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Friday, August 1, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story" by Joseph Cervelli

His name may be quite unfamiliar but not the tunes he wrote. Review appears in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 04:18PM
Thursday, July 24, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "Atomic" by Joseph Cervelli

"Atomic" a misconceived new musical. Review also appears in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:46PM
Thursday, July 17, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "Pageant" by Joseph Cervelli

A frequently funny musical spoof returns. Review also appears in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 11:33AM
Thursday, July 10, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "When We Were Young And Unafraid" by Joseph Cervelli

A noteworthy play despite several reservations. Review appears in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 01:01PM
Thursday, July 3, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "The Phantom of the Opera" Revisited by Joseph Cervelli

Norm Lewis makes an outstanding new Phantom in a show that is still in tip top shape. Review also appears in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 08:56AM
Thursday, June 26, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Holler If Ya Hear Me" by Joseph Cervelli

"Much Ado" a savory production while "Holler" stymied by cliched book. Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 09:14AM
Thursday, June 19, 2014

Suburbanite: Ten Best Shows of the Season by Joseph Cervelli

What I considered to be the ten best of the 2013-2014 season along with those of honorable mention. Article also appears in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 09:21AM
Thursday, June 12, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "Cabaret" and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" by Joseph Cervelli

"Cabaret" is again quite alluring. "Hedwig" is mind-blowing. Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 08:13AM
Saturday, June 7, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "Casa Valentina" by Joseph Cervelli

A stimulating and significant new play. Review appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 10:18PM
Thursday, May 22, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "The Cripple of Inishmaan" by Joseph Cervelli

"Inishmaan" mordantly funny and heartbreaking. Review appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 09:37AM
Thursday, May 15, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "Of Mice and Men" and "Violet" by Joseph Cervelli

An exceptionally fine revival of "Of Mice and Men" and an endearing "Violet." Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 10:44AM
Thursday, May 8, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "Bullets Over Broadway" by Joseph Cervelli

"Bullets" is definitely entertaining but lacks that certain spark. It does boast two terrific performances. Review appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 11:09AM
Thursday, May 1, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "The Realistic Joneses" and "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" by Joseph Cervelli

"Joneses" boasts a great cast. Audra McDonald astonishing in "Lady Day." Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 11:34AM
Thursday, April 24, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "South Pacific" and "A Raisin in the Sun" by Joseph Cervelli

"South Pacific" provides a most enchanting evening. An exquisite revival of "Raisin." Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 11:20AM
Thursday, April 17, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "Mothers and Sons" and "If/Then" by Joseph Cervelli

"Mothers and Sons" earnest but faulty. "If/Then" leaves you cold. Reviews also appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 07:29AM
Thursday, April 10, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "Aladdin" "Les Miserables" "Heathers" by Joseph Cervelli

An enjoyable "Aladdin." A triumphant performance in "Les Miz." A distasteful "Heathers." Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 04:50PM

Suburbanite Reviews: "Aladdin" "Les Miserables" "Heathers" by Joseph Cervelli

An enjoyable "Aladdin." A triumphant performance in "Les Miserables." A distasteful "Heathers." Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 09:25AM
Thursday, April 3, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "Rocky" and "Tales From Red Vienna" by Joseph Cervelli

"Rocky" a sensational new musical. "Tales" unsure what it wants to be. Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 08:42AM
Thursday, March 27, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "The Open House" and "Appropriate" by Joseph Cervelli

"The Open House" jolting. "Appropriate," worthwhile though less conclusive than expected. Reviews also appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 08:44AM
Friday, March 21, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "Kung Fu" and "Antony and Cleopatra" by Joseph Cervelli

"Kung Fu" visually stunning while "Antony and Cleopatra" a muddled mess. Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:49PM
Friday, March 14, 2014

Suburbanite: Report on the recent Media Day for "The Realistic Joneses" by Joseph Cervelli

Interviews with playwright Will Eno, Toni Collette, Michael C. Hall and Tracy Letts. Column appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 06:30PM
Thursday, March 6, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "Bridges of Madison County" by Joseph Cervelli

An exquistely beautiful new musical. Review also appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:12PM
Sunday, March 2, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "Dinner With Friends" and "Love and Information" by Joseph Cervelli

"Dinner" still as solidly fine as when I first saw it. "Love and Information" tedious. Reviews also appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 01:39PM
Saturday, February 22, 2014

Suburbanite Reviews: "The Tribute Artist" and "Bronx Bombers" by Joseph Cervelli

"The Tribute Artist" not the best of Charles Busch's plays yet provides a stockpile of laughs. "Bronx Bombers" has a better second act. Reviews also appear in other North Jersey Media Group…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 11:36AM
Thursday, February 13, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "Outside Mullingar." A sparkling and wistful new play. by Joseph Cervelli

Review also appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:08PM
Thursday, February 6, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "Machinal" by Joseph Cervelli

Rebecca Hall gives an electrifying performance in this stunning revival. Review also appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 04:05PM
Thursday, January 30, 2014

Second Half of the Broadway Theater Season by Joseph Cervelli

Broadway opening from now till April. Article appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 12:17PM
Friday, January 10, 2014

Suburbanite Review: "Waiting for Godot" and "No Man's Land" by Joseph Cervelli

Two incomparable actors make the most of both plays. Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 01:22PM
Thursday, January 2, 2014

"Bridges of Madison County" Media Day by Joseph Cervelli

Suburbanite Theater News: Meeting cast and creative team at Media Day for the new Broadway musical "The Bridges of Madison County." Article also appears in other North Jersey Media Group New…

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 10:40AM
Thursday, December 26, 2013

Suburbanite Reviews: "Macbeth" and "The Commons of Pensacola" by Joseph Cervelli

"Macbeth" visually exciting but lacks in other areas. "Commons" shows the potential of playwright Amanda Peet. Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 10:30AM
Thursday, December 19, 2013

Suburbanite Reviews: "Twelfth Night" and "Richard III" by Joseph Cervelli

Charismatic artistry on display in both productions. Reviews also appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 10:18AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime