Monthly Archives: August 2018

“Gettin’ the Band Back Together” makes noise on Broadway

Near the end of “Getting’ the Band Back Together” the (fictional) mayor of (real) Sayreville, New Jersey asks “Who would have thought at the beginning that the Battle of the Bands would come down to these two?” He is referring … Continue reading

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“Blithe Spirit” at Shakespeare of NJ will lift yours…

Considering the running time of some I’ve seen, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s “Blithe Spirit” comes in at a relatively compact two and three-quarters hours, including intermission. Even at that Noel Coward’s play still seems drawn out, but the … Continue reading

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Stellar Cast in World Premiere of “Fern Hill” at NJ Rep

The six actors appearing at New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch have amassed thirty-five Broadway credits among them, with six Tony Award nominations (and a win) to boot. Lured to the 75-seat venue by the prospect of creating roles … Continue reading

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Shaking up Shakespeare in Central Park – and Shaw in Ontario wine country

There is so much about the The Public Works Shakespeare in the Park’s musical adaptation of “Twelfth Night” to praise, it’s hard to know where to begin. Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub’s conception honors Shakespeare’s tone and language even as … Continue reading

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