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Cape Rep Theatre's Young Company Presents THE RESTLESS HOUSE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

The Young Company at Cape Rep Theatre (YoCo) and program director Maura Hanlon will present This Restless House: Agamemnon's Return by Zinnie Harris; Friday, February 7 at 7 pm, and Saturday, February 8 at 2 pm and 7 pm.

Quincy Tyler Bernstine & Anne Washburn to be Honored at The Civilians 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024

The Civilians' 23/24 Gala will celebrate A NOVEL REALITY — theater that awakens new thinking and perceptions. Learn more about the gala and see how to attend!

Special Events and Treats Revealed For the Run Of GONE MISSING At Vivid Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024

Vivid Stage will present the New Jersey premiere of Gone Missing, a musical about losing stuff, with book by Steve Cosson and Music and Lyrics by Michael Friedman, from February 22 through March 3. Learn more about the special events here!

The Young Company at Cape Rep Theatre Presents DEAD END & WAITING FOR LEFTY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024

The Young Company at Cape Rep Theatre (YoCo) and program director Maura Hanlon are thrilled to present two exciting American classics, Dead End by Sidney Kingsley and Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets; Friday, February 9 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, February 10 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.

Photos: Inside Clubbed Thumb's 2023 Gala Honoring Anne Kauffman
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023

Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb celebrated award-winning director Anne Kauffman at the 2023 Clubbed Thumb Gala, held on Monday, October 2 at Etsy Headquarters. Check out photos from the event here!

THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION Featuring Jackie Hoffman, Lauren Molina & More Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have released four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection.

Exclusive: Hear A New Track 'The Civilians Theme Song' From THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2023

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have announced the release of four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection. Adventures in Reality, Canard, Canard, Goose?, In the Footprint: The Battle for the Atlantic Yards, and Mr. Burns, a post-electric play will all be available in digital and streaming formats on Friday, March 24.

Jackie Hoffman, Lauren Molina & More to be Featured on THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION Final Installment
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2023

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have announced the release of four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection.

Photos: First Look at Cape Rep's Outdoor Theater Production of MAMMA MIA!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022

Cape Rep Theatre is presenting an outdoor production of Mamma Mia! through August 14, 2022. Set on a Greek island paradise and told through the music of ABBA, this is the hilarious story of a mother, a daughter, three possible dads and a wedding you won’t soon forget. Get a first look at photos here!

Cape Rep Theatre Presents MAMMA MIA! In The Outdoor Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2022

Cape Rep Theatre presents the Broadway musical sensation, MAMMA MIA!, music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson, originally conceived by Judy Cramer, directed and choreographed by Dani Davis.

Rashida Jones, Duncan Sheik, Baron Vaughn and More to Take Part in LIFE STUDIES, Benefit Concert from The Civilians
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2021

On May 20, Off-Broadway theater company The Civilians will host Life Studies, a livestreamed benefit concert supporting the company and its artistic community. This year’s virtual event will celebrate risk-taking artists who look deeply into our world to reveal new truths.

The York Theatre Company Presents an Evening of Musical Theater, Featuring Material From Three New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2020

The York Theater Company presents an evening of musical theater, featuring material from three shows they are helping to develop.

The Veterans' Company At Cape Rep Theatre Will Present RED HERRING, A Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2020

Cape Rep Theatre has announced Red Herring, by Michael Hollinger, performed by Cape Rep Theatre's Veterans' Company, directed by Art Devine; Friday, March 6 at 7 pm and Saturday, March 7 at 2 pm and 7 pm.

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Charms, Touches, and Entertains
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 15, 2019

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) tops off their successful 2019 Season with a production that is not to be missed. Now onstage through December 29 is Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' adapted by Neil Bartlett and directed by Brian Crowe.

BWW Album Review: Ghostlight Records and The Civilians Kick Off THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION with Three Gems
by David Clarke - Nov 20, 2019

Prolific theatrical songwriter Micheal Friedman died at age 41 from AIDS related complications in 2017, leaving many bereft as the theater community recognized his vibrant creativity was snuffed out too soon. To preserve his legacy and work, Ghostlight Records is partnering with The Civilians to record nine albums of Friedman's previously unrecorded music for THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION. This past October, the first trio of albums was released.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Concludes 57th Season with Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2019

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) concludes its 57th season with Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Neil Bartlett and directed by longtime company member Brian B. Crowe.

THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION is Now Available Digitally
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2019

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have announced that the first three premiere albums of The Michael Friedman Collection, will be available for streaming and download today, Friday, October 18. The Great Immensity, The Abominables, and This Beautiful City are all written (or co-written) and directed by Steve Cosson and feature music and lyrics by Michael Friedman.

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Track from Michael Friedman's THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY Album
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 17, 2019

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS will release the first three premiere albums of The Michael Friedman Collection- available for streaming and download on Friday, October 18. The Great Immensity, The Abominables, and This Beautiful City are all written (or co-written) and directed by Steve Cosson and feature music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. This extraordinary long-term project will eventually comprise the premiere recordings of nine musicals from the beloved late Obie Award-winning songwriter Michael Friedman. The albums will be available at www.ghostlightrecords.com/michaelfriedman.html.

The Civilians' Share Details of CIVILIAN DISOBEDIENCE 2019 Spring Benefit
by Julie Musbach - Mar 11, 2019

On April 1, the celebrated Off-Broadway theater company The Civilians will host Civilian Disobedience, their annual spring benefit, which honors their Civilians of the Year: Emmy nominated, award-winning documentary filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg (Reversing Roe, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work) as well as Marion Friedman Young for her longstanding support of The Civilians and her recent work as The Civilians partners for the Michael Friedman Legacy Fund.

Photo Flash: First Look at Cape Rep Theatre's MAMMA MIA!
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2018

Cape Rep Theatre continues its 2018 season with the Broadway musical sensation, MAMMA MIA!, music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson, originally conceived by Judy Cramer, August 1 through September 2.