On September 20th,
The Shuck
celebrated its World Premiere at Cape May Stage. Since then, many patrons and critics alike have hailed the show as one of their favorite in Cape May Stage's history. In our most recent review, Howie Shapiro discuses the elements that make
The Shuck
so impressive:
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"The show’s design is impressive: Fisher’s stage-filling boat never rocks, but it seems to because of the constant creaking in Mary Kate Smyser’s sound design, complete with the occasional squawks of distant seagulls. Sera Bourgeau’s costumes nicely outfit the two commercial seafarers, and Heather Crocker lights various hours of the day and night just right. All this, plus the plot, give the “The Shuck” a soul filled with sea air."
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Although there are just a few performances left, there are still seats available to see
The Shuck
before it closes!
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The Shuck
Written by Shawn Fisher
Directed by Roy Steinberg
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Closes November 9
Wednesdays – Saturdays 7:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays 3pm
Adult Tickets $40.00
Senior Tickets $35.00
Student & Military $25.00
Constance has spent her life on the deck of a workboat. When her troubled son is lost at sea, and her long-lost daughter suddenly decides to visit, she is forced to face the truth about her family and the secrets that broke it apart so many years ago. A world premier by a Cape May County native.
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"It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea - whether it is to sail or to watch it - we are going back from whence we came."
- John F. Kennedy
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Written by Charles Evered
Directed by Roy Steinberg
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Having played Scrooge too many times, a cranky actor finds himself visited by three spirits of his own.
A cast of 4 play 17 characters in this hilarious new look at a classic tale that reminds us that the most jaded among us can find magic in the holiday season - and in the theater as well!
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November 14 - December 30
Thurs - Sat – 7:30 PM
Sat & Sun Matinees – 3 PM
Adult Tickets $40.00
Senior Tickets $35.00
Student & Military $25.00
November 14:
Best Value Preview
November 15:
Official Opening with Party
November 29:
Best Value Night
December 16:
Pay-What-You-Wish
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John Little
is delighted to appear at Cape May Stage. Recent work includes the National Tour of the Roundabout Theatre's
Cabaret
and
Ragtime
at Barrington Stage. John has appeared in
Amadeus
,
The Grapes of Wrath
,
Henry IV
, and
Red Velvet
, among many others, at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Regional work includes Yale Rep, Syracuse Stage, Pioneer Theatre and Goodspeed. He has played Colonel Pickering in
My Fair Lady
, Atticus Finch in
To Kill A Mockingbird
, Polonius in
Hamlet
, and Scrooge in many versions of
A Christmas Carol
. Off-Broadway credits include
Hamlet
,
Poetic License
,
Milk and Honey
, and the recent revival of
Shadowlands
on Theatre Row. He has toured America in
Scrooge
, Europe in
Crazy for You
, and Asia in
Cabaret
. On television, he has appeared in
Law and Order
and
Boardwalk Empire
. John is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and lives in New York with his wife and children.
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Kirsten Hopkins
is making her Cape May Stage debut! New York credits include plays that you probably haven’t heard of but should absolutely seek out, like:
The Last Cyclist
by Naomi Patz,
Your Boyfriend May Be Imaginary
by Larry Kunofsky, and
Lonesome Winter
by Joshua Conkel and Megan Hill. Regional credits include:
Leap of Faith
(Marla),
Light Up the Sky
(Irene),
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
(Hermia),
The Pirates of Penzance
,
Red Ranger Came Calling
(Book-It Repertory Theatre, Seattle),
This Land: Woody Guthrie
(Strawberry Theatre Workshop, Seattle) and several productions at Seattle Children’s Theatre, including
Peter and the Wolf
,
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
, and personal favorite
Seussical
(Gertrude McFuzz). Kirsten is proud to be a member of the NYC artist collective The Playground Experiment, which is dedicated to fostering new theater work. Scenes from her own play,
Florence the Firefly
, debuted there in 2017/2018.
www.kirstenhopkins.com
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Kevin Cristaldi
is pleased to be making his Cape May Stage debut. Off-Bway credits include
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
(Masterworks),
A Dish for the Gods
(Lion Theatre),
The Dirty Talk
(Center Stage), and
Message to Michael
(Rattlestick). Other NYC credits include work with Labyrinth, Vampire Cowboys, and terraNova, among others. Regional credits include
To Kill a Mockingbird
(Cincinnati Playhouse),
When I Come to Die
(Kansas City Rep),
The Exonerated
(Florida Studio),
Uncle Vanya
(Hudson Theatre Works),
Freud’s Last Session
(Schoolhouse Theatre),
Eddie Legs
(Lillian Theatre, Los Angeles),
The Strip
(Evidence Room, LA),
The Importance of Being Earnest
(Two River),
Hamlet
(Arden Theatre, Philadelphia), and
The Last Station
(Vermont Stage). On tv, he has appeared in
Numb3rs
,
Medium
,
The Unit
, raced his bike around town on
Gilmore Girls
, shot the bad guy on
Criminal Minds
, and tried to save Buffy’s mom on
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
.
