Jaclyn Layman

Jaclyn Layman

Jaclyn Layman is a theater enthusiast and stay at home mom who graduated from New York University in 2007 with a BA in Vocal Music Education and a concentration in Musical Theater. She has directed many children and teen musical theater productions and now spends most of her time singing to her kiddos, seeing shows and listening to Broadway cast albums.






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BWW Review: PINKALICIOUS at The Growing Stage is Delightful
BWW Review: PINKALICIOUS at The Growing Stage is Delightful
March 30, 2022

My family and I had the absolute pleasure to experience live theater again at The Growing Stage in Netcong NJ. This charming theater is such a special place for kids to engage in live performances.

BWW Interview: Sylvia Milo of THE OTHER MOZART at Bickford Theater At Morris Museum
BWW Interview: Sylvia Milo of THE OTHER MOZART at Bickford Theater At Morris Museum
October 17, 2019

Sylvia Milo, star of The Other Mozart playing this weekend at Bickford Theater recently took the time to answer some questions about the award-winning play based on the true story of the sister of Wolfgang Amadeus, Maria Anna (nicknamed Nannerl).

BWW Interview: George Marriner Maull of THE DISCOVERY ORCHESTRA  - DISCOVER THE FIREBIRD at Fine Arts Center At Delbarton School
BWW Interview: George Marriner Maull of THE DISCOVERY ORCHESTRA - DISCOVER THE FIREBIRD at Fine Arts Center At Delbarton School
September 13, 2019

Tune up those music listening ears with Maestro George Marriner Maull of The Discovery Orchestra!

BWW Interview: Javier Dzul of DZUL DANCE: THE LAST MAYAN KING at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum
BWW Interview: Javier Dzul of DZUL DANCE: THE LAST MAYAN KING at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum
September 3, 2019

I had the chance to ask Javier Dzul some questions about the world premier of his newest piece Dzul Dance: The Last Mayan King at the Bickford Theater September 20-21.

BWW Interview: Evan Sherman of EVAN SHERMAN BIG BAND at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum
BWW Interview: Evan Sherman of EVAN SHERMAN BIG BAND at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum
July 11, 2019

We spoke with Evan Sherman of EVAN SHERMAN BIG BAND at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum about his upcoming show in Morristown NJ!

BWW Interview: Brett Messenger Curatorial Director of LIVE ARTS at the MORRIS MUSEUM
BWW Interview: Brett Messenger Curatorial Director of LIVE ARTS at the MORRIS MUSEUM
July 3, 2019

Brett Messenger, Curatorial Director of Live Arts at the Morris Museum, took time out of his extremely packed schedule to give us the inside scoop on the upcoming programming for Morris Museum.

BWW Review: MY SON THE WAITER, A JEWISH TRAGEDY at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum
BWW Review: MY SON THE WAITER, A JEWISH TRAGEDY at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum
May 2, 2019

Brad Zimmerman lights up the stage at Bickford Theater at The Morris Museum.

BWW Review: CURIOUS GEORGE: THE GOLDEN MEATBALL at The Growing Stage
BWW Review: CURIOUS GEORGE: THE GOLDEN MEATBALL at The Growing Stage
March 25, 2019

Everyone's favorite monkey teaches us about kindness, friendship and how to make meatballs.

BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Growing Stage
BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Growing Stage
October 17, 2018

The Growing Stage presents a delightful production of The Wizard of Oz in Netcong, New Jersey.

BWW Review: A DOG STORY at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum
BWW Review: A DOG STORY at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum
April 16, 2018

The power of the cute companion is center to the very entertaining A Dog Story currently playing at Bickford Theater.

BWW Previews: DINO FAMILY DAY at Morris Museum
BWW Previews: DINO FAMILY DAY at Morris Museum
March 26, 2018

Dino Family Day Saturday, April 7, 2018, 11:00AM - 4:00PM Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed New Jersey over 65 million years ago! Examine real fossils, meet a paleontology expert and participate in a fossil hunt by Field Station: Dinosaurs. Enjoy a Touch the Music workshop, engage in experiments in BASF's Kids' Lab and create a paper dinosaur.

BWW Interview: The Legendary Tommy Tune of  CHITA & TUNE: JUST IN TIME at MAYO Morristown Performing Arts Center
BWW Interview: The Legendary Tommy Tune of CHITA & TUNE: JUST IN TIME at MAYO Morristown Performing Arts Center
March 5, 2018

I had the distinct honor of speaking with Broadway Legend Tommy Tune about his upcoming collaboration with the enchanting Chita Rivera coming to MAYO Morristown Performing Arts Center on March 24th at 8pm. CHITA & TUNE: JUST IN TIME is a unique concert event that pairs two of Broadway's most revered legends. Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune collectively have won 12 Tony Awards and this iconic Broadway coupling is guaranteed to razzle dazzle audiences everywhere. The stars will showcase the artistry and history that has made them stars of the Great White Way and beyond. The duo will be accompanied by a trio of superb Broadway musicians.

BWW Interview: Eddie Brigati of EDDIE BRIGATI: AFTER THE RASCALS at The Cutting Room
BWW Interview: Eddie Brigati of EDDIE BRIGATI: AFTER THE RASCALS at The Cutting Room
February 19, 2018

We talked with Rock and Roll legend and founding member of The Rascals Eddie Brigati about his upcoming residency at The Cutting Room in NYC.

BWW Interview: Ryan Koerber of A CHORUS LINE at MAYO Morristown Performing Arts Center
BWW Interview: Ryan Koerber of A CHORUS LINE at MAYO Morristown Performing Arts Center
February 6, 2018

Ryan Koerber who plays Bobby in National Tour of A Chorus Line gives us the inside scoop of what we can expect from this traveling revival of the iconic show!

BWW Review: ACCOMPLICE at Bickford Theatre At The Morris Museum is Clever and Captivating
BWW Review: ACCOMPLICE at Bickford Theatre At The Morris Museum is Clever and Captivating
January 29, 2018

A scandal is afoot in Morristown! Bickford Theatre presents a night full of dark twists and surprises diabolical enough to make you want to fix yourself a stiff drink. 'Accomplice' written by Rupert Holmes and directed by Eric Hafen will be on the Morristown stage through February 4th and it is not to be missed.

BWW Previews: SAL VALENTINETTI CHRISTMAS CONCERT at MPAC Mayo Performing Arts Center
BWW Previews: SAL VALENTINETTI CHRISTMAS CONCERT at MPAC Mayo Performing Arts Center
November 27, 2017

In preparation for his solo Christmas concert at Morristown Performing Arts Center I asked America's Got Talent finalist Sal Valentinetti to give us some background on Christmases past, and the inside scoop on what's in store for his fans this merry season!

BWW Review: OPENING NIGHT: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at MPAC Mayo Performing Arts Center
BWW Review: OPENING NIGHT: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at MPAC Mayo Performing Arts Center
October 8, 2017

Broadway legend Sutton Foster dazzles a packed crowd at MPAC on October 6.

BWW Review: CLEVER LITTLE LIES at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum
BWW Review: CLEVER LITTLE LIES at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum
April 24, 2017

What does it mean to be happy, anyway? Can one maintain happiness in the most stressful, unpleasant circumstances? Is happiness a big picture idea; something we need to see through to the end to truly recognize? These are huge questions with even more massive answers but Clever Little Lies manages to unpack those answers with love and humor and yes, sometimes a ton of discomfort and strife.

BWW Interview: Harriett Trangucci of CLEVER LITTLE LIES at Bickford Theater at The Morris Museum
BWW Interview: Harriett Trangucci of CLEVER LITTLE LIES at Bickford Theater at The Morris Museum
April 19, 2017

We spoke with Harriett Trangucci, star of Clever Little Lies playing at the Bickford Theater in Morristown, about relationships, family and being a successful actor in the Garden State.

BWW Blog: Why You Should Drop What You're Doing and Listen to Vivaldi's Spring from The Four Seasons


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