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Despite rough edges, 'Madame Butterfly' at McCarter provides a visceral thrill: review by James C. Taylor | For Nj Advance Media

While the state does boast a number of local opera companies, the three performances of "Butterfly" this month at the McCarter Theater in Princeton are notable.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:29pm on June 28, 2018[SHARE]

The new play 'Cyprus Avenue' starring Stephen Rea is terrifying and brilliant by Christopher Kelly

Stephen Rea stars in David Ireland's original and eerie drama; also reviewed: Idina Menzel in Joshua Harmon's new play "Skintight"

SOURCE: NJ.com at 8:05pm on June 25, 2018[SHARE]

Take the kids for a night of theater under the stars by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's annual outdoor summer production is "The Servant with Two Masters," a comedy written in 1746. It runs at The Outdoor Stage on the campus of …

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:03am on June 23, 2018[SHARE]

World premiere of 'Mercy' struggles to achieve its vision in Long Branch: review by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

The play sets itself up as a psychological examination of life in turmoil, but Orville and the rest of the characters are painted in broad strokes at New Jersey Repertory Company.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 9:20am on June 23, 2018[SHARE]

'Songbird,' angsty Chekhov tale told through country music, struggles to strike right tone: review by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

The new honkey-tonk musical now running at Red Bank's Two River Theater grafts Anton Chekhov's 1896 psychological melodrama "The Seagull" onto contemporary Music City.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 9:00am on June 22, 2018[SHARE]

Shakespeare in the Park's 'Othello' lacks complexity but comes alive with gripping performances by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

Taking his first crack at directing Shakespeare for the Public's free Shakespeare in the Park, Ruben Santiago-Hudson has crafted an "Othello" that disperses the force of the hero's…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 8:29am on June 19, 2018[SHARE]

(Old) movie and a celebrity talk-back: the new date night by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Even the biggest stars come out for screenings of their old films and conversations. This month, John Cusack and John Cleese are two of the stars appearing in the Garden State in support of …

SOURCE: NJ.com at 5:40pm on June 15, 2018[SHARE]

Finding humor in tragedy and 'Mercy' by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Playwright Adam Szymkowicz's 'Mercy," having its world premiere at NJ Repertory Company June 14, centers on a struggling widower who meets the man responsible for his wife's death and m…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 5:32pm on June 15, 2018[SHARE]

'Songbird' is a modern American tale by way of Russia circa 1896 by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Two River Theatre presents a modernized and musical version of Anton Chekhov's 'The Seagull' through July 1.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 6:00pm on June 13, 2018[SHARE]

'Half Time' brings to life feel-good story about geriatric hip-hop dancers: review by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

Featuring a cast boasting a dazzling collective resume of stage and screen success, the show at Paper Mill Playhouse adapts the 2008 documentary "Gotta Dance."

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:42am on June 13, 2018[SHARE]

'The Last Five Years' depicts a struggle onstage but Eagle Theatre's fortunes are soaring by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The Eagle Theatre presents musical "The Last Five Years" through July 1 while reflecting on how good the last five years has been for the Hammonton venue.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 7:54am on June 13, 2018[SHARE]

Hip-hop hooray: Inside 'Half Time,' Paper Mill Playhouse's sensational new Broadway-bound musical by Amy Kuperinsky | Nj Advance Media For Nj.com

Producers have high hopes for the musical, based on the true story of the NETSational senior hip-hop dance team founded by the New Jersey Nets. The dancers, all 60 and up, starred in the 200…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:54am on June 12, 2018[SHARE]

WATCH: Springsteen performs at Tonys and accepts award, calling Broadway 'a great thrill' by Amy Kuperinsky | Nj Advance Media For Nj.com

'Being a part of the Broadway community has been a great thrill and an honor for me,' Springsteen said, accepting a special Tony Award. 'It's been one of the most exciting things that I've e…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 4:24am on June 11, 2018[SHARE]

Tony Awards 2018: All 22 Tony nominated shows, ranked from worst to best by Christopher Kelly

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," "Mean Girls," "Frozen" and "Angels in America" are among the Broadway shows competing for 2018 Tony Awards. The T…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 8:30am on June 10, 2018[SHARE]

'Night with Oscar" gets star-studded reading at George St. by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Eugene Pack's "Night with Oscar" The play will have a reading at George Street Playhouse June 8 with stars including Rob Morrow, Debra Monk and Robert Wuhl.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 7:00pm on June 7, 2018[SHARE]

Bruce Springsteen will perform at Tony Awards this weekend by Bobby Olivier | Nj Advance Media For Nj.com

The 72nd Annual Tony Awards will score some time with The Boss this weekend.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:41pm on June 6, 2018[SHARE]

'The Boys in the Band' revival on Broadway is near-flawless: review by Christopher Kelly

"The Boys in the Band" 2018 cast includes Jim Parsons, Andrew Rannells, Matt Bomer and Zachary Quinto. This revival now on Broadway is affecting and intelligent.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:48am on June 1, 2018[SHARE]

'Small Town Story' examines fear, prejudice by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Inspired by real events, 'Small Town Story' centers on a small town divided over the appropriateness of the high school's production of 'Rent.' The musical about the musical's has its world …

SOURCE: NJ.com at 3:00pm on May 31, 2018[SHARE]

'Shrek' musical highlights self-love, acceptance and silliness by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Two ogres find love -- for each other and themselves -- is this well-known and well-loved fairy tale which will have four performances at Mayo Performing Arts Center June 1-3.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 2:30pm on May 31, 2018[SHARE]

Edna Ferber festival celebrates a little-known literary giant by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

"Five by Ferber," a collaboration between the Ferber estate and N.J. Repertory Company, runs May 31-June 3 at West End Arts Center in Long Branch. Repertory Company Edna Ferber Fe…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:20pm on May 30, 2018[SHARE]

'Tartuffe' brings the laughs in a safe, subdued manner at Shakespeare Theatre of N.J. by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

Likely Moliere's play most familiar to modern audiences, "Tartuffe" has great fun piteously lampooning conservative notions of religion, gender and power.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 8:52am on May 24, 2018[SHARE]

'Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End' proves the late humorist still resonates by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The one-woman show starring Kate McCauley Hathaway uses writer Bombeck's own words to paint a picture of her life. The Cape May Stage production runs May 24 to June 22.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 6:02pm on May 23, 2018[SHARE]

'Turning Off the Morning News' offers biting critique of society: review by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

Christopher Durang's acerbic world-premiere "Turning Off the Morning News" shines at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 8:55am on May 23, 2018[SHARE]

Mile Square's '7th Inning Stretch' aims for the fences by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Hoboken's Mile Square Theatre offers the 14th annual "7 Inning Stretch: 7 10-Minute Plays about Baseball" May 18-20.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 4:22pm on May 18, 2018[SHARE]

Jersey composing team behind first musical written as an audio book by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

'Spin,' a reimagining of the classic Grimm fairy tale 'Rumpelstiltskin,' is a collaboration between Bergen County natives Neil Fishman and Harvey Edelman, fantasy novelist David B. Coe and a…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 3:30pm on May 18, 2018[SHARE]
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