Tag: theater

  • Auditions announced for “Man of La Mancha”

    Auditions announced for “Man of La Mancha”

    Playhouse 22 will hold open auditions for “Man of La Mancha” at 7 p.m. on March 4 and 5 at the theater, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Callbacks will be at 6 p.m. on March 10. Show dates are June 14-30. For character descriptions and audition specifics, visit www.playhouse22.org.

  • Playhouse 22 to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Sept. 14-30

    Playhouse 22 to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Sept. 14-30

    Playhouse 22 will present “Little Shop of Horrors” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 14-30, at the theater, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. There is no performance on Sept. 23, but there will be an additional matinee at 3 p.m. Sept. 22. Tickets are $22 for adults or $20…

  • HOPEWELL: High school students to perform at International Thespian Festival

    HOPEWELL: High school students to perform at International Thespian Festival

    In just a few days, the Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS) cast of “Picnic” will be boarding a plane to Lincoln, Neb. to attend and perform at the International Thespian Festival. The students became eligible for this honor back in January, when they performed a selection from their production at the New Jersey State…

  • Playhouse 22 to present Broadway’s ‘Big Fish’ June 8-24

    Playhouse 22 to present Broadway’s ‘Big Fish’ June 8-24

    Playhouse 22 will present the Broadway musical “Big Fish” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays, June 8-24, at the theater, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Tickets are $22 for adults or $20 for seniors and students. Visit www.playhouse22.org for more information.

  • Theater students to reprise roles from 19 years ago

    Theater students to reprise roles from 19 years ago

    OLD BRIDGE – Back in 1999, there was a small class of students with special needs who wanted to participate in their elementary school talent show. Their teacher, Debbie Goncalves, took on the challenge to create an act for them to perform. During the next few months, the students were involved not only in rehearsals…

  • Woodbridge expects increase in development, ratables throughout 2018

    Woodbridge expects increase in development, ratables throughout 2018

    WOODBRIDGE — The economic development activity in the township last year saw outstanding progress with the likes of Dave & Buster’s at the Woodbridge Center Mall, and 2018 looks to be even better, Mayor John E. McCormac said during his State of the Township address. “Our signature commercial project this year is the huge investment…

  • JP Stevens High to present ‘Cry-Baby’ in March

    JP Stevens High to present ‘Cry-Baby’ in March

    The John P. Stevens High School Theatre Company will present “Cry-Baby,” a musical adaptation of John Waters’s 1990 cult film of the same title, March 8-10 and 15-17 at the high school, 855 Grove Ave., Edison. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performances begin at 7 p.m. The production is directed by Darlene Rich, musically directed…

  • Playhouse 22 has openings for monologue class, summer experience

    Playhouse 22 has openings for monologue class, summer experience

    East Brunswick’s community theater will launch the Playhouse 22 Acting Academy with “Understanding Monologues” led by Jon Heron from 7:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 21 to April 11. The cost is $225 per student age 18 and older. Registration is open for the Summer Theater Experience for children ages 7-14, which will be held from from…

  • Playhouse 22 to present ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ on weekends Feb. 9-25

    Playhouse 22 to present ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ on weekends Feb. 9-25

    Playhouse 22 will present “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” on weekends Feb. 9-25 at the theater, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays. The cost is $22 for adults or $20 for seniors. For tickets, visit www.playhouse22.org.