1. REVIEW: 'The Best of Enemies' tells of unexpected civil rights friendship
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW The printed program at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick warns you that “The Best of Enemies” is recommended only for mature audiences ...

2. REVIEW: 'Sound of Music' at the Paper Mill brings holiday cheer
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW When “The Sound of Music” opened on Broadway in 1959, the critics were decidedly split. One group loved the music, fell in love with Julie ...

3. Arne Duncan pushes for longer school years in 5-state pilot program
(U.S./Nation)

... prepares children to be successful in the 21st century," said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in a statement. Duncan has been advocating for more classroom time since the start of his tenure ...

4. 'There's a Burglar in My Bed' review: Michael Parker delivers an American farce
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF-BROADWAY REVIEW American playwrights really aren’t known as good farceurs. That designation usually is reserved for British writers such as Ray Cooney or ...

5. N.J. high school graduation rate takes a striking drop
(Life/Style)

... in a statement announcing the new graduation rates. "By using this new measure, states will be more honest in holding schools accountable and ensuring that students succeed," said Arne Duncan, U.S. education ...

6. Get a date with a star! Community FoodBank of N.J.’s celebrity auction proceeds help provide food relief to Hurricane Sandy victims
(N.J./State)

...  *         Have Breakfast with NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer & Privately Tour the Exchange *         Lunch with ...

7. 'The Dust Bowl': Ken Burns film chronicles America’s greatest ecological disaster
(U.S./Nation)

... Burns and Dayton Duncan, his long-time co-producer, historian, and writer. The two-part, four-hour documentary begins airing on Public Broadcasting Stations Sunday night. It is a subject that nearly ...

8. Walmart to start 'Black Friday' shopping madness earlier on Thanksgiving
(N.J./State)

... Inc, (WMT) the world’s largest retailer), is loading up on electronic gadgets, according to Reuters, in a big bet that shoppers are eager and ready to spend. Duncan Mac Naughton, chief merchandising ...

9. REVIEW: 'Man Of La Mancha' at Drew University takes different approach
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW So, you’ve seen “Man of La Mancha” multiple times and think you know the show inside out. Perhaps not. The current production at The Shakespeare ...

10. REVIEW: ‘A Chorus Line’ at Paper Mill and a special tribute to Marvin Hamlisch electrifies audience
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW The buzz in the theater was unmistakable. Opening night of “A Chorus Line” at Paper Mill Playhouse was electric – the audience ready to ...

11. REVIEW: Lewis Black's 'One Slight Hitch' offers little fun
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW Playwright Lewis Black, who has made a considerable reputation as a comedian who relies on vitriol, instead has offered us an evening of ...

12. REVIEW: ‘Oliver Twist’ at Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey overlooks title character
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW The current production Of “Oliver Twist” at the Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, on the lovely campus of Drew University, was about half ...

13. ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ review: Fascinating characters at McCarter Theatre
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW Playwright Christopher Durang has stated that often when he develops his characters in the opening scenes, he doesn’t know what they might ...

14. 'Black Tie' review: Sarcasm and deviltry at Off-Broadstreet Theatre in Hopewell
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW The 224th production at Off-Broadstreet Theatre, in Hopewell, a tremendously successful dessert theater series, is A.R. Gurney’s “Black ...

15. REVIEW: 'Measure for Measure' is a difficult but rewarding play
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW “Measure for Measure” has always been considered one of Shakespeare’s more difficult plays. Scholars like to use their term “problem play” ...

16. REVIEW: ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ at Opera New Jersey is a fun social critique
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW “H.M.S. Pinafore” was the first big hit for Gilbert and Sullivan. Written in 1878, audiences loved it, but a particularly hot London summer ...

17. REVIEW: 'Gypsy' at Musical Theater Heritage has a splendid cast
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW Two things you can always count on at The Actor’s NET of Bucks County, which plays at The Musical Theater Heritage in Morrisville, Pa. The ...

18. REVIEW: ‘The Liars’ at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is a perfect mix of laughs and talent
(Entertainment/Movies)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM THEATER REVIEW Is there anything that the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey can’t do? After a really superb “Henry IV, Part 1” to open the current summer ...

19. Princeton Summer Theatre pleases with 'A Little Night Music' production
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 40 years since “A Little Night Music” premiered on Broadway. But, sure enough, the show opened in ...

20. REVIEW: ‘Desperate Affection’ has an ending but not a solution
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

BY STUART DUNCAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF-BROADWAY REVIEW Two-character plays are often difficult for an audience. There is the distinct possibility that you may like one character more than the ...