NEW JERSEY THEATER REVIEWS

Be an insider and see 'The Outsider' now at Paper Mill Playhouse. The East Coast premiere of this politically themed play is written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by David Esbjornson. Funny, timely, and dare we say, entirely possible, 'The Outsider' is a wonderfully crafted, superb production tha...

Christopher Columbus!! Little Women as you've likely never seen it before....

The verdict is in. 'Legally Blonde, The Musical,' presented by Dream Theatre Productions at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) is a hit! Directed and choreographed by Bernard J. Solomon with musical direction by David Maglione, the show features an excellent, multi-talented cast. It will be...

A scandal is afoot in Morristown! Bickford Theatre presents a night full of dark twists and surprises diabolical enough to make you want to fix yourself a stiff drink. 'Accomplice' written by Rupert Holmes and directed by Eric Hafen will be on the Morristown stage through February 4th and it is not...

Two River Theater is now presenting a captivating world-premiere production, 'El Coqui Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom: A Superhero Play.' Written by Matt Barbot and directed by Jos Zayas, the show will be performed in TRT's Marion Huber Theater through Sunday February 4. It is a relevant and ...

The Ritz Theatre opens its 2018 season with a bright new marquee and a powerful musical....

Occasionally a concert of stalwart popular favorites reminds you of what made them so special in the first place - providing a fresh look at a familiar landscape. The program presented by the New Jersey Symphony, under the baton of Musical Director Xian Zhang, at Bergen PAC on January 13th, did just...

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) kicks off their 2018 season of new plays with the world premiere of The Calling written by Joel Stone, directed by Evan Bergman and starring Ames Adamson and Jared Michael Delaney. This is one to see. The stellar cast and meticulous direction bring Stone's well-...

Greg Wood as Scrooge delights in McCarter Theatre Center's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. If there was every a time for the redemptive promise of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, this is it....

Holiday theatergoers have something to celebrate. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is presenting their outstanding season finale, 'It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play' now through December 31. The beloved Christmas story is cleverly performed as a radio broadcast. Directed by Doug West and...

Gather your princes and princesses and head over to The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey. Cinderella: A Holiday Musical is being performed through Sunday, December 17th. It features wonderful direction by the Theatre's Director of Educational Programming, Lori B. Lawrence, musical...

Co-Artistic director Ed Corsi combines an old-fashion love story with a classic musical theatre feel while winning the audience in a very personal way....

Kathleen Turner is thrilling metro area audiences in her role as the Almighty One in 'An Act of God' at George Street Playhouse. Written by David Javerbaum, and expertly directed by the Playhouse's Artistic Director, David Saint, this wildly amusing, yet thought provoking show is mesmerizing. See it...

Ingenious. Captivating. Hysterical. Thoroughly entertaining. Those are just some of the adjectives which describe Mark Shanahan's production of 'The 39 Steps' playing at Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken....

If you always wanted to see 'Newsies,' now's your chance. The Centenary Stage Company is performing a wonderful production of this Broadway hit for their 'Family Holiday Spectacular.' Directed and choreographed by Michael Blevins with musical direction by Jarred Lee, the show features a talented cas...

Everybody's favorite redhead returns to Paper Mill Playhouse to delight metro area audiences this holiday season. A marvelous production of Annie is now on the Millburn stage through December 31. Directed by the Playhouse's Producing Artistic Director, Mark S. Hoebee, choreographed by Joann M. Hunte...

Two River Theatre continues their successful 2017/2018 Season with Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' now through December 3. directed by Michael Cumpsty, the play features the ideal cast to portray Wilde's farcical classic....

The Ritz Theatre Company is transformed into a Carnival and you are in for a spectacle....

Crossroads Theatre Company is now on the road with their exciting 2017/2018 'Love & Happiness' season. The Company just presented a one-weekend-only performance of The Mecca Tales at the Middlesex County College Performing Art Center from November 8th to November 12th. This beautifully written theat...

There's just one weekend left to see Bakersfield Mist, an exceptional production now being presented at the Morris Museum's Bickford Theatre. This award-winning play by Stephen Sachs features expert direction by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director, Eric Hafen along with remarkable performances...

Mutual Philanthropy, written by Karen Rizzo and directed by Evan Bergman, is now making its East Coast Premiere at New Jersey Repertory Company through November 19. This distinctive show depicts how socioeconomic circumstances can divide people living in the same community....

You'll laugh and laugh some more. I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change kicks off the inviting season ahead at George Street Playhouse.The production enjoys inspired direction by the GSP's Artistic Director, David Saint and features a multi-talented cast. The book and lyrics are by Joe DiPierto wit...

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has reason to celebrate. Their awe-inspiring production of 'Shakespeare in Love' is a real hit. The elaborate production features a marvelous cast and splendid direction by the Theatre's Artistic Director, Bonnie J. Monte. The show's music is by Paddy Cunneen wi...

The Centenary Stage Company opens their exciting theatre season with 'The Learned Ladies' now through October 22nd. Moliere's classic comedy has never looked so good. Wonderfully adapted by playwright, Freyda Thomas, the show features the finest direction by Carl Wallnau and an outstanding cast of t...

There's magic happening at The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey. An enchanting, full-scale production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, The Broadway Musical is being performed through Sunday, October 29. The show is directed by the theatre's Founder and Executive Director, Stephe...