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.
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.
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).
Tune up those music listening ears with Maestro George Marriner Maull of The Discovery Orchestra!
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.
We spoke with Evan Sherman of EVAN SHERMAN BIG BAND at Bickford Theater At The Morris Museum about his upcoming show in Morristown NJ!
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.
Brad Zimmerman lights up the stage at Bickford Theater at The Morris Museum.
Everyone's favorite monkey teaches us about kindness, friendship and how to make meatballs.
The Growing Stage presents a delightful production of The Wizard of Oz in Netcong, New Jersey.
The power of the cute companion is center to the very entertaining A Dog Story currently playing at Bickford Theater.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Broadway legend Sutton Foster dazzles a packed crowd at MPAC on October 6.
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.
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.
A guide to active listening for pleasure.
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