Theater

Photos: Montclair Film & MSU peek “Behind the Screen”

Emmy-nominated screenwriter, playwright and producer Laura Eason is interviewed by writer, director and producer Susan Skoog, at one of the events at MSU during the 'Behind the Screen' joint program of Montclair Film and MSU, Saturday, Feb...

Adam Anik

Photos: Willy Wonka Jr.’s a sweet treat

The Willy Wonka Jr. version of Roald Dahl's classic casts 99 local children in the Gas Lamp's Players' production at the Ridgewood Avenue School's theater Saturday, Nov. 17 & Sunday, Nov. 18, after a Friday night weather cancellation....

Adam Anik

PHOTOS: Black & White Gala Makes D.R.E.A.M.S. Come True

Photos from the Black & White Vanguard Theater Company Gala that took place on Saturday, Oct. 27. VTC celebrates diversity, and honored five organizations.

Adam Anik

Teenager or alien: MKA brings ‘The Sundogs’ to NYC

A teenager from outer space? MKA performs new play "The Sundogs" in Planet Connections Festivity.

Gwen Orel

Culture in brief: Benefit at Studio Playhouse

Studio Players will hold a benefit on Saturday, July 14.

Gwen Orel

Montclair theater review: ‘The Bungler’ has sure feet

‘The Bungler’ by Molière through July 30 Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre: 36 Madison Ave., Madison 973-408-5600, shaksepearenj.org By GWEN OREL orel@montclairlocal.news When you think of Molière (1622-1673), you probably think of the comic writer’s enduring satires such as “The Miser” and “Tartuffe.” Molière, the stage name of Jean-Baptiste Poquel... Read

Gwen Orel

Shining a light on new plays: Montclair Kimberley Academy in the city

'They Say We'll Have Some Fun' By Robert Gelberg Actors and crew from Montclair Kimberley Academy Show presented by MirrorMaker Productions and The Montclair Kimberley Academy Fine and Performing Arts Department as part of Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Saturday, June 24, 7:45 p...

Gwen Orel

Montclair Kimberley Academy students to appear in teacher’s play Off-Broadway

Five students from Montclair Kimberley Academy — Liam Gerard, Caitlin Ladda, Patrick Napolitano, Casey Rae Borella, and Katie Kunka — with three MKA crew members, are performing in a production by Robert Gelberg, MKA playwright-in-residence, in a performance of Gelberg’s play “They Say We’ll Have Some Fun” as part of the eighth annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The Festivity itself take

Gwen Orel

Finding roots onstage: Montclair’s Penny Paul is at home at NLT

'Regrets Only' By Paul Rudnick June 9-24 NLT Barn, 47 Erie Place, Nutley nutleylittletheatre.com By GWEN OREL orel@montclairlocal.news Growing up in New York City, Penny Paul never even knew there was such a thing as community theater...

Gwen Orel

‘Mary Poppins’ at Millburn’s Paper Mill lifts the heart

'Mary Poppins' The Broadway Musical Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New songs and additional music by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Co-created by Cameron Mackintosh Through June 25 Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn 973-379-3717, or visit papermill... Read Mo

Gwen Orel