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Allen Neuner

Allen Neuner
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Allen Neuner is Out In Jersey Media's lead theater reviewer, focusing on New Jersey's professional regional theaters, the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and Broadway and off-Broadway shows in NYC. Jersey born and raised, Allen went to his first Broadway play in 1957 and has been deliriously in love with live theater ever since. Allen has been accepted into the American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association, a professional organization. He has been partnered to music reviewer Bill Realman Stella, with whom he is also deliriously in love, for over 25 years. They live in an over-cluttered house in Somerville.
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A blonde woman with a playful expression sits behind a cluttered office desk, holding a vintage beige telephone receiver to her ear. She wears a light pink pussy-bow blouse under a maroon sweater vest, her lips pursed as if mid-conversation while she gestures with her free hand. The desk in front of her is filled with retro office supplies, including a classic rotary Rolodex, a pink balloon-dog figurine, and a chunky intercom system. The background is a simple office setting with neutral-toned walls and a blue coat hanging on a rack, suggesting a professional yet quirky theatrical or workplace scene.
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“The Receptionist”: business can be hell

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This wide theatrical shot features a large ensemble of seven actors crowded together in a living room, all focused intensely on a single smartphone held by an Asian woman in the center. She sits on a cream-colored sofa flanked by two other women: one on the left in a vibrant blue and yellow tie-dye dress who looks on with concern, and an older woman on the right in a navy sweater peering curiously at the screen. Kneeling on the floor in front of them, a woman in a tan tank top leans in close with a shocked expression. Behind the sofa, three men stand and lean over the group to get a look: one in a yellow plaid shirt and blue cap, a tall man in a long green cardigan and matching beanie, and an older man in a purple checkered shirt. The room is filled with personal touches like framed photos on the mantel and wine glasses on side tables, capturing a high-stakes, collective moment of digital discovery.
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Everyone has a good reason for acting badly in “The Balusters”

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This wide, horizontal stage photograph presents an ensemble scene in the large, purple-walled bedroom from the previous images, now illuminated by a sparkling crystal chandelier. Seven characters are spread across the room, creating a sense of complex family dynamics. On the far left, the man in white pajamas stands holding a drink and leaning on his crutch. In the center, the woman in the white dress sits in a plush armchair, looking up toward the older woman in the black gown and the man in the blue blazer. To the far right, an older man with a white beard, dressed in a tan suit, stands holding a cigar and looking across the room. In the background, the woman in the orange gown and another man in a gray suit stand near a table with a lit birthday cake. The wide perspective and varied poses suggest a moment of high drama or a significant gathering within the play.
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“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is a tangled Southern tale...

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This horizontal stage photograph shows a tense moment between a Black woman and an older man with unruly white hair and a mustache, similar to the man/ The woman stands on the left wearing a long-sleeved, magenta dress with a patterned bow at the neck, her expression concerned as she looks at the man. The man, dressed in a white shirt, dark vest, and a chunky light-blue knit cardigan, holds a newspaper open between them, looking down at the pages with a focused and slightly troubled gaze. They are set against a dark, textured wall with a faint bookshelf visible in the background, illuminated by soft stage lighting that emphasizes the dramatic interaction.
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“My Lord, What a Night” reveals an unlikely friendship

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This theatrical production still shows three men on the construction-themed stage during a break. In the foreground, one man sits on the floor with his back against a low concrete ledge, wearing a plaid shirt and dark pants, looking toward the center of the stage. Standing in the middle, a second man in a red flannel shirt and cargo shorts laughs while reaching into a brown paper bag. In the background on the left, a third man sits on a stack of lumber, leaning forward with his hand to his face as if in deep thought. The set features the familiar portable toilet, wooden sawhorse, and orange safety fencing, all under the focused glow of stage lighting that highlights the gritty, realistic details of the scene.
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“& Sons” is a tangled tale of ambition and arrogance

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This image captures a tense moment from a stage production featuring four men in a rustic, nautical-themed setting. The background is draped with large fishing nets against a wall washed in deep blue light, suggesting a coastal or shipboard environment. On the left, a man in a brown henley and work boots sits leaning back, holding a cup and observing the scene with a skeptical expression. In the center, a younger man in a grey hoodie stands and gestures animatedly as if mid-argument. He is facing an older, bearded man seated in a vest and flannel who looks weary or defensive. On the far right, a fourth man in a black zip-up hoodie stands and points toward the older man, adding to the sense of a heated family or group confrontation. All the actors are dressed in rugged, working-class attire like heavy denim and sturdy boots, emphasizing a grounded, gritty atmosphere.
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“Sins of the Mother”, or hard times in commercial fishing

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Life imitates art imitating life in “Seagull: True Story”

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A high-angle production photo captures a joyful, lively dance sequence from a stage production of the musical 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse. Three actors in 18th-century period costumes are positioned against a backdrop of dark, wood-paneled walls with louvered shutters. In the center, a woman with vibrant red hair styled in an updo wears a voluminous, cream-colored gown with blue and gold vertical stripes and intricate lace detailing. She is mid-spin, her wide skirt billowing out, as she holds the hand of an older man to her left. The man, portraying Benjamin Franklin, has long gray hair and wears a heavy red velvet frock coat over a gold patterned vest and white breeches. To the right, a younger man in a brown frock coat and matching breeches dances with high energy, his hands raised and one leg lifted in a spirited step. The warm stage lighting highlights the rich textures of the velvet and silk, capturing a moment of celebration and movement.
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Bright as a sparkler, crisp as a musket shot, this “1776”...

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In this joyful theatrical shot, three performers are captured in a synchronized kick-line against a sparkling silver tinsel backdrop. All three are dressed in matching white sailor uniforms with bright blue neckerchiefs and black lace-up boots. The performers on either end wear traditional white sailor hats, while the person in the center—wearing bright red mittens—is being playfully supported by the others. They are all mid-kick with their left legs raised, their faces lit with wide, enthusiastic smiles as if in the middle of a high-energy musical number. The polished stage floor reflects their movement and the bright stage lights, adding to the sense of a grand, festive performance.
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“No Singing in the Navy” is just…no

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This evocative stage photograph captures three women in a dark, atmospheric interior. In the foreground, two young women are seated closely together on an ornate, antique-style daybed with patterned pillows. One woman, with dark wavy hair and a soft pink long-sleeved dress, sits behind the other, her arm draped tenderly around her companion’s shoulder. The woman in front has short reddish-brown hair and wears a simple beige camisole and a plaid skirt; she looks toward the other with a small, fond smile. They are holding a thin pink string between their hands, creating a delicate physical connection. In the background, partially obscured by shadows, an older woman with grey hair stands watching them with a solemn, worried expression, her hand held to her chest. The warm, focused lighting on the daybed contrasts with the dark, moody furniture and the silhouette of a vintage gramophone in the distance, heightening the emotional weight of the scene.
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“Antigone (This Play I Read in High School)” brings new meaning...

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