NEW JERSEY THEATER REVIEWS

The wait is over. See 'A Comedy of Tenors' now at Paper Mill Playhouse through February 26th. This madcap comedy is written by Ken Ludwig, directed by Don Stephenson and features wonderful staging and a talented cast....

Mary Catherine Burke, director of Mile Square Theatre's production of 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' has a stated preference for comedy with bite. In this she successfully mines Charles Shultz' Peanuts comic strip for all the inherent anxiety and wit. Her team - including the cast - create a p...

'Hurricane Diane,' a World Premiere show, is now being performed at Two River Theater (TRT) through February 12th. Commissioned by TRT, this boldly creative theatrical piece is written by Pulitzer Prize Nominee Madeleine George and directed by Leigh Silverman....

It's nice when a somewhat unfamiliar musical can actually surprise you in a good way....

NJ Rep is currently presenting the World Premiere of The Jag written by Gino Dilorio and directed by Brendan Burke. This must-see production will be on the Long Branch stage through February 12th....

The reimagined production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre is an entertaining mix of big and small, loud and quiet, poignant and irreverent. Most of all, it is good for the soul: delivering the cathartic joy of Scrooge's transformation with a playful nod to Dickens' Victorian England and the...

See 'Black Nativity' now on the Crossroads Theatre stage through December 18th .Directed by Lee Truesdale and choreographed by Obediah Wright, it is an inspiring and exhilarating show....

Centenary Stage Company (CSC) brings to life, the magical, family holiday musical, 'Mary Poppins' through December 11 in the Sitnik Theater....

See 'The Bodyguard' now though January 1st at Paper Mill Playhouse. Based on the hit 1992 movie, this thrilling production is directed by Thea Sharrock, choreographed by Karen Bruce and features an all-star cast that includes Grammy Award noninee, Deborah Cox....

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) welcomes the holiday season with a true theatrical gem, A Child's Christmas in Wales now through January 1st.The show features outstanding direction by Joseph Discher, musical direction by Robert Long and a stellar cast....

'Daddy Long Legs' is now onstage at George Street Playhouse through December 24th. Directed by Michael Mastro and starring Ben Michael and Elise, Vannerson, this enthralling new musical is sure to please metro area audiences....

Mile Square Theatre brilliantly gives life to a holiday classic....

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting a marvelous, full-scale production of 'A Christmas Carol: The Musical' through December 18th. It is an elaborate theatrical event that will be enjoyed by everyone, young and old alike....

See 'A Lion in Winter' at Two River Theater through December 4th. Written by James Goldman, the play features superb direction by Tyne Rafaeli and an outstanding cast. This is an ideal show to herald the holiday season....

A winning powerful tribute to James Brown from those who sang and played with him....

Puns. Frogs. Fairy Tales. Silly on Sixth does it again....

The Eagle Theatre takes a leap of faith that works...

See 'Mad Love' at NJ Rep through November 20th. This very entertaining modern comedy is written by Marisa Smith and directed by Evan Bergman....

See 'Mama's Boy' now at George Street Playhouse through November 6th. This intriguing family drama is written by Rob Urbinati, directed by David Saint and features an excellent cast....

Peter and the Starcatcher is based on the bestselling children's book by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. This Tony Award-winning show by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker, is now showing at the Growing Stage Theater in Netcong through 10/23....

Dinner party conversation goes deep, touching off unresolved notions of cultural, religious, and racial identities, between guests and within. ...

An enthralling production of William Shakespeare's 'Richard III' is onstage at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Directed by Paul Mullins and featuring a stellar cast, the show will be performed through Sunday, November 6th....

'Single Black Female' is now on the Crossroads Theatre company Stage through October 23rd. Written by Lisa B. Thompson and directed by Shirley Jo Finney, this play is a theatrical gem....

Hilarious, fun evening of musical theater with top notch performances, sparkling dancing, great singing, fabulous costumes, and Mel Brooks' wit....

The Producers, now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through October 23rd, is a fabulous production of the hilarious hit musical. Directed by Don Stephenson, choreographed by Bill Burns with musical direction by James P. Moore, the show shines bright on the Millburn stage....