John Wooten
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Photos: Meet The Company of DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At 59E59 Theaters (Jan 23, 2025)
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE at StageWorks at Studio 237 Leads Best Musical! (Dec 16, 2024)
Farmington Players Holiday Show HUMBUG Opens This Month (Dec 7, 2024)
Photos: Meet The Company of DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At 59E59 Theaters (Jan 23, 2025)
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE at StageWorks at Studio 237 Leads Best Musical! (Dec 16, 2024)
Farmington Players Holiday Show HUMBUG Opens This Month (Dec 7, 2024)
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Photos: Meet The Company of DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At 59E59 Theaters
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 23, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre and Shadowland Stages present Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at 59E59 Theaters, directed by Stephen Nachamie. The production stars Alexandra Fortin and Michael Liebhauser. The company met the press this week. Check out our photos from the event.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 23, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre and Shadowland Stages present Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at 59E59 Theaters, directed by Stephen Nachamie. The production stars Alexandra Fortin and Michael Liebhauser. The company met the press this week. Check out our photos from the event.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE at StageWorks at Studio 237 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Farmington Players Holiday Show HUMBUG Opens This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 7, 2024
The holiday show Humbug by John Wooten runs this month at Farmington Players Barn Theatre. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 7, 2024
The holiday show Humbug by John Wooten runs this month at Farmington Players Barn Theatre. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW New Jersey Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: DIVERSION at Premiere Stages-An Excellent and Compelling Play
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 10, 2024
Premiere Stages at Kean University is now presenting the compelling New Jersey Premiere of playwright, Scott Organ’s 'Diversion' through September 22nd. Get your tickets. It is an excellent, must-see production that addresses a current, significant issue.
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 10, 2024
Premiere Stages at Kean University is now presenting the compelling New Jersey Premiere of playwright, Scott Organ’s 'Diversion' through September 22nd. Get your tickets. It is an excellent, must-see production that addresses a current, significant issue.
Penguin Rep Announces Free Readings & Special Event At STAGE, TOO
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024
Penguin Rep Theatre has announced a series of free readings and special events as part of this year's STAGE, TOO in Stony Point, New York.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024
Penguin Rep Theatre has announced a series of free readings and special events as part of this year's STAGE, TOO in Stony Point, New York.
Audra McDonald, Sheryl Lee Ralph & More SAG-AFTRA Members Urge Congress to End Hair Discrimination & Pass CROWN Act
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2022
Among the members who signed the statement of support for the CROWN Act are Audra McDonald, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, and dozens of other performers. In the letter, members assert, “Discrimination based on hair style or texture is a destructive practice that has alienated and caused irreparable harm to Black Americans.”
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2022
Among the members who signed the statement of support for the CROWN Act are Audra McDonald, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, and dozens of other performers. In the letter, members assert, “Discrimination based on hair style or texture is a destructive practice that has alienated and caused irreparable harm to Black Americans.”
Review: Dominique Morisseau's MUD ROW at Premiere Stages-An Outstanding and Compelling Play
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 20, 2022
Premiere Stages at Kean University is now presenting the New Jersey Premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s powerful, modern-day drama, 'Mud Row.'
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 20, 2022
Premiere Stages at Kean University is now presenting the New Jersey Premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s powerful, modern-day drama, 'Mud Row.'
BWW Review: YEAR ONE Now at Premiere Stages is a Gripping, Thought-Provoking Drama
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 15, 2021
Live theatre is back and Premiere Stages is opening their season with a moving production of the new play, Year One. Set in the early 1930’s in Germany, the show portrays stark divergences in political ideologies within a family during a time of great societal change.
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 15, 2021
Live theatre is back and Premiere Stages is opening their season with a moving production of the new play, Year One. Set in the early 1930’s in Germany, the show portrays stark divergences in political ideologies within a family during a time of great societal change.
It's a Wrap " NJ ENTERTAINMENT in 2020
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 28, 2020
Broadwayworld New Jersey has kept their readers in the know in 2020. We are proud to have continued our interviews, reviews, and performance announcements including all the ones that have been streaming. Check out some of the articles that our team has made possible. We all look forward to great entertainment in 2021.
