They really did need that job by Stephen Whitty

"Every Little Step," a new documentary, shows how that hopeful multitude was winnowed down to the final few. The movie could use a little winnowing itself.

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'Sit Down, Shut Up' review - Sepinwall on TV by Alan Sepinwall

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Actor plucks a plum '1776' role

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Senior citizen Neeley still rocks role of "Jesus Christ Superstar"

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Keith Carradine back on the stage as a man of the theater

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Young artists on the rise by Lisa Rose

Persistence is a quality shared by all three recipients of this year's Star-Ledger Scholarship for the Performing Arts.

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In 'Greater Tuna,' talented two make quite a cast of characters in satiric slice of life by Peter Filichia

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'Rock' fits this Jersey 'Idol' like a tight T-shirt by Linda Fowler

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McCarter Theatre kicks off new season by Lisa Rose

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Former Gov. Tom Kean criticizes Corzine administration for cutting arts funds by Peggy McGlone

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Stephanie Hughley returns to NJPAC by Peggy McGlone

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In the ultimate Jersey musical, a corrupt politician with a taste for 'Toxic' sludge by Linda Fowler

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A chance to hear new voices at the Crossroads by Chuck Paolino

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Shakespearean troupe soldiers on, with great success by Peter Filichia

By the time Henry V gives his famous "band of brothers" speech, Actors Shakespeare Company in Jersey City has proved that it's an excellent band of theatrical brothers and sisters.

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Actor flourishes in role of budding flower farmer

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New Jersey arts council unveils stimulus grants program by Peggy McGlone

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Kissing and screaming aren't music to the ears by Peter Filichia

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An Oz-like trip...if it only had some wizardry

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Truth is, 'Fiction' should have been stranger by Peter Filichia

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Only 13 more nights left of 'Twelfth Night' at the McCarter Theatre Center by Peter Filichia

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Corzine to cut arts council budget to $14.4 million by Peggy McGlone

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Paper Mill's season trimmed by Peggy McGlone

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Impressive cast makes 'Master Class' worth taking by Peter Filichia

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Musical theater actress Veanne Cox plays with the poetic rhythm of the Bard

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Funny 'Fiddler': Topol goes for it, audience loves it by Peter Filichia

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