Director uncovers some Grimm secrets in 'Wings' BY PETER FILICHIA

Once upon a time, when Mary Zimmerman was only 5 or 6, she ventured into a forest and spied a bunch of fairies.

Nice career move for Kathie Lee: Gifford writes new musical's script and lyrics BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Gifford, who created both script and lyrics for this pleasant, family-oriented musical, has done a solidly professional job.

Still in the game and on 'Winning Streak' BY PETER FILICHIA

He entered the public consciousness by playing Jack Arnold, the father of teenagers in the hit TV series, "The Wonder Years."

Center stage by Peter Filichia

Blair Brown, director.

Tapping into classics BY ROBERT JOHNSON

Glover takes Bach seriously in imaginative blending of old and new

Broadway unbound BY JAY LUSTIG

Classically trained Audra McDonald tackles songs that 'could be in musicals' but weren't

One-woman show spotlights three first ladies BY PETER FILICHIA

Montclair actress/writer portrays 'admirable' trio in 'Lady Bird, Pat & Betty'

Center stage by Peter Filichia

On the road

NEW YORK STAGE BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

NEW JERSEY STAGE BY PETER FILICHIA

Parsons finds a musical reprise at Paper Mill BY PETER FILICHIA

Estelle Parsons doesn't mince words when it comes to her opinion of the human race. "I don't even like people," she frankly admits during rehearsals here for the Paper Mill Playhouse's upcom…

It's curtains in January BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

As year ends, countdown begins to some exits on and off Broadway

'Black Nativity gives 'nomads' stability BY PETER FILICHIA

The Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick is starting to feel like home to Kabu Okai-Davies.

Center stage by Peter Filichia

The actor who'll always be known as Andy Hardy is still hardy enough to be performing.

From HBO to 'L&O' in a New York minute by Matt Zoller-Seitz

Many working actors choose to live in the New York area because it's the center of America's live theater scene, and they like to be close to that energy.

It's a wonderful adaptation BY PETER FILICHIA

12 Miles West's 'Merry Christmas, George Bailey' earns its wings

No fan of 'Lady Windermere' BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Rarely produced 'After the Ball' does little to enhance Oscar Wilde book

18th-century comedy ages well BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Center stage by Peter Filichia

Two for 'Tenor'

Something about the way she looks BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Who wants to spend time with such people?

Fractured fairy tale BY PETER FILICHIA

What Exit? troupe's gender-bending twist on classic tale is a real gas

Theater world laughs at itself on 42nd St. BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Back for the 20-something-eth time, the newest edition of "Forbidden Broadway" is dubbed "Special Victims Unit," and starts with a bang as a 30-year-old Annie Warbucks and Sandy are found de…

'Beguiled' is no enchanted evening BY PETER FILICHIA

The Christmas story that never gets old BY PETER FILICHIA

New Ebenezer Scrooge. Same standard of excellence.

Art imitates life for this Scrooge BY PETER FILICHIA

'Bah-humbug' attitude is hauntingly familiar to 'A Christmas Carol' star