Culture, connection, and a touch of fun—our Playing section highlights theater, film, art, music, streaming shows, exhibitions, and events that make life vibrant. Find out what to see, where to go, and how to experience it all like an insider.
Not only are the cast players assigned roles in the latest presentation of “Becoming Hamlet,” but in a way, so are audience members.
Spinning off a supporting character in a popular series doesn’t always work. But after appearing in three seasons of “Reacher” starring Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten demonstrated she has the right stuff to make her character, Neagley, take over the main spotlight. The first season is a winner.
When college student Hannah Ellis goes missing, two other students come under suspicion. Because Talitha Campbell and Dhillon Hardwood come from prominent British families, the police and prosecution must tread carefully. Will justice come for Hannah?
For over 40 years, Les Misérables has been a mega-hit. According to The Broadway League, the show is the sixth longest-running Broadway show, was nominated for 12 Tony Awards, winning eight, including Best Musical, and Best Original Score. It’s routinely ranked in the top five of the most influential musicals.
New Jersey offers great entertainment with equity theaters and performing arts centers from north to south. Check out some of the exciting productions happening this fall in the Garden State in charming communities. Make plans for dinner and a show!
There are many angry women in “Furious,” the eight-part streaming series on Hulu. Alice Black an FBI agent, and Catherine Grace, deal with that anger in different ways. Catherine is killing the men who abused her as a teen, while Alice is determined to stop her.
There are many clichés in “The Whisper Man.” There’s the creepy house, the widowed dad struggling to raise his young son, who has a special friend only he can see, and a burned out cop haunted by one case he never closed. Why watch? Robert DeNiro.
John Armstrong (Timothy Olyphant) was a constant presence in his daughter Lucky’s life, teaching her all the tricks of the trade. A talented con-man, he often placed her in danger when a big payoff was the result. His latest scheme has Lucky running for her life.
Not only are the cast players assigned roles in the latest presentation of “Becoming Hamlet,” but in a way, so are audience members.
Spinning off a supporting character in a popular series doesn’t always work. But after appearing in three seasons of “Reacher” starring Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten demonstrated she has the right stuff to make her character, Neagley, take over the main spotlight. The first season is a winner.
When college student Hannah Ellis goes missing, two other students come under suspicion. Because Talitha Campbell and Dhillon Hardwood come from prominent British families, the police and prosecution must tread carefully. Will justice come for Hannah?
For over 40 years, Les Misérables has been a mega-hit. According to The Broadway League, the show is the sixth longest-running Broadway show, was nominated for 12 Tony Awards, winning eight, including Best Musical, and Best Original Score. It’s routinely ranked in the top five of the most influential musicals.
New Jersey offers great entertainment with equity theaters and performing arts centers from north to south. Check out some of the exciting productions happening this fall in the Garden State in charming communities. Make plans for dinner and a show!
There are many angry women in “Furious,” the eight-part streaming series on Hulu. Alice Black an FBI agent, and Catherine Grace, deal with that anger in different ways. Catherine is killing the men who abused her as a teen, while Alice is determined to stop her.
There are many clichés in “The Whisper Man.” There’s the creepy house, the widowed dad struggling to raise his young son, who has a special friend only he can see, and a burned out cop haunted by one case he never closed. Why watch? Robert DeNiro.
John Armstrong (Timothy Olyphant) was a constant presence in his daughter Lucky’s life, teaching her all the tricks of the trade. A talented con-man, he often placed her in danger when a big payoff was the result. His latest scheme has Lucky running for her life.
