Photo Flash: 'ART' Opens Penguin Rep's 2019 Season This Friday
by A.A. Cristi
- May 13, 2019
Penguin Rep Theatre, the award-winning professional Equity theatre under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, opens its 42nd season Friday, May 19 with a revival of ART, Yasmina Reza s international hit play, 20 years after its successful Broadway run.
BWW Review: SURFING MY DNA by Jodi Long at NJ Rep is Authentic and Enthralling
by Marina Kennedy
- May 7, 2019
New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is currently presenting 'Surfing My DNA' by actress and playwright, Jodi Long. Directed by Eric Rosen, the solo show stars Jodi Long and features the musical talents of Yukio Tsuji. This distinctive production will be on the Long Branch stage through May 26th.
BWW Review: APPLE SEASON has an Outstanding World Premiere at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy
- Jan 15, 2019
E.M. Lewis' 'Apple Season' is now making its world premiere at NJ Rep. This wonderfully crafted, emotive play is sure to make a lasting impression on metro area theatregoers. With the artful direction of Zoya Kachadurian and the show's splendid cast, it is storytelling at its best.
BWW Review: See WILD HORSES at NJ Rep for a Charming and Compelling Show
by Marina Kennedy
- Mar 8, 2018
New Jersey Repertory Company is now presenting Allison Gregory's 'Wild Horses' through March 25. This stunning, original one-woman show stars Estelle Bajou and is directed by NJ Rep's Artistic Director, SuzAnne Barabas. Wonderfully performed and cleverly staged, it is a spirited coming of age story that is relatable, entertaining, yet very touching.
BWW Review: THE CALLING at NJ Rep is an Outstanding and Poignant New Play
by Marina Kennedy
- Jan 9, 2018
New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) kicks off their 2018 season of new plays with the world premiere of The Calling written by Joel Stone, directed by Evan Bergman and starring Ames Adamson and Jared Michael Delaney. This is one to see. The stellar cast and meticulous direction bring Stone's well-crafted, poignant play to life on the Long Branch stage.
BWW REVIEW: MUTUAL PHILANTHROPY at NJ Rep is Timely and Thought-Provoking
by Marina Kennedy
- Oct 24, 2017
Mutual Philanthropy, written by Karen Rizzo and directed by Evan Bergman, is now making its East Coast Premiere at New Jersey Repertory Company through November 19. This distinctive show depicts how socioeconomic circumstances can divide people living in the same community.
BWW Review: SMALL WORLD at 59E59 is Totally Fascinating
by Marina Kennedy
- Sep 21, 2017
Small World is an insightful and appealing play, one that will challenge your ideas about art in its different forms. Written by Frederick Stroppel and directed by Joe Brancato, the New York City Premiere is now onstage at 59E59 Theaters. This two-hander is an absorbing, entertaining, and informative show.
BWW Review: F THEORY at NJ Rep Shines Bright with Humor and Heart
by Marina Kennedy
- Aug 22, 2017
New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is now presenting the World Premiere of F Theory from August 17 through September 24. The play is co-written by Megan Loughran and Alex Trow and enjoys superb direction by Ethan Heard. Loughran and Trow also star in this outstanding two-hander that captures a lifelong friendship with all of its ups and downs.
Fantasia Comes to 59E59 Theaters as SMALL WORLD Imagines a Meeting Between Walt Disney and Stravinsky
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 8, 2017
59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to host the New York City premiere of SMALL WORLD, written by Frederick Stroppel and directed by Joe Brancato. Produced by Penguin Rep, SMALL WORLD begins performances on Wednesday, September 13 for a limited engagement through Saturday, October 7. Press opening is Sunday, September 17 at 7:15 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:15 PM; Friday at 8:15 PM; Saturday at 2:15 PM & 8:15 PM; and Sunday at 3:15 PM & 7:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 - $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org.
BWW Review: MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING at NJ Rep is Intriguing Drama
by Marina Kennedy
- Mar 15, 2017
See 'Multiple Family Dwelling' while it is being performed at New Jersey Repertory Company. Written by James Hindman, directed by Alan Souza, and featuring a stellar cast, this is an intriguing play about two couples and the twists and turns of their relationships.
BWW Review: THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH at Rubicon Theatre Company
by Cary Ginell
- Feb 24, 2017
It's been 80 years since Bessie Smith, the celebrated Empress of the Blues, died a lonely death, after an auto accident on a desolate Mississippi road. Contrary to legend, Smith did not bleed to death after being refused admission to a white Southern hospital. That story was related to Down Beat magazine by Columbia Records impresario John Hammond, who later apologized, saying that it was all based on hearsay. But her injuries were severe enough so that when she was taken to the nearest hospital (which happened to be one that accepted blacks), that she was beyond saving, and died at the young age of 43.
New Jersey Rep Presents MAD LOVE by Marisa Smith
by Liz Cearns
- Sep 19, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016 - New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, is proud to announce the new comedy MAD LOVE by Marisa Smith, the Author of 'Saving Kitty'.
Sloane Hudson, a wealthy, beautiful recent Ivy League graduate and product of the campus hook-up culture and frat basement pong tournaments, doesn't believe in love or marriage. She does, however, believe in babies and wants one soon so her tummy can bounce back and she can still wear a bikini. The problem is she needs a sperm donor who passes muster. Enter Brandon, who has all the right stats, but the wrong attitude. Brandon, meantime, has enough on his plate living with his brother Doug, who just fell in love with Katerina, the hooker from the Ukraine. Cabbage soup, a rare baseball card and a lizard named Pogo all play a part in this romantic comedy for cynical times.
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