All stories by Ronni Reich on BroadwayStars

Sunday, September 9, 2012

'Broadway or Bust' - Everything to play for by Ronni Reich

Jersey teens compete in 'Broadway or Bust' seeking to be named the nation's best young theater stars

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:35AM
Friday, September 7, 2012

'Topdog/Underdog': A playwright interpreting her own words by Ronni Reich

Suzan-Lori Parks directs her own ‘Topdog/Underdog’ for the first time in Red Bank

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:52AM
Sunday, September 2, 2012

'Chaplin the Musical': Silent no more by Ronni Reich

Broadway show explores the life and work of Charlie Chaplin

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:55AM
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012

‘Red’ focuses on painter Rothko and assistant’s talks about art by Ronni Reich

ReVision Theatre stages its first drama

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:30AM
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

A solid look at Shakespeare’s out-of-balance society by Ronni Reich

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey stages "Measure for Measure."

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:45AM
Sunday, August 12, 2012

Richard III: Shakespeare on the go by Ronni Reich

Public Theater’s mobile branch brings the Bard to Paterson

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:35AM
Sunday, August 5, 2012

One strange trip: Experimental theater offers new ways to play by Ronni Reich

“We don’t tell stories in the same way that traditional theater does,” says actress and writer Cassandra Victoria Chopourian

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:30AM
Sunday, July 29, 2012

Into the spotlight - Versatile actress Jessie Mueller leaps to stardom in Central Park performance by Ronni Reich

Fresh off her first Tony nomination, Mueller plays Cinderella in "Into the Woods" at the Delacorte Theater.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 04:38PM
Sunday, July 22, 2012

Turning music into cheers - Blankenbuehler makes Broadway debut as a director with ‘Bring It On: The Musical’ by Ronni Reich

Blankenbuehler uses the term "3-D theater" to describe the new musical he has created with composer-lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda of "In the Heights" — a show that won th…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:15PM
Sunday, July 8, 2012

Winding path to the stage: Jersey songwriter Jonathan Brielle brings his latest offering, 'Himself and Nora,' to the New York Musical Theatre Festival by Ronni Reich

He’s played in rock bands, written a Broadway score, conceived a show that ran for 10 years in Las Vegas, and explored varied genres from jazz to folk to hip-hop. In the beginning, Briell…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:56AM
Monday, June 18, 2012

Letting loose - Princeton native Jessica Hecht tackles role of yet another complex woman in 'Harvey' by Ronni Reich

"I rarely play somebody that doesn’t have a breakdown," says actress Jessica Hecht.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:59PM
Sunday, June 10, 2012

Tony Awards 2012: Predictions for the big night by Ronni Reich

The stage is set to honor Broadway's best and brightest

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:00AM
Monday, June 4, 2012

Old Jews Tell Jokes in Highland Park and then Off-Broadway by Ronni Reich

Sam Hoffman, creator of "Old Jews Telling Jokes, " a popular website and, now, an off-Broadway show NEW YORK — In an empty Highland Park storefront in 2008, at his son’s sugges…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 02:00PM
Sunday, May 27, 2012

'February House' offers glimpse at '40s artist collective by Ronni Reich

Joan MarcusJulian Fleisher and Kacie Sheik in February House, music and lyrics by Gabriel Kahane, book by Seth Bockley, and directed by Davis McCallum, running at The Public Theater from May…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:30AM
Sunday, May 6, 2012

Growing up with Peter Pan: Director of 'Peter and the Starcatcher'; learning on the go on Broadway by Ronni Reich

In creating "Peter and the Starcatcher," which has been nominated for nine Tony Awards, director Alex Timbers has risen to prominence NEW YORK — When he began working on “Peter and the S…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:45PM
Friday, May 4, 2012

Bebe Neuwirth, who made her McCarter debut at 7, returns to headline gala by Ronni Reich

Bebe Neuwirth will present a cabaret-style show, singing songs by writers ranging from Stephen Sondheim to Tom Waits, Saturday night in Princeton ‘I can’t do it alone,” Bebe Neuwirth s…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:30PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

2012 Tony Awards nominations: 'Once' nabs 11; NJ's Nina Arianda, Cristin Milioti and Joe DiPietro up for top honors by Ronni Reich

