Steve Guttenberg talks about “Tales from the Guttenberg Bible”
by Charles Paolino - published 2023-05-17
Steve Guttenberg was having dinner with a group of actors when a woman asked one of them for an autograph and was refused. Guttenberg, now appearing in "Tales from the Guttenberg Bible" at the George Street Playhouse, recalls that one of the group, Sean Connery, got up and asked the woman if she would like his autograph. The woman asked him to address it to Mary and sign it "James Bond," and he did.
"Blues For An Alabama Sky" Shines in Princeton
by Gary Wien - published 2023-05-15
Champagne flows, tears fall, and shots are fired in Blues For An Alabama Sky, a play set in a Harlem apartment building during the Depression. It's a play about a group of dreamers, but the dream takes on a very dark turn.
Vanguard Theater presents Illuminating New Voices, New Works Festival
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Illuminating New Voices is a new Vanguard Theater initiative made possible by funding from Jordan Brand's Community Grant Program Black Community Commitment Grant to increase awareness of the role race plays in our history and drive a deeper understanding of the consequences of racism in our everyday lives. The grant is through a joint and equal commitment from Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand. Vanguard Theater was the only New Jersey not-for-profit, and one of two theaters across the country, to receive a community development grant.
PHOTOS from "Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical!"
by John Posada - published 2023-05-10
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, is presenting their final mainstage production of the 2022-2023 season, Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical! weekends through May 21. This production is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
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This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 9-15, 2023
Here are previews of plays taking place from May 9-15 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Be sure to send press releases for your plays to infoatnewjerseystage.com to be included. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
Photos from "Viva Las Vegas" at Music Mountain Theatre
by John Posada - published 2023-05-09
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre is presenting Viva Las Vegas weekends through May 21. The production features a playlist of familiar and beloved music and lets you take a stroll down the Vegas strip of yesteryear! Be dazzled by original costumes dripping with sequins and accented with thousands of feathers, inspired by the look of the archetypal, vintage "Vegas Showgirl." Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Murder on the Orient Express - Whodunnit back in the 1930s and Why'd They Do It?
by Bruce Chadwick - published 2023-05-08
Starting in 1883, the Orient Express was a luxury train that carried passengers between Paris and Istanbul. It was the Rolls Royce of trains. The Orient Express carried the rich and the super rich. It also carried Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses and other assorted royalty.
PHOTOS from "Hello Dolly!" at Algonquin Arts Theatre
by John Posada - published 2023-05-08
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is presenting their spring musical, Hello Dolly! weekends until May 21. Jerry Herman's energetic Hello, Dolly! is a musical filled with charisma and with heart. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
PHOTOS from "The Prom" at Axelrod Performing Arts Center
by John Posada - published 2023-05-08
(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is presenting New Jersey's first professional production of the Broadway musical, The Prom, now through May 21. This new production is directed by Broadway actor and director Todd Buonopane (Broadway's Spelling Bee, Grease, Chicago and Cinderella) and choreographed by Brooke Engen (Hairspray the film) with music direction by Michael Gilch. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
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Wharton Arts Announces Auditions for The Moors
(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Wharton Community Players (WCP) will hold auditions for The Moors by Jen Silverman on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 6:00pm-9:00pm and Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights.
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Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility"
(MADISON, NJ) -- Long before Bridgerton sparked desires and ignited our screens, a young, new writer set the hearts of England ablaze with the deep longing of her compelling characters. Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility tells the captivating tale of the Dashwood sisters as they attempt to navigate financial strife, would-be suitors, and the rigid edicts of English society following the death of their father. Jessica Swale’s elegant stage adaptation of this beloved classic overflows with humor and style. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Sense and Sensibility at their F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University from September 4-22, 2024.
