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The latest reviews and critic recommendations from New Jersey

Pirates!: I Have A Feeling We're Not In Penzance Anymore

by Michael Dale — June 27, 2007
Nell Benjamin's adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta translates the piece into American musical comedy...

Neeley's Superstar Still Steals the Show

by Pati Buehler — May 8, 2007
'The greatest story ever set to music' or 'a rock musical about a man persecuted for his deeds', Jesus Christ Superstar will always be known as one of Webber & Rice's best works!...
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers:  Sibling Revelry

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: Sibling Revelry

by Michael Dale — May 2, 2007
Paper Mill's robust and rowdy mounting features a dazzling cast, terrific tunes and wildly athletic choreography that'll leave you cheering for more....

Romance, Romance: Taking Center Stage Again

by Michael Dale — March 5, 2007
Newlyweds Matt and Jessica (nee Boevers) Bogart star in The Paper Mill's production of Keith Herrman and Barry Harman's sly-humored and tuneful double feature...

Summer and Smoke: Sex and the Delta

by Michael Dale — January 24, 2007
Amanda Plummer gives a performance of power and sympathy that adds gritty sparks to an elegant production...

A Wonderful Life: Winged Victory

by Michael Dale — November 16, 2006
Paper Mill presents Sheldon Harnick and Joe Raposo's musical adaptation of a Frank Capra classic...

Godspell: Forgive Me, Lord

by Michael Dale — October 8, 2006
Pity the unfortunate theatre critic who must review a perfectly good production of an extraordinarily popular musical that he's never really cared for....

Hello, Dolly!: A Striking Match

by Michael Dale — June 13, 2006
Tovah Feldshuh gives no less than a star performance in a subtler interpretation that eschews larger than life fireworks and presents the character as an earthier, more realistic representation of late 1800's immigrant survival in America...

Carnival!: Attend The Tale of Carrot Top

by Michael Dale — March 16, 2006
Paper Mill's Carnival is given a dark and interesting interpretation by Erica Schmidt...

The Diary of Anne Frank: Re-Imagining the Truth

by Michael Dale — January 31, 2006
Wendy Kesselman's adaptation of the 1955 play contains sides of his daugher Otto Frank did not want to be made public...

Cinderella: A Bad Mamma Jamma?

by Michael Dale — November 14, 2005
Paper Mill's production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical fairy tale uses contemporary material from the 1997 TV adaptation...

Ragtime: A Small Production That Hits Major Chords

by Michael Dale — June 21, 2005
Missing Paper Mill's intimate production would be the crime of the century... and it's only 2005...

The Baker's Wife: Fresh, Warm and Just a Little Crusty

by Michael Dale — May 9, 2005
Thirty years after failing to make it to Broadway, The Baker's Wife has been revised into a delectable treat...

The Drawer Boy: Finally, Only 45 Minutes From Broadway

by Michael Dale — March 9, 2005
The Paper Mill presents John Mahoney in a heartwarming drama that's played all over the country, except for New York...

Harold and Maude: Deeeeep In December

by Michael Dale — January 14, 2005
Try to remember their May to December; Tom Jones and new partner Joseph Thalken open their quirky and lovable new musical version of a cult favorite...

The New Jersey Trapezoid: Musical Silliness on the High Seas

by Michael Dale — November 12, 2004
Tom Kleh's merry pirate musical goes The Bermuda Triangle one better...

She Loves Me: and the Feeling is Mutual

by Michael Dale — November 9, 2004
Paper Mill showcases one of Broadway's most perfect musicals in a production that defines charm...

Paper Mill's Of Thee I Sing: A Landslide Victory

by Michael Dale — September 20, 2004
The classic musical political satire gets a fast and funny re-mounting...

Paper Mill's Guys and Dolls is Fast, Rowdy Romantic Fun

by Michael Dale — June 10, 2004
Karen Ziemba, Robert Cuccioli, Kate Baldwin and Michael Mastro star in a faithful production of one of musical comedy's most perfect creations...

'Baby' Matures at The Paper Mill

by Michael Dale — April 14, 2004
Carolee Carmello, Chad Kimball, LaChanze, Norm Lewis, Moeisha McGill and Michael Rupert star in a well-revised version of the 1983-84 parenthood musical...
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