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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). It has not been performed by the company for 10 year, and we think it’s the perfect time for metro area audiences to be treated to this comedic gem....
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. 'The Price,' a drama by Arthur Miller, is a compelling family story, excellently performed on the Red Bank stage....
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). Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, impeccably directed by the theatre’s Artistic Director Brian Crowe, is onstage through June 1....
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). It will be on stage for a limited run through Sunday, May 18 and audiences love it....
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. This two-hander is deftly directed by Nicole A. Watson...
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. 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
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. 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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
'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
McCarter Theatre Center’s annual production of A Christmas Carol has returned to Princeton, New Jersey, and brings with it plenty of holiday merriment....
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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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Hey! I Heard You're Black Unidentified Stages (6/05-6/06) |
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Sierra Boggess: A Cabaret Evening Morven Musuem & Garden (6/05-6/05) |
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Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away Count Basie Center for the Arts (10/10-10/10) |
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Mt. Joy Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (9/25-9/25) |
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Time For Three Morven Musuem & Garden (6/18-6/18) |
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Pirates! The Penzance Musical Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (9/25-9/27) |
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A Change of Position New Jersey Repertory Company (7/30-8/23) |
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Mrs. Christie McCarter Theatre Center (5/06-5/31) |
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