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Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Stellar Production


by Marina Kennedy - June 03, 2026

The story is a modern reimaging of the tale, Romeo and Juliet.  Set in 1957 on the West Side of New York City in the last days of summer, there’s trouble on the streets between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks....

Review: SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at Crossroads-Riveting and Entertaining


by Marina Kennedy - May 29, 2026

The time is now to see the powerful award-winning play, SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at the renowned Crossroads Theatre Company (CTC)...

Review: Noel Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES at STNJ-A Comedic Delight


by Marina Kennedy - May 26, 2026

STNJ’s theme for this season is “Method and Madness,” and Private Lives is ideal to usher in the exciting season ahead....

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....

Past Shows

The Lost Princess of Oz
The Lost Princess of Oz
Aug 19 – Aug 28, 2022

From the creator of Americas favorite story THE WIZARD OF OZ comes this little-known sequel, THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! L. Frank Baum continues the...

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