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

by April Johnson I had the privilege to view the world premiere of the original musical It’s Never Too Late  on Saturday, April 4 th at the Kelsey Theater at Mercer presented by Theater to Go Production Company.  Starting as a means of catharsis, Lou DiPietro  (Book & Lyrics) created a show idea seven years ago relating to his experiences of playing professional baseball in the Minor Leagues in search of a big break.  Expecting that his chances of making the Major League w

by Meg Bryan Putting on classic shows with changes that are vastly different than how they are traditionally done can be a tricky thing to succeed at. I’m sure we can all name one of these types of shows that, to put it bluntly, did not work for whatever reason. This is not the case when talking about Viviana Theatre’s production of Godspell . The team made a bold choice with the setting of the show, placing the cast in the lobby of an airport. Not only that, but there was t

by Lisa Croce On Friday night, I had the opportunity to see the opening night performance of Witch  at Player’s Club of Swarthmore. This performance took place in their 2 nd  stage space, which is a smaller black box space. The play leant itself to the intimacy provided by this environment. Seating was limited, so I recommend getting there early to get the best seat and view of the action. Additionally, we were not advised that there was no intermission before the show start

by Meg Bryan We all can name at least one book we were made to read in school that has stuck in our heads for the rest of our lives. Those classic stories like The Outsiders, Old Yeller, 1984, Catcher in the Rye, and many more were integral to our learning experience as children. However, the one story that has stuck with me personally the most was when my class read One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest  in high school. Every turn this story took had terrified and rattled me to m

by Stephen Kreal On Saturday, March 21 st , I attended a performance of Funny Money , produced at Playmasters Theater Workshop in Bensalem PA. Playmasters is located in Neshaminy State Park.   Funny Money  is a well-known farce written by playwright Ray Cooney (“master of the farce”). It premiered in 1995 at the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End, and enjoyed a successful two-year run. Among Cooney’s other famous plays are Run for Your Wife  and  Two into One. Funny Mon

by Mike McKeon Anyone remotely interested, as well as those with no interest at all in D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) needs to see this show.  As a slight D&D “geek”  myself I would be lying if I said I haven’t been excitedly awaiting She Kills Monsters .  Just the idea of the show sounded fun to me as I tried to imagine different ways how anyone could bring D&D to life on stage. I must say, Ritz Theatre Company in Haddon Township, NJ went far beyond my imagination and their produ

by Ash Kotter I can say with confidence that theatre enthusiasts typically first meet Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House  in a classroom, as a staple of dramatic history, as something you read to discuss later and analyze. And, rightfully so, considering its cultural context: Ibsen wasn’t exactly being subtle in dramatizing a wife walking out on her husband and children in 1879. I probably read this play in high school. I’m sure I definitely  read it in college. Could make a stro

by Amber Kusching “Sometimes a revolution needs a woman’s touch.” Four bold women—playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, ribbon-loving Marie Antoinette, and the Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle—team up in a wild, feminist comedy set amid the Reign of Terror. As they plot, spar, and even murder Marat, they battle the rising madness of 1793 Paris. Blending history and fantasy, this sharp, irreverent play explores violence, legacy, activism, and sisterhood—part t

by Deitra Oliver Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong? Uncomfortable in your own skin? Have you ever thought it would be easier to let someone else lead and take the backseat in your own life? Ever wondered what you would do in the event of a zombie apocalypse? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you may be just the right candidate for a SQUIP (Super Quantum Unit Intel Processor) or, more realistically, a ticket to see Be More Chill  at The Players Club

by Michael McKeon This past Saturday I was able to visit my favorite South Jersey community theater, The Blue Moon Theatre. I love everything about this little theater, including the beautiful scenic drive I get to enjoy on the way there. I had the opportunity to see The Blue Moon Theatre’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest  directed by Stacey Bachman  and Assistant Director Mike Russell .  The Importance of Being Earnest  was written by Oscar Wilde in 1894 and d

by M. Smith A night of mystery, intrigue, and a planned murder?! This is what awaits you at the Kelsey Theatre with Bear Tavern Project Productions rendition of Clue: The Musical . I got the chance to see this show last weekend, and truly experienced a wonderful production that brought back fond memories of playing the board game with my family. Similar to the game, the audience chooses three cards at random to begin the game: the suspect, the weapon, and the location. Thus

by Deitra Oliver Coming of age in early 19th-century Germany can seem like a distant and unrelatable setting to people living today. Spring Awakening  bravely shows that the past is not so distant and that the struggles we face now are nothing new. Exploring themes of sexual discovery, abuse, mental health, and suicide, Spring Awakening  shares the story of a group of teenagers as they journey through adolescence into young adulthood. Originally written as a stage play in 18

by Aidan Rowe Cumberland Players’ 80th season is in full bloom with Oscar Wilde’s witty satire The Importance of Being Earnest . Admittedly, this was a play I was excited for since seeing the initial announcement and somehow, this cast and crew blew away my own expectations. You are met with a beautifully constructed and decorated set, curtains and drapes of teal and pink, with antique furniture that transports you straight to the heart of Victorian society. It is not up for

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

by Ash Kotter We’ve now since closed the door on the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, but Haddonfield Plays & Players has opened seven new ones for us and launched into its own team precision sport: Olympic-level comedy. I’m truthfully more of a casual Olympics observer than an avid follower. It’s not that I don’t marvel at the athleticism that defies gravity and common sense. I just never made a tradition of watching the games with any regularity… … except for curling. Good God

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 diff

by Don Toal Jr. We all carry a lot around with us. We carry regrets, mistakes, insecurities, fears.  We carry around masks and walls we put up to protect ourselves from those same sources of fear and loneliness.  Which is why having a space to let those walls down and be the most authentic versions of ourselves is so important.  To feel emotions honestly and without judgment.  For me (and I would imagine, a lot of folks reading these words), the theatre is definitely that s

by April Johnson Before the Bad Bunny concert, I mean, Super Bowl LX, I was fully entertained at Village Playbox production A Midsummer Night’s Dream  directed by Natasha Thompson .  This comedic story was written by William Shakespeare in 1595.  Set in Athens Greece, betrothed and star-crossed lovers become entangled, maybe past the point of untying; among other subplots including nymphs, humans and beasts.  In the opening of the story, Egeus brings his rebellious daughter

by Donald Toal We tell stories for so many reasons. We tell them to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us and the people who inhabit it. We tell them to explore ideas and events from a new perspective. And, perhaps more than any other reason, we tell them for entertainment, for adventure, for an escape from the mundane horrors that plague our short little lives.   All these reasons are at the core of Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters , a clever, silly, but ultima