New Jersey Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 8

BWW Review: MATILDA at Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey
by Marina Kennedy - October 16, 2019

The Growing Stage is now presenting 'MATILDA: The Musical,' a charming and off-the-wall musical theatre production brought to life by a talented cast of equity and community performers....

BWW Review: CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Exhilarating New Musical Theatre Production
by Marina Kennedy - October 07, 2019

'Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz' is now making its thrilling New Jersey premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse through October 27. The show is masterfully directed by Denis Jones and features an outstanding, versatile cast....

BWW Review: CYRANO at Two River Theater is a Brilliant Adaptation of the Classic French Tale
by Marina Kennedy - October 05, 2019

Two River Theater (TRT) has launched its 2019/20 Season with a production that is sure to please. 'Cyrano' by Jason O'Connell and Brenda Withers is adapted from the 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac written by Edmond Rostand. The TRT show is directed by Meredith McDonough and presented as a co-production...

BWW Review: VALERIE SIMPSON at HACPAC
by Lianna Albrizio - October 01, 2019

Valerie Simpson, who co-wrote hit songs for Whitney Houston and Ray Charles, performed a packed house with guitarist Felicia Collins at the Hackensack Performing Arts's PAC the House series on September 28....

BWW Review: Mark Liebert's original piece COMPLETE GAME makes its world debut at Studio Playhouse in Montclair.
by Gina Zenyuch - September 29, 2019

Mark Liebert's original piece COMPLETE GAME makes its world debut at Studio Playhouse in Montclair....

BWW Review: GLORIA: A LIFE at McCarter with Mary McDonnell
by Sarah Vander Schaaff - September 23, 2019

Mary McDonnell, with celebrity star-power of her own, is a perfect Gloria Steinem, in 'GLORIA: A LIFE' at McCarter. McDonnell navigates the play's quick scenes and moments of vulnerability with dexterity and glides easily into the public persona of Gloria we are most familiar with - confident, clear...

BWW Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Charms
by Marina Kennedy - September 18, 2019

The Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey welcomes the fall season with a show that is a real crowd pleaser. William Shakespeare's treasured romantic comedy, 'As You Like It' is now being performed through September 29. The show features excellent direction with clever touches by Paul Mullins and a cast...

BWW Review: PIPPIN at Bergen County Players
by Marina Kennedy - September 16, 2019

The spirit of Fosse/Verdon is alive and well with the Bergen County Players, in Oradell! Their delightful production of Pippin that opened this weekend at the Little Firehouse Theater on Kinderkamack Rd is a must see for any fan of the Fosse/Verdon canon....

BWW Review: THE TAP DANCE KID at NJPAC
by Lianna Albrizio - September 15, 2019

A cast of 35 fervent tap dancers from around the region ranging in age from tween to young adult delivered a spunky and endearing performance wrought with poignancy, hilarity and wonderment during the musical's three-day run....

BWW Review: SIGNIFICANT OTHER at Nutley Little Theatre
by Gina Zenyuch - September 14, 2019

Nutley Little Theatre proudly presents a?oeSignificant Othera?? by Joshua Harmon....

BWW Review: PIPELINE at Mile Square Theatre
by Adam Cohen - September 14, 2019

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BWW Review: THE BREATH OF LIFE at South Camden Theatre Company is a Breath of Fresh Air
by Amber Kusching - September 11, 2019

The Breath of Life is a humorous, honest, heart-wrenching two-hander drama about two women whose lives are intertwined by their love for the same man. Frances (played by Julie Ann Marra) was the dutiful wife of Martin. Madeleine (played by Stacy Skinner) was his not-so-dutiful mistress of 25 years. ...

BWW Review: Crossroads Theatre Presents a Stunning Production of PAUL ROBESON Through 9/15
by Marina Kennedy - September 10, 2019

The Crossroads Theatre Company is presenting a stunning production of 'Paul Robeson,' written by Phillip Hayes Dean. The show is wonderfully directed by the Theatre's Producing Artistic Director, Marshall Jones III and the role of Robeson is mastered by accomplished actor, Nathaniel Stampley. His po...

