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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

by Deitra Oliver Life and love will always find a way, even amid the darkest struggles, and that was my greatest takeaway from Where the Lost Children Play. Written by Hannah Lee Defrates and directed by Jim Cook Jr., with producers Cheryl and Joe Stark, the play is making its New Jersey debut at The Blue Moon Theatre. This new and exploratory play is a must-see event. Set in an unused fourth-floor stairwell - because why use the stairs when there is an elevator? - lies the

by Lucinda Fisher Alvarez Disney's The Little Mermaid, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright, was presented by the Yardley Players at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, New Jersey. This is one of Disney’s classic princess fairytales and it did not disappoint with dancing, singing, laughter, and fun! Under the direction of Kristy Davis, the production brought the beloved Disne

by: Stephen Kreal On Friday, July 10th, I attended the opening night performance of “Home, I’m Darling” at Langhorne Players Theater at The Old Mill. The Spring Garden Mill is located at 1440 Newtown-Richboro Road in Newtown, PA 18940. It is a very quaint theater space. This production was produced by D. Ryan Lafferty and co-produced by Ken Marblestone. “Home, I’m Darling” was written by British playwright/screenwriter Laura Wade. It has received numerous awards since its in

by Aimee Ferenz I had the great joy of attending another children's series show at Players Club of Swarthmore, this one “Dragons Love Tacos” by Ernie Nolan, based on the book by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. The show follows a young boy and his dog who are left home alone while their mother runs out to pick up dinner. While channel surfing, the boy finds a show promising to reveal the incredible secrets of dragons. This 38 minute production takes the audienc

by: Deitra Oliver Rydell High School and the class of 1959 are taking over the stage at The Ritz Theatre in Haddon Township, NJ, through mid-July, and it is a trip you will want to take. Directed by Bruce A Curless for the 40th Anniversary Season, their production brings familiar characters, songs, and storylines to life with a freshness that is exciting to watch. Working as the assistant to the director is Randi Fowler. Grease tells the story of a group of friends navigati