Mike Newman

Photos: First Look at BIG FISH at the Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset presents the Long Island Premier of the 12-Chair Version of Big Fish. Check out photos below!

BWW Review: CONSTELLA'S 'CONNECTING STARS' CHRISTMAS GALA, online streaming
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 8, 2020

As theatre companies across the world struggle to survive this uniquely-challenging year, opera-ballet company Constella recognised both the isolation in care homes and artists’ own struggles to survive. In response, they launched the wonderful initiative ‘Connecting Stars’, which provides free, one-to-one virtual performances to care home residents.

The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company Presents LET'S PLAY: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2019

Do you want to play a game? Well Shakespeare's faeries and mystical creatures are upset because last year The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company only produced one show and it wasn't even a comedy! To make up for this, they are magically forcing four of mortal actors from NYC to play a chaotic game where they must perform the roles of the Four Lovers and the Rude Mechanicals from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'! It will be a night of theatrical chaos full of music, laughter and dance!

A YEAR IN THE TRENCHES Returns to East Lynne Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2018

Meet Dilkes, poet Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918), pilot Kenneth Russell Unger (1898-1979), nurse Amabel Scharff Roberts (1891-1918), 'Hello Girl' Grace Banker (1892-1960) and other Americans who went to Europe when the United States entered World War I in 1918. 'A Year in the Trenches' is based on Dilkes' book 'Remembering World War I: An Engineer's Diary of the War,' and other historical sources. Many of the real-life characters are from New Jersey, including two brothers from Cape May. Live music from the period is performed throughout, and the audience is encouraged to join in on two songs.

Hudson Warehouse Kicks Off 15th Season With TROJAN WOMEN
by Julie Musbach - Feb 2, 2018

Hudson Warehouse kicks off its 15th Season with their timely production of TROJAN WOMEN. Adapted by Producing Artistic Director Nicholas Martin-Smith, the script is based on the works of Charles Mee.

BWW Review: ACCOMPLICE at Bickford Theatre At The Morris Museum is Clever and Captivating
by Jaclyn Layman - Jan 29, 2018

A scandal is afoot in Morristown! Bickford Theatre presents a night full of dark twists and surprises diabolical enough to make you want to fix yourself a stiff drink. 'Accomplice' written by Rupert Holmes and directed by Eric Hafen will be on the Morristown stage through February 4th and it is not to be missed.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for ACCOMPLICE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 9, 2018

The Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum is pleased to announce the cast of their upcoming production of Accomplice. The play will be directed by Bickford Theatre Producing Artistic Director Eric Hafen. Accomplice will be performed from January 25 February 4, 2018. It is written by Rupert Holmes and is a winner of the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award.

'TRENCHES', SILENT SKY and More Set for East Lynne Theater Company's 2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2017

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company announces its 2018 Season. As usual, it includes classic gems, a world premiere, and a radio-style show. This year's theme is 'The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars.'

East Lynne Theater Company Takes Part in Cape May Theater Week
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company always offers ways for patrons to save money, but from October 9-15, four theaters combined to create Theater Week in Cape May in which all have discount offerings.

Meet the Cast of East Lynne Theater Company's A YEAR IN THE TRENCHES
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017

For those who didn't have the opportunity to meet the cast of East Lynne Theater Company's 'A Year in the Trenches,' at the after-show party at Aleathea's at The Inn of Cape May, another chance is to be had today, September 29 at an after-show Q&A.

Meet the Cast of East Lynne Theater Company's A YEAR IN THE TRENCHES
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017

For those who didn't have the opportunity to meet the cast of East Lynne Theater Company's 'A Year in the Trenches,' at the after-show party at Aleathea's at The Inn of Cape May, another chance is to be had on Friday, September 29 at an after-show Q&A.

East Lynne Theater Co. Presents World Premiere of A YEAR IN THE TRENCHES
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017

'If someone in the year 1916 told me that in 1917 I'd be in the army, I would have thought him insane,' said Charles Edward Dilkes (1887-1968).

East Lynne Theater Company Announces Free Staged-Reading of A YEAR IN THE TRENCHES
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2017

On Friday, April 28 at noon, there will be an admission-free staged reading of the one-hour version of A Year in the Trenches, followed by a Q&A, in the Mancini Room at the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ.

Actors Shakespeare Company to Present HAMLET IN ACTION
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2017

The equity professional Actors Shakespeare Company in association with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance's 'Stages Festival' will present HAMLET IN ACTION, an audience-interactive staged reading, on March 10th and 11th at 7:30pm at the historic Snyder Academy in Elizabeth, NJ. The reading is free to the public.

Actors Shakespeare Company to Present HAMLET IN ACTION
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2017

The equity professional Actors Shakespeare Company in association with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance's 'Stages Festival' will present HAMLET IN ACTION, an audience-interactive staged reading, on March 10th and 11th at 7:30pm at the historic Snyder Academy in Elizabeth, NJ. The reading is free to the public.

The Theater Project Presents ELECTION DAY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2016

"Pop-Up" theater -- entertainment in unexpected places - is returning to Unity Bank in Union's downtown business district, presented by The Theater Project, an award-winning professional company based in Maplewood. The comedy ELECTION DAY by Josh Tobiessen will be presented as a script-in-hand performanceSaturday, November 5 at 8 PM, and Sunday, November 6 at 2 PM, at Unity Bank's 952 Stuyvesant Avenue branch, Union. Tickets are $15.

East Lynne Theater Company to Support Gilda's Club South Jersey with BIOGRAPHY
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2016

???????The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company not only gives gift certificates to charitable nonprofits, meeting requests from organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Virginia, and New Jersey, but also offers a portion of its proceeds during at least one performance yearly to help a nonprofit.

East Lynne Theater to Present ASL Performance of BIOGRAPHY
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2016

?On Today, September 30 at 8:00p.m., there will be an American Sign Language Interpretation of the smart and witty comedy, 'Biography,' produced by the award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company.

East Lynne Theater Company to Support Gilda's Club South Jersey with BIOGRAPHY
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2016

???????The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company not only gives gift certificates to charitable nonprofits, meeting requests from organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Virginia, and New Jersey, but also offers a portion of its proceeds during at least one performance yearly to help a nonprofit.

Erika Amato, Tom Byrn and Mike Newman to Lead BIOGRAPHY at East Lynne Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2016

The award-winning East Lynne Theater Company of Cape May, NJ has announced complete casting for S. N. Behrman's effervescent 1932 comedy, Biography.