New Jersey Theatre + Broadway News

4th Wall Ends Season With LUCKY STIFF

(5/22/2013) - 4TH WALL THEATRE closes its 16th season with the comedy Lucky Stiff, the first musical by one of Broadway's hottest writing teams, Lynn Ahrens (book and lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (music). This musical farce is based on the book The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth. First produced at Playwrights Horizons off-Broadway (Richard Rodgers Award) the show later went on to win Washington's Helen Hayes Award for Best Musical.

bergenPAC Presents Don Rickles, 6/20

(5/22/2013) - Don Rickles is best known for his appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, but he has graced audiences everywhere with hi impeccable insult comedy. "Priceless" is how the legendary Don Rickles is most described. He has earned a slew of nicknames including "Mr Warmth" and: "The Merchant of Venom," due to his no-holes barn approach to stand-up. Now you have a chance to experience his explicit humor and magnetic stage presence LIVE at Bergen Performing Arts Center on Thursday June 20th at 8PM.

South Camden Theatre Announces 2013 Summer Staged Reading Series

(5/22/2013) - South Camden Theatre Company, a nonprofit professional theatre organization located in Camden, New Jersey will host a free staged reading series on Monday evenings this summer that features new works by Laura Toffentti, Joseph M. Paprzycki and Kevin Kautzman. WITHOUTH A PARACHUTE written by Laura Toffenetti and directed by Susan Paschkes will be staged June 24 at 7p.m. PERRENIALS by Joseph M. Paprzycki directed by Sean Close will be staged July 29 at 7p.m. and DREAM OF PERFECT SLEEP written by Kevin Kautzman and directed by Craig Hutchings will be staged August 19 at 7p.m.

Brynn O'Malley to Join Rob McClure in HONEYMOON IN VEGAS at Paper Mill Playhouse

(5/21/2013) - BroadwayWorld has confirmed that ANNIE star Brynn O'Malley will join previously announced Rob McClure in Jason Robert Brown's Honeymoon in Vegas at Paper Mill Playhouse. The new musical will open September 26 and run through October 27, 2013 at the New Jersey theatre.

Mandy Patinkin to Perform in DRESS CASUAL at SOPAC, 6/22

(5/21/2013) - Celebrating its 7th consecutive season, SOPAC hosts a one-night only benefit concert with Broadway's master songman, Mandy Patinkin, on Saturday, June 22nd at 8:00pm. Accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, Patinkin brings his critically acclaimed theatre concert titled 'Dress Casual'.

McCarter's Autism-Friendly INTO THE WOODS Performance Set for Tonight

(5/21/2013) - McCarter Theatre Center has announced an autism-friendly performance of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods tonight, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. Following in the footsteps of successful autism-friendly performances of The Lion King and Mary Poppins on Broadway, this special performance will enable individuals with autism and their families and caregivers the opportunity to experience live musical theater in a supportive and judgment-free environment.

Paper Mill Playhouse's Theater School Director Mickey McNany Honored with NJ Arts Education Awards

(5/20/2013) - Paper Mill Playhouse, one of the country's premier not-for-profit theaters, has announced that Theater School Director Mickey McNany has received the New Jersey Governor's Award in Arts Education and The Education in the Arts Award recently presented at two special ceremonies. Ms. McNany was chosen for her work with Paper Mill Playhouse's Theater For Everyone initiative, which in recent years expanded to include children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Photo Flash: First Look at Barn Theatre's A CHORUS LINE

(5/20/2013) - 'A CHORUS LINE', the one 'Singular Sensation' and winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, makes its Barn Theatre debut as the finale to the Barn's 85th Anniversary season. Directed by Jay Mills, with musical direction by Jack Bender and choreography by Desiree Caro, evening performances of 'A CHORUS LINE' will run May 17, 25, 31, June 1, 7 and 8 at 8pm; matinee performances run May 18, 19, 26 and June 2 at 2pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Phillip Boykin, Gary Mauer and Elizabeth Southard Perform at GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY! in Morristown

(5/20/2013) - Theatre World Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Phillip Boykin and The Phantom of the Opera stars Gary Mauer and Elizabeth Southard headlined a starry evening saluting a Century of Broadway Showstoppers in GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY! on Saturday, May 11, 2013, 7:30 pm, at the Morris Museum's Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road, in Morristown, NJ. Scroll down for photos from the benefit below!