BWW Review: YASMINA'S NECKLACE at Premiere Stages in Union is a Moving Story-A Must-See
by Marina Kennedy - September 08, 2019

Premiere Stages is currently presenting the New Jersey premiere of Rohina Malik's compelling play, 'Yasmina's Necklace' at Kean University in Union through September 22. The play is superbly directed by Kareem Fahmy and features a cast that brings Malik's beautifully crafted, emotive, yet entertaini...

BWW Review: Capital Productions' COMPANY at Henderson Theatre Reflects on Life
by Erica Handel - August 27, 2019

Capital Productions presents the second show of their 2019 summer season, Stephen Sondheim's Company....

BWW Review: MEMOIRS OF A FORGOTTEN MAN at NJ Rep Brings Intrigue to the Long Branch Stage
by Marina Kennedy - August 21, 2019

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is now presenting the National New Play Network Rolling world premiere of D.W. Gregory's Memoirs of a Forgotten Man by through September 15, 2019. This intriguing political thriller, based on a true story, is expertly directed by James Glossman and features an o...

BWW Review: SIDEKICKED at Cape May Stage
by Michael T. Mooney - August 14, 2019

A moving and memorable portrait of America's favorite sidekick. Vivian Vance....

BWW Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Princeton Summer Theater brings Pulitzer-prize winning drama to town!
by Sarah Vander Schaaff - August 12, 2019

Actors Travis Raeburn and Nathaniel J. Ryan are fascinating to watch in the roles of Booth and Lincoln, brothers in TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, the Pulitzer-prize winning play by Suzan-Lori Parks now running at Princeton Summer Theater....

BWW Review: THE RAINMAKER at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ is a Beautiful and Enthralling Play
by Marina Kennedy - August 06, 2019

'The Rainmaker,' a deeply touching play, is being performed through August 18 on the Mainstage of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ). Written by N. Richard Nash, the show is brilliantly directed by the Theatre's Artistic Director, Bonnie J. Monte....

BWW Review: JERSEY VOICES at Chatham Playhouse
by Gina Zenyuch - July 28, 2019

The Chatham Community Players Proudly Presents The 25th Annual 'Jersey Voices'...

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Axelrod Inspires Theatregoers
by Marina Kennedy - July 24, 2019

Celebrating its 50th year of storytelling, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is currently being performed at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center. This Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice classic is a biblical reimagining of Joseph and his coat of many colors, following the journey of Israel's...

BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Holmdel Theatre Company Displays A Realistic Representation of Mental Illness
by Erica Handel - July 24, 2019

Holmdel Theatre Company concludes its 30th season with the contemporary musical, Next to Normal....

BWW Review: SHAKESPEARE'S LONG LOST FIRST PLAY at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ's Outdoor Stage Delights
by Marina Kennedy - July 16, 2019

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is offering theatergoers the perfect summer night with their Outdoor Stage production, 'Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged).'...

BWW Review: THE WAKE at Premiere Stages is an Outstanding Family Drama
by Marina Kennedy - July 14, 2019

Premiere Stages at Kean University is currently staging the world premiere of 'The Wake' by Tammy Ryan through July 28. This finely crafted family drama is laced with just the right amount of humor. Directed by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director, John J. Wooten, the cast features four outstan...

BWW Review: DEATHTRAP at Princeton Summer Theater Surprises
by Sarah Vander Schaaff - July 08, 2019

C. Luke Soucy steps into the role of 'washed-up thriller playwright' Sidney Bruhl confidently, exuding a deft connection with the wit, tempo, and maturity of the character. Abby Melick, as the eccentric and prophetic Helga Ten Dorp, is another PST regular, who once again shines with her comic timing...