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Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at McCarter-Comedy for Mystery Fans and Many More


by Marina Kennedy - May 12, 2026

Mrs. Christie is the new comedy-mystery on stage at McCarter Theatre Center in their Berlind Theatre....

Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters


by Donna Marie Nowak - May 05, 2026

What did our critic think of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters?...

Review: & SONS at Luna Stage-A Bold and Compelling Must-See Play  


by Marina Kennedy - April 24, 2026

Luna Stage is now presenting the outstanding World Premiere of '& Sons,' smartly written by Jack Angelo Cummings and superbly directed by Matt Monaco. ...

Review: SINS OF THE MOTHER at NJ Rep-A Gripping Play on the Long Branch Stage


by Marina Kennedy - April 14, 2026

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is presenting a riveting new play, 'Sins of the Mother' by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz. ...

Review: 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse Excellently Depicts History in the Making


by Marina Kennedy - April 08, 2026

The extraordinary musical, 1776 is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through Saturday, May 2....

Review: WHAT BECAME OF US at George Street Playhouse-Relatable and Affecting


by Marina Kennedy - March 24, 2026

From the first moment of the show, you become immersed in the rich, personal story about the joys and challenges of a family as presented by two siblings....

Review: MY FAIR LADY by American Theater Group-Marvelous


by Marina Kennedy - March 03, 2026

American Theater Group (ATG) is topping off their 2025-2026 season with a superb main stage production of Lerner and Loewe’s musical theatre gem, My Fair Lady....

Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE at TRT-A Riveting Adaptation of the Classic Play


by Marina Kennedy - March 02, 2026

See the poignant, re-imagined production of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House at Two River Theater (TRT). ...

Review: SAMANTHA INSIDE OUT at NJ Rep-A Captivating One-Woman Show


by Marina Kennedy - February 24, 2026

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is launching their exciting 2026 Mainstage Season with the world premiere of 'Samantha Inside Out' by the award-winning playwright, Marisa Smith....

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Paper Mill Playhouse-Kindness Takes Center Stage


by Marina Kennedy - February 10, 2026

The re-imagined production of 'Come From Away' is now on stage at Paper Mill Playhouse through Sunday, March 1. The production, ingeniously directed and choreographed by Richard J. Hinds, features actors playing musical instruments live onstage...

Past Shows

Broadway for the Holidays 5
Broadway for the Holidays 5
Dec 12 – Dec 21, 2025

About the ShowIt’s another year of the rousing review that celebrates the most wonderful time of the year: Broadway for the Holidays 5! Returning by popular demand,...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 6

Yates Musical Theatre for Children returns for another year of tradition with A Christmas Carol.This show is a musical adaptation of the tale of the miserly...

Dracula
Dracula
Oct 17 – Oct 26, 2025

This new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon...

A Broadway Tour of America
A Broadway Tour of America
Jul 10 – Jul 20, 2025

Join us this summer on an unforgettable cross-country adventure through the heart of Broadway’s finest hits in this dazzling musical revue! Featuring iconic songs from...

The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues
Feb 13 – Feb 14, 2025

The Vagina Monologues is a play by Eve Ensler (now V) that explores women’s sexuality and the social stigma around rape and abuse. The play is...

Broadway for the Holidays 4
Broadway for the Holidays 4
Dec 12 – Dec 22, 2024

Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with “Broadway for the Holidays 4”! Returning by popular demand, this festive extravaganza brings...

Ballet for Young Audiences: The Nutcracker
Ballet for Young Audiences: The Nutcracker
Dec 14

Join us for another year of this Grunin Center holiday tradition. The Ballet for Young Audiences production of The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara,...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 7

About A Christmas CarolYates Musical Theatre for Children returns for another year of tradition with A Christmas Carol.This show is a musical adaptation of the tale of...

Madness, Murder, and Mayhem
Madness, Murder, and Mayhem
Oct 18 – Oct 27, 2024

In this gripping production of moments from William Shakespeare’s greatest works, the stage comes alive with the echoes of Macbeth’s maniacal ambitions, the chilling whispers...

Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Hollywood
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Hollywood
Sep 13

Back By Popular Demand! An All-New Show!Following the fantastic response to 100 Years of Broadway, creator Neil Berg now brings Tinseltown to the Grunin Center for...

The Little Mermaid JR. presented by BCCT
The Little Mermaid JR. presented by BCCT
Aug 2 – Aug 4, 2024

About The Little Mermaid JR.Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.In a magical underwater kingdom, the...

The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
Apr 12 – Apr 21, 2024

About The Importance of Being EarnestExperience Oscar Wilde’s comedic masterpiece, The Importance of BeingEarnest, where two witty bachelors craft alter egos to escape their mundanelives....

Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole
Feb 16 – Feb 25, 2024

Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously...

The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
Apr 21 – Apr 22, 2023

Katharina and Bianca, the daughters of a rich man of Padua, are ready to marry. The game is simple: the youngest can be won only...

The House of Blue Leaves
The House of Blue Leaves
Mar 3 – Mar 12, 2023

Artie Shaugnessy is a songwriter with visions of glory. Toiling by day as a zookeeper, he suffers in seedy lounges by night, plying his wares...

Broadway for the Holidays II
Broadway for the Holidays II
Dec 9 – Dec 18, 2022

Back by popular demand! Celebrate the holidays Broadway-style when the OCC Repertory Theatre Company presents this rousing revue featuring over 20 of your favorite holiday...

‘Tis the Wind and Nothing More
‘Tis the Wind and Nothing More
Nov 11 – Nov 20, 2022

In Tis the Wind and Nothing More, travel to the darkest corners inside Edgar Allen Poes mind, as some of his favorite tales and poems...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Jul 15 – Jul 24, 2022

Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd WebberSha la la, Joseph, youre doing fine! You and your dreamcoat, ahead of your time! One of...

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Mar 11 – Mar 20, 2022

With charm, wit, and heart, Youre A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts...

Videos


Not the Right Mom Written & Performed by Megan Dolan in New Jersey Not the Right Mom Written & Performed by Megan Dolan
Avenel Performing Arts Center (5/30-5/30) PHOTOS VIDEOS
Hey! I Heard You're Black in New Jersey Hey! I Heard You're Black
Unidentified Stages (6/05-6/06)
42nd Street in New Jersey 42nd Street
Algonquin Arts Theatre (5/08-5/16)
Grease the Musical in New Jersey Grease the Musical
Music Box at the Borgata (7/12-8/09)
Mean Girls in New Jersey Mean Girls
Bell Theater at Bell Works (7/17-7/19)
Ben Folds in Concert with New Jersey Symphony in New Jersey Ben Folds in Concert with New Jersey Symphony
State Theatre New Jersey (6/14-6/14)
High School Musical Sing Along! in New Jersey High School Musical Sing Along!
Dream Live at American Dream (8/23-8/23)
Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey in New Jersey Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey
State Theatre New Jersey (11/08-11/08)
Oliver in New Jersey Oliver
Algonquin Arts Theatre (10/25-10/25)
Alexis Morrast in New Jersey Alexis Morrast
Morris Museum (7/02-7/02)