James Russo News

The organizers behind the upcoming inaugural Mammoth Film Festival are unleashing Round 2 of their Official Selections lineup for the festival taking place February 8-11. The organizers are thrilled to announce an unprecedented 120 film projects in competition (15 features, 6 of which are world premieres and 105 shorts) at this first-year event. The complete lineup, schedule and tickets are available for purchase now at: www.mammothfilmfestival.org.The festival will award over $20,000 in filmmaker prizes and funds.

Old Library Theatre, Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theater company and NJACT's 2017 Community Theater of the Year, is proud to present 'The Robber Bridegroom.'

Supernatural Star-Studded Vampire Movie LIVING AMONG US To Hit US Theaters 2/2

If you always wanted to see 'Newsies,' now's your chance. The Centenary Stage Company is performing a wonderful production of this Broadway hit for their 'Family Holiday Spectacular.' Directed and choreographed by Michael Blevins with musical direction by Jarred Lee, the show features a talented cast, a live orchestra, and excellent staging.

Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power. But where will Pippin find extraordinary happiness?

Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes flight this holiday season with Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical Mary Poppins, November 25 through December 11 at the Lackland Performing Arts Center.  This "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" musical adventure is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, astonishing stagecraft and a live orchestra.  Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical not only signifies the start of the holiday season for many but celebrates all of Centenary Stage Company's programming by combining local regional talent, CSC staff, Centenary University Theatre Department faculty and students, Young Performers Workshop students and professional guest artists.

Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes flight this holiday season with Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical Mary Poppins, November 25 through December 11 at the Lackland Performing Arts Center.  This "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" musical adventure is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, astonishing stagecraft and a live orchestra.  Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical not only signifies the start of the holiday season for many but celebrates all of Centenary Stage Company's programming by combining local regional talent, CSC staff, Centenary University Theatre Department faculty and students, Young Performers Workshop students and professional guest artists.

Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes flight this holiday season with Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical Mary Poppins, November 25 through December 11 in the Sitnik Theater of the Lackland Center.  This 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' musical adventure is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, astonishing stagecraft and a live orchestra. 

A very talented and diverse group comprises the cast of Into the Woods.  John Cioletti, John Burke, Fran Leonardis, and Marie Cannici of Ringwood. Louis Yorey, Nicole Boscarino, James Russo of Wayne.  Cassandra Lindeblad of Parsippany, Michael Smith-Gallo from Montclair, Denise McLean of Midland Park and  Laura O'Meara of New Milford, Kate Kennedy of Budd Lake,  Kristen Rotello of Wyckoff,  Jessica Albano of Bridgewater,  Mark Hermann of Mahwah, Kelly Wenz from Pompton Lakes and Laura Santo of Hillsdale.

St. Catherine of Bologna Performing Arts Guild (STCPAG) presents Into the Woods. Music, and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book byJames Lapine.

St. Catherine of Bologna Performing Arts Guild (STCPAG) presents Into the Woods. Music, and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by James Lapine. SHOW DATES ARE: July 29, 30, 31, August 5, 6, 7. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM/Sunday matinee at 2:00PM.

A very talented and diverse group comprises the cast of Into the Woods.  John Cioletti, John Burke, Fran Leonardis, and Marie Cannici of Ringwood. Louis Yorey, Nicole Boscarino, James Russo of Wayne.  Cassandra Lindeblad of Parsippany, Michael Smith-Gallo from Montclair, Denise McLean of Midland Park and  Laura O'Meara of New Milford, Kate Kennedy of Budd Lake,  Kristen Rotello of Wyckoff,  Jessica Albano of Bridgewater,  Mark Hermann of Mahwah, Kelly Wenz from Pompton Lakes and Laura Santo of Hillsdale.

Theater League of Clifton presents its Spring Musical 'Cabaret'. Directed by Kathleen Kellaigh, Music Directed by Jalmari Vanamo and Produced by: Maryann Irizarry, opened Friday May 13th, 2016. This is a strictly limited engagement continues through Sunday May 22nd, 2016 at the Theresa Apera Theater (199 Scoles Ave, Clifton, New Jersey 07012).

Fresh off its World Premiere run at Marlboro College in Vermont, THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER comes to NYC for its New York Premiere beginning today. Directed by Brittany Goodwin, with Music and Libretto and produced by Felix Jarrar, opens tonight, April 15th, 2016. This is a strictly limited engagement that continues through Saturday April 16th, 2016 in Mary Flagler Cary Hall at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music (450 W 37th street NY, NY 10018).

Fresh off its World Premiere run at Marlboro College in Vermont, THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER comes to NYC for its New York Premiere. Directed by Brittany Goodwin, with Music and Libretto and produced by Felix Jarrar, opens Friday April 15th, 2016. This is a strictly limited engagement that continues through Saturday April 16th, 2016 in Mary Flagler Cary Hall at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music (450 W 37th street NY, NY 10018).

Centenary Stage Company's family favorite Holiday Spectacular, A Christmas Carol:  The Musical, returns to the Sitnik Theater on November 27 until December 13 in the Lackland Center.

FRACTURED,  the thriller directed by Lance KR Kawas, features a terrific cast headlined by Eric Roberts, Jake Busey and Athena Lebessis.