“Finding Neverland” is a journey into fantasy with a serious message
Broadway series at the State Theatre
The venerable State Theatre in New Brunswick presented a more serious musical as part of its Broadway series with...
“The Gods of Comedy” is a thoroughly divine farce
The latest at McCarter is fast. It’s funny, and it’s not going to be around forever
The McCarter Theatre Center has had a long and...
“The Immigrant” is a grandson’s tribute to his grandparents
George Street production is an antidote to modern-day fears of the “other”
Playwrights Mark Harelik and Randal Myler honor Harelik’s grandparents, refugees from Russian pogroms...
“The Source” looks at responses to a scandal in the publishing...
NJ Reps new play is a thinly-disguised presentation of a real-life scandal
For the past few years, I have been extolling the excellence of plays...
“Theo” is an amazing study of family and forgiveness
Two River Theatre brings us a work of genius and talent and great love
There are times as a theatregoer when one sees a piece...
“My Very Own British Invasion” is a nostalgia trip to the...
The music brings this story to life
My Very Own British Invasion bills itself as “a musical fable of rock n’ love.” The newest production...
Opera Philadelphia’s “Midsummer” is dreamy
A 50-foot bed with enormous pillows sets the stage for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Opera Philadelphia’s latest production. The Shakespearean play was adapted to...
“Roan @ the Gates” fails to get its point across convincingly
Luna Stage’s first production of the year falls short
It hurts to say it, but Luna Stage’s first production of the year and their only...
“Little Girl Blue” recalls the spirit and talent of Nina Simone
This show is an artistic triumph at George Street Playhouse
Let me start out by saying Laiona Michelle is a treasure. She stunned audiences with her...
“The Niceties”: an age-old gap, still unbridged
An eternal conflict that is timeless at McCarter Theatre
The venerable McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton has, in its long career, presented plays of depth...