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MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch New National Tour in September 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026

A new national tour production of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, based on the beloved movie classic that launched Julia Roberts’ career, will launch in September 2026 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York.

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Stellar Production
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 3, 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.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

You can now get a first look at opening night photos of West Side Story at Paper Mill Playhouse.  Directed by Paper Mill Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee, West Side Story is led by Noah Henry as Tony, Sarah-Anne Martinez as Maria, and more.

Video: 'Cool' in Rehearsals for WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - May 26, 2026

Paper Mill Playhouse has released rehearsal footage of the cast performing 'Cool' from their upcoming production of WEST SIDE STORY, opening May 28, 2026 at Paper Mill Playhouse.

Noah Henry, Sarah-Anne Martinez and More to Star in WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season, including Noah Henry, Sarah-Anne Martinez making their Paper Mill debuts.

Review: 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse Excellently Depicts History in the Making
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 8, 2026

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

Photos: 1776 in Rehearsal at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill Playhouse’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more and check out the photos below!

Will Blum, John Treacy Egan and More to Star in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season.

John Little and Terance Reddick Will Lead Hanover Theatre's 18th Annual A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts announced the full cast for its 18th annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, running on the main stage.

Video: First Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Major - Jun 3, 2025

Watch a new video preview of The Little Mermaid at Paper Mill Playhouse, including Hillary Fisher singing 'Part of Your World' and Haven Burton singing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls.' 

Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Paper Mill Playhouse Shines Bright and Delights
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 3, 2025

Be enchanted!  Disney’s 'The Little Mermaid' at Paper Mill Playhouse (PMP) tantalizes the imagination with its star-studded cast, elaborate production quality, and fantastic story.

Review: THE STORY OF A ROSE: A MUSICAL REVERIE ON THE GREAT WAR at NVCC'S Schlesinger Center
by Elliot Lanes - May 13, 2025

If you were to ask a modern day student what they know about WW1, they probably would give you a short answer seeing as it is rarely taught nowadays. Powerhouse Broadway performer Melissa Errico wants to change that and has done so brilliantly with her own creation entitled The Story of A Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War. Complete with a seven piece orchestra, superb arrangements by Tedd Firth, and mostly top notch technical elements, this show does a lot to teach us all about a forgotten generation of military and the time period in general.

Hillary Fisher, Haven Burton and More to Star in THE LITTLE MERMAID at Paper Mill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the cast and the creative team for Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the final production of Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse-The Story Shines with Top Music
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 5, 2025

'Mystic Pizza,' the marvelous new musical, is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse (PMP). It is based on the fan-favorite 1988 Metro Goldwyn Mayer rom-com by the same name with story and characters by Amy Holden Jones. 

Photos: Krystina Alabado & More in MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

Get a first look at the pizza shop! Production photos for the new musical Mystic Pizza, which opened last night at Paper Mill Playhouse are now available. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Paper Mill Prologues Discusses Historical Context of MYSTIC PIZZA
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

Watch Lorna Jordan from Paper Mill Playhouse's education department discuss the third production of their 86th season, Mystic Pizza, a new musical based on the 1988 rom-com that starred Julia Roberts, in the video here!

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 17, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Krystina Alabado & More to Star in MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the full cast and the creative team for Mystic Pizza, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

MYSTIC PIZZA Comes to RIverside Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Riverside Theatre has announced the Southeast premiere of a brand new musical, Mystic Pizza, based on the film of the same name. Learn more about the show here!

Photos & Video: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS: THE MUSICAL at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season. See photos and video here!