New Jersey Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 20

BWW Reviews: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE at Preakness Reformed Church
by Adam Cohen - October 05, 2015

Poignant, well sung, hilarious evening of relationship truths and foibles. If you can't laugh or relate to 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change' you may not have a pulse....

BWW Review: EQUIVOCATION at STNJ is Fascinating Drama
by Marina Kennedy - September 23, 2015

'Equivocation' is now on stage at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey through October 4th. Written by Bill Cain and directed by Paul Mullins, metropolitan area audiences should not miss the opportunity to see this fascinating drama....

BWW Review: SEVEN GUITARS at TRT Poignant and Entertaining
by Marina Kennedy - September 22, 2015

'Seven Guitars' written by August Wilson and directed by Brandon Dirden is now onstage at Two River Theater through October 4th. This exceptional production is entertaining and poignant....

BWW Review: BABY DOLL at McCarter Theatre Center
by Leigh Byron - September 21, 2015

Tennessee Williams's BABY DOLL was thoroughly enjoyable in its opening night performance at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton on Friday, September 18. The play, adapted for the stage by Pierre Laville and Emily Mann, and directed by Mann, wove together the themes of deception and innocence wi...

BWW Review: NOBODYS GIRL at NJ Rep is an Excellent Satirical Play
by Marina Kennedy - August 25, 2015

See 'Nobody's Girl' through September 20th. This fascinating satire by Rick Viede is directed by Erica Gould and features an excellent cast....

BWW Review: RENT at Rhino Theatre is Stunning
by BWW Special Coverage - August 20, 2015

The Rhino Theatre in Pompton Lakes is now showing 'Rent' through August 23rd....

BWW Review: BROWNIE POINTS BAKERY in Summit NJ is Charming and Scrumptious
by Marina Kennedy - August 12, 2015

Brownie Points Bakery in Summit New Jersey is a gourmet bakeshop that specializes in fine items like their original 'Duffins,' cupcakes, cookies and pies....

BWW Reviews: MISALLIANCE at STNJ is a True Comic Delight for Theatergoers
by Marina Kennedy - August 12, 2015

See George Bernard Shaw's 'Misalliance' now on stage at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey through August 30th. Directed by Stephen Brown-Fried, the stellar cast delivers Shaw's witty prose with seamless precision....

BWW Reviews: MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Mile Square Theater Hoboken Waterfront
by adam cohen - July 27, 2015

Set in the swinging 50s on the waterfront of Hoboken, an enjobably adroit evening of Shakespeare complete with Sinatra tunes....

BWW Reviews: THE GUARDSMAN at STNJ-A Theatrical Jewel in Madison
by Marina Kennedy - July 16, 2015

'The Guardsman' adapted and directed by Bonnie J. Monte is a gem of a production. Written by Ferenc Molnar, it is a humorous, yet thoughtful story of one man's need to secure his wife's attentions....

BWW Reviews: IDINA MENZEL: WORLD TOUR 2015 at PNC Bank Arts Center
by Leigh Scheps - July 14, 2015

No one tried to plug their cell phones into an outlet on the stage last night at Idina Menzel's World Tour concert. Maybe that's because it wasn't a Broadway house, but a concert venue in New Jersey's suburbs. But, some might think it was Broadway based on the set list for her solo show at the PNC B...

BWW Reviews: CLOSURE at NJ Rep is Fascinating Mystery
by Marina Kennedy - July 02, 2015

See 'Closure' at New Jersey Repertory Company through July 19th. Written by Richard Dresser and directed by Joe Cacini, this fascinating mystery has stars Wendy Malik, Victor Verhaeghe, Gary Cole and Biniam Tekola....

BWW Reviews: LOVES LABOURS LOST at STNJ's Outdoor Stage is a Delight for Theatergoers
by Marina Kennedy - June 29, 2015

Enjoy a real summer treat. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is presenting 'Love's Labour's Lost' at their Outdoor Stage on the grounds of the College of Saint Elizabeth....

BWW Reviews: GREASE at West Hudson Arts And Theater Company
by Jennifer Vazquez - June 26, 2015

KEARNY, N.J. - A town in northern New Jersey became the home of Rydell High as the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) presents its production of the beloved musical "Grease."...

BWW Reviews METAMORPOSES at PST is Wonderful Theater
by Marina Kennedy - June 24, 2015

Princeton Summer Theater (PST) is currently performing 'Metamorphoses' through June 28th at the Hamilton Murray Theater on the Princeton University Campus. This wonderful production is an inspired retelling of ancient Greek myths....

BWW Reviews: ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER at Hudson Theater Ensemble
by adam cohen - June 15, 2015

Charming, effortless, entertaining children's theater...

BWW Reviews: BE MORE CHILL at TRT is Terrific New Musical Theater
by Marina Kennedy - June 11, 2015

See 'Be More Chill' now at the Two River Theater in Red Bank through June 28th. This is an extraordinary new musical that features a very talented cast....

BWW Reviews: EVER AFTER Trades Cinderella's Fantasy for Human Ingenuity
by Michael Dale - June 07, 2015

Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich's adaptation of the 1988 film treats the fairy tale with realism....

BWW Reviews: EVER AFTER at Paper Mill Playhouse is a Wonderful Season Finale
by Marina Kennedy - June 04, 2015

See 'Ever After' now through June 21st on the Paper Mill Playhouse stage. This World Premiere musical is directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall and features an all-star cast....

BWW Reviews: THE ROYAL FAMILY at STNJ is a Real Hit
by Marina Kennedy - June 04, 2015

See 'The Royal Family' now through June 21st at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Directed by the theatre's Artistic Director, Bonnie Monte, the show is sure to please metropolitan area audiences....

BWW Reviews: NJ SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at NJ Pac
by adam cohen - May 19, 2015

Andre Watts is in love with the piano and the piano loves him. What other musician holds such a fascinating relationship with his instrument, offering a full bodied, playful, passionate, mesmerizing performance of Beethoven's and Grieg's Forth Piano Concertos. His playfulness almost recalls Chico Ma...

BWW Reviews: FIVE MILE LAKE Has Great Depth
by Leigh Byron - May 11, 2015

Simply put, FIVE MILE LAKE is five-mile deep. Rachel Bonds's well-written script reinforces the importance that people need the courage to look inward at themselves and their relationships and be humble enough to accept what they might see....

BWW Reviews: ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME at GSP is Fantastic
by Marina Kennedy - May 06, 2015

See 'Ernest Shackleton Loves Me' at George Street Playhouse through May 17th. This fantastic show is truly unique....

BWW Reviews: THE REALIZATION OF EMILY LINDER at NJ Rep Captivates
by Marina Kennedy - May 01, 2015

See 'The Realization of Emily Linder' now through May 24th at New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch. Written by Richard Strand and directed by SuzAnne Barabas, this is a captivating family story....

BWW Reviews: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at The Growing Stage Charms
by Marina Kennedy - April 30, 2015

See 'A Year With Frog and Toad' through May 10th at The Growing Stage. This delightfully entertaining musical reveals the importance of true friendship. Bring the whole family and enjoy....