'An Iliad' review: Dramatic and modern retelling of Greek classic by Peter Filichia

At the risk of offending the learned and distinguished professors at Princeton University, Stephen Spinella may well be delivering the most entertaining lecture on campus.

Of These We Sing by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia -- As we go to the polls this week, let's talk about two musicals that deal with elections: Of Thee I Sing and its sequel Let ‘Em Eat Cake. Both had books by George…

'The Rocky Horror Show' review: You can join in the fun— or just enjoy the show by Peter Filichia

New Jersey, New York stage events: A Kron Jewel by Peter Filichia

'This': Dreamcatcher is the perfect company to stage Gibson's fine play by Peter Filichia

If any other troupe had tried it, the production probably wouldn’t have turned out nearly as well.

'State of the Union' review: Politics and passion mix in a decades-old play that still has bite by Peter Filichia

Opus review: String quartet is the subject of a superbly orchestrated new work by Peter Filichia

The Overture Is about to Start by Peter Filichia

Everyone I know who got the recently released Arkiv CD of What Makes Sammy Run? has said the same thing to me: “What an overture!” Yes, it is, and for three good reasons.

Norbert Leo Butz back in Jersey by Peter Filichia

'Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie' review: Plucky teens tough it out on the Oregon Trail by Peter Filichia

'Breakfast With Mugabe' review: Political hardball with a psychological pitch by Peter Filichia

A Delicious Chocolate Soldier by Peter Filichia

Long before one play by George Bernard Shaw (Pygmalion) became a musical (My Fair Lady in 1956), there was another: GBS's 1894 play Arms and the Man became the Oscar Straus operetta The Cho.…

'Les Misérables': Actor in the leading role is just one of the surprises in Paper Mill production by Peter Filichia

Lawrence Clayton is literally getting on board to play Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables.”

'Last of the Red Hot Lovers' review: Juicy roles, comic charm make show hard to resist by Peter Filichia

'Moonlight and Magnolias' review: Behind-the-scenes comedy offers glimpse into filming a classic by Peter Filichia

40 Reasons to Be Thankful by Peter Filichia

Thanksgiving is upon us, so let's get in a thankful mood. Here's hoping that you indeed have a great deal for which to be thankful: health, relatives, friends, a job you like, financial secu…

'[title of show] review': mysteriously monikered musical fun by Peter Filichia

'I Capture the Castle' preview: Rebecca Mozo reprises role in British drama by Peter Filichia

A New "Twelve Days of Christmas" by Peter Filichia

It may be the song that many people most dread during the holiday season: “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” For one thing, the song is certainly is longer than “Rumson Creek&…

'And Then I Wrote a Song about It' review: Show shines a light on young performer by Peter Filichia

The creators of “And Then I Wrote a Song about It,” the engaging new musical at Luna Stage Company, have done something extraordinarily smart.

New Jersey stage happenings for the week of Dec. 2 by Peter Filichia

Can You Say The Zulu and the Zayda? by Peter Filichia

Might you indulge me in a personal story? It's Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1965 around 5 p.m., and I'm returning home from school -- but not before I stop at Harvard University's “Coop” in …

'I Capture the Castle' review: Play offers plenty of laughs at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey by Peter Filichia

Holiday hilarity in Jersey City by Peter Filichia

'The Tangled Skirt' review: Beautiful, but boring by Peter Filichia

'A Christmas Carol' preview: Graeme Malcolm takes on the timeless role in Princeton by Peter Filichia

'A Christmas Carol' review: McCarter's 'Carol' once again excels by Peter Filichia

'Charlotte's Web' review: puppets add winning results to show by Peter Filichia

'Logomaniacs' review: words star in engaging new play by Peter Filichia

New Jersey stage for the week of Dec. 16: 'Holiday Jubilee,' 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' and 'The Miss'd America Pageant' by Peter Filichia

Smaller theaters enjoyed big year in Garden State by Peter Filichia