“Gun & Powder” at the Paper Mill Playhouse, directed by Stevie Walker-Webb with music and arrangements by Ross Baum, is a rollicking, fun, funny, tragic, thought-provoking, romantic and incredibly entertaining original musical brimming over with more talent than I have seen all together in one show in a long time. I bet you think the […]
A perfect show to celebrate Black History Month, “After Midnight” playing at the Paper Mill Playhouse allows us a glimpse into the Harlem Renaissance – a bygone era of the 1920s and 30s which took place in Harlem in New York City and was a revival of all things African American including music and dance. […]
The Paper Mill Playhouse hits it out of the park once again with its lovely production of the beloved, classic musical, “Fiddler on the Roof” with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book by Joseph Stein and directed by Mark S. Hoebee. This iconic show originally opened on Broadway in 1964 and won […]
If you want to see a stunning show with a stellar cast, opulent sets, glittery costumes, entertaining choreography and an original score – all paired with an iconic story then find your way to The Paper Mill Playhouse and witness the magic that is “The Great Gatsby.” Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, […]
Broadway veteran Michael McGrath, a Bloomfield resident and Tony award winner, died suddenly at his Laurel Avenue home Thursday, Sept. 14. No cause was given. He was 65 and is survived by his wife, Toni Di Buono, and daughter, Katie Claire McGrath. Born in Worcester, Mass., Sept. 25, 1957, McGrath, pronounced McGraw, made his Broadway […]
By Debbie L. Hochberg / Correspondent MILLBURN, NJ — “The Sound of Music” — put that great American classic onstage at the Paper Mill Playhouse and you have a wonderful family experience for the holiday season. I would say most of us — of a certain age at least — are familiar with the 1965 movie […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Paper Mill Playhouse will hold auditions for students to be a part of the theater’s prestigious Summer Musical Theater Conservatory and Musical Theater Technique Intensive for 2023 on Saturday, Jan. 21, and Sunday, Jan. 29, at Montclair State University, College of the Arts/Life Hall, 1 Normal Ave. in Montclair. Students who earn […]
By Debbie L. Hochberg / Correspondent MILLBURN, NJ — Exuberant, joyous and entertaining are just some of the words that come to mind to describe “On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan,” which is playing at the Paper Mill Playhouse through Nov. 6. Based on the duo’s real-life story, this lively musical also […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Paper Mill Playhouse has selected students to be a part of the theater’s prestigious Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory for 2022. Members of the competitive conservatory, who earned coveted spots in the various age companies, are directed and choreographed by Paper Mill Playhouse’s professional artistic staff in a fully produced, original concert titled […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the upcoming season at its Renee Foosaner Art Gallery. The four exhibitions have been designed to thematically complement the theater’s mainstage productions, and there will be a separate open call for each show. “Paper Mill is thrilled to continue the curated art exhibitions we began this year. […]