by Amber Kusching You saw her last when she was just two Celebrate the holidays with Cindy Lou Who Pull up a seat and fill up your cup ‘Cause your favorite little Who is all grown up. If of Dr. Seuss you are nostalgic and fond You’ll love this comedy about a blunt blonde. The showing is for ages over eighteen So keep the kids home ‘cause this show is definitely not clean. This review is for South Camden’s “Who’s Holiday” Which isn’t your typical everyday play. The evening s

by Evan Harris Allow me to begin this by thanking you for taking the time to read my inaugural review. To blend two of my greatest joys, writing and theatre, is an honor and privilege beyond description. So, if I may once again, thank you! Now, while it may be, at best, a bit untraditional and, at worst, somewhat narcissistic to do this, I do think it is important to give you an idea of who I am as a theatre patron. I am the sort of person who does his best to completely a

by Stephen T. Kreal On Friday evening, November 10th, I went to see Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” at Village Playbox in Haddon Heights, NJ. The play was directed by Steve Allen. “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” opened on Broadway (Richard Rogers Theater) on November 22nd, 1993 and ran for 320 performances. It was adapted as a made-for-TV movie in 2001. Based on real events from the life of playwright Neil Simon, with characters inspired by real-life people that Si

by Stephen T. Kreal On Saturday afternoon, November 6th, I went to see Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” at a quaint venue called Hopeloft in Bridgeton NJ. The weekend of performances was produced by For the Whim Productions. The play was directed by April Johnson, in her directorial debut. “All My Sons” opened on Broadway (Coronet Theater) on January 29th, 1947 and ran for 328 performances. It won two Tony Awards (Best Author and Best Direction of Play), and The New York Dr

by Lisa Palena Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, a farce set in September of 1934, is a comedy of errors that keeps the laughs coming from the first entrance to the creative curtain call. The story follows Tito Merelli, the world-famous Italian tenor who is set to perform the starring role in Pagliacci (his American opera debut). Henry Saunders, the general manager of the opera company, rightfully nervous that everything will go smoothly, charges his assistant Max to watch o

by Brian Herrick Set in Swindon, England in the year 2013, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In Night-time is a story chronicling 15 year old Christophe John Francis Boone (Jeff Pfeiffer) as he investigates the mysterious murder of his neighbor’s dog, Wellington, who has been fatally speared with a garden fork. Although that sentence scans as the weirdest farce written in the last 20 years, Curious Incident is actually a poignant piece about being an “outsider”. Althoug

by Kristine Bonaventura At its core, The Rocky Horror Show is a cult classic, bringing together an audience of every age, background, and every type of social misfit imaginable for a night of absurdity and fun. I had the pleasure of seeing The Blue Moon Theatre’s production this Friday, and it surely lives up to that ideal. From the second you step onto the property, you’re immediately propelled to ‘Frankenstein’s Place’, as you’re greeted by Ushers costumed head to toe in t

by April Johnson Who knew that one day in the studio could change one’s life, whether for good or detriment. August Wilson meticulously penned this masterpiece as a part of his Pittsburgh Cycle; however, it differs in location setting. “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” takes place in 1927 at a studio in Chicago. Although this piece revolves around a factual character, Gertrude “Ma” Rainey, it is a fictional account of events that took place in one day. The story begins as Irvin

by Stephen T. Kreal On Thursday, October 5th, I enjoyed a performance of “Something Rotten” at the Haddonfield Plays and Players Theater. The play was directed by Al Fuchs, with vocal direction by Andre Vermeullin. “Something Rotten” was written by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick, with music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. “Something Rotten” whimsically follows the challenges of two brothers who are trying to write “the next big thing” to compete with the wil

by Amber Kusching “The Rocky Horror Show” is a risqué, interactive musical comedy with a twist of horror and plenty of surprises. Newly engaged, Brad (Vincent DeMeo) and Janet (Emily Griffith), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Michael Aquilino), a mad scientist transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creep

