New Jersey Stage logo
New Jersey Stage Menu


PHOTOS from "The Fantasticks" at Bridge Players Theatre Company


By John Posada

originally published: 11/10/2022

(BURLINGTON CITY, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company is currently presenting their first full-length, in-person production since 2020!  The beloved musical The Fantasticks has four performances from Thursday, November 10-13 at the Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts in Burlington. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

First produced in 1960 and running off-Broadway until 2002, The Fantasticks is the world’s longest-running musical.  It features music by Harvey Schmidt and book/lyrics by Tom Jones and includes classic songs such as “Try to Remember” and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain.” 

Loved the world over, this charming, intimate musical centers on a boy, a girl, and the wall that keeps them apart and brings them together.  

Director Brian S. Rothman of Philadelphia has assembled a wonderful cast of local performers, including Tim Kirk of Riverside as El Gallo, the mysterious bandit; Felix Ramos of Burlington Township as Matt the boy; Marissa DiPilla-Clendaniel of Warminster, PA (formerly of Delran) as Luisa, the girl; Lori Gilmore of Palmyra as Bellomy, Luisa’s mother; Dominic Gullo of Haddonfield as Hucklebee, Matt’s father; Ethan Rundell of Glassboro as Henry, an actor; Michael Gilbert of Riverton as Mortimer, Henry’s sidekick; and Allyssa Winkelspecht of Burlington City as The Mute.

“With its poetic book and breezy, innovative score, it's no wonder that the original run played off-Broadway for 42 years.  I am absolutely thrilled to lead this spectacular cast and crew in bringing this ageless story to our stage for our first live performance in over two years, in partnership with Lyceum Hal,” says Rothman. “I was first introduced to this show in my early 20s, when I was cast as The Boy. Being young at the time, it took a while for me to understand what it was about.  As I've matured, so has my understanding of this show. I’ve come to realize that it truly is the perfect little musical.  Whether young or old, everyone can identify with this timeless tale.” 




Reach New Jersey's largest arts & entertainment audience, click here for info on how to advertise at NJ Stage



The show is produced by Lindsey Kilchesty of Burlington City, and Jessi Meisel of Glassboro is both assistant director and choreographer. Diana Dohrmann of Willingboro serves as musical director, Terri McIntyre of Runnemede is fight choreographer, Regina Deavitt of Philadelphia is stage manager, and Bob Beaucheane of Philadelphia is technical director.

“Bridge Players is grateful and excited for the opportunity to present this lovely show in the beautiful Lyceum Hall,” said Gina Petti, President of Bridge Players’ board.  “The Fantasticks is hopefully just one of the many collaborations between our two Burlington City organizations.”

Show dates/times: November 10, 11 and 12 at 8:00pm; November 13 at 3:00pm.  Tickets are $20 for all performances. For tickets, and to learn more about Bridge Players Theatre Company, please visit www.bridgeplayerstheatre.com.

Here are more photos from the production.

Bridge Players Theatre Company, based in Burlington, New Jersey, is dedicated to presenting high quality, affordable theatrical productions to the community. They encourage an active and diverse membership by creating opportunities, both on and off stage, for people of all ages and from all backgrounds, inviting all to celebrate their individual talents and their mutual passion for live theatre.

John Posada is a New Jersey based photographer specializing in photographing live theatre and music performances. For more than 15 years, John has photographed live events where he mastered the techniques of timing and capturing fast moving action under challenging lighting conditions. Currently, John has spent the last 3 years concentrating on photographing almost 200 theatre productions for over 70 different theatres. Click here for John's website.




Reach New Jersey's largest arts & entertainment audience, click here for info on how to advertise at NJ Stage



FEATURED EVENTS

To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.


The

The Vagina Monologues

Thursday, February 13, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre


 

A

A Bronx Tale: The One Man Show Starring Chazz Palminteri

Thursday, February 13, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: theatre


 

Dunbar

Dunbar Repertory Company Presents "Two Trains Running"

Friday, February 14, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748
category: theatre


 

Catching

Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream

Friday, February 14, 2025 @ 7:30pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
category: theatre


 

The

The Vagina Monologues

Friday, February 14, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre


 


 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Bordentown

Bordentown Regional High School presents hilarious musical "Curtains"

(BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- The musical comedy murder mystery Curtains: School Edition, with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, and a witty, charming book by Rupert Holmes, will be presented February 21-22, 2025 at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center by the award-winning theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School.



Gateway

Gateway Playhouse to Showcase All of The Bard's Plays in "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare..."

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse will showcase all of William Shakespeare's 37 plays – in just 95 minutes – in the hilarious "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged/Revised/Again)" by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, who originally created the show for the Edinburgh Theater Fest in 1987. Since then, it has toured the world over, delighting audiences, whether connoisseurs of The Bard or perhaps barely remember one play from high school. This delightful show comes to the Gateway for one weekend only, March 7-9, 2025.



Kelsey

Kelsey Theatre to Host Staged Reading, with Orchestra, of New Musical by Lou DiPietro

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Kelsey Theatre, on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC), will host a one-night only staged reading—complete with a nine-piece orchestra—of the inspiring new musical "It's Never Too Late," presented by Theater to Go on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:30pm.



Dover

Dover Little Theatre presents "Misery" – A Thrilling Stage Adaptation of Stephen King's Classic Novel

(DOVER, NJ) -- Dover Little Theatre is thrilled to present Misery. Directed by Angel Fajardo, this production will captivate audiences with its intense performances, twisting plot, and psychological tension. Performances run weekends from February 21 to March 2, 2025.



PHOTOS

PHOTOS from "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" at Music Mountain Theatre

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre is presenting Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike weekends from February 7-23, 2025. Family rivalry, outrageous costumes, and a sassy maid bring big laughs in this Tony-winning comedy by local playwright Christopher Durang. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.