun
Everybody needs a good laugh, and that's just what you will get when you attend The Nerd, now being performed at George Street Playhouse (GSP) through May 20. Written by Larry Shue and superbly directed by Kevin Cahoon, the play has an awesome cast that channels Shue's comic genius into 2 hours of s...
BWW Review: ISSEI, HE SAY at NJ Rep is an Important Play Wonderfully Performed
NJ Rep is now presenting the world premiere of 'Issei, He Say (Or the Myth of the First)' through May 20. Written by Chloe Hung and directed by Lisa James, the play has superb staging and an excellent cast. It reveals many of the challenges faced by first generation immigrants....
VOLTA by Cirque du Soleil at the Meadowlands is Spectacular
Get your tickets, get excited, and experience VOLTA, the stunning Cirque du Soleil production being performed under the big top at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford through Sunday, May 6. This is a show that will please people of all ages with captivating staging and of course, the troupe's unpara...
BWW Review: DANCING AT LUGHNASA at TRT is Theatre at its Best
Dancing at Lughnasa is being performed at Two River Theater through May 13. The 1992 Tony Award winning play is written by Brian Friel and directed by Jessica Stone. This is theatre at its very best with stirring dialogue, the finest staging, and a remarkable cast. You will be swept away by this hum...
BWW Review: MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS at EAGLE THEATRE
3 men, 5 days, peanuts, bananas, and Gone with the Wind? This odd assemblage is the foundation of Eagle Theatre's production of Moonlight and Magnolias, Ron Hutchinson's comedic play and behind-the scenes look into the making of the beloved film classic Gone with the Wind....
BWW Review: A DOG STORY at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum
The power of the cute companion is center to the very entertaining A Dog Story currently playing at Bickford Theater....
BWW Review: FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS at Nutley Little Theatre
Nutley Little Theatre presents "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress."...
BWW Review: THE STING at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Exhilarating World Premiere Musical
Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting 'The Sting,' an exhilarating world premiere musical. Directed by John Rando with choreography by Warren Carlyle and musical direction by Fred Lassen, the show is Broadway bound and it's easy to see why. This wonderfully staged production has a great plot, a fab...
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA by Dream Theatre Productions Now Thrilling Audiences at UCPAC
Mamma Mia brought the audience to their feet at the opening night performance on Friday at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC). Produced by Dream Theatre Productions, the lavish performance of the hit Broadway musical is one of the best you will see with its stunningly talented cast. ...
BWW Review: TRYING at George Street Playhouse is a Must-See Play that Brings Together History and Humanity
George Street Playhouse (GSP) is now presenting Trying by Joanna McClelland Glass through April 8. Directed by Jim Jack, the show stars Philip Goodwin and Carly Zien. This is a two-hander like no other. Exquisitely written, creatively staged, and with superb acting, Trying makes a lasting impression...
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Hey! I Heard You're Black Unidentified Stages (6/05-6/06) |
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Not the Right Mom Written & Performed by Megan Dolan Avenel Performing Arts Center (5/30-5/30) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot Barn Theatre (5/15-6/06) |
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We Declare: Words That Shaped A Nation The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (9/14-9/14) |
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Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights State Theatre New Jersey (7/30-7/30) |
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Grease the Musical Music Box at the Borgata (7/12-8/09) |
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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Rahway, NJ On February 12, 2027 Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) (2/12-2/12) |
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Telegraph Quartet Morris Museum (6/11-6/11) |
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Kalamazoo Robert Shackleton Playhouse (7/15-8/23) |
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The Jersey City Jazz Festival! Fri May 29th-Sun May 31st at Exchange Place in Jersey City FREE MUSIC! 1 Exchange Place (5/29-5/29) |
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