7 stories by "Liz Keill/independent Press"
Barbara Haag plays Edith Bouvier Beale in the first act of 'Grey Gardens' at Black River Playhouse in Chester. Take a drive (or stroll) to Black River Playhouse in Chester for a fascinating …
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's opening production is Jean-Baptiste Moliere's "The Misanthrope." Richard Wilbur's translation of Moliere's original French to English verse, is sprink…
Much as I enjoyed "Curtains" at the beginning of its run at Paper Mill Playhouse, the musical was even more delightful the second time around. Credit goes to Aaron Galligan-Stierle, who play…
The actor who is scheduled to perform in one of Shakespeare's most famous roles may say he hates Hamlet, but Paul Rudnick's bright, snappy comedy, "I Hate Hamlet" is loaded with laughs, one-…
Murder and mayhem aren't the only forces a work in the exuberant Kander and Ebb musical, "Curtains." The Paper Mill Playhouse production in Millburn pulls out all the stops for this madcap b…
SUMMIT " "Closer Than Ever," with lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire is a smart, ophisticated mix of ballads, jazz and bravado. Director Susan Speidel brings the music to…
SUMMIT " A parrot appearing as a Greek chorus on stage? Stranger casting calls may have happened in the theater, but it's hard to beat this innovative idea. Summit resident and director Vinc…