Two River's new play 'Women of Padilla' is an all-female affair by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

In this play, eight women are left to maintain the home front while their husbands are at war.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 1:14pm on April 11, 2017[SHARE]

A cat and dog walk into a bar: Comedy Pet Theater brings its funny/furry act to N.J. by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Circus veteran Gregory Popovich and his team of rescue animal performers offer two shows at New Brunswick's State Theatre New Jersey April 9

SOURCE: NJ.com at 9:22am on April 7, 2017[SHARE]

'Exit Strategy' offers timely look at dying school's impact on the community by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Presented by The Theater Project April 6-23, the comedy by award-winning playwright Ike Holter tackles a serious subject.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 9:42am on April 5, 2017[SHARE]

Paper Mill's 'Million Dollar Quartet' offers musical history lesson by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The show recreates a jam session featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:00am on March 27, 2017[SHARE]

N.J. Stages Festival welcomes disabled playwrights, performers and playgoers by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The month-long, state-wide festival has programming aimed at disabled playwrights and performers in an effort to showcase new talents.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:28am on March 18, 2017[SHARE]

This N.J. theater is aiming to make Agatha Christie hot again by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

A Princeton stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic "Murder on the Orient Express" has its eyes on Broadway.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 1:03pm on March 12, 2017[SHARE]

Spring 2017 arts preview: 10 hot tickets for jazz, theater and comedy fans by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Whatever you desire -- some music, drama, laughter or contemplation -- it's probably on offer in the Garden State this season.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 9:03am on February 19, 2017[SHARE]

New play at The Growing Stage asks, "Who are we without our stories?" by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The children's theater company hosts the world premiere of 'The Box of Stories,' a colorful look at world mythology

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:58pm on February 14, 2017[SHARE]

'American Son' at George Street is a raw and timely look at race by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The powerful drama, running Feb. 7 -26, focuses on a mixed race couple desperate for news of their son after he's stopped by police.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 1:19pm on February 6, 2017[SHARE]

Another N.J. theater is now offering 'sensory-friendly' shows for special needs audiences by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The children's show "The Rainbow Fish" has been tweaked so light and sound will not jar those with autism.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 2:05pm on February 4, 2017[SHARE]

The sequel to 'Lend Me a Tenor' brings back the hijinks at the Paper Mill by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The original cast returns to Paper Mill Playhouse for a month-long run.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:32am on February 2, 2017[SHARE]

'Aladdin' Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart brings his cabaret to N.J. by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The versatile star sings his favorite songs and tells stories during two performances Jan. 28.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 9:36am on January 24, 2017[SHARE]

In 'The Jag,' the car can be repaired, but the relationships are iffy by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

New play at New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch has four cast members: three humans and a 1967 Jaguar.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 2:30pm on January 23, 2017[SHARE]

Bedlam theater troupe brings its simple style and staging to the McCarter by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The critically-acclaimed collective offers "St. Joan" and "Hamlet" through Feb. 12.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 1:07pm on January 19, 2017[SHARE]

Celebrating MLK as always: Dance Theatre of Harlem at NJPAC by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The world renowned dance troupe honors the Civil Rights leader in Newark Jan. 14 with a special performance.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 9:34am on January 13, 2017[SHARE]

Bring the family to NJPAC's 'Broadway Sings The Muppet Christmas Carol' by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Enjoy the music from 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' -- sans puppets -- at NJPAC Dec. 3 with Broadway stars replacing Kermit and the gang.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 1:07pm on December 1, 2016[SHARE]

They turned 'The Bodyguard' into a musical, and it's premiering in N.J. by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The musical version of "The Bodyguard" makes its American debut in Whitney Houston's home state Nov. 25. Will faithful fans leave satisfied?

SOURCE: NJ.com at 9:35am on November 20, 2016[SHARE]

In 'Mama's Boy' at George Street Playhouse, Oswald's mother takes center stage by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

George Street Playhouse explores the relationship between Lee Harvey Oswald and his mother in "Mama's Boy" starring Betsy Aidem

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:04pm on October 20, 2016[SHARE]

Life after 'Hamilton': Leslie Odom Jr. on his upcoming NJPAC concert by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

"Color Purple" star Cynthia Erivo and Grammy nominee Kenny Lattimore will also perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Spotlight Gala this weekend.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 1:39pm on September 28, 2016[SHARE]