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by Abigail Williams There’s nothing like dating in the modern era. No, really… there’s NOTHING like it. For people of all ages, the dating game can be a struggle and blow to self-esteem or make you the star in your own rom-com movie. In Langhorne Players’ production of On the Market, Charlotte (Janet Rosenberg) experiences it all and more. Written by Jason Odell Williams, On the Market is a modern rom-com following Long Island real estate agent, Charlotte, as she re-enter

by Devion Watson Musical theatre has a way of completely pulling you out of your own world and putting you inside someone else’s, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Levoy Theatre did exactly that. I absolutely loved this production. It was captivating from beginning to end, and there were so many moments where I completely forgot I was watching actors perform a musical. I felt like I was actually watching Carole King tell me her story. Every piece of this producti

by Jacob Graves From the moment I entered the theatre at Salem Community College, I immediately felt transported into the wonderful world of the 1920s. The painted set offered an interesting twist on the usual staging of Anything Goes, creating a warm, “homey” atmosphere aboard the cruise liner that made me feel as though I was being pulled into the story. The set construction by Noah McFadden and Ben Wentzell, along with the painting work of Amber Baratz and Travis Gibson a

by Deitra Oliver Kelsey Theatre of Mercer County, in conjunction with Off-Centre Stages, presents Company, the classic musical by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. Produced by Abigail Acolia and directed by Jonathan Edmondson, with assistant directors MJ Santry and Alaina Stampe. Company is an exploration of relationships in various forms through the eyes of consummate bachelor Robert- Bobby to his friends. Starting with Robert’s 35th birthday, surrounded by his bevy of co

by Ellorah Maeve Is blood thicker than water? If a relationship is bad, would you leave the person or stay and give them a second chance? These are questions that can have many different answers. As stated by the local playwright, Michael Roche, we can all relate to having difficult relationships. Eden Street Players production of the one-act plays It’s My Birthday, Bitch and All My Plants Are Dead are great character studies into the dynamics of what a toxic relationship

by Amber Kusching Guys and Dolls is a classic American musical that premiered on Broadway in 1950, based on the colorful fictional world of author Damon Runyon. With music by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling, the show went on to win five Tony awards, including Best Musical. The show was revived on Broadway in 1992, and to this day, its story and music connect to audiences from all over the world. The show features two overlapping love stories: a charming but broke gam

by Megan Guy I was excited for the opportunity to review a childhood favorite of mine, Mary Poppins. Having seen the stage musical in both high school and community theatre productions, I was already familiar with the score and many of its magical moments. This was my first time attending a Viviana Theatre Company production, so I was surprised to arrive at a church rather than a traditional theatre. The sanctuary itself, surrounded by beautiful stained-glass windows, create

by Talia Walters The second you walk into this theater, your first instinct is to wonder how powerful and bold a production can truly be given the smaller size of the theater. The amazing team behind this production instantly proves that size does not matter. True West, written by Sam Shepard and directed by Wasif Sami, is currently playing at the Hamilton Murray Theater located on the beautiful Princeton University campus. It follows the story of two brothers, Austin (playe

by Shannon Reed From the time that I was a little girl, I have loved The Little Mermaid. A proud owner of an Ariel sheet set and a well loved cassette tape of the sound track, The Little Mermaid has stood as one of my favorite Disney movies. While in college I learned of the Broadway version and it only made my love grow. Based on the 1989 movie of the same name, Disney’s The Little Mermaid premiered on Broadway in 2008. With this deep love and nostalgia for this show coming