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Thanks to the collaboration of two young, ambitious creators, a dedicated staff and a community that has totally embraced them, Hammonton New Jersey's Eagle Theatre is truly becoming 'the little theater that could' steadily and in a big way!

Phantom Phans, "Make your choice!" The story and characters are the same; the staging, sets and choreography is significantly changed in this "newly refreshed" version of one of the arguably most popular musicals in history.

It's quite a feat to take a dusty old classic comedy and brush it off, polish it up and have an audience laughing out loud for two hours.

Few shows take hold of the heart and wring it out as thoroughly as 'Next to Normal' does and the Eagle Theater 's production never lets you forget for a minuet the daily torment an entire family faces when one family member gets lost in her own mind.

The arts in Philadelphia continue to be fueled by some of the most talented versatile professional actors in the Delaware Valley. I was happy to literally catch up to one of the busiest leading ladies, Jennie Eisenhower, who will soon start rehearsals for her role as Elaine Harper at the Walnut Street Theater's upcoming production of Arsenic and Old Lace.

Eagle Theatre's first Equity production of Footloose rings in the New Years with a high energy reason to celebrate. This newly formed Equity partnership makes the Eagle Theatre the only year-round Equity house in South Jersey.

Media Theatre, Media Pa. Celebrates 20 Years of Theatre!!

Philly audiences are treated to the magic of this classic before it rides off on a National Tour.

It was an exciting, interesting and surprising season in the Philadelphia/ South Jersey theater world. Here are some of my favorites picks with one additional New York entry worth remembering.

In keeping with the tradition of casting popular male actors in the spotlight role of Joseph, The Media Theater looks to 'The Bold and the Beautiful' soap star Kyle Lowder to portray the coat whirling Joseph for their Holiday season show.

Once again this Disney favorite brings in the crowd from the adorable little girls dressed in their best "Belle" dresses to the young at heart adults who delight in this Tale.

Former Broadway Les Miserables cast members Deborah Bradshaw and Craig Schulman lend a hand in the Cumberland County College Theater Arts Department for their production of Les Miserables.

Bristol Riverside Theatre celebrates the 200th anniversary of Jane Austin's 19th century romance novel 'Pride & Prejudice' with an interesting, profoundly narrated stage production.

Broadway artists come and go. Some are talented enough to survive the Great White Way for a few years and some are fortunate enough to have an enduring lifetime doing what they love the most; performing. Craig Schulman is among those whose career spans some 25+ years. From his numerous performances as Jean Valjean in one of the world's most beloved theatrical productions to producing and directing projects and teaching young people in theatrical master classes and workshops, Craig has done it all.

Media Theater opens their exciting new season with a stellar production of SPAMALOT!

You really can't go wrong with hits from the 50's and 60's and Eagle's production is riding high with talent and energy.

The barricades are at the beach as the Surflight Theater takes on the mighty musical Les Miserables in Beach Haven, NJ. proving that they are indeed "stronger than the storm".

Come one, Come all to the Jellicle Ball for a purrrrrefectly wonderful evening as Ocean County celebrates CATS at the Jersey Shore area.

Having sold out to records crowds in Philly in 2010, Wicked flies back to town and remains the theatrical spectacle that earned it several well-deserved Tony Awards.

Whether you are in the heart of Philly, a great Philly suburb OR crossing the bridge into South Jersey, there is a wonderful theater waiting to welcome you with a line up of crowd pleasing shows this season. Come on over to Philly for some of Broadway's best!