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 28, 2020
Broadwayworld New Jersey has kept their readers in the know in 2020. We are proud to have continued our interviews, reviews, and performance announcements including all the ones that have been streaming. Check out some of the articles that our team has made possible. We all look forward to great entertainment in 2021.
BWW Interview: Artistic Director, John J. Wooten of Premiere Stages and FANNIE LOU HAMER, SPEAK ON IT! From 10/15 to 10/18
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 8, 2020
Premiere Stages in Union, under the artistic direction of John J. Wooten, will present an outdoor production of the one-woman show, Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It! The show will be performed from 10/15 to 10/18 at The Tent at The Liberty Hall Museum.
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 8, 2020
Premiere Stages in Union, under the artistic direction of John J. Wooten, will present an outdoor production of the one-woman show, Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It! The show will be performed from 10/15 to 10/18 at The Tent at The Liberty Hall Museum.
Premiere Stages To Present 2019 Premiere Play Festival Winner THE WAKE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2019
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present Tammy Ryan's The Wake July 11-28 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center (Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.). Recently selected from 659 submissions as the winner of the 2019 Premiere Play Festival, The Wake will feature actors James Gushue, Wayne Maugans, Kathy McCafferty and Kelley Rae O'Donnell. John J. Wooten, producing artistic director of Premiere Stages, directs.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2019
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present Tammy Ryan's The Wake July 11-28 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center (Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.). Recently selected from 659 submissions as the winner of the 2019 Premiere Play Festival, The Wake will feature actors James Gushue, Wayne Maugans, Kathy McCafferty and Kelley Rae O'Donnell. John J. Wooten, producing artistic director of Premiere Stages, directs.
Two New Readings To Be Presented At The New Studio Of The Directors Company This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2019
The Directors Company (Michael Parva, Artistic Director, Leah Michalos, Producing Director) is pleased to announce the next two reading in its reading series, LINGER by Craig Garcia, directed by John Wooten, and IT'S NOT ABOUT THE CAT a new play by Jacey Powers, directed by Michelle Bossy.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2019
The Directors Company (Michael Parva, Artistic Director, Leah Michalos, Producing Director) is pleased to announce the next two reading in its reading series, LINGER by Craig Garcia, directed by John Wooten, and IT'S NOT ABOUT THE CAT a new play by Jacey Powers, directed by Michelle Bossy.
Writer's Theatre Of New Jersey Shares Lineup for Soundings Reading Series
by Julie Musbach - Dec 13, 2018
The Writer's Theatre of New Jersey is kicking off their 2019 season with a series of new play readings in the new Madison Community Arts Center venue. This Winter Madison will be filled with writers eager to hear their pages come to life in front of an audience. Starting on January 3rd and going straight through until January 17th there will be 15 plays in 15 days.
by Julie Musbach - Dec 13, 2018
The Writer's Theatre of New Jersey is kicking off their 2019 season with a series of new play readings in the new Madison Community Arts Center venue. This Winter Madison will be filled with writers eager to hear their pages come to life in front of an audience. Starting on January 3rd and going straight through until January 17th there will be 15 plays in 15 days.
BWW Interview: Playwright Martin Casella and BLACK TOM ISLAND at Premiere Stages
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 3, 2018
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present Martin Casella's 'Black Tom Island' from October 11 to October 21 at the 1882 Carriage House, Liberty Hall Museum. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Casella about his career and the upcoming show.
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 3, 2018
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present Martin Casella's 'Black Tom Island' from October 11 to October 21 at the 1882 Carriage House, Liberty Hall Museum. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Casella about his career and the upcoming show.
BWW Interview: Playwright Nicole Pandolfo and BRICK CITY at Premiere Stages
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 25, 2018
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present Nicole Pandolfo's 'Brick City' from September 6 to September 23. Broadwayworld.com NJ had the opportunity to interview Pandolfo about her writing career and Brick City.
