Gateway Playhouse

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 Aidan Rowe Gateway Playhouse’s electrifying production of Jesus Christ Superstar is now in motion. The rock opera musical, written by Tim Rice with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, shows us the story of Jesus Christ from his grand entrance to Jerusalem to his dreaded crucifixion. The stage is framed by tall columns at each side of the infamous cross positioned at the center of the backdrop. The columns and surrounding scenery are covered in graffiti, adding a sense of grit a

by Deitra Oliver Growing up, the ever-unlucky Charlie Brown and his motley crew of friends were a fixture in our home every holiday with the classics A Charlie Brown Christmas, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. As a lifelong fan, I was really looking forward to this production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown by Gateway Playhouse. Despite my love of the Peanuts and the hilariously real world created by Charles M. Schulz, this was my

by Aidan Rowe Gateway Playhouse brings to life a classic story that remains as relevant as it was when the novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was first published in 1843. Scrooge: The Musical is the brilliant 1992 stage musical with book, music, and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. It follows Father Christmas himself, Ebenezer Scrooge, as we watch him unravel his painful past and make a clear path forward towards redemption. Our story takes place on an intricate set, fe

by Aimee Renna One of Sondheim’s most famous works takes the stage once more, this time at the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ. While the theater itself has a long history, the Gateway Playhouse is a newer established company that found its home here in 2017 after a beautifully done renovation. This production is double casted; I was able to attend the show on Saturday, September 27th, so the cast that I will be writing about are those that appeared that evening. From

by Don Toal Jr. “You’ve got to be carefully taught.” That line, sung briskly by Lt. Joseph Cable, a model military man haunted and hobbled by his own learned prejudices, is a biting statement on racism and intolerance that is just as relevant now as it was in 1949 when Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II penned it as part of their landmark musical, “South Pacific.” While the show was groundbreaking for many reasons both musically and culturally, it was this song in par

by Don Toal Some shows just feel like coming home again. It can be for any number of reasons. It can be the atmosphere the show cultivates, or perhaps the memories associated with it that ring true. I remember working on props crew as an undergrad for The Man Who Came to Dinner and struggling to put my meager carpentry skills to work building a penguin crate. I remember coaching skeptical high school students through the snappy verbal tennis matches baked into the dial