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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

'Twelve Angry Men': Marvelous ‘Men’ by Peter Filichia

The verdict is in, and ‘Twelve Angry Men’ is the revival of the season

SOURCE: NJ.com at 02:08PM

All American: Once upon a Time, 50 Years Ago by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia -- Broadway overtures certainly let you know early on what The Expected Hit Ballad will be. Usually, after a rousing fanfare that previews The Most Stirring Songs, everyth…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 12:45AM
Monday, March 19, 2012

Filichia Features: The Right Way is the Stage Write Way by Peter Filichia

Susan Stroman says she doesn’t need pennies anymore. Well, of course, you say. Anyone who’s choreographed five Broadway musicals (including the smash hit Crazy for You) as well as direct…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 05:33PM
Saturday, March 17, 2012

NJ Stage: No safe quarters for couples 'In This House' by Peter Filichia

The show "turns out to be a strange musical tragedy that offers only a smidgen of hope."

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:01AM
Friday, March 16, 2012

Tackling a musical: Former football player brings project to Red Bank by Peter Filichia

Former defensive tackle Mike Reid is showing “In This House” to audiences and critics at Two River Theatre Company.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:01AM
Thursday, March 15, 2012

'Summer in Sanctuary': Learning from failure by Peter Filichia

Captivating ‘Summer in Sanctuary’ shows best efforts don’t yield instant gratification

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:41AM
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

N.J. Stage notes: Springfield sings by Peter Filichia

Peter Filichia gives us the scoop on what's happening on stage in the Garden State

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:18AM

'Damn Yankees': A reason to root, root, root by Peter Filichia

Considering that the Yankees play in spring training has only been mediocre thus far, perhaps it's time to switch our allegiance to the Senators

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:24AM
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

'Blood' is thick in comedy at Dreamcatcher by Peter Filichia

Steve McIntyre “Blood: A Comedy” portrays a dysfunctional family. It stars, from left, Jessica O’Hara-Baker, Noreen Farley and David Miceli. Playwright David Lee White has pen…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:42AM
Monday, March 12, 2012

Once: Just in Time for St. Patrick's Day by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia – When the members of the Oscar committee first met in 2008 to discuss possible Best Song nominations for the 2007 film year, many felt that “Falling Slowly” from On…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 11:48PM
Friday, March 9, 2012

Carrie Then and Now by Peter Filichia

Back on May 3, 1988, Carrie had me in its corner before it played a note or said a word. I estimate that by then in my 27-year history of theatergoing, I'd attended approximately 2,500 stage…

SOURCE: Kritzerland at 01:48PM

Filichia Features: Into Some NEW Woods Part 2 by Peter Filichia

Last week, when we left the characters after Act One of in INTO THE WOODS at the University of Cincinnati-Conservatory of Music, they were thrilled because they were sure that the worst was …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:33AM

'Twelve Angry Men' at George Street Playhouse by Peter Filichia

Gregg Edelman plays a character who makes a difference.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:30AM
Thursday, March 8, 2012

Howard McGillin: Devilish fellow by Peter Filichia

Howard McGillin again cast as the villain, this time in "Damn Yankees." Is the actor getting typecast in his theatrical roles?

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:01AM
Wednesday, March 7, 2012

NJ Stage notes: 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' by Peter Filichia

Also: Jack Klugman will not appear in the George Street Playhouse's production of "Twelve Angry Men."

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:02AM
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

NJ Stage: 'The Last Five Years' review by Peter Filichia

Time-traveling musical trips up audience.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:01AM

Merrick Memories by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia -- Hundreds of record albums have been dedicated to Broadway musicals. Thousands have been sung by Broadway performers. But until October 1, 1964, there had never been a …

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 12:01AM
Friday, March 2, 2012

February Leftovers by Peter Filichia

It was the month that we had the 50th anniversary of a big event. On Feb. 2, 1962, the moon was in the seventh house, and Jupiter aligned with Mars. In short, it really was the official dawn…

SOURCE: Kritzerland at 07:36PM

Filichia Features: Into Some NEW Woods by Peter Filichia

Too bad everyone couldn’t see Aubrey Berg’s recent INTO THE WOODS at the University of Cincinnati-Conservatory of Music. The CCM production would have offered some valuable suggestions a…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:59AM

N.J.'s Stages Festival: One theater fest, many venues by Peter Filichia

The Stages Festival is a statewide, monthlong event.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:03AM
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

NJ Stage notes: Tommy Tune, 'U.S. Drag' and 'Mark Twain Tonight' by Peter Filichia

Also: "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and "A Night with Dusty Springfield" at Asbury Park's Press Room.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:00AM
Monday, February 27, 2012

A Leap Year's Look at Broadway Albums by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia -- This week, when February 29 comes into our lives, we’re most aware that we’re in a Leap Year. So let’s have a Leap Year’s look at cast albums. We must start …

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 07:16PM
Friday, February 24, 2012

'The Ladies Man': An affair to remember by Peter Filichia

Adultery leads to hilarity in ‘The Ladies Man’

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:40AM

Ben West: Make His Manhattan by Peter Filichia

Ilona in She Loves Me certainly got a great deal out of her trip to the library. But she has nothing on Ben West. The 29-year-old wunderkind who started Unsung Musicals Company can often be …

SOURCE: Kritzerland at 05:20AM
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Filichia’s Features: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Still Flying High by Peter Filichia

Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles! Last Saturday, I was at the State Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey to see the National Touring production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF – and saw that …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:54AM
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Theater review: 'Reparation' at Luna Stage by Peter Filichia

Tensions build effectively in the play, running in West Orange through March 11.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:02AM

NJ Stage: Theater returns to Montclair by Peter Filichia

Apricot Sky Productions will return professional theater to Grove Street in April.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Nothing 'Fishy' about this one-man show by Peter Filichia

Earthy stories are at core of play’s appeal

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:33PM
Monday, February 20, 2012

The First Hit Broadway Musical from a Movie by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia -- These days, we often hear people complain that too many Broadway musicals are made from motion pictures. Actually, the start of that trend can be traced backed to 1953…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 11:53PM

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