The beginning of Puck’s final monologue in William Shakespeare’s much loved and performed A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This is the current production being performed at BrightSide Theatre in Naperville.
BrightSide Theatre will continue its 13th season, entitled “Spells and Superstitions,” with a new adaptation by Jason Harrington of Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
This is the description of Ira Levin’s comedic-thriller Deathrap. It is running through March 24 at BrightSide Theatre in Naperville. It ran on Broadway for 4 years and was made into a successful film starring Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve and Dyan Cannon.
Full cast and crew have been revealed for BrightSide Theatre’s upcoming production of Ira Levin’s DEATHTRAP, the longest-running comedic thriller in Broadway history, and the fifth-longest-running Broadway play of all time.
A Light in Dark Places is back in Hollywood during Suicide Prevention Month for its 8th-annual production of Plays for Hope. ALIDP will present five short-plays, working together to break down the stigma surrounding the topic of suicide.
BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, continues with their Season 10 Again – to Fully Celebrate our 10th Anniversary – with this classic Neil Simon comedy!
The life of a young man hangs in the balance and rests in the hands of 12 jurors in a seemingly open-and-shut case. However, can they set aside personal prejudices and preconceptions in the name of justice? That is the question for '12 Angry Men,' presented by Forté Dramatic Productions Jan. 17-26 at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre.
The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life when the Warner Stage Company presents the musical phenomenon, JEKYLL & HYDE on the Warner Main Stage February 1-9, 2020. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse.
It's the 1920s and a Tennessee schoolteacher has been arrested and put on trial for teaching Darwin's Theory of Evolution. Forte Dramatic Productions presents the acclaimed play "Inherit the Wind" at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. Dates and show times for this powerful drama are Fridays, May 24 and 31 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, May 25 and June 1 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, May 26 and June 2 at 2 p.m.
'To be or not to be, that is the question,' is probably the best-known line of any of Shakespeare's plays. Spoken by Hamlet, this quote, and so many more that have become common-place, will be heard during Curtain Call's Shakespeare on the Green presentation, of Hamlet, July 12 through 22. Curtain Call is thrilled to bring this searing Shakespearean tragedy of murder and revenge to Stamford for its 15th annual free, outdoor production.
'To be or not to be, that is the question,' is probably the best-known line of any of Shakespeare's plays. Spoken by Hamlet, this quote, and so many more that have become common-place, will be heard during Curtain Call's Shakespeare on the Green presentation, of Hamlet, July 12 through 22. Curtain Call is thrilled to bring this searing Shakespearean tragedy of murder and revenge to Stamford for its 15th annual free, outdoor production.
Sam Boucher was born and raised in Montreal. He developed his passion for musical theatre at a young age, really beginning to focus on it in high school. He studied classical voice for two years at Vanier College, has just finished his first year at Concordia University and next year, he heads off to Sheridan College in Toronto, renowned for its Musical Theatre Program. I had the chance to chat with Sam about his life leading into starring as Joseph is JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT with the Cote St-Luc Dramatic Society.
A dog may be a family's best friend, but for a couple of empty nesters, not so much. Join Forte Dramatic Productions as they bring A.R. Gurney's "Sylvia" to Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. Show times for this romantic comedy are Fridays, May 11 and 18 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, May 12 and 19 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, May 13 and 20 at 2 p.m.
Maurer Productions OnStage (MPO) is about to celebrate life, tradition, matchmakers and miracles as the award-winning company presents the beloved Broadway classic "Fiddler on the Roof." Tevye and all the villagers from Anatevka take up residence at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre Fridays, March 16 and 23 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, March 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, March 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. (Matinee performances are sold out.)
Broadway may have its Tony Awards, but New Jersey does itself proud in honoring excellence in community theater across the state each fall. On Sept. 17, the New Jersey Association of Community Theaters (NJACT) hosted the Perry Awards to recognize community theater productions from the past theater season.
Forte Dramatic Productions partners with Pierott Productions to bring Allen's musical biography to the stage at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. Dates and show times are Fridays, May 12 and 19 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, May 13 and 20 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, May 14 and 21 at 2 p.m.
The early days of the nearly 40-year friendship between master artists Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas, are explored in a world premiere production of The Independents, playing in Curtain Call's Dressing Room Theatre, Stamford, April 13 through 23.
Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre is bringing out the holly as Forte Productions presents 'A Very Kelsey Christmas.' Dates and times for this unique holiday event are Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.
ABC Television Network and Disson Skating today announced upcoming airdates for its COLGATE SKATING SERIES: "Musselman's Apple Sauce Family Skating Tribute"