Now Playing: "The Understudy" / Broadway's Liz Callaway appears on July 18

"The Understudy" by Theresa Rebeck stars G.R. Johnson, Luke Darnell, & Kristen Calgaro

Liz Callaway takes the stage on July 18

"The Understudy" continues to delight audiences at Cape May Stage.  Theresa Rebeck's comedy provides much to discuss even as you're laughing in the aisles.  Once again, Cape May Stage is in the forefront of producing new and exciting work for our community.  Cape May Stage is presenting the New Jersey premiere of this play continuing a tradition of exposing audiences to what is the newest and best work in contemporary theatre.  Again, the Equity theatre fulfills its mission of producing work by women writers.  Last season, Topdog/Underdog written by Suzan Lori-Parks was many patrons’ favorite show of the season. This season, it may well be Theresa Rebeck's The Understudy.

Speaking of talented women, the new "Women of Broadway” Series will be launching this month.  In a little over a week, Broadway’s leading lady Liz Callaway takes the stage at 8PM on July 18 and kicks off the series.  Liz Callaway, Maureen McGovern, and Tovah Feldshuh will be doing solo concerts at the intimate Robert Shackleton Playhouse where patrons are never more than seven rows away from these revered artists.  Ticket holders will get the chance to meet them after their performances at the Washington Inn’s Wine Bar where a complimentary signature drink awaits them.  Tickets are $75 each.  However, purchase a “Women of Broadway” Series package to see all 3 for only $150 and enjoy one of the performances for free!  Call (609) 884-1341 for details.

The ‘Summer Shakesperience’, Cape May Stage’s award-winning summer theatre camp that produces a Shakespearian Play for campers ages 9 to 17 starts July 11.  This year students take on Shakespeare’s comedy, Twelfth Night! Hurry to sign your campers up for a life changing experience.  Cape May Stage’s Education Outreach Coordinator Don Toal leads this camp once again.  Campers design and build costumes and sets, as well as perform outdoors on the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May, home of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities.  The cost of the two-week camp is $325.

Call 884-1341 or go online to capemaystage.com to sign up for the camp or to buy tickets.

Theresa Rebeck's "The Understudy" takes the Stage on June 23rd! Join us on June 26 for a 'Denim & Diamonds' fundraiser!

The closing week of Say Goodnight, Gracie can only mean one thing: next week is the official opening night for The Understudy!

The Understudy by Theresa Rebeck is the story of an action hero from feature films making his Broadway debut in a play by Franz Kafka.  His understudy arrives for a rehearsal and it turns out the understudy was engaged to the female stage manager.  That relationship provides the fodder for outrageous comedy and insightful observations about our culture.  Three New York actors bring their wonderful work to Cape May Stage!

The next night is the official opening night!  Join the party after the show at the Pier House on Beach Drive and meet Kristin Calgaro, G. R. Johnson, and Luke Darnell.  There is always a celebratory energy after an opening night particularly after a comedy!  The designers and director will be in attendance and they always enjoy talking about the work. Grab a cocktail and enjoy a special night.

The really exciting news is that Cape May Stage's spring fundraiser, Denim & Diamonds, is next week on Sunday, June 26th at the Corinthian Yacht Club!  This is the "see and be seen" event of the year and a wonderful excuse to wear something glittery with your dress-up denim!  There will be great music supplied by Blondage and an auction with new and exciting prizes!  It is guaranteed to be fun - and while you are enjoying yourself, you are also helping to bring the finest theatre and education outreach to our community.

The community of Cape May is such a special place.  It is events like Denim & Diamonds that provide the support for the growing reputation of Cape May Stage. People here see cutting edge theatrical events before anyone else.  The New Victory Theatre on Times Square in New York just announced the new season and it starts with The Little Prince with the same cast you saw at Cape May Stage!  We are so thankful to all of our supporters and that list expands with each new season.  More and more people are hearing about Cape May Stage and coming here to see what all that talk is about.  Be a part of it!

Call 884-1341 or go to capemaystage.com for tickets!  Life is too short to miss the fun times!