ELTC's 24rd Season of 'Tales of the Victorians' Begins 6/13

(5/20/2013) - The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company's popular 'Tales of the Victorians' returns for its twenty-fourth year! Take tea at one of Cape May's finest inns or tea shops, indulge in homemade tasty treats, and listen to stories by famous American authors, like O. Henry and Louisa May Alcott, all for only $10.00. Children are always welcome, and, like other East Lynne events, ages 12 and under are free.

Princeton Ballet School Announces Merit Scholarship Recipients

(5/20/2013) - On Saturday, May 18, 2013, over 400 Princeton Ballet School students performed in the school's Annual Spring Production 2013: Swan Lake at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton. Before the performance, scholarship recipients for the 2013-2014 academic year were announced, and graduating seniors were honored.

Photo Flash: Tony Nominee Phillip Boykin Performs at GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY! in Morristown

(5/19/2013) - Two standing ovations and a packed house greeted Tony and Grammy Award-nominee Phillip Boykin as he joined a slew of stars to salute a Century of Broadway Showstoppers in GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY! on Saturday, May 11, 2013, 7:30 pm, at the Morris Museum's Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road, in Morristown, NJ. Scroll down for photos from the benefit below!

Rhino Theatre to Stage Monty Python's SPAMALOT, 6/7-30

(5/19/2013) - Monty Python's 'Spamalot', the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2005 with book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, makes its North Jersey Area Theatre Premier at Rhino Theatre for 12 performances beginning Friday, June 7 and playing weekends (Fri/Sat at 8PM; Sun at 2PM) through June 30.

Tenafly HS Alumni to Return Home for GUYS AND DOLLS Benefit Performance, 6/9

(5/19/2013) - On Sunday evening, June 9th at 7pm, this unforgettable, one-night-only benefit will support the arts at Tenafly High School - refurbish Collins & Tall Auditorium and launch a Performing Arts Endowment.

Now Playing Onstage in New Jersey - Week of 5/19/2013

(5/19/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/19/2013 for New Jersey

4th Wall Theatre and More Headline May's MUSIC AT THE MANSION, Beg. Today

(5/19/2013) - NiCori Studios and Productions in association with Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center announces a new installment of the monthly concert series, 'Music at the Mansion', today, May 19, at 3pm. Performers include Jennie Litt & David Alpher, Ilene Angel and 4th Wall Theatre. The featured performer in the 'Young Musician Moment' will be Kevin Bergen.

Barbara Cook Cancels Tonight's Performance at NJPAC Due to Illness

(5/17/2013) - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) just announced on its Facebook page that Barbara Cook has had to cancel tonight's performance due to a stomach virus. The John Pizzarelli Quartet with guest vocalist Jessica Molaskey will now perform a full concert in the Prudential Hall.

URINETOWN Opens at the Eagle Theatre, 6/7

(5/17/2013) - The Eagle Theatre, located at 208 Vine Street in Hammonton, NJ, will continue its Main Stage season with a delightfully entertaining production of Urinetown: The Musical, running from June 7 through June 29.

Grace Capeless to Star in Bucks County Playhouse's REALLY ROSIE; Full Cast Announced!

(5/17/2013) - Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) has announced the complete casting for their upcoming family production of Really Rosie as part of the 2013 Playhouse Productions Summer Season. Performances begin July 5th and run through July 21st at the Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA).

