PHOTOS from "Amadeus" at Algonquin Arts Theatre

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Peter Shaffer's Amadeus is entering its last weekend at Algonquin Arts Theatre with performances on Saturday at 8:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm.  The play is a reimagining of the lives of Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The play, brought to life with the music of Mozart, is a tale of jealousy and betrayal... and perhaps even murder. The story opens in 1825 on the eve of the elderly Salieri's death. The show won the Tony award for Best Play and the Academy Award for Best Film. Algonquin's production will be directed by Gina Lupi.

VIDEO: The Growing Stage's Boogieman Isn't Such a Bad Guy

by Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com - published 2022-02-25
What if the Boogieman brings children nightmares to help them? That's the idea behind playwright Angelle Whavers' new show for young audiences, "Boogie," now playing at The Growing Stage — the Children's Theatre of New Jersey.

"An American in Paris" and Plays Highlight State Theatre’s Return in New Brunswick

by Bruce Chadwick - published 2022-02-22
The State Theatre, in New Brunswick, is back, klieg lights and all, as are so many theaters in New Jersey, re-adjusting to a COVID – 19 world. It is back with a bang, too, with famous artists such as the Righteous Brothers, classic stars such as Itzhak Perlman, large orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic, pop shows such as Dancing with the Stars, and movie concerts such as Casablanca and Star Wars. The theatre’s new foundation, though, is a stellar line up of plays, the Broadway Subscription Series, with five plays, all musicals, each on for a weekend.

Our Favorite Stories In Theatre: "Matilda" and the Power of Reading

New Jersey Stage published its 25,000th story in December 2021. As the site approached the milestone, we posed the question on social media as how we should celebrate.  One response was to highlight our favorite stories from over the years.  We liked this idea, but could not narrow things down to just 25 favorites so we will present a favorite each day from different genres.  Every Tuesday we feature one of our favorite stories in theatre. This week's choice is a feature on "Matilda" and the Power of Reading.

Axelrod PAC presents "The Bridges of Madison County, the Musical"

(OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents The Bridges of Madison County, The Musical, starring Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Finian’s Rainbow) and Aaron Lazar (A Little Night Music, The Light in the Piazza). The musical, which runs from March 11-27, is being directed by one of its original stars, Hunter Foster (Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors, Million Dollar Quartet, The Producers). 

Sexual Harassment, the Supreme Court, and Political Hypocrisy Collide in Vivid Stage's “Twirl”

by Gary Wien, JerseyArts.com - published 2022-02-18
Years ago, a prominent judge survived accusations of sexual harassment by a colleague and made it onto the Supreme Court. Today, his wife contacts his accuser and asks for a meeting. What does she want? And is the episode really behind them?

Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "Amadeus"

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Amadeus from Saturday, February 26 through Sunday, March 6. Peter Shaffer's Amadeus is a reimagining of the lives of Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The play, brought to life with the music of Mozart, is a tale of jealousy and betrayal... and perhaps even murder. The story opens in 1825 on the eve of the elderly Salieri's death. The show won the Tony award for Best Play and the Academy Award for Best Film. Algonquin's production will be directed by Gina Lupi.

Craig Lucas Talks About "Ode to Joy"

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Black Box PAC's 2022 Save Our Stages season continues with the NJ Premiere of Ode to Joy by Craig Lucas from February 10-27. Courtesy of the renowned author of Prelude to a Kiss and Reckless (and currently premereing the new play Change Agent at Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage) Ode to Joy is the hysterically funny and shockingly poignant story of Adele, a painter, looking back on the two tumultuous loves of her life. In this, she discovers both the limits of her powers and the true depths of her gifts.

State Theatre presents "An American in Paris"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents four performances of the Tony® Award-winning masterpiece featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin, An American in Paris on Friday, February 25 at 8:00pm; Saturday, February 26 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm; and Sunday, February 27 at 2:00pm. The winner of four Tony® Awards, this exquisite production features classic Gershwin songs including “I Got Rhythm,” “Liza,” “'S Wonderful,” “But Not for Me,” and “Stairway to Paradise.”