Suzanne Barabas News

The World Premiere of Michael Tucker's 'Fern Hill,' directed by Nadia Tass is now on stage at NJ Rep through September 9. Tucker's wonderfully crafted play about the ups and downs of couples' relationships in their golden years, is thoughtful and moving, yet humorous and entertaining.

NJ Rep located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, is proud to present the world premiere of Michael Tucker's Fern Hill, August 9 through September 9.  Fern Hill is helmed by Australian director, Nadia Tass, and stars Jill Eikenberry (L.A. Law, Moonchildren), John Glover (Smallville, Waiting for Godot), Dee Hoty (Bright Star, Mamma Mia!), Jodi Long (Sullivan and Son, Flower Drum Song), Tom McGowan (Frasier, Wicked, Chicago), and David Rasche (Speed-the-Plow, Veep, Burn After Reading). 

National New Play Network, the country's alliance of professional theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, announces its 2018-19 grant recipients, including the 2018 Smith Prize for Political Theatre, six Producer Residencies, and five Collaboration Fund awards that will support partnerships between multiple Member Theaters, playwrights, and other theater makers in various projects.

National New Play Network, the country's alliance of professional theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, celebrates the acclaimed run of its 82nd Rolling World Premiere (RWP): Memoirs of a Forgotten Man by D.W. Gregory. The Roll kicked off at Core Member Contemporary American Theater Festival (Shepherdstown, WV) and runs through July 29. It continues in 2019 at Associate Member Shadowland Stages (Ellenville, NY) June 22 through July 6 and Core Member New Jersey Repertory Company (Long Branch) August 29 through September 29.

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is now presenting the world premiere of Adam Szymkowicz's Mercy through July 14. With excellent direction by Gail Winar, the show features a cast that makes this dark comedy totally absorbing.

New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is proud to present the world premiere of Adam Szymkowicz's 'Mercy' June 14 thru July 15. This comic-drama is directed by Gail Winar and stars Christopher Daftsios, Dan Grimaldi, Nandita Shenoy, and Jacob A. Ware. 

NJ Rep is now presenting the world premiere of 'Issei, He Say (Or the Myth of the First)' through May 20. Written by Chloe Hung and directed by Lisa James, the play has superb staging and an excellent cast. It reveals many of the challenges faced by first generation immigrants.

New Jersey Repertory Company located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, is proud to present the world premiere of Chloe Hung's Issei, He Say, (Or the Myth of the First) April 19 through May 20, 2018. Winner of an Edgerton New Play award, Issei, He Say will be directed by Lisa James and stars Stan Egi as Mr. Yamamoto, Kathleen Kwan as Mrs. Chu, Fenton Li as Mr. Chu, and Christina Liang as Lucy Chu.

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.

National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, celebrates the final production of the Rolling World Premiere (RWP) of Wild Horses by Allison Gregory at New Jersey Repertory Company. The play has received a total of four distinct NNPN RWP productions, rolling through Member Theaters Contemporary American Theatre Festival (July 7-30, 2017; Shepherdstown, WV), CenterStage Theatre at the JCC (September 3-23, 2017; Rochester, NY), The VORTEX (November 16-December 9, 2017; Austin, TX), and New Jersey Repertory Company (February 22-March 25, 2018; Long Branch). Wild Horses is NNPN's 72nd Rolling World Premiere.

New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is proud to present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Allison Gregory's Wild Horses, Now thru March 25, 2018. For tickets visit njrep.org or call 732-229-3166.

New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is proud to present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Allison Gregory's Wild Horses, February 22 - March 25, 2018.

'Wild Horses,' a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, will be performed at NJ Rep from February 22 through March 25. The play is by is by Allison Gregory, directed by SuzAnne Barabas, and Starring Estelle Bajou. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Estelle Bajou about her career and the upcoming show.

New Jersey Repertory Company located at 179 Broadway, Long Branch, rounds out its 2018 Season with the mature comedy, Assisted Living, by Michael Tucker (The M Spot), which will run from August 9 - September 9, 2018.

National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, celebrates the continuation of the Rolling World Premiere Halftime with Don by Ken Weitzman at Phoenix Theatre. The play will receive a total of three distinct NNPN RWP productions, rolling through Core Members New Jersey Repertory Company (Long Branch; June 24-July 30, 2017), Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, IN; October 25-November 19, 2017), and B Street Theatre (Sacramento, CA; September 11-23, 2018). Halftime with Don was a finalist for the 2015 National Showcase of New Plays and is NNPN's 65th Rolling World Premiere.

New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is proud to present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Allison Gregory's Wild Horses, February 22 March 25, 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.

NJ Rep has announced their 2018 lineup. Check it out below!

Warm up your winter with a heart-pounding, mind-bending psychological thriller, peppered with comic relief and served up by award-winning playwright, Joel Stone.

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) opens its 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. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Joel Stone about his career and the upcoming show at NJ Rep.