NEW JERSEY THEATER REVIEWS

The Bergen County Players Stage Ken Ludwig's 1995 farce in memory of deceased player, Rita Smith....

Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World” is “about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice… or take a stand… or turn around and go back.” This contemporary song cycle weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discove...

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting an extraordinarily entertaining production of Clue that features a stellar cast of Broadway veterans. The show is inspired by the classic Hasbro game and based on the cult 1985 Paramount movie....

Eight talented singers a part of the Bergen County Players staged Rodgers and Hammerstein's Tony Award-nominated musical revue at the Little Firehouse Theater in Oradell in a delighted audience....

You’re invited to a delightful Christmas celebration that will lift your spirits and warm your heart. A Child’s Christmas in Wales is now being performed at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) through January 2....

George Street Playhouse (GSP) continues their successful season of in-person performances with 'It’s Only A Play' through December 19....

Paper Mill Playhouse heralds the holiday season with a production that is a gift for music lovers and many more. A Jolly Holiday, Celebrating Disney’s Broadway Hits showcases songs from the Disney on Broadway Catalog. As the season brings families and friends together, this is a show for people fo...

When Eden Espinosa stepped onstage at Holmdel Theatre Company's Duncan Smith Theater, the audience knew they were in the presence of a Broadway legend. The sold-out concert titled “An Evening With Eden Espinosa” was part of another installment of the theatre’s “Broadway at the Barn” series...

In '1+1,' a naive woman falls for a man who embroils her......

There’s so much to like about the George Street Playhouse (GSP) season opener, Dear Jack, Dear Louise. This is a love story that will please audiences of all ages. Written by Ken Ludwig and directed by the Playhouse’s Artistic Director, David Saint, the charismatic two-hander checks all the b...

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center welcomes audiences for the first time since the shutdown. A Bronx Tale: The Musical kicks off the theatre’s 2021-2022 season. This production is directed by original Broadway cast member Richard H. Blake, who played the role of Lorenzo....

Yvie Oddly, Aquaria and Brazilian drag DJ Las Bibas from Vizcaya performed the 'Zombieland' dance party at Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park....

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) makes a triumphant return to live theatre with What Doesn’t Kill You, a comedic, yet thoughtful one-man show, written and performed by acclaimed actor and playwright, James Hindman. ...

Paper Mill Playhouse kicks off their 2021-2022 Season with a dazzling production of 'Songs for a New World.' Sit back and enjoy the music. You will be entertained, inspired, and delighted....

American Theatre Group (ATG) is now presenting their season opener, 'The Evolution of (Henry) Mann.'  This new, modern musical is sure to be a crowd pleaser with its clever theme, a memorable score, and a multi-talented cast....

The Grammy award-winning, internationally renowned a capella group, Sweet Honey in the Rock® is featured in the world-premiere of Crossroads Theatre Company’s production of 'When Day Comes.' The Theatre’s Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Ricardo Khan wrote this captivating, powerful musical sh...

Live theatre is back and Premiere Stages is opening their season with a moving production of the new play, Year One. Set in the early 1930’s in Germany, the show portrays stark divergences in political ideologies within a family during a time of great societal change....

Capital Productions is bringing back live performances with the musical Hello, Dolly! This classic piece has music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart. It is based on Thornton Wilder's play The Merchant of Yonkers from 1930, which he renamed The Matchmaker in 1955....

The Chatham Community Players hosts its 27th annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival. This year's production includes seven original short plays written by New Jersey playwrights....

These are exciting times for The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) as patrons enjoy their summer productions performed on the Outdoor Stage at the bucolic campus of Saint Elizabeth University. We had the pleasure of seeing 'Snug.'...

Dreamcatcher's Summer Solos, a reading series of one-person plays, promises a joyous return to in-person performance...

Beehive: The ‘60’s Musical is the final production in Paper Mill Playhouse’s successful streaming season. You don’t have to be a child of the 60’s to enjoy this vibrant production that showcases the music of the decade’s most talented songstresses....

George Street Playhouse (GSP) is currently presenting the virtual play, Tiny Beautiful Things through May 23. Superbly directed by the Playhouse’s Artistic Director, David Saint, the play is based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed, “Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from De...

Even if Americans weren't recently subjected to the horror of violent deaths and the attempted murder of elected officials inside the U.S. Capitol Building, the issue of representatives desiring the right to carry firearms in congress would be enough to bring new relevance to William Shakespeare's d...

Interpreted for the stage by playwright Gale Childs Daly, the story for “Great Expectations” comes alive through vibrant performances of six actors in true troupe style. While the novel contains more than twenty characters, Daly brings the story to life with Pip, and five narrators who play mult...