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Ensemble Theatre in Sydney Reveals 2025 Season Lineup

Ensemble Theatre will soon present another season in 2025. Learn more about the lineup for the upcoming season here!
REVIEW: Considering Whether We Are Ever Beyond Forgiveness And Redemption, MR BAILEY'S MINDER Is An Intimate Exploration Of Broken Families and Damaged People.

Debra Oswald’s MR BAILEY’S MINDER has a new resonance in an age when the ‘greats’ are finally held to the same standard as the rest of society and their bad behavior is no longer ignored. 
MR. BAILEY'S MINDER Comes to Ensemble Theatre This Month

Ensemble Theatre will present Mr Bailey’s Minder, a powerful drama by beloved Australian writer Debra Oswald and starring theatre legend John Gaden, on from 28th July to 2nd September 2023. 
BWW REVIEW: The Challenge Of Returning To The Dating Scene In The Digital Age Plays Out With The Relatable OUTDATED.

Mark Kilmurry’s (Writer and Director) new work, OUTDATED shares amusing insights into the perils of the dating scene, particularly when you’re no longer in your 20’s and baggage-free.
New Play OUTDATED Explores Dating All Over Again

OUTDATED, a comedy about dating all over again, will open at Ensemble Theatre on March 5. The play, a World Premiere, has been written and will be directed by Ensemble's Artistic Director, Mark Kilmurry.
BWW REVIEW: THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Are A Hilarious And Poignant Trio Of Tales That Can Be Enjoyed Individually Or In Totality.

TABLE MANNERS, LIVING TOGETHER, and ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN piece together to form the intriguing triptych of THE NORMAN CONQUESTS.  Directed by Mark Kilmurry, Alan Ayckbourn's brilliant work is presented with heart and humor as passions rise, personalities clash and the dangers of trying to please everyone plays out across three spaces in the one home.
JASPER JONES at Queensland Theatre

Jasper Jones is one of my favourite works of Australian literature. When I first read it, I couldn't put it down. I was waiting with Charlie for Jasper Jones to appear and struggling to keep it together like Eliza when she tells Charlie the story of what lead her sister to her death. Directed by Artistic Director Sam Strong, Queensland Theatre's production of Jasper Jones left me wanting more.
Bergen County Players to present OTHER DESERT CITIES

Bergen County Players (BCP) continues its 85th season with Other Desert Cities, written by Jon Robin Baitz and directed by Dottie Fisher. Other Desert Cities will run January 13th February 3rd with curtain at 8 pm on Fridays and Todays, and 2 pm on Sundays. All performances will take place at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell. Tickets may be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office during regular box office hours.
Bergen County Players to present OTHER DESERT CITIES

Bergen County Players (BCP) continues its 85th season with Other Desert Cities, written by Jon Robin Baitz and directed by Dottie Fisher. Other Desert Cities will run January 13th February 3rd with curtain at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 pm on Sundays. All performances will take place at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell. Tickets may be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office during regular box office hours.
Bergen County Players to Present THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940

Bergen County Players (BCP) continues its 84th season with The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, John Bishop's riotous comedy whodunit, opening January 14th, 2017.
Bergen County Players Opens 84th Season with CABARET

Set in 1931 Berlin, Cabaret primarily takes place amid the nightlife of the seedy Kit Kat Klub. Life there revolves around the 19-year-old English cabaret performer, Sally Bowles and her relationship with the young American writer, Cliff Bradshaw. Overseeing the action is the mysterious Master of Ceremonies at the Kit Kat Klub, which serves as a metaphor for ominous political developments in Germany as the Nazis rise to power. Director Alan Demovsky encourages the audience to ask questions: "Why have so many versions of this story been told for almost 100 years? Is it truly a cautionary tale? Can this happen again? Is it perpetually happening?"
Melbourne Theatre Company to Present JASPER JONES

Opening Friday 5 August at Southbank Theatre, The Sumner, award-winning novel Jasper Jones is brought to life in a rich and poignant new production directed by Sam Strong.
Bergen County Players to Present ENCHANTED APRIL

Bergen County Players, NJACT's 2015 Community Theatre of the Year, continues its 83rd season with Matthew Barber's Enchanted April. Directed by longtime member, Iris Weinhouse of Hillsdale, this romantic comedy will run from March 19, 2016 through April 16, 2016 at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell. Show times are 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm on Sundays. Tickets are $21 for evening performances and $17 for matinees.
Chen Dance Center Presents NEWSTEPS This Weekend

Chen Dance Center presents newsteps, its semi-annual emerging choreographer's series, this weekend, January 14-16 at 7:30 PM at the Chen Dance Center, 70 Mulberry Street.
Chen Dance Center Presents NEWSTEPS, 1/14

Chen Dance Center presents newsteps, its semi-annual emerging choreographer's series, January 14-16 at 7:30 PM at the Chen Dance Center, 70 Mulberry Street.    Since 1994, the Chen Dance Center has supported and presented hundreds of dancers and choreographers developing innovative works through their space and production grants. 
Chen Dance Center's 'Newsteps' Set for January

Chen Dance Center presents newsteps, its semi-annual emerging choreographer's series, January 14-16 at 7:30 PM at the Chen Dance Center, 70 Mulberry Street.    Since 1994, the Chen Dance Center has supported and presented hundreds of dancers and choreographers developing innovative works through their space and production grants. 
Bergen County Players Receive Community Theatre of the Year Award

The Bergen County Players has been named NJACT Community Theatre of the Year! NJACT (New Jersey Association of Community Theaters) is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting local theater around the state. The Community Theatre of the Year recognition is a special Perry Award given to a New Jersey theater organization that has made a significant contribution to the community. The Perry Awards are often nicknamed the Tony Awards of community theater.
Photo Flash: Bergen County Players' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Opens This Weekend

Hilarious, provocative and moving are three words often used to describe a theater piece. What's unusual is to find a show that easily warrants all three. 'August: Osage County', to be presented by the Bergen County Players, is that rare play, a true American masterpiece. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Bergen County Players' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, Opening This Weekend

Hilarious, provocative and moving are three words often used to describe a theater piece. What's unusual is to find a show that easily warrants all three. 'August: Osage County', to be presented by the Bergen County Players, is that rare play, a true American masterpiece. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
2014 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards Update 11/25 - Rob Dominguez, Marcus Terrell Smith Tied!

Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 25th.

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