Small gems portray a big war BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

"Keep the Home Fires Burning" was one of the anthems of World War I England. With similar warm sentiments, "Peter Pan" author J.M. Barrie wrote about people gathered at the wartime hearthsid…

Mind warps: Montclair's TheatreFest finds an eerily pleasing winner in 'Wildlife' BY PETER FILICHIA

Fiery Kabuki theater at Lincoln Center fest BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

The wildest show in town isn't that lurid thriller "Bug," nor even that rowdy bungee party by the De La Guarda troupe (now in its final weeks). No, to check out some really head-banging, min…

Greek revival: Susan Stroman is hoping this 'Frog' has legs BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

How the upper crust handles the tragedy of -- egad -- a rainy weekend BY PETER FILICHIA

Actually, Noel Coward should have called this play "Cabin Fever."

Nimble young feet keep 'Cats' moving BY PETER FILICHIA

Surflight's summer stock hopefuls perform with feline grace and agility

Small cast brings Kipling tale to life BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Play examines disparate types of 'Wildlife' BY PETER FILICHIA

Pair make magic with 15 roles BY PETER FILICHIA

The movie extras who take center stage in the 2001 Olivier Award-winning Marie Jones play "Stones in His Pockets," now at Cape May Stage, are stars indeed.

Theater names head BY PEGGY McGLONE

Stephen Klein, a veteran arts administrator with experience in orchestra and theater management, is the new managing director of the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.

Bad acting cools off 'Jealousy' BY PETER FILICHIA

When a play is entitled "Jealousy," can theatergoers expect it will be at all subtle?

Waterston leads stellar cast in 'Much Ado' BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Car sick: Baryshnikov's moves drive offbeat play BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Romanian comedy strikes a chord BY PETER FILICHIA

Hay Fever BY PETER FILICHIA

In Noel Coward's comedy "Hay Fever," Judith Bliss states, "Everything that happens is fate."
Jill Gascoine, who's playing the role at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison, certainly thinks that Judith has a point.

Center stage by Peter Filichia

"If Trane Wuz Here" is the latest collaboration between tap master Savion Glover and poet reg e gaines.

Cast albums bring Broadway to the beach BY PETER FILICHIA

'Much Ado' in Central Park BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Interview with Elisabeth Waterston and Sam Waterston.

Children sing -- but not for play money BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Dear God: When you give folks the smarts to put on a pleasant little musical for kids, how can you let them charge $35 to see it? Your friend, Mikey.

Center stage by Peter Filichia

"Hell" hasn't frozen over at 12 Miles West Theatre Company in Montclair.

'Mystery' plots don't thicken BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Two sides of love: Brian Friel's play takes a look at very different relationships BY PETER FILICHIA

Truth is the first casualty of the 'Hollywood version'

In reality, Cole Porter was a slight, balding, goggle-eyed genius with a strong fondness for young men and an exceedingly flexible marriage to an older Southern belle.

Musical has teeth and'tude BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Folks aware of "The Threepenny Opera" simply as the source of Bobby Darin's swingy hit recording of "Mack the Knife" may be surprised by the musical's bitterness.

'A Very Old Man' fails to take flight BY PETER FILICHIA

As the angel goes, so goes the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings."