The positive reviews we continue to receive are indication of the quality of our productions year after year.
Some recent highlights:
Side by Side by Sondheim
“Local Sondheim tribute rises to the level of Broadway’s best.”
Peter Filichia, The Star-Ledger
Crimes of the Heart ─ Comedy in an Intimate Venue
“This Pulitzer Prize-winner is ensconced in Parsippany at the Women’s Theater Company. The six-character, one-set black comedy feels right at home. Theatergoers will be so close to the MaGraths that they might feel that they’re part of family.”
Peter Filichia, The Star-Ledger
The Last Five Years
“Musical Director Warren Helms on keyboard and Tim Metz on electric bass. We continue to be amazed at the great, quality sound the two provide.”
Rick Busciglio, Northern New Jersey Theater Examiner
Finding ‘Comfort’ in the Golden Years
“The Women’s Theater Company is proving that’s not necessarily so. Seniors — especially unmarried ones — should leave the cozy confines of their homes and get to the Parsippany Playhouse. There, they’ll find Southern Comforts, Kathleen Clark’s warm comedy that suggests there’s truth to the first line of an old song: “Love is lovelier the second time around.”
“The best compliment that anyone can give a director is that a show doesn’t seem to be a show at all, but a true slice of life. Barbara Krajkowski makes theatergoers feel as if they’re in Gus’ living room.”
Peter Filichia, The Star-Ledger
Doubt Thrives in Intimate Setting
“Director Barbara Krajkowski’s production brings a hushed intimacy to Doubt, which draws viewers into the heart of the play and allows us to clearly observe the breadth of Shanley’s vision.”
Bob Rendell, Talkin’ Broadway
Enchanted April
“The Women’s Theater Company’s Enchanted April is a gem.”
njfootlight.com
“Enchanted April production at Women’s Theater Company will transport audience to another place in another time.”
Peter Filichia, The Star-Ledger
Season 2007-2008
- “Star-crossed lovers light up Clare de Lune . . . director Lauren Moran gives the play a spirited rendering.” Peter Filichia, The Star Ledger
- On Marylee Martin’s drama Letting Go: “a promising playwright . . . who can deliver the goods.” Peter Filichia, The Star Ledger
Season 2006-2007
- Peter Filichia of The Star Ledger nominated My Sister Underground as one of the best new plays of the New Jersey theater season.
- The Star Ledger cited I’m Getting My Act Together as a nominee for Best Musical Revival.
- The Star Ledger cited the lead actresses in Wit and I’m Getting My Act Together as Best Actress nominees.
Season 2005-2006
- On Art: “A surprisingly taut, tense, and tasty slice of theater.” William Westhoven, The Daily Record.
Season 2004-2005
- The Star Ledger cited I’m Getting My Act Together as a nominee for Best Musical Revival.
- The Star Ledger cited the lead actresses in Wit and I’m Getting My Act Together as Best Actress nominees.
- “Barbara Krajkowski’s production of Diane Samuels’ heart-rending play Kindertransport at the Women’s Theater Company offers some sterling performances.” Peter Filichia, The Star Ledger
Season 2002-2003
- On Smell of the Kill: “At Friday’s opening, there was much hearty masculine laughter and high-pitched feminine giggles. That’s partly because Barbara Krajkowski has directed the show with free-wheeling glee . . .” Peter Filichia, The Star Ledger