Barbara Rosene Set for CABARET AT THE MUSEUM in Union City Tonight

(5/17/2013) - The Union City Museum of Art presents 'Cabaret at the Museum', the new monthly music/cabaret series Hosted by Lucio Fernandez and held at the William V. Musto Cultural Center located at 420 - 15th Street in Union City, NJ. Tonight, May 17, 2013 at 8:00 PM, Susan Scherman, Manager of The Robert Lawrence Orchestra & Quartet presents featured vocalist Barbara Rosene (also with The Harry James Orchestra), accompanied by Kelly Friesen on Bass and Ray Macciarola on Guitar for an evening of Hit Vintage and Big Band Era Tunes.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Cast of FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY, Coming to NYC and NJ

(5/16/2013) - Performances of Freckleface Strawberry The Musical run Saturday, June 8th at the George Street Playhouse and Saturday, June 15th at the Alexander Kasser Theater, at 11 AM and 2 PM. Off-Broadway performances will be held at the 47th Street Theater on June 12th and 13th at 6 PM. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

Pierrot Productions Presents LOVERS AND OTHER STRANGERS, 5/31-6/9

(5/16/2013) - Pierrot Productions presents the uproarious comedy "Lovers and Other Strangers" at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Performances are Fridays, May 31 and June 7 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, June 1 and 8 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, June 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on May 31.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Comes to Morristown, 6/14

(5/16/2013) - Grammy-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, comprised of 15 of today's finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, who perform the music of the great jazz composers as well as original works that foster an appreciation for this American music genre.

Grace Theatre Workshop Hosts Spring Benefit Gala at The Graycliff Tonight

(5/16/2013) - The Grace Theatre Workshop, Inc., a not-for-profit youth based organization dedicated to providing free classes in the performing arts to children, will be holding their annual Spring Benefit Gala tonight, May 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the elegant The Graycliff, 122 Moonachie Avenue, Moonachie, New Jersey. The Gala will feature live performances, delicious dinner, dance music, and a great time. The organization will also be presenting Community Service Awards to individuals who have contributed to the betterment of the community as a whole.

Centenary Stage to Host Ray Charles FOREVER RAY Tribute and Fundraiser, 6/15

(5/15/2013) - The Centenary Stage Company will host a tribute to one of the most exciting musical artists of our time, Ray Charles, with 'Forever Ray', a stellar 13-piece lineup of powerhouse musicians. Members of the band have toured or recorded with Ray Charles, Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart, Levon Helm, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, Kelly Clarkson, Patti LaBelle and Frank Sinatra to name a few.

Englewood Cliffs Cadillac Sponsors the Community Chest Annual Spring Event, Celebrating 80 Years of Giving in the Local Community

(5/15/2013) - Englewood Cliffs Cadillac took part in a special event this week as a gracious sponsor of the Community Chest's Annual Spring Event, "Celebrating 80 Years of Giving," at Montammy Golf Club in Alpine, New Jersey. The event, which featured a special performance by Kelli Agresta and Alexander Diaz and the Sklar Sisters, helped to raise critical funds for many local charities in Englewood, Englewood Cliffs and Tenafly, New Jersey.

Surfside Youth Players Present SCOTTISH PLAY (Junior Edition), 5/17

(5/15/2013) - For ONE NIGHT ONLY, Friday May 17th at 7:00 pm, the Surfside Youth Players and their teacher-director Eva Knowles proudly present the culmination of the Spring 2013 semester, SCOTTISH PLAY (Junior Edition), a parody of William Shakespeare's Macbeth.

McCarter Theatre Center Announces 2013-14 Theater Season

(5/15/2013) - Hot on the heels of a highly successful season including - Christopher Durang's hilarious comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (now on Broadway with six Tony Award nominations), Edward Albee's poignant drama, A Delicate Balance , and Into the Woods reimagined by Fiasco Theatre -McCarter Theatre Artistic Director Emily Mann has announced the five theater productions for McCarter's 2013-2014 season.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Opens 2013 Season at NJ's Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre

(5/15/2013) - The Drowsy Chaperone, the most celebrated musical comedy of the 2006 Broadway season makes its debut at New Jersey's Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre. Set as the first production of the outdoor theater's 2013 season, the production will run for two weekends from May 24 through June 2. Performances are 7:30 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Debuts at Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre, 5/24

(5/15/2013) - The Drowsy Chaperone, the most celebrated musical comedy of the 2006 Broadway season makes its debut at New Jersey's Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre. Set as the first production of the outdoor theater's 2013 season, the production will run for two weekends from May 24 through June 2. Performances are 7:30 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

MERCHANT OF VENICE to Play Actors' NET, 5/31-6/16

(5/14/2013) - William Shakespeare's famed 'Merchant of Venice' brings love, greed, revenge and a plea for tolerance to The Heritage Center stage in Morrisville - all wrapped up in the classic tale of three couples seeking love as a vengeful money lender seeks his 'pound of flesh.'

