Have Any Broadway Musicals Ever Closed Before They Opened?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 5, 2023
Broadway historian and self-proclaimed theatre nerd Jennifer Ashley Tepper is here to help with her new series, Broadway Deep Dive. This month, the reader question was: Have any Broadway musicals ever closed before they opened?
The Growing Stage Kicks Off Its 40th Main Stage Season this Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2021
The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is thrilled to welcome back audiences in person as we present our 40th Season. In addition to a full slate of shows, we've enhanced our facilities, upgraded our production values and continue to have health and safety protocols in place for all in-person events.
BWW Interview: Cara Scalera Directs ALICE IN WONDERLAND at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 6, 2021
The Growing Stage will present their first Studio Series of the 39th season, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, virtually unlimited streaming April 15th through the 18th. This production is directed and edited by Cara Scalera, the theatre's Manager and Teaching Artist.
Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Cara about her career and the upcoming show at The Growing Stage
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Arrives At The Growing Stage April 15
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2021
The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey will present its first Studio Series of the 39th season, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, virtually unlimited streaming April 15th through the 18th.
BWW Review: MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS Delights at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - May 16, 2019
Penguins have arrived in Netcong from the South Pole and they are charming audiences at The Growing Stage (TGS), The Children's Theatre of New Jersey. 'Mr. Popper's Penguins' is now being performed through May 19. This delightful production is sure to captivate children and adults alike.
BWW Interview: Stephen L. Fredericks and WORLD PREMIERE SHOWS at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 7, 2019
The Growing Stage has two upcoming world premiere shows. 'John Henry' will be on the Netcong Stage from February 8 to February 10 and 'A Better Place to Be' will be performed from February 15 to February 17. We had the pleasure of interviewing Stephen Fredericks, the Theatre's Founder and Executive Director about the new shows.
BWW Interview: Danny Campos and Donald Andrew Danford in BABES IN TOYLAND at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 19, 2018
The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey kicks off the holiday season with its original musical production of 'Babes in Toyland' from November 23 to December 16.The show was conceived by the company's Founder and Executive Director, Stephen L. Fredericks. TGS Artist-in-Residence, Perry Arthur Kroeger wrote the adaptation and song lyrics that are set to Victor Hugo's music. It is directed by Lori B. Lawrence, with musical direction by Stephen Fox, and choreography by Jillian Petrie.
The Holidays Arrive at The Growing Stage with BABES IN TOYLAND
by Julie Musbach - Nov 5, 2018
The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong kicks off the holiday season with its original musical production of BABES IN TOYLAND. The show runs November 23rd through December 16th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM and a special Opening Night Performance, November 23rd at 7:30PM followed by a post-show reception.
The Growing Stage Announces 37th Main Stage Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2018
The Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey presents its 2018 - 2019 Main Stage Season
BWW Review: BOY SEES FLYING SAUCER at The Growing Stage Where Your Imagination Will Take Flight
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 16, 2018
Boy Sees Flying Saucer, a world premiere new play is now being performed at The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey through Sunday, March 25. Written by Mike Czuba, the show is based on the true and original story Brian Dorscht. It enjoys inspired direction by Danny Campos and features a cast of thespians that make this dynamic production pure pleasure.