Review: AN OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY MURDER at GSP-The Best Classic Mystery
George Street Playhouse kicks off their 52nd season with a real crowd pleaser, 'An Old-Fashioned Family Murder.
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Review: SUPREME LEADER at Mile Square Theatre
What does it mean to inherit absolute power before you’ve even figured out who you are? Don X.
Review: BULL DURHAM THE MUSICAL at Paper Mill Playhouse is Totally Engaging
Paper Mill Playhouse opens their 2025-2026 Season with the exuberant musical, Bull Durham being performed through Sunday, November 2.
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Little Firehouse Theatre
Uplifting, unflinching and wildly entertaining.
Review: I & YOU: THE MUSICAL Has World Premiere at McCarter Theatre Center
What did our critic think of I & YOU: THE MUSICAL at McCarter Theatre Center?
Review: Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE LINKS at TRT-An Absorbing Mystery
Do you love a mystery with fascinating characters and lots of intrigue? Then plan to attend the world premiere production of Agatha’s Christie’s Murder on the Links now at Two River Theater (TRT) through October 5th.
Review: CAN’T RUN, CAN’T DANCE at NJ Rep-Lots of Humor and Scheming
New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) in Long Branch is now presenting the world premiere of an exciting new comedy, Can’t Run Can’t Dance
Review: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at Burlington County Footlighters
Campy horror musical has bite
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at STNJ-Excellence on the Madison Stage
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is currently presenting an extraordinary production of The Bard’s enduring tragedy, 'Romeo and Juliet' through 10/5.
Review: WALDEN at Premiere Stages-Fascinating and Topical
Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre at Kean University, is now presenting the New Jersey premiere of Walden, a captivating play deftly written by Amy Berryman.
Review: HOW MY GRANDPARENTS FELL IN LOVE-An Enthralling New Musical at NJ Rep
New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is now presenting the world premiere musical, 'How My Grandparents Fell in Love' through August 10.
Review: THE MALLARD at Premiere Stages-A Socially Relevant Comedy
Premiere Stages, the professional theatre on the campus of Kean University in Union, opens their 20th Anniversary Season with the premiere of The Mallard, winner of the 2024 Premiere Play Festival.
Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE at STNJ-A Fantastic Comedic Romp
The show to see this summer is The Complete Works of William Shakespeare at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ).
Review: Arthur Miller’s THE PRICE at Two River Theater is Drama at its Best
Two River Theater (TRT) is presenting a play that metro area theatergoers will not want to miss.
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Paper Mill Playhouse Shines Bright and Delights
Be enchanted! Disney’s 'The Little Mermaid' at Paper Mill Playhouse (PMP) tantalizes the imagination with its star-studded cast, elaborate production quality, and fantastic story.
Review: New Jersey Ballet's TIMELESS MASTERPIECES Honors Ballet's Enduring Power
Presented first at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey, on May 8, 2025, and later at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, New Jersey, on May 17 and 18, this program paid tribute to the genius of George Balanchine and the everlasting magic of classical ballet.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST-A Marvelously Entertaining Show at STNJ
Don’t miss 2025 Season opener for The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ).
Review: ROCK OF AGES at Axelrod Performing Arts Center
Rock of Ages, Chris D'Arienzo’s jukebox musical which runs from May 2-18 at the Axelrod Theater, has had many incarnations since its 2005 Los Angeles premiere, including Broadway, the West End, and a brilliant 2012 film starring Tom Cruise.
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at GSP-A Great and Humorous View of JAWS Filming
The Olivier Award-nominated play, 'The Shark is Broken,' is now being performed at George Street Playhouse (GSP) in the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC).
Review: Neil Labute's COMFORT Smartly Depicts a Torn Family Relationship
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
Two River Theater (TRT) is currently presenting ¡VOS!, an intriguing and compelling new play written by Christina Pumariega.
Review: TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms, Inspires and Dazzles
Take the Lead, an exuberant new musical, is now at Paper Mill Playhouse, and it is a definite hit.
Review: Minds and Hearts Collide in LEGACY OF LIGHT at McCarter Theatre
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
Whether you are someone who follows sports or not,'King James' has great personal and social appeal.
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Orpheus Chamber Players: Night Revels Morris Museum (9/03-9/03) |
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The Magic of Chronicle Jersey Shore Arts Center (8/29-8/29) |
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Shoshana Bean Only Smoke Tour Union County Performing Arts Center (9/18-9/18) |
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ME, The stage Play Long Branch Church of God (10/17-10/17) |
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Batman Returns in Concert New Jersey Performing Arts Center (3/06-3/06) |
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Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven New Jersey Performing Arts Center (3/14-3/14) |
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Adelphi Orchestra: American Voices at 250 Fair Lawn Community Center Theater (10/10-10/10) |
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North By Northwest McCarter Theatre Center (3/10-3/21) |
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The Old Ladies Bar players Guild of Leonia (9/18-9/27) |
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Joshua Henry Enlow Recital Hall (9/13-9/13) |