A cheap seat for theater on the 'Fringe' BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

More than 50,000 people are expected at the New York International Fringe Festival, which begins Friday and runs through Aug. 24.

Small theaters pool limited resources BY PETER FILICHIA

Fifty-thousand dollars.
That's what it takes for a workshop production with a small cast and minimal sets to stage a play.

Ex-Jerseyan going off-Broadway again BY PETER FILICHIA

What's the thing about Joe DiPietro?

It's now a no-screening zone BY PHILIP READ

This theater has had its share of final curtain calls.
A "stoic" Olympia Dukakis, just two years after winning an Oscar in "Moonstruck," was once seen in the theater alone, sorting through stage memorabilia, when the Whole Theatre she founded closed in 1990.

Stage notes by Peter Filichia

You gotta have 'Heart'

Irreconcilable differences BY PETER FILICHIA

Bourgeoisie 'Wives' analogy falls short in West Windsor

The forgotten king BY PETER FILICHIA

One of Shakespeare's lesser-known plays comes alive in Madison

Divorce at the altar BY PETER FILICHIA

The First Presbyterian Church in Cape May has undoubtedly been filled with numerous marriages, but its altar is now the site of two divorces.

Roxie revived: Melanie Griffith adds her spark to 'Chicago' BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Sure, she sings a bit flatly and, yes, she has yet to learn how to command the moment, but Griffith acts the role endearingly and unquestionably possesses that inner spark that makes a star …

Pros and amateurs take stage for 'Joseph' BY PETER FILICHIA

School is out, but plenty of kids can still be found at Cherokee High School in Marlton.

These puppets aren't meant for kids BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Center state by Peter Filichia

Shakespeare for the 'burbs

R-rated puppets are bound for Broadway BY STUART MILLER

Scandalous follies of 1906 BY PETER FILICHIA

Opposites attract, but they don't live happily ever after, in revival of comedy about divorce, 'The New York Idea'

Now on sale by Peter Filichia

Fans of Jimmy Smits, Patti LuPone and Wynton Marsalis, take note.

Trenton theater counting on premieres BY PETER FILICHIA

The great outdoors BY PETER FILICHIA

Shakespeare Theatre provides some summer fun with Moliere comedy

Signs along the way BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Huck and Jim take a unique 'Big River' voyage

Outdoor play 'a great gig' for N.Y. actor BY PETER FILICHIA

Robert LuPone is enjoying his summer vacation.

Depressing saga: Splendid cast fleshes out well written play about afflicted family BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Center stage by Peter Filichia

The reign of 'Spain'

Former artistic director returns to Crossroads BY PETER FILICHIA

Oh! Henry! Liev Schreiber leads valiant charge in Iraqi twist on Shakespeare's hero BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

Olympia Dukakis tells the Whole story -- almost BY PETER FILICHIA

Harlem corps resurrects Balanchine BY ROBERT JOHNSON