Levoy Theatre

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 Aimee Ferenz The lights have come up on another fantastic production at the Levoy theater in Millville, NJ. Shrek the Musical is a full musical adaptation of the hugely successful Dreamwork franchise of the same name, originally hitting Broadway in 2008. Since then, there have been thousands of productions at local theaters and high schools across America making it one of the most produced musicals in history. With so many different casts and performances, it can be diffi

by Don Toal Jr. Even the most timeless of tales deserve a glow-up. That’s not to say they require a makeover to stay relevant. But for stories that have endured for literal centuries–with the earliest examples of the “rags to riches” folk tale we now know as Cinderella dating all the way back to the days of Ancient Greece, as Strabo’s Rhodopis–approaching them with fresh eyes and a new perspective can do wonders for preserving their magic. In this case, the makeover for Ro

by Josh Buffington “You Can't Stop the Beat” at the Levoy Theatre! I entered the theatre on opening night to some of the nicest ushers I have ever met, which made me so excited to watch this iconic show and set the mood from the beginning! Walking to my seats, looking at the gorgeous theatre, admiring the amazing set designed by Mary Boner and built by Chris Watts and Tim Boner; everything was so beautiful, even all of the little details from the record shop to the giant U

by Mike McKeon The Holidays are approaching! I’m sure we are all aware now that the halloween decorations are coming down. And as always, they are swiftly replaced with Poinsettias and elaborate front lawn light shows. As the holidays approach many wonderful productions, both new and old, will be made available to us by our beloved South Jersey community theaters. I had the privilege to see one of the first productions of the season this past weekend at The Levoy in Historic

by Aimee Ferenz The Diary of Anne Frank, a play written by Frances Goodrich and newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, follows the true story of a young Jewish girl and her family as they hid from Nazi persecution during World War II. Anne wrote in her diary for the duration of their stay in the secret annex at her father’s factory, providing a rare depiction of a coming of age story during deeply tumultuous times. This story is currently being told at the Levoy Theater, under th

by Lori Caplan Clark Stepping into the Levoy Theatre in Millville, NJ, for The Wizard of Oz felt like entering a portal to a whimsical world where anything is possible. The Levoy, a truly beautiful space, set the perfect stage for this beloved classic, enchanting both the young and the young at heart. The theatre’s commitment to creating a full experience for its audience was evident in every detail. The lobby, adorned with Wizard of Oz-themed décor, set the scene, while i

by Lisa Palena Based on the novel My Love, My Love, by Rosa Guy, Once on This Island is a fantastical tale alluding, in a time-honored tradition, to some pretty well-known storylines, namely The Little Mermaid and Romeo and Juliet. The story follows Ti Moune (Rayna Allen), a young girl who gets swept away during a storm to an island in the French Antilles where the peasants live on one side and the wealthy grand hommes (lighter skinned descendants of the original French p