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Thursday, July 13, 2017

More than mom jokes: the duo behind the video series 'imomsohard' take the stage in N.J. by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley share adventures in parenting -- and bad parenting -- when they play shows at Bergen Performing Arts Center and Count Basie Theatre in July.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:06AM
Monday, July 10, 2017

A little-known Moliere gem, 'The Bungler,' at Shakespeare Theatre NJ by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents this slap-stick comedy through July 30.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:15AM
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

These middle-schoolers wrote a musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda, watch out? by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

A partnership between NJPAC's Musical Theater Residency Program and the Johnny Mercer Foundation guides students from five schools in the creation of an original musical. This is the program…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:30AM
Sunday, May 21, 2017

A magical end to the season: 'Mary Poppins' is coming to Paper Mill by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The family favorite features choreography by a recent Tony Award nominee and a title actor who's not afraid of a challenge.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:04PM
Thursday, May 11, 2017

Up at bat: Mile Square Theatre's baseball-themed '7th Innning Stretch' festival by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Now in its 14th year, the series of 10-minute baseball plays also serves as a fundraiser for the Hudson County theater

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:30AM
Friday, May 5, 2017

Broadway legend Audra McDonald treats her audience like dinner guests by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Most recently seen in "Beauty and The Beast," the record-breaking six-time Tony Award winner will perform during the annual concert and gala in New Brunswick on May 13.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 02:21PM

Lynn Nottage's 'Intimate Apparel' reveals a woman's secret (and almost futile) desires by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage's drama was inspired by her own great-grandmother, a seamstress in New York at the turn of the 20th century

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:30AM
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

The State Theatre just announced a great new lineup for 2017-18 by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Jason Alexander, Tracy Morgan and the New Jersey premiere of "Jersey Boys" are all on the agenda

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:06AM
Sunday, April 16, 2017

Celebrate 20 years of improv in action with Lunatic Fringe by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The troupe marks two decades of laughs with a performance featuring cast members past and present plus an after-party at Upper Montclair's Commonwealth Club.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:16AM

N.J. playwright Joe DiPietro is having a major moment by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

He's behind new off-Broadway musical "Ernest Shackleton Loves Me" and the hit play "Clever Little Lies"

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:24AM
Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Two River's new play 'Women of Padilla' is an all-female affair by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

In this play, eight women are left to maintain the home front while their husbands are at war.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 01:14PM
Friday, April 7, 2017

A cat and dog walk into a bar: Comedy Pet Theater brings its funny/furry act to N.J. by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Circus veteran Gregory Popovich and his team of rescue animal performers offer two shows at New Brunswick's State Theatre New Jersey April 9

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:22AM
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

'Exit Strategy' offers timely look at dying school's impact on the community by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Presented by The Theater Project April 6-23, the comedy by award-winning playwright Ike Holter tackles a serious subject.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:42AM
Monday, March 27, 2017

Paper Mill's 'Million Dollar Quartet' offers musical history lesson by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The show recreates a jam session featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:00AM
Saturday, March 18, 2017

N.J. Stages Festival welcomes disabled playwrights, performers and playgoers by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The month-long, state-wide festival has programming aimed at disabled playwrights and performers in an effort to showcase new talents.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:28AM
Sunday, March 12, 2017

This N.J. theater is aiming to make Agatha Christie hot again by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

A Princeton stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic "Murder on the Orient Express" has its eyes on Broadway.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 01:03PM
Sunday, February 19, 2017

Spring 2017 arts preview: 10 hot tickets for jazz, theater and comedy fans by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Whatever you desire -- some music, drama, laughter or contemplation -- it's probably on offer in the Garden State this season.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:03AM
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

New play at The Growing Stage asks, "Who are we without our stories?" by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The children's theater company hosts the world premiere of 'The Box of Stories,' a colorful look at world mythology

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:58PM
Monday, February 6, 2017

'American Son' at George Street is a raw and timely look at race by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The powerful drama, running Feb. 7 -26, focuses on a mixed race couple desperate for news of their son after he's stopped by police.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 01:19PM
Saturday, February 4, 2017

Another N.J. theater is now offering 'sensory-friendly' shows for special needs audiences by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The children's show "The Rainbow Fish" has been tweaked so light and sound will not jar those with autism.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 02:05PM
Thursday, February 2, 2017

The sequel to 'Lend Me a Tenor' brings back the hijinks at the Paper Mill by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The original cast returns to Paper Mill Playhouse for a month-long run.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:32AM
Tuesday, January 24, 2017

'Aladdin' Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart brings his cabaret to N.J. by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The versatile star sings his favorite songs and tells stories during two performances Jan. 28.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:36AM
Monday, January 23, 2017

In 'The Jag,' the car can be repaired, but the relationships are iffy by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

New play at New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch has four cast members: three humans and a 1967 Jaguar.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 02:30PM
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Bedlam theater troupe brings its simple style and staging to the McCarter by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The critically-acclaimed collective offers "St. Joan" and "Hamlet" through Feb. 12.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 01:07PM
Friday, January 13, 2017

Celebrating MLK as always: Dance Theatre of Harlem at NJPAC by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The world renowned dance troupe honors the Civil Rights leader in Newark Jan. 14 with a special performance.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:34AM
Thursday, December 1, 2016

Bring the family to NJPAC's 'Broadway Sings The Muppet Christmas Carol' by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Enjoy the music from 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' -- sans puppets -- at NJPAC Dec. 3 with Broadway stars replacing Kermit and the gang.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 01:07PM
Sunday, November 20, 2016

They turned 'The Bodyguard' into a musical, and it's premiering in N.J. by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The musical version of "The Bodyguard" makes its American debut in Whitney Houston's home state Nov. 25. Will faithful fans leave satisfied?

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:35AM
Thursday, October 20, 2016

In 'Mama's Boy' at George Street Playhouse, Oswald's mother takes center stage by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

George Street Playhouse explores the relationship between Lee Harvey Oswald and his mother in "Mama's Boy" starring Betsy Aidem

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:04PM
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Life after 'Hamilton': Leslie Odom Jr. on his upcoming NJPAC concert by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

"Color Purple" star Cynthia Erivo and Grammy nominee Kenny Lattimore will also perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Spotlight Gala this weekend.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 01:39PM

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