(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Murder!  Mayhem!  Madcap fun!  Meet the Brewsters!  The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents "Arsenic and Old Lace" from July 25 through September 1, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00pm, at the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes Street, where ELTC is in residence.... READ ON

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The award-winning East Lynne Theater Company has seen many successes since its founding in 1980, but none like "Arsenic and Old Lace."  Although first produced on Broadway in 1941 by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, Joseph Kesselring’s comedy is still the most produced play in this country today. Yes - It' just that good!... READ ON

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey continues its 56th season with its third Main Stage production, Blithe Spirit. Veteran company member Victoria Mack, who was last seen on the Main Stage in this season’s Tartuffe, will make her STNJ directing debut. Company favorites Brent Harris, Tina Stafford, Ames Adamson, and Susan Maris will be joined by Kate MacCluggage of The 39 Steps fame in this delightful British comedy by Noël Coward. Performances run from August 15 through September 2.... READ ON

Three couples in their golden years are gathered at Sunny and Jer’s farmhouse to celebrate milestone birthdays that span three decades.  The foundation of their long friendship is honesty and support – as well as a commitment to the enjoyment of food, wine, and laughter.  They’re so close that Sunny suggests they all move in together – to live and work and assist one another as they grow older.  Their companionship is put to the test, however, when a marital betrayal is discovered.  The bonds of loyalty and truth are explored in this mature comedy. ... READ ON

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Tickets are going fast for the World Premiere of Fern Hill at New Jersey Repertory Company.  It's the latest work by Michael Tucker to debut at the intimate Jersey Shore theater. The production, which runs from August 9 through September 9, is helmed by Australian director, Nadia Tass, and stars Jill Eikenberry (L.A. Law, Moonchildren), John Glover (Smallville, Waiting for Godot), Dee Hoty (Bright Star, Mamma Mia!), Jodi Long (Sullivan and Son, Flower Drum Song), Tom McGowan (Frasier, Wicked, Chicago), and David Rasche (Speed-the-Plow, Veep, Burn After Reading). ... READ ON

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents The Lion In Winter by James Goldman from August 8 to September 14 with performances Tuesday-Sunday at 8:00pm. As a historical fiction this modern classic pits Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, after a decade of imprisonment for her part in a rebellion against her husband King Henry II of England. Eleanor arrives at court during a Christmas furlough and proceeds to scheme to challenge the King’s authority and his choice of heir to the throne. ... READ ON