Joan Marcus"Once," a musical based on the film of the same name, led with 11 Tony nominations, including one for Jersey leading lady Cristin Milioti “Once” leads the pack at th…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:15AM
Monday, April 30, 2012

As the lord is his witness: Raul Esparza plays a wily preacher in the Broadway production of 'Leap of Faith' by Ronni Reich

Joan MarcusRaul Esparza in "Leap of Faith" When you walk into the St. James Theatre, you raise your arms and shout “Hallelujah!” as a choir eggs you on. It’s a revival-meetin…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:30AM
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Jersey author brings songwriter's catalog back in 'Nice Work if You Can Get It' by Ronni Reich

Joe DiPietro always wanted to write a show just like the plays and movies of the '20s and '30s, especially the screwball comedies. But how (and why?) would he write something full of illicit…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:30AM
Sunday, April 15, 2012

'Ghost': Haunted by past performances: Philly actress takes on the spirit of Whoopi Goldberg in Broadway's version of Hollywood's 'Ghost' by Ronni Reich

Joan MarcusDa'Vine Joy Randolph as Oda Mae Brown in "Ghost" on Broadway NEW YORK — Five days before she took over a major role for an injured cast member in the London run of “…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 03:30PM
Sunday, April 8, 2012

Taking ‘Streetcar’ in a new direction by Ronni Reich

Claudio Papapietro/For The Star-Ledger Emily Mann, director of "A Streetcar Named Desire" on Broadway, poses for a picture at the Broadhurst Theater in Manhattan, N.Y. Tennessee Wi…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:45AM
Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Award-winning performances: Four Newark teens earn Star-Ledger scholarships recognizing talent, academics by Ronni Reich

Jennifer Brown/The Star-LedgerNJPAC names four Newark high school seniors as Star-Ledger scholars at a ceremony on April 3. Winners, who receive $20,000-$40,000 are Whitney Perez, left, Isra…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:00PM
Monday, March 26, 2012

This generation's 'Superstar' - 'Jersey Boys' director takes on classic rock opera, with 21st century interpretation by Ronni Reich

Jennifer Brown/The Star-LedgerDes McAnuff, director of Jesus Christ Superstar and Jersey Boys. On an otherwise spare stage of stairs, a balcony and bleachers, scripture scrolls by in LED lig…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 05:30PM
Sunday, March 18, 2012

Cherry Hill native Cristin Milioti — a wannabe singer-songwriter — is the singing, songwriting heroine of ‘Once’ by Ronni Reich

Jennifer Brown/The Star-LedgerCristin Milioti stars in "Once" on Broadway Leaning over the piano, ripples of notes flowing from her fingers and a clear, confident alto pouring out …

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:30PM
Sunday, March 11, 2012

Even a modern spouse can understand Linda Loman's fears in 'Death of a Salesman' by Ronni Reich

Andrew Garfield and Linda Emond in "Death of a Salesman" In his daydreaming, undying quest for success, Willy Loman in Arthur Miller’s "Death of a Salesman" has symboli…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:37AM
Sunday, February 19, 2012

Once-bloodied 'Carrie' is back by Ronni Reich

Molly Ranson in "Carrie." Sing a song of pig’s blood? Not so fast. “Carrie” — the story of a tortured teenager who channels her rage through telekinesis after classmates do…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:30AM
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Zimbabwe-raised actress focuses her stage works on the lives of black women by Ronni Reich

Ed Murray/The Star-Ledger Playwright and actress Danai Gurira explores her Zimbabwean identity in “The Convert,” being staged at McCarter Theatre in Princeton With melodious, crisp…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:45AM
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Jeremy Jordan will star in 'Newsies' on Broadway, reprising Paper Mill role by Ronni Reich

Jeremy Jordan (right, with Kara Linsey) as Jack Kelley in "Newsies" at the Paper Mill Playhouse, a role he will return to on Broadway. Photo by T. Charles Erickson, courtesy of Pap…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 03:50PM
Monday, January 9, 2012

Move over, Barrymores — here come the Connollys by Ronni Reich

Sibling actors share breakout year, with roles on Broadway and the silver screen

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:51AM
Friday, December 30, 2011

'Phantom of the Opera' reunion in Westfield by Ronni Reich

Former Broadway castmates will sing together again at New Year's Eve show

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:05AM

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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
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