LATEST REVIEWS

by Ellorah Maeve Reefer Madness started as a movie from the late 1930’s. The film was made as a tried and true public service announcement and propaganda. Now, this PSA is turned into a dark musical satire; written by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney and speaks on the dangers of propaganda and nationalism. This shift from the unknown to the absurd makes for a hilarious night that you would not want to miss. Sober or not, seeing this production truly feels like you are hooked on

by Abby Williams On Friday, June 12th, The Playmasters Theatre Workshop opened its final production of the 2025-2026 season, The Cottage. Written by Sandy Rustin, The Cottage is a hilarious comedic farce full of scandal, charm, and twists and turns galore! Our setting is the English countryside in 1923, where chaos is set in motion when Sylvia (Colleen Mackle) decides to expose her affair to both her husband and to her lover’s wife. After its limited run on Broadway in 2023,

by Michael McKeon This past Sunday South Jersey Theatre Critics (SJTC) was invited to review a new original show, by a new original theatre company, from a very new location. Normally I start my reviews by exclaiming about how great (or not so great) the show I just went to see was. Sometimes I insist on detailing the beautiful architecture and elegant history of the theatres in which the performance is being held. Other times I jump straight into how remarkable the stage d

by Angela Robb As an early childhood educator, I continually find myself returning to the works of Dr. Seuss. His stories are timeless and filled with playful language and memorable characters. Characters like Horton the Elephant, The Grinch, The Lorax, and The Cat in the Hat are recognized and beloved by multiple generations. While I have read Seuss’s works regularly as a child and shared them with countless children over the years, I have never seen Seussical the Musical u

by Devion Watson Musical theatre has a way of pulling you into a completely different world, and Guys and Dolls at Gateway Playhouse did exactly that. From the moment the show began, it was clear this production was going to be full of energy, humor, and heart. Frank Loesser’s classic score combined with strong performances from the cast made for a really enjoyable night at the theatre. As someone who already loves Guys and Dolls, I had high expectations going in, especiall

by Sarah Dorsey Daniel Wallace’s 1998 novel Big Fish tells the tale about a father with larger than life stories, Edward Bloom, and his son, William Bloom, a realist and matter of fact story teller. As William prepares for the arrival of his own son, he sets out to find the truth of his father’s past. Gradually, he realizes that his father’s over the top, mythic stories weren’t necessarily to frustrate him but to teach him about people and life’s greatest challenges. Players

by Deitra Oliver with Guests: Jude (Age 12) and Kendrick (Age 9) Middle school isn’t for the faint of heart. Things like popularity, the Cheese Touch, and the numbers 6 and 7 reign supreme in the hallowed halls of every middle school. My personal recollections of my time there, honestly not that long ago, are fuzzy at best. Since I am not the most reliable source on all things middle school, I brought my nephews, Jude and Kendrick, along with me to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid

by Michael McKeon One consistent hassle in life we can all agree on, regardless of your own personal demographic, is that dealing with salesmen is a necessary evil. Whether it be buying a car, a home, or hell even a cell phone you must sit down at the table and play the game. Then you must decide if this person on the other side of the table is genuine or has a motive. How can you get the best deal? Should you look somewhere else for a better price? The Blue Moon Theatre

by Deitra Oliver Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, presented by The Ritz Theatre Company, directed by Darryl S. Thompson, Jr., is nothing short of a triumph. Set in a fictional African-American tenement called Catfish Row in Charleston, South Carolina, during the early 1920’s, the folk opera tells the story of Porgy, played by Stephan Burse, a disabled black man forced to live as a beggar, and his unlikely love affair with the free-spirited Bess, played by Erica Imani Liburd; both