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 25, 2018
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present Nicole Pandolfo's 'Brick City' from September 6 to September 23. Broadwayworld.com NJ had the opportunity to interview Pandolfo about her writing career and Brick City.
BWW Interview: Playwright Craig Garcia and LINGER at Premiere Stages from July 12 to July 29
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 2, 2018
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present Craig Garcia's 'Linger' from July 12-29 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, Vaughn Eames Hall. The play was recently selected from over 570 submissions as the winner of the 2018 Premiere Play Festival,
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 2, 2018
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present Craig Garcia's 'Linger' from July 12-29 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, Vaughn Eames Hall. The play was recently selected from over 570 submissions as the winner of the 2018 Premiere Play Festival,
Premiere Stages At Kean University Announces 2018 Season
by Julie Musbach - Apr 12, 2018
Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the winner of the 2018 Premiere Play Festival, its annual competition for unproduced scripts written by playwrights affiliated with the greater metropolitan area. The theatre has named Linger by Glen Ridge resident Craig Garcia this year's winner, and will present the play's first professional production this summer as part of the theatre's 14th season in residence at Kean University. The season, which runs June-October, will also feature full productions of Brick City by Ridgewood resident Nicole Pandolfo and Black Tom Island by Jersey City resident Martin Casella, as well as a developmental workshop of this year's runner-up for the Premiere Play Festival, Baton by Brooklyn resident Deneen Reynolds-Knott.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 12, 2018
Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the winner of the 2018 Premiere Play Festival, its annual competition for unproduced scripts written by playwrights affiliated with the greater metropolitan area. The theatre has named Linger by Glen Ridge resident Craig Garcia this year's winner, and will present the play's first professional production this summer as part of the theatre's 14th season in residence at Kean University. The season, which runs June-October, will also feature full productions of Brick City by Ridgewood resident Nicole Pandolfo and Black Tom Island by Jersey City resident Martin Casella, as well as a developmental workshop of this year's runner-up for the Premiere Play Festival, Baton by Brooklyn resident Deneen Reynolds-Knott.
Cultural Accessibility Awards Announced Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2017
On Today, June 22nd, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Cultural Access Network Project (CAN), a program of New Jersey Theatre Alliance and New Jersey State Council on the Arts, will host the ninth annual Excellence in Cultural Access Awards at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. Attended by leaders in the state's arts and cultural community, the event will feature a keynote address by Valerie Fletcher, executive director of the Institute of Human Centered Design, educational roundtables, pop-up galleries with artwork by artists with disabilities, entertainment by Premiere Stages of Kean University, and a reception.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2017
On Today, June 22nd, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Cultural Access Network Project (CAN), a program of New Jersey Theatre Alliance and New Jersey State Council on the Arts, will host the ninth annual Excellence in Cultural Access Awards at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. Attended by leaders in the state's arts and cultural community, the event will feature a keynote address by Valerie Fletcher, executive director of the Institute of Human Centered Design, educational roundtables, pop-up galleries with artwork by artists with disabilities, entertainment by Premiere Stages of Kean University, and a reception.
Cultural Accessibility Awards Announced 6/22
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2017
On Thursday, June 22nd, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Cultural Access Network Project (CAN), a program of New Jersey Theatre Alliance and New Jersey State Council on the Arts, will host the ninth annual Excellence in Cultural Access Awards at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. Attended by leaders in the state's arts and cultural community, the event will feature a keynote address by Valerie Fletcher, executive director of the Institute of Human Centered Design, educational roundtables, pop-up galleries with artwork by artists with disabilities, entertainment by Premiere Stages of Kean University, and a reception.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2017
On Thursday, June 22nd, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Cultural Access Network Project (CAN), a program of New Jersey Theatre Alliance and New Jersey State Council on the Arts, will host the ninth annual Excellence in Cultural Access Awards at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. Attended by leaders in the state's arts and cultural community, the event will feature a keynote address by Valerie Fletcher, executive director of the Institute of Human Centered Design, educational roundtables, pop-up galleries with artwork by artists with disabilities, entertainment by Premiere Stages of Kean University, and a reception.
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