by Lisa Palena Alabama Story, penned by Kenneth Jones, is a play inspired by true events which occurred at the height of the Civil Rights movement. Set in Montgomery, Alabama in 1959, the drama follows a dual storyline: first, of librarian Emily Wheelock Reed, whose support of the book The Rabbits’ Wedding (a controversial children’s story of a black rabbit marrying a white rabbit) angers state senator E.W. Higgins and second, of the reunion of childhood friends Lily Whitf

by Lori Clark Hey there, fellow rockers, and theater enthusiasts! It was a thrilling night for those of us who have a deep love for the 1980s, as the stage of the Ritz Theatre in Oaklyn, NJ, was transformed into the Bourbon Room, the quintessential, smoke-filled, rock and roll club, and transported us back in time with an electrifying production of "Rock of Ages." "Rock of Ages" is a jukebox musical set in the 1980s on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. The story revolves aro

by Alex Davis You know SpongeBob SquarePants. It’s near impossible not to. Even if you’ve never seen a single episode of the Nickelodeon cartoon, you’ve heard the iconic laugh of the lovable sponge. He is inescapable. So inescapable that my spell check feature accepts his name without a little red squiggly line. And in 2016, SpongeBob SquarePants took to the stage in a joyous show about a potentially Bikini-Bottom-ending event, set to the music of a vast array of artists and

Friday June 30 by Cassidy Scherz Saturday July 1 by April Johnson FRIDAY JUNE 30 - CASSIDY SCHERZ (scroll below for July 1) The Ritz Theatre Company’s Third Annual One-Act Play Festival is unlike any that we’ve seen in the past. Presented in two acts with one 15 minute intermission, this year’s show strays from the short comedies we have previously enjoyed. Instead, we are presented with intricate and thought-provoking pieces that explore self discovery, relationships, and f

by Stephen T. Kreal I had the pleasure of seeing [title of show] On Friday, June 16th, 2023. The performance was part of Haddonfield Plays and Players special programming. The play was directed by Brian Keith Herrick. [title of show] was written by Jeff Bowen (music & lyrics) and Hunter Bell (book). [title of show] whimsically follows the challenges of writing and creating a musical in a relatively short period of time. The play won an Obie Award in 2006 and was nominated fo

by Cassidy Scherz and Richard Conway “To be, or not to be, that is the question.” Distinctly stated by the famed writer, William Shakespeare, this quote perfectly describes the Ritz Theatre Company’s hilarious production of “I Hate Hamlet.” While this show will certainly have you rolling in your seat, it also dives into the struggle of finding a balance between passion and comfort. It poses an uncomfortable question that we often ask ourselves: Is it more important to find s

by Alex Davis Walking into the auditorium at South Camden Theatre Company this past Friday night, I’m immediately hit with a wave of nostalgia. The late ‘90s-early-oughts soft-ish rock playlist has flipped a switch in me, and I know when we are. The small set dressed with a perfectly imperfect laundry pile stacked on the small couch, tiny, one-chaired kitchen table, and “cramped” kitchen counter space transports me back to the tiny closet bedroom in the small apartment I pai

by April Johnson As I walk in the vestibule of Haddonfield Plays and Players, I am greeted with the smell of popcorn infused with the pure vocal stylings of Sarah Lottes, who appears as Bitsy Mae Harling, with a guitar to accompany. Evan Harris serves as Bud, Bitsy’s entertaining hype man and sidekick. In addition, I am viewing a few familiar beloved faces who have appeared in the Broadway hit, “Sordid Lives”, such as the late Olivia Newton-John and Leslie Jordan along with

by Lisa Palena Based on the 2003 titular movie starring Jack Black, School of Rock is a lighthearted comedy musical which packs a punch for audiences of all ages. The story follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who has recently been kicked out of his band, No Vacancy, and is facing eviction from his friend’s apartment for failing to pay the rent. Desperate, he masquerades as friend Ned Schneebly to get a job as a substitute teacher at the prestigious Horace Green prep

by Brian K. Herrick “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” While this Babe Ruth quote was definitely not intended for a review of the Burlington County Footlighters production of Damn Yankees, it definitely encapsulates the dedication and perseverance of a team clearly committed to the “Heart” of this story. From the moment you step into the intimate 100 seat house, you’re immediately transported back into an era that predates the theme park-esque stadiums we