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SMALL
1/21 - 2/9/2025
By Robert Montano Directed by Jessi D. Hill Robert Montano shares a wild autobiographical ride about the wears of childhood, family, racism, and the misunderstood ...
Two Trains Running by August Wilson
2/6 - 2/16/2025
The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, presents a special Black History Month production of August Wilson’s Two Trains Running , produced ...
The Crucible
2/21 - 3/8/2025
The Crucible Directed by Kevern Cameron Assistant Director: Elissa Strell Co-Producers: Leslie Schwartz and Kay Gunn Stage Manager: Christine Petruzzell Assistant Stage Manager: Mary McCormack ...
A Case for the Existence of God
2/20 - 3/16/2025
by Samuel D. Hunter Ryan is undereducated, awful with money, and reeling from a painful divorce with the mother of his child, while Keith is ...
Charlotte's Web
4/5
Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur ...
King James
3/18 - 4/6/2025
By Rajiv Joseph Directed by Ryan George It all started with the 2003-2004 basketball season. Two sports fans, Matt and Shawn, instantly hit things off ...
The Man Who Came to Dinner
4/4 - 4/6/2025
The Man Who Came to Dinner is a comedy play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. It debuted on October 16, 1939, at the ...
Fade - Play by Tanya Sarracho
4/3 - 4/13/2025
In the vibrant tapestry of Fade, the intricate threads of class and race entwine. Follow Lucia, a trailblazing Mexican-born novelist, on her groundbreaking journey into ...
The Shark is Broken
4/29 - 5/18/2025
By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon Directed by David Saint Three Hollywood legends are stranded in the middle of the ocean while filming one ...
the ripple the wave that carried me home
5/1 - 5/25/2025
Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson brings us a poignant, transporting, and quietly subversive story of racial justice, political legacy, and family forgiveness. Janice’s childhood was steeped ...
South Pacific
5/30 - 6/8/2025
T South Pacific is a musical composed by Richard Rogers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan. The work ...
South Pacific
5/30 - 6/8/2025
South Pacific is a musical composed by Richard Rogers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan. The work premiered ...
Party of 1 (Acts) - One-Act Festival
7/11 - 7/13/2025
A full weekend of one-act plays. Enjoy the option of a weekend long package or purchase individual shows. Stay tuned for more details. You ...
Into the Woods
9/26 - 10/5/2025
Into the Woods is a 1986 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. The musical intertwine the plots of ...
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Review: SMALL at GSP-Robert Montano’s Fascinating Story Comes to Life
by Marina Kennedy - January 21, 2025
'SMALL,' Robert Montano’s autobiographical depiction of his experiences as a young man, is simply performance perfection....
Guest Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre-Holiday Spirit in Princeton
by Marina Kennedy - December 17, 2024
McCarter Theatre Center’s annual production of A Christmas Carol has returned to Princeton, New Jersey, and brings with it plenty of holiday merriment....
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at STNJ-Top Show to Tantalize the Imagination
by Marina Kennedy - December 11, 2024
If you want to see a production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol presented to perfection, make plans to visit The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ). ...
Review: GENE & GILDA-A Humorous and Affecting Story of Legendary Performers at GSP
by Marina Kennedy - December 09, 2024
George Street Playhouse (GSP) is now presenting a two-hander that should be on your December entertainment schedule. Gene & Gilda tells a captivating story about the relationship of the two celebrated performers, Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner....
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paper Mill Playhouse-Ideal Holiday Cheer for All
by Marina Kennedy - December 04, 2024
'Tis the season for a fabulous holiday show and that means you must see Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of 'Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical.' ...
Review: Catalyst Theater Company’s BAT BOY Transforms Prejudice
by Chloe Yang - November 17, 2024
Catalyst Theater's 'Bat Boy: The Musical' shines with Nick Rubano (Edgar), Tracey Lynne Haskell (Meredith), Beth Siegling (Shelley), and Scott McGowan (Dr. Parker) leading a powerful exploration of acceptance and humanity in this intimate production about a journey of love and prejudice....
Review: José Rivera’s YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM at NJ Rep-A Captivating New Play
by Marina Kennedy - November 06, 2024
This fascinating new play is an insightful examination about aging and the use of advanced technology in caregiving....
Review: MY ITALY STORY Bridges Generations at Hamilton Stage
by Chloe Yang - October 27, 2024
Experience Italian-American family drama in 'My Italy Story.' This captivating one-man show stars Michael Notardonato as he masterfully portrays multiple characters on a journey of identity and reconciliation. Don't miss it — Oct 24-27 at Hamilton Stage, Rahway, then Nov 1-3 at Sieminski Theater, Ba...
Review: Art House Productions’ GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Bleeds Beauty
by Chloe Yang - October 27, 2024
Art House Productions' gripping staging of 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' explores love, pain, and healing through 30 years of friendship. Ashley Renée-Scott and Mario C. Brown shine as Kayleen and Doug, whose bond transcends romance in this intimate black box production running through Nov 10. Must...
Guest Review: ARB’s WONDERMENT Celebrates the Magic of the Mind with Whimsy and Drama
by Marina Kennedy - October 24, 2024
Anyone who has spent a childhood afternoon daydreaming in their bedroom is sure to be captured by the whimsical charm of WONDERMENT, the program that opened the American Repertory Ballet (ARB) 2024-2025 season....
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