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Review: Neil Labute's COMFORT Smartly Depicts a Torn Family Relationship

Review: Neil Labute's COMFORT Smartly Depicts a Torn Family Relationship

by Marina Kennedy — April 22, 2025
New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) continues their successful season of year-round theatre with Comfort, a gripping world premiere by the award-winning writer, Neil LaBute. ...
Review: ¡VOS! at Two River Theater Intrigues with a Compelling Story

Review: ¡VOS! at Two River Theater Intrigues with a Compelling Story

by Marina Kennedy — April 15, 2025
Two River Theater (TRT) is currently presenting ¡VOS!, an intriguing and compelling new play written by Christina Pumariega. This two-hander is deftly directed by Nicole A. Watson...
Review: TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms, Inspires and Dazzles

Review: TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms, Inspires and Dazzles

by Marina Kennedy — April 8, 2025
Take the Lead, an exuberant new musical, is now at Paper Mill Playhouse, and it is a definite hit. We attended the opening night when the full house audience was all smiles and cheers....
Review: Minds and Hearts Collide in LEGACY OF LIGHT at McCarter Theatre

Review: Minds and Hearts Collide in LEGACY OF LIGHT at McCarter Theatre

by Chloe Yang — March 30, 2025
Karen Zacarías' 'Legacy of Light' at McCarter Theatre brilliantly connects women across centuries, challenging assumptions about motherhood, science, and women's ambition through stunning visuals and compelling performances....
Review: KING JAMES at GSP-A Smart Two-Hander for Sports Fans and Many More

Review: KING JAMES at GSP-A Smart Two-Hander for Sports Fans and Many More

by Marina Kennedy — March 24, 2025
Whether you are someone who follows sports or not,'King James' has great personal and social appeal.  It will run through Sunday April 6 with matinee and evening performances available. ...
Review: PURLIE by American Theater Group at Hamilton Stage-A Must-See in March

Review: PURLIE by American Theater Group at Hamilton Stage-A Must-See in March

by Marina Kennedy — March 12, 2025
A top production of the hit musical, Purlie is now being presented by American Theater Group (ATG) at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, and the show is wowing its audiences. ...
Review: Ethan Stiefel’s SPIRIT OF THE HIGHLANDS by ARB-Outstanding

Review: Ethan Stiefel’s SPIRIT OF THE HIGHLANDS by ARB-Outstanding

by Marina Kennedy — March 10, 2025
American Repertory Ballet has continued their successful season with the outstanding world premiere of Ethan Stiefel's Spirit of the Highlands that was presented from Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9, at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center....
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Two River Theater Intrigues at Every Turn

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Two River Theater Intrigues at Every Turn

by Marina Kennedy — February 28, 2025
Do you enjoy thrillers? If so, get your tickets for Two River Theater’s fantastic production of 'Dial M for Murder.'...
Review: MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse-The Story Shines with Top Music

Review: MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse-The Story Shines with Top Music

by Marina Kennedy — February 5, 2025
'Mystic Pizza,' the marvelous new musical, is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse (PMP). It is based on the fan-favorite 1988 Metro Goldwyn Mayer rom-com by the same name with story and characters by Amy Holden Jones. ...
Review: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Disturbs the Comfortable at McCarter Theatre

Review: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Disturbs the Comfortable at McCarter Theatre

by Chloe Yang — January 29, 2025
A gripping Holocaust drama explores the banality of evil as museum archivist grapples with Nazi leisure photos at Auschwitz. Strong performances and innovative staging illuminate how ordinary people enabled genocide....
Review: NOISES OFF at Burlington County Footlighters

Review: NOISES OFF at Burlington County Footlighters

by Donna Marie Nowak — January 27, 2025
What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of Noises Off at Burlington County Footlighters? Read the review here and learn more about the Footlighters production....
Review: SMALL at GSP-Robert Montano’s Fascinating Story Comes to Life

Review: SMALL at GSP-Robert Montano’s Fascinating Story Comes to Life

by Marina Kennedy — January 21, 2025
'SMALL,' Robert Montano’s autobiographical depiction of his experiences as a young man, is simply performance perfection....
Guest Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre-Holiday Spirit in Princeton

Guest Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre-Holiday Spirit in Princeton

by Marina Kennedy — December 17, 2024
McCarter Theatre Center’s annual production of A Christmas Carol has returned to Princeton, New Jersey, and brings with it plenty of holiday merriment....
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at STNJ-Top Show to Tantalize the Imagination