CINDERELLA Comes to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre, 6/1

(5/14/2013) - Kaleidoscope Theatre presents the classic fairytale "Cinderella" at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre on Saturday, June 1 at 2 and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Princeton's Triangle Club Returns to McCarter Theatre with TREE'S COMPANY, 5/31 & 6/1

(5/13/2013) - Boyz 'n the Hood: A gathering like this can mean only one thing: The Princeton Triangle Club is returning for two encore performances during Princeton University Reunions on Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st, at 8:00PM.

Luna Stage Announces Appointment of New Artistic Director

(5/13/2013) - After twenty years as artistic director, Luna Stage founder Jane Mandel has decided to step down to allow herself time to spend with family and to pursue creative endeavors.

bergenPAC Presents SPENCERS ILLUSIONS, 6/2

(5/13/2013) - Theatre of Illusion is not your run-of-the-mill magic show, and the Spencers are not your typical magicians. The Spencers carry a lot of equipment in their 65 foot customized truck and trailer, but a rabbit and a top hat are not in the inventory.

East Lynne Theater Company's 2013 Season Begins in June

(5/13/2013) - The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company has exciting shows lined up for its thirty-third season. It includes the usual world premiere ('The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'), a New Jersey premiere ('Lost on the Natchez Trace'), a comedy by a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright ('The Late Christopher Bean'), an American detective joins Holmes in our popular radio-style productions ('Holmes and Carter Mysteries') and our enchanting storytelling holiday show ('Christmas with Harte and O. Henry.') Special events include our standing-room-only Student Workshop Production and A Sunday Film Series that includes incredible silent features with live organ accompaniment. Our performance venue is the historic First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, located at the corner of Decatur and Hughes, between the beach and the Washington Street Mall.

Photo Coverage: Jeremy Jordan and More at Paper Mill Playhouse's 75th Anniversary Gala

(5/12/2013) - Paper Mill Playhouse hosted its largest fundraising event of the year, The 75th Anniversary Gala, on May 10th, 2013. The 75th Anniversary Gala celebrated Paper Mill's legacy as a world-class producer of theater and its role as a pioneer in arts education for three-quarters of a century. The evening offered dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and entertainment by students from Paper Mill Playhouse's arts education programs, The Eddie Bruce Band, and headliner Jeremy Jordan, star of Broadway's Newsies and NBC's Smash. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the festivities below!

Now Playing Onstage in New Jersey - Week of 5/12/2013

(5/12/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/12/2013 for New Jersey

4th Wall Theatre and More to Headline May's MUSIC AT THE MANSION, 5/19

(5/11/2013) - NiCori Studios and Productions in association with Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center announces a new installment of the monthly concert series, 'Music at the Mansion', on Sunday, May 19, at 3pm. Performers include Jennie Litt & David Alpher, Ilene Angel and 4th Wall Theatre. The featured performer in the 'Young Musician Moment' will be Kevin Bergen.

Photo Coverage: Jessica Grove, Nick Adams, Alan Mingo, Jr. and More Give Sneak Peek of THE LITTLE MERMAID!

(5/11/2013) - Paper Mill Playhouse has just announced the cast and creative team for Disney's The Little Mermaid, based on the classic animated film of the same title. The American premiere of this brand new production will feature a revamped script, additional songs, a new physical production and an entirely fresh interpretation of the piece. The cast includes acclaimed Broadway performers: Nick Adams (Prince Eric), Jessica Grove (Ariel), Liz McCartney (Ursula), Alan Mingo, Jr. (Sebastian) and Edward Watts (King Triton). The cast and creative team met the press earlier this week, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performance preview. Check it out below!