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BWW Review: BRIGHT STAR at The Summit Playhouse Captivates
by Gina Sarno - May 01, 2022

The Summit Playhouse presents A BRIGHT STAR Written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Directed by Lynn Polan with Musical Direction by Joe DeVico and Choreographed by Megan Ferentinos....

BWW Review: THE WANDERER at Paper Mill Playhouse-Musical Theatre to Treasure
by Marina Kennedy - April 05, 2022

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting the vibrant world premiere of The Wanderer. Based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Dion DiMucci, it features a stellar cast that performs an array of memorable and legendary songs....

BWW Review: A TOMATO CAN'T GROW IN THE BRONX at Center Playhouse Is A Timeless Story About Changing Family Dynamics
by Erica Handel - April 04, 2022

Gary Morgenstein’s original play A Tomato Can’t Grow In The Bronx makes its world premiere this month at Center Playhouse in Freehold. The play is produced by Bob Szita and directed by Bernice Garfield-Szita, who serves as the theatre’s Artistic Director....

BWW Review: PINKALICIOUS at The Growing Stage is Delightful
by Jaclyn Layman - March 30, 2022

My family and I had the absolute pleasure to experience live theater again at The Growing Stage in Netcong NJ. This charming theater is such a special place for kids to engage in live performances....

BWW Review: THE CLEOPATRA CLUB at Black Box PAC
by Lianna Albrizio - March 27, 2022

Mike Gardiner, Luke Shibbo and Mike Marcou star in Black Box PAC's riveting performance of the mystery drama with flair and gusto....

BWW Review: THE FOREST at NJ Rep Brilliantly Portrays the Complex Subject of Dementia
by Marina Kennedy - March 23, 2022

The spring entertainment season is in full swing and New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) in Long Branch is giving you a great reason to visit their theatre.  The Forest, a world premiere by Lia Romero, is being presented through April 10. ...

BWW Review: THE HOMBRES at Two River Theater Brings Dynamic Male Relationships to the Stage
by Marina Kennedy - March 22, 2022

A new play, The Hombres by Tony Meneses is now on stage at Two River Theater in Red Bank.  This view of emerging male friendships will be performed through April 10 in the Marion Huber Theater. ...

BWW Review: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Axelrod Performing Arts Center Proves That True Love Exists In Unexpected Ways
by Erica Handel - March 14, 2022

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents its highly anticipated production of Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman’s musical The Bridges of Madison County this March. The production is directed by Hunter Foster who played the role of Bud Johnson in the original Broadway cast. Broadway legends Kat...

Review: BIAPAS Enraptures Audiences at George Street Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - March 09, 2022

Baipás is making its American English-language premiere at George Street Playhouse (GSP) located in the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). This is a unique production that will captivate and intrigue its audience....

BWW Review: TUCK EVERLASTING at Chatham Playhouse
by Gina Sarno - March 08, 2022

Chatham players presents Tuck Everlasting by Claudia Shear, Chris Miller, Nathan Tysen, Tim Federle, directed by Jeffrey Fiorello....

BWW Review: A CONCERT FOR PEACE at Union County Performing Arts Center
by Lianna Albrizio - March 01, 2022

The orchestra performed compositions by Marvin Hamlisch and Leonard Bernstein....

BWW Review: Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at Centenary Stage Company-A Wildly Entertaining Modern Play
by Marina Kennedy - February 22, 2022

Meteor Shower by renowned actor, producer, and writer, Steve Martin is now being performed at Centenary Stage Company.  This is the one to see.  The expert direction of the Company’s Artistic Director, Carl Wallnau complements Martin’s clever plot and the play’s finely tuned dialogue. Make the trip ...

BWW Review: Bergen County Players Stage Riotous, Entertaining Performance of Ken Ludwig's "MOON OVER BUFFALO"
by Lianna Albrizio - February 20, 2022

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

BWW Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Haddonfield Plays & Players is 'One Moment' You Won't Want to Miss
by Amber Kusching - February 09, 2022

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-discovery....

BWW Review: CLUE at Paper Mill Playhouse is an Intriguing Must-See Production
by Marina Kennedy - February 06, 2022

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....

BWW Review: A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING at The Little Firehouse Theater
by Lianna Albrizio - December 19, 2021

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....

BWW Review: A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is Charming Audiences this Holiday Season
by Marina Kennedy - December 16, 2021

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....

BWW Review: IT'S ONLY A PLAY at George Street Playhouse-Laugh Out Loud and Enjoy
by Marina Kennedy - December 08, 2021

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

BWW Review: A JOLLY HOLIDAY at Paper Mill Playhouse is a Musical Treasure
by Marina Kennedy - December 07, 2021

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 for ...

BWW Review: AN EVENING WITH EDEN ESPINOSA Concert at Holmdel Theatre Company 11/13
by Erica Handel - November 19, 2021

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....

BWW Review: BLACK BOX PAC STAGES ERIC BOGOSIAN'S LUSTROUSLY POIGNANT TWO-ACT PLAY 1+1' at Black Box PAC
by Lianna Albrizio - November 07, 2021

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

BWW Review: Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at George Street Playhouse Charms
by Marina Kennedy - November 04, 2021

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 boxes...

BWW Review: A BRONX TALE at Axelrod Performing Arts Center Portrays A Meaningful Story About Family Loyalty
by Erica Handel - November 02, 2021

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....

BWW Review: RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE STARS HEADLINE 'ZOMBIELAND' AT AMERICAN DREAM at Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park
by Lianna Albrizio - November 02, 2021

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

BWW Review: WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU at NJ Rep-A Solo Must-See Show by James Hindman
by Marina Kennedy - November 01, 2021

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. ...