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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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
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[SHARE]
Thursday, December 12, 2013

Suburbanite Reviews: "After Midnight" and "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" by Joseph Cervelli

Two terrfic new musicals. Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 04:13PM[SHARE]
Friday, December 6, 2013

Suburbanite Reviews: "Domesticated" and "Little Miss Sunshine" by Joseph Cervelli

"Domesticated" seethingly funny. "Sunshine" a bit of a letdown. Reviews also appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 10:19AM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 21, 2013

Suburbanite Reviews: "Big Fish" and "Murder For Two" by Joseph Cervelli

A bewitching "Big Fish" and an inane "Murder For Two." Reviews also appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 09:43AM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 14, 2013

Suburbanite Reviews: The Snow Geese and Fun Home by Joseph Cervelli

"The Snow Geese" tedious and "Fun Home" bright, original and ambitious. Reviews also appear in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 10:20AM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 7, 2013

Suburbanite Reviews: "The Winslow Boy" and "A Time to Kill" by Joseph Cervelli

"Winslow" a glorious revival. "Kill" a satisfying and hard hitting drama. Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 12:18PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 31, 2013

Suburbanite Reviews: "Bad Jews" and "A Night With Janis Joplin" by Joseph Cervelli

"Bad Jews" scathingly terrific dark comedy. Mary Bridget Davies simply dazzling as the rock icon. Reviews also appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 01:34PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 24, 2013

Suburbanite Review: "The Glass Menagerie" by Joseph Cervelli

A captivating revival with a few minor quibbles. Review also appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 10:29AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 17, 2013

Suburbanite Review: Honeymoon in Vegas at Paper Mill by Joseph Cervelli

A ho-hum new musical with a generally bouncy role but lackluster performance from one of the leads. Review also appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspspers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 08:19AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 10, 2013

Suburbanite Review: "Romeo and Juliet" on Broadway by Joseph Cervelli

Review also appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 11:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, October 4, 2013

Suburbanite Reviews: "The Old Friends" and "Philip Goes Forth" by Joseph Cervelli

Reviews also appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newsapapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 11:27AM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 19, 2013

Suburbanite Reviews: "Fetch Clay, Make Man" and "The Hatmaker's Wife" by Joseph Cervelli

Reviews of both shows also appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:21PM[SHARE]
Friday, September 13, 2013

Suburbanite: The Fall Off Broadway Season by Joseph Cervelli

Article appears in other North Jersey Media Group newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 04:25PM[SHARE]
Friday, August 30, 2013

Suburbanite: The Fall Broadway Season by Joseph Cervelli

A preview of shows opening between now and the end of the year. Column also appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 09:40AM[SHARE]
Friday, August 23, 2013

Suburbanite Review: "Soul Doctor" by Joseph Cervelli

An amiable but overlong look at the singing Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Review appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:08PM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 8, 2013

Suburbanite Reviews: "Hello, Dolly!" at Goodspeed and "Storyville" by Joseph Cervelli

A joyous new production of "Dolly" and a lively "Storyville." Reviews also appear in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 10:21AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 18, 2013

Suburbanite Review: "The Explorers Club" by Joseph Cervelli

A deliciously silly, completely delightful evening. Review appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 07:36AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 11, 2013

Suburbanite Review: "The Unavoidable Disappearsnce of Tom Durnin" by Joseph Cervelli

"Tom Durnin" a hard hitting new play. Review also appears in other North Jersey Media Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:57PM[SHARE]
Monday, July 8, 2013

Suburbanite Review: "The Two Character Play" by Joseph Cervelli

A fascinating and moving play beautifully acted. Review appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 12:43PM[SHARE]

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