Stage Secrets | May, 2022

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Click here to watch Roy Steinberg's recently recorded interview for Cape May Arts Today. 

Upcoming Events

National Playwrights Symposium - Festival of Short Plays on Thursday, May 19th at 7 pm

Playwright Marsha Norman

Playwright Alan Zweibel

Playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis

Cape May Stage is home to the National Playwrights Symposium. This annual event brings together emerging and professional playwrights to learn from renowned masters in their field. This year, from May 15 - May 19, more than 20 attendees will gather together in Cape May to hone their craft with Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman, Tony and Emmy winner Alan Zweibel, and Pulitzer winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. The symposium will culminate with a reading of new short plays written by the participants as part of the NJ Theater Alliance's Stages Festival on Thursday, May 19 at 7 pm. This special event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

You're Invited!

Make plans to join us at our annual fundraising event, the Grand Slam Gala, being held on Saturday, June 11, at the Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May. Tickets and VIP sponsorships are still available for this festive night filled with live music by the Cape May Diamonds, delicious tapas dishes, an open bar, signature drinks, and a live auction with amazing one-of-a-kind experiences. Plus the Yacht Club offers a safe, tented outdoor environment with spectacular water views. All to support live, professional theater in Cape May, NJ. 

"Double Play" Opens on Thursday, May 26th

"Double Play" is brought to you in part by a grant from PNC ARTS ALIVE and a donation from our show sponsor, the Mad Batter.

Opening night for the first show of the 2022 season is almost sold out! "Double Play" will feature two one act plays about America's favorite pastime, baseball: Becoming Satchel Paige, written by playwright Dan McCormick and starring Jesse N. Holmes; and Happy, written by Emmy award-winner and veteran Saturday Night Live writer, Alan Zweibel, and starring Michael Basile. You won't want to miss this baseball-inspired double bill running from May 25th (preview night) through June 26th. 

And anyone who purchases tickets for opening night (May 26th) will enjoy a memorable evening starting with a red carpet experience and a "first pitch" thrown out by Cape May City's Mayor Zachary Mullock, and followed by a post-show reception with complimentary champagne, wine, and desserts at the theater. Plus we will have special guests and surprise giveaways throughout the night. 

Many thanks to our "Double Play" producers: 

Janice & Joseph Anania, Lee & Jill Bellarmino, Joan & Jack Dempsey, Victor Keen & Jeanne Ruddy, Jennifer Harmon & Bob McCorty, Mark Kulkowitz, Catherine Rein, and Marvin & Lee Zektzer. 

Our 2022 Season Schedule

Following "Double Play", our 2022 Main Stage schedule offers three additional shows that bring both thought-provoking and humorous theater to the Robert Shackleton Playhouse. Make plans to join us when you're in town. 

America's Sexiest Couple

July 13th - August 14th

Tuesday - Saturday at 8 PM

In the 1990s, Susan and Craig were sitcom stars hailed as “America’s Sexiest Couple,” but as they reunite years later, they face a lifetime of unresolved issues, longings, and regrets. With rumors of a reboot of their old series in the news, can they move on from the past?

The Lifespan of a Fact

August 31st - October 2nd

Wednesday - Saturday at 7 PM

Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM

In this comedic, yet gripping, battle over facts versus truth, a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker takes on a talented writer’s essay that could save the sinking New York magazine from collapse. 

One Christmas Carol

November 16th - December 30th

Wednesday - Saturday at 7 PM

Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM

This one-man tour de force is an intimate and spirited evening of theatre that everyone in the family will love! Dickens’ famous story about selfishness and selflessness is stripped down to its bare essence, forgoing the usual opulence of the holidays and focusing on what is of utmost importance during the holiday season.

The 2022 Broadway Series is partially sponsored by a generous grant from PNC Arts Alive.

Our 2022 Broadway Series offers up three special one-night performances, ranging from a Motown Revue, to the Queen of Soul, to classic Broadway tunes.

Dr. K's Motown Revue

Monday, July 18th at 7 PM

America's #1 authentic Motown Revue band comes to Cape May! 

Delivering the authentic Motown vocal sound of their roster of talented artists this is a powerhouse performance not to be missed. One night only at Convention Hall. 

RESPECT: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

Monday, August 15th at 7 PM

The story of Aretha Franklin is the story of America in the second half of the twentieth century. Her music, her activism, her faith, her strength are woven into the fabric of our history. “Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin” celebrates the singer, the icon, the leader, the woman! One night only at Convention Hall. 

An Evening with Melissa Errico: A Celebration of Love and Broadway

Monday, September 19th at 7 PM

Tony Award-nominated Broadway star Melissa Errico joins Cape May Stage for an unforgettable evening. Melissa will be performing some of her favorite love songs from Broadway and beyond. One night only at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse. 

2022 Season Passports

Did you purchase a 2022 Season Passport? If so, don't forget to reserve your seats for the upcoming shows. You can do so online or by contacting the box office for assistance. Just send an email to us at boxoffice@capemaystage.org or call 609-770-8311. 

Many of our performance dates for "Double Play" are filling up quickly. Don't delay - reserve your seats today!

Please note that passports can not be used for Opening Night performances.

Don't have a 2022 Season Passport yet? Enjoy award-winning theater all season long with a Season Passport from Cape May Stage. If you purchase a three or four show passport, you will receive a discount off regular ticket prices and get the flexibility of complimentary exchanges for any reason. When plans change, just contact the Box Office to select a new date that works for you with no exchange fees. 

Did You Know?

Did you know? Cape May Stage is located inside a building that was constructed in 1853. Over the years, this versatile structure has also housed a Presbyterian Church, a Methodist Church, an Episcopalian church, and the city's Welcome Center.

Since 1993, this historic building has been home to Cape May Stage. With its signature round-arched doors and windows, and an onion-style dome, this building is an example of Exotic Revival-style architecture.

Cape May Stage is located inside the Robert Shackleton Playhouse at 405 Lafayette Street in the heart of Cape May's historic downtown district. It is considered a key landmark structure by the Historic Preservation Commission. 

Your Donations Make a Difference

Second floor bedroom - before renovation.

Second floor bedroom - after renovation.

As a professional Equity theater, Cape May Stage is required to provide housing for the talented actors who perform in our main stage shows. With the rising cost of housing in Cape May, last year the board of directors approved the purchase of a home in North Cape May that would be used for this purpose. Thanks to gifts from our donors, this house and the adjoining barn, which will be used as our new scene shop, have been completely renovated and the actors for the upcoming "Double Play" show just moved in. 

Whether through donations or by buying tickets, you help to support live theater in the nation's oldest seaside resort and we are so grateful for your generosity! We accept donations in any amount, starting at just one dollar. Every donation is vital to our ongoing success!

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