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REVIEW: Kevin Spacey rages powerfully as ‘Richard III’

REVIEW: Kevin Spacey rages powerfully as ‘Richard III’

Sam Mendes stages impressive Shakespeare production at BAM

BY MICHAEL SOMMERS
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
OFF BROADWAY REVIEW

Said to be Shakespeare’s first big hit and also the first of his plays to be acted professionally in America (in 1750), “Richard III” has remained among his most popular works for more than 400 years.

The 1593 drama is certain to be a huge hit all over again at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Harvey Theater, where The Bridge Project’s impressive production opened on Wednesday with Kevin Spacey providing a truly memorable performance in the title role.

Good luck in nabbing a ticket – but if you are a fan of Shakespeare and Spacey, you really should try, since both are in tremendous form.

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'Jersey Shore' rumors swirl around DJ Pauly D, Snooki/JWoww spinoffs

'Jersey Shore' rumors swirl around DJ Pauly D, Snooki/JWoww spinoffs
BY JOHN SOLTES
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

The "Jersey Shore" cast is ready to break apart -- sort of. Some high-profile cast members of the successful MTV reality series are branching off without their fist-pu...

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'Crazy Horse' movie review, trailer: Explores cabaret through French choreographer

'Crazy Horse' movie review, trailer: Explores cabaret through French choreographer
BY JOHN SOLTES
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
MOVIE REVIEW

"Crazy Horse," the new documentary from director Frederick Wiseman, is an insider’s look at the famed Paris cabaret and how French choreographer Philippe...

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REVIEW: ‘The Road to Mecca’ eventually glows

REVIEW: ‘The Road to Mecca’ eventually glows

Rosemary Harris heads Roundabout’s revival of Athol Fugard’s drama

BY MICHAEL SOMMERS
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
BROADWAY REVIEW

Perhaps best known for “Master Harold and the Boys,” Athol Fugard has written ma...

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Was Ricky Gervais too nice to Golden Globes winners and nominees?

Was Ricky Gervais too nice to Golden Globes winners and nominees?
BY BOB HOLT
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Comedian Ricky Gervais apparently can’t win. He offended some people with his jokes at the 2011 Golden Globes awards, and at last nights ceremony, many critics are sayi...

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(VIDEO) Peter Dinklage's Golden Globe speech part of big night for little people

(VIDEO) Peter Dinklage's Golden Globe speech part of big night for little people
BY ADELE SAMMARCO
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

It was a big night for New Jersey native Peter Dinklage who took home gold for his work as supporting actor in the HBO series, “Game of Thrones,” at the 69th Annu...

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Legends Betty White, Betty Crocker celebrate 90 years with NBC special tonight

Legends Betty White, Betty Crocker celebrate 90 years with NBC special tonight
BY MARGARET MORGAN
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Two legendary American icons are celebrating their 90th birthdays this year – first lady of food, Betty Crocker, and first lady of theatrical stardom, Betty White...

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Second City's 'BuzzKill' movie has a perfect N.J. setting

Second City's 'BuzzKill' movie has a perfect N.J. setting

Local writer/director set for DVD release of movie filmed in the Garden State

BY SUZANNE POPADIN

PANTHER VALLEY, N.J. -- What would you do if you were filming a movie with a plot that goes cross-country...

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'The Iron Lady' movie review, trailer: Meryl Streep brings immense skill

'The Iron Lady' movie review, trailer: Meryl Streep brings immense skill
BY JOE TYRRELL
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
MOVIE REVIEW

For the second straight year, Hollywood stands a good chance of picking a Best Actress whose character is forced to contend with lunacy: in the script.

As...

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