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at STNJ-Top Show to Tantalize the Imagination

by Marina Kennedy — December 11, 2024
If you want to see a production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol presented to perfection, make plans to visit The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ). ...
Review: GENE & GILDA-A Humorous and Affecting Story of Legendary Performers at GSP

Review: GENE & GILDA-A Humorous and Affecting Story of Legendary Performers at GSP

by Marina Kennedy — December 9, 2024
George Street Playhouse (GSP) is now presenting a two-hander that should be on your December entertainment schedule.  Gene & Gilda tells a captivating story about the relationship of the two celebrated performers, Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner....
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paper Mill Playhouse-Ideal Holiday Cheer for All

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paper Mill Playhouse-Ideal Holiday Cheer for All

by Marina Kennedy — December 4, 2024
'Tis the season for a fabulous holiday show and that means you must see Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of 'Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical.' ...
Review: Catalyst Theater Company’s BAT BOY Transforms Prejudice

Review: Catalyst Theater Company’s BAT BOY Transforms Prejudice

by Chloe Yang — November 17, 2024
Catalyst Theater's 'Bat Boy: The Musical' shines with Nick Rubano (Edgar), Tracey Lynne Haskell (Meredith), Beth Siegling (Shelley), and Scott McGowan (Dr. Parker) leading a powerful exploration of acceptance and humanity in this intimate production about a journey of love and prejudice....
Review: José Rivera’s YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM at NJ Rep-A Captivating New Play

Review: José Rivera’s YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM at NJ Rep-A Captivating New Play

by Marina Kennedy — November 6, 2024
This fascinating new play is an insightful examination about aging and the use of advanced technology in caregiving....
Review: MY ITALY STORY Bridges Generations at Hamilton Stage

Review: MY ITALY STORY Bridges Generations at Hamilton Stage

by Chloe Yang — October 27, 2024
Experience Italian-American family drama in 'My Italy Story.' This captivating one-man show stars Michael Notardonato as he masterfully portrays multiple characters on a journey of identity and reconciliation. Don't miss it — Oct 24-27 at Hamilton Stage, Rahway, then Nov 1-3 at Sieminski Theater, ...
Review: Art House Productions’ GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Bleeds Beauty

Review: Art House Productions’ GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Bleeds Beauty

by Chloe Yang — October 27, 2024
Art House Productions' gripping staging of 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' explores love, pain, and healing through 30 years of friendship. Ashley Renée-Scott and Mario C. Brown shine as Kayleen and Doug, whose bond transcends romance in this intimate black box production running through Nov 10. Mus...
Guest Review: ARB’s WONDERMENT Celebrates the Magic of the Mind with Whimsy and Dra

Guest Review: ARB’s WONDERMENT Celebrates the Magic of the Mind with Whimsy and Drama

by Marina Kennedy — October 24, 2024
Anyone who has spent a childhood afternoon daydreaming in their bedroom is sure to be captured by the whimsical charm of WONDERMENT, the program that opened the American Repertory Ballet (ARB) 2024-2025 season....
Review: MACBETH at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ-An Outstanding Production

Review: MACBETH at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ-An Outstanding Production

by Marina Kennedy — October 22, 2024
An awe-inspiring production of William Shakespeare’s masterwork tragedy, 'Macbeth' is now being performed at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) through November 17th. Read the review. ...
Review: Conor McPherson's THE WEIR-A Marvelous Play at Centenary Stage Company

Review: Conor McPherson's THE WEIR-A Marvelous Play at Centenary Stage Company

by Marina Kennedy — October 11, 2024
Centenary Stage Company (CSC) is now presenting a marvelous production of Conor McPherson’s The Weir through Sunday, October 20th in the Sitnik Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center. ...
Review: JERSEY BOYS at Paper Mill Playhouse is Exhilarating

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Paper Mill Playhouse is Exhilarating

by Marina Kennedy — October 9, 2024
'Jersey Boys' is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse and this reimagined production of the biographical musical is spectacular from the opening number to the curtain call writes our critic. ...
Review: AMERICAN MARIACHI at Two River Theater is Enthralling

Review: AMERICAN MARIACHI at Two River Theater is Enthralling

by Marina Kennedy — October 7, 2024
Two River Theater is now presenting American Mariachi.  This production has it all. It is a heartfelt story with plenty of humor and marvelous music....
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