Swanky, new digs: the Paul Taylor Dance Company makes itself at home at Lincoln Center by Robert Johnson

The Taylor company opened its annual season on Tuesday

SOURCE: NJ.com at 9:31am on 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 8:01am on March 16, 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 7:41am on March 15, 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 8:18am on March 14, 2012☆⚑

'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 7:24am on March 14, 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 D…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 7:42am on March 13, 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 symbolize…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:37am on March 11, 2012☆⚑

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

Gregg Edelman plays a character who makes a difference.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 8:30am on March 9, 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 8:01am on March 8, 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 8:02am on March 7, 2012☆⚑

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

Time-traveling musical trips up audience.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 8:01am on March 6, 2012☆⚑

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 8:03am on March 2, 2012☆⚑

NJ Stage: 'The Last Five Years' looks at the challenges of a thespian life by Peter Filichia

A struggling actress' story.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 8:02am on March 2, 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 8:00am on February 29, 2012☆⚑

Two Jersey theater companies merge by Peggy McGlone

The Theater Project, formerly of Cranford, and the What Exit? Theater Company of Maplewood decided to join forces.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 8:02am on February 25, 2012☆⚑

Lustig Dance Theatre takes flight in "The Winged" by Robert Johnson

The desire to soar inspires a new collection of dances.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:41am on 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 7:40am on February 24, 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 8:02am on February 22, 2012☆⚑

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 8:00am on February 22, 2012☆⚑

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

Earthy stories are at core of play's appeal

SOURCE: NJ.com at 6:33pm on February 21, 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 douse her …

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:30am on February 19, 2012☆⚑

Nick Jonas returns to Broadway roots as lead in 'How to Succeed in Business' by Carmen Juri

Oh, brother! He's back

SOURCE: NJ.com at 9:30am on February 17, 2012☆⚑

New 'Reparation' puts a provocative twist on that old question by Peter Filichia

How about renaming Washington state " or even Washington, D.C.? That's a question that playwright Gino DiIorio has been asking since he started work on his new play, "Reparation." The drama,…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 6:15am on February 17, 2012☆⚑

NJ Stage bits: Richard Dreyfuss heads to Union by Peter Filichia

Peter Filichia lets us know what's happening on New Jersey stage

SOURCE: NJ.com at 6:45am on February 15, 2012☆⚑

Dance Theatre of Harlem's DTH2: young virtuosos promise to revive a legend by Robert Johnson

Signs of renewal include a premiere by Donald Byrd, and a ballerina's memorable debut.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:26am on February 9, 2012☆⚑