Wednesday, August 1, 2012
'Measure for Measure' and 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' also opening soon.
Everyone seems to have Olympic fever these days, and while there's no show about gymnastics or diving playing on stage anywhere, you can see an old-fashioned show about another sport—baseball. That's because Pax Amicus Castle Theater in Budd Lake is presenting "Damn Yankees" Aug. 3 to 19. The show follows Joe Boyd, a fan of the hapless Washington Senators who makes a deal with Mr. Applegate (also known as the devil) to turn his team into a winner. It features famous songs like "Heart" and "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets." Other shows opening soon include "Measure for Measure" at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," at the Brook Arts Center. There's also still time to see "Nunsense" at …
Monday, July 23, 2012
"Inherit the Wind" opens this week in Basking Ridge, Playwrights put on "Once Upon a Mattress."
New shows opening this week include Trilogy Repertory Co.'s free outdoor staging of "Inherit the Wind" at Pleasant Valley Park in Basking Ridge. The play is a dramatization of the famed Scopes Trial, in which a teacher was accused for violating state law for teaching evolution in a public school. And the Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey is readying its annual summer production, which this year is the musical "Once Upon a Mattress," based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Princess and the Pea." Theatergoers can also see presentation of one-act plays by the Chester Theatre Group and Chatham Community Players. Meanwhile, time's running out to see the Shakespeare Theatre's outdoor presentation of "The Comedy of Errors" and the indoor staging …
Monday, July 16, 2012
Check out something different as two theaters present short productions.
Full-length plays, both comedies and dramas, are often found on North Jersey's stages, but this summer, two area theaters are offering something a bit different with productions of one-act plays. Chatham Community Players are getting ready for the 18th annual Jersey Voices One Act Festival, which begins July 27. The summer tradition offers New Jersey playwrights a chance to get their work performed on a stage. And Chester Theatre Groups is offering "An Evening of One-Acts" July 27-28. This special event will put the spotlight on two short plays, "Exchange" by Bennett Fisher and "Scooter Thomas Makes it to the Top of the World," by Peter Parnell." That's just the start of what's happening on area's stages. There are plenty of concerts to …
Monday, July 9, 2012
Comedy, drama, even opera and a mentalist will be performing in North Jersey in coming weeks.
Whatever kind of theater you like, there's bound to be something playing on a stage in North Jersey that appeals to you. If you like musicals, then head to Pleasant Valley Park in Bernards for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" or the Growing Stage children's theater in Netcong for "The Wiz." If you like classical theater, the Shakespeare Theatre is offering two comedies: the Bard's "The Comedy of Errors" on its outdoor stage at the College of St. Elizabeth and "The Liar" on the main stage at Drew University. Kids are sure to get a kick out of "Alice in Wonderland" at Brundage Park Playhouse, "Sleeping Beauty," at Pax Amicus Castle Theatre, "Winnie the Pooh" at Summit Playhouse or one of the children productions at the …
Monday, July 2, 2012
Spend a nice summer evening outside watching a performance.
Summertime means lots of time outdoors—at the beach, a park or poolside, and at this time of year, you can also enjoy theater in the great outdoors. Bernards Townshp and Trilogy Repertory Company will present "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" beginning July 12 and continuing through July 21 at the Pleasant Valley Park amphitheater. The production promises music and laugh and, best of all, admission is free. Meanwhile, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey continues its production of "The Comedy of Errors" at the outdoor stage on the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morris Township. The theater's outdoor productions are a favorite of the theater's regular and are also geared toward a family audience. Of course, it's also nice to…
Monday, June 25, 2012
Summer is an opportunity to introduce children to live theater.
With school out for the summer, this is a great time to introduce kids to the magic of theater. Kid-friendly shows coming to the area include "Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr." at Brundage Park Playhouse, "Sleeping Beauty" at Pax Amicus Castle Theatre and "Disney's Winnie the Pooh Kids" at the Summit Playhouse. Young ones can even experience Shakespeare as The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey opens "The Comedy of Errors" as its annual outdoor show. You can even bring a picnic for that summer tradition and the theater promises hijinks and chases designed to get everyone laughing. The Shakespeare Theatre also continues its indoor season with "The Liar" opening July 4. There are also plenty of concerts, comedy shows and audition …
Monday, June 18, 2012
Area stages offer plenty of concerts, along with a few plays and musicals.
Music lovers are in luck the next few weeks, as venues across the area will be presenting concerts by some big-name artists. Classic-rock fans won't want to miss Jefferson Starship in Newton or the Steve Miller Band at the Mayo Center. If you want to relive the '80s, then Howard Jones' concert at the Mayo Center is for you. And the Newton Theatre will also be hosting a true Jersey legend when Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes perform there. You can even see a Klezmer concert at the Bickford Theatre. There are also plenty of shows finishing up their runs, such as "Henry IV, Part One" at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, "The Music Man" at the Villagers and "Our Town" at Somerset Valley Players. And performers have plenty of options…
Monday, June 11, 2012
Check out Shakespeare, a show for kids, comedy or select from list of area concerts.
While many area theaters have wrapped up their main stage performance seasons, there's no shortage of entertainment taking place at theaters in North Jersey. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is one company that starts its season in the summer, and has two productions to offer—an acclaimed production of "Henry IV Part One," which is running through June 24 and its annual outdoor production, "The Comedy of Errors," opening June 20. Somerset Valley Players is also active during the summer and is presenting "Our Town" while Villagers Theatre is presenting "The Music Man." Other theaters are presenting special programming for the summer: Growing Stage children's theater is presenting "The Box & the Box" on June 16 as part of its sandbox …
Monday, June 4, 2012
The Bickford is presenting a concert that's sure to have audiences applauding villains.
Everyone admires a hero, but don't we all secretly love a good villain? Tony-nominee and "American Idol" Constantine Maroulis will celebrate the bad guys of stage with "Life Upon the Wicked Stage: Broadway's Greatest Villains, Thieves and Ladies of the Evening," at the Bickford June 9. The show is a benefit for the Morris Museum and will feature songs from shows including “Sweeney Todd,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” "Damn Yankees" and many more. That's just one of the many, many shows and concerts being presented by area theaters. The Barn Theatre is finishing up its run of Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins," The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is continuing "Henry IV Part I" and Somerset Valley Players is getting ready to raise the curtain …
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
From Shakespeare to "The Music Man," theater groups present big-name performances.
There are good plays and then there are great plays. And the truly great ones endure for decades, or even centuries. William Shakespeare's name is virtually synonymous with classic, and the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is kicking off its 50th anniversary season with "Henry IV Part I" this week. The play is about Henry IV protecting his kingdom and Prince Hal's rise in power. It also features Falstaff, considered by many to be The Bard's greatest creation. A newer classic play, Thonton Wilder's "Our Town" will be performed by Somerset Valley Players, beginning June 8. And Villagers Theatre in Somerset will soon be marching to the musical classic "The Music Man." Classic TV is even coming to the area when Pax Amicus Castle Theatre in …
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