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Karack Osborn
joined the Stratford Festival Company in 2013 (dir: Martha Henry, Gary Griffin, Tim Carroll amongst others). Elsewhere (selected): Weston Playhouse (dir. Michael Berresse), Bucks County Playhouse (dir. Hunter Foster), Flat Rock Playhouse, Chicago Shakespeare, Hartford Stage, Steppenwolf, The O'Neill Center. FILM:
Antony and Cleopatra
,
King John
. Training: The Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre, The School at Steppenwolf. Karack was the recipient of the 2015 Michael Mawson Award and was nominated for a Toronto Theatre Award for his work at the Stratford Festival. Proud AEA member. Proudly represented by Actors Talent Group. Love to family. Always for Brian and Martha
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The Santaland Diaries
Written by David Sedaris
Directed by Marlena Lustik
A young writer takes a job as a Christmas elf at Macy’s in New York City and offers a sardonic, witty and irreverent accounting of elf training, bad Santas, abusive customers, and humiliating conditions. Go deep into the heart of Christmas as it exists in our consumerized world and get in the holiday mood with this hilarious one-man show.
(Age guidance: Mature Elves Only)
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November 24 - December 28
Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM
Sundays 3 pm
Located at
Congress Hall
in
The Harrison Room
behind
The Blue Pig
Dinner & Show packages are available every night along with Lunch & Show packages on Sundays.
To reserve your Dinner/Lunch & Show tickets please call The Blue Pig Tavern at Congress Hall:
609-884-8422
For general admission tickets contact Cape May Stage at 609-770-8311 or Congress Hall at 609-884-8421
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One of the most produced plays in the U.S. in 2018, “Heisenberg”, is a funny and surprising play about a chance encounter between a reserved, Irish older gentleman and a rowdy, younger woman from New Jersey who slingshots herself into his life.
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Performance Schedule:
May 22nd – June 21st
Wednesday – Saturday at 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday at 3:00 PM
Special Dates:
Preview Night: May 19th
Opening Night: May 20th
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Empty nesters Greg and Kate have moved back to Manhattan after twenty-two years in the suburbs, ready for the next chapter of their lives. However, life has a way of giving you what you think you don’t want. Greg finds Sylvia, a street-smart lab/poodle mix, and brings her home. She promptly becomes a bone of contention between Greg and Kate, testing their marriage to hilarious and touching effect.
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Performance Schedule:
June 26th – August 2nd
Tuesday – Sunday at 8:00 PM
Special Dates:
Preview Night: June 26th
Opening Night: June 27th
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It’s the last night of taping “I Love Lucy” and America’s favorite sidekick – Ethel Mertz, played by Vivian Vance – has
a lot
to get off her chest. This new play gives a glimpse into the behind the scenes drama of “I Love Lucy” as well as incredible unheard stories from Vivian Vance’s extraordinary career.
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Performance Schedule:
August 7th – September 20th
Tuesday – Sunday at 8:00 PM
Special Dates:
Preview Night: August 7th
Opening Night: August 8th
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Tweeting, politics, and undying giddiness for James Madison – what else could you expect to find at a “Miss America” pageant? In this hilarious, raucous, all-female “power-play” inspired by Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew”, contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. All she needs to revolutionize the American government is the help of one ultra-conservative senator’s aide on the cusp of a career breakthrough, and one bleeding-heart liberal blogger who will do anything for her cause.
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Performance Schedule:
September 25th – November 1st
Wednesday – Saturday at 7:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday at 3:00 PM
Special Dates:
Preview Night: September 25th
Opening Night: September 26th
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Book and Music by Joe Kinosian
Book and Lyrics by Kellen Blair
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It's Christmas Eve.. and while there shouldn't be a creature stirring (not even a mouse), a mystery writer has been murdered. With a bevy of suspects, an intrepid police officer aims to identify the killer. This musical features just two actors - one playing the investigator, one playing the variety of suspects - and the only weapon at their disposal is a piano. Can the officer make his suspects spill their guts and sing? Murder For Two: The Holiday Edition puts the laughter in manslaughter.
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Performance Schedule:
November 6th – December 29th
Thursday – Saturday at 7:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday at 3:00 PM
Special Dates:
Preview Night: November 6th
Opening Night: November 7th
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- Receive discounts off of regular ticket prices.
- Complimentary Exchanges - change dates with no fees.
- Choose your seats all at once or on a show-by-show basis.
Choose from the following series:
Opening Night Series
Cape May Stage's version of a red carpet event!
Subscribers are guaranteed the same seats for each opening night performance. Attend an after party with the cast and crew immediately following the performances.
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Preview Night Series
Witness a show that is often still in development, but at a significant savings, making this our most cost-effective subscription. Enjoy same seats for every show and admission to preview night performances.
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2019 Flex Passes
Allows you the flexibility to see the 2019 season when it is convenient for you. Good for any three or five 2019 main stage performances.
(Excludes Opening Nights)
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Cape May Stage | Robert Shackleton Playhouse | 405 Lafayette Street | Cape May, NJ 08204
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