Rescheduled Due to Illness ◦ The new dates are May 20 & 21 ◦ Bawdy Babes of Broadway ◦ recounts the lives of three former Broadway Gypsies - well past their prime ◦ stories of love, fame and fortune are recounted through some of Broadway's more risqué music ◦ Apr 29 & 30 ◦ 8pm ◦ Theater Under the Stars ◦ Parish House Theater ◦ 662 Eagle Rock Avenue ◦ West Orange ◦ 973.325.0795 ◦ $15.

Journey, an original new Musical ◦ a contemporary look at the power of love at work in everyday lives ◦ produced under the auspices of Action Theatre Conservatory of Clifton in conjunction with Three Paths Productions ◦ cast of 26 actors from throughout New Jersey ◦ written by New Jerseyans Kathleen Kellaigh and Michael Huseman ◦ Apr 29, 30, May 1, 6, 7 & 8 ◦ Fri & Sat, 8pm ◦ Sun, 3pm ◦ Mt Hebron Middle School ◦ 173 Bellevue Ave ◦ Montclair ◦ 973.772.6998 ◦ $15/$20.

Celebration 2005: Visions of the Near East ◦ Mosaic Dance Theater Company of Glen Ridge ◦ dances, music and folktales from the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea ◦ Featuring nine Middle Eastern dancers and live musical accompaniment ◦ a dynamic variety of rhythms and music ◦ showcasing Middle Eastern dance from the earthy folkloric dances of the villages to the glittering contemporary solo of the stylish cabarets ◦ dances from Egypt, Tunisia, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Morocco ◦ Fri & Sat, Apr 29 & 30 ◦ 8pm ◦ Sun, May 1 ◦ 3pm ◦ 12 Miles West Center for the Arts ◦ 562 Bloomfield Avenue ◦ Bloomfield ◦ 973.259.9187 ◦ $25.

Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks ◦ A darkly comic fable of brotherly love and family identity, Topdog/Underdog tells the story of two brothers haunted by the past and forced to confront the shattering reality of their future ◦ Preview, Apr 28 & 29 ◦ Apr 30 thru May 22 ◦ Luna Stage ◦ 695 Bloomfield Ave ◦ Montclair ◦ 973.744.

The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd ◦ Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley ◦ Apr 7 – May 1 ◦ Bickford Theatre ◦ Morris Museum ◦ 6 Normandy Heights Road ◦ Morristown ◦ 973.971.3706.

Local movie listings here.

The Last Five Years ◦ with Colin Hanlon and Sarah Litzsinger ◦ Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown ◦ Apr 19 - May 15 ◦ George Street Playhouse ◦ 9 Livingston Avenue ◦ New Brunswick ◦ 732.246.7717

The Baker’s Wife ◦ Book: Joseph Stein ◦ Music and Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz ◦ Director: Gordon Greenberg ◦ Apr 13 - May 22 ◦ The Paper Mill Playhouse ◦ The State Theatre of New Jersey ◦ Brookside Drive ◦ Millburn ◦ 973.376.4343.

A Cryin’ Shame ◦ By Javon Johnson ◦ An illegal establishment disguised as a corner store provides the backdrop for the resurrection of hidden ghosts born out of strong generational bonds and of unconditional love. However, the traditions and expectations run deep and put love to the ultimate test ◦ Thu, Fri & Sat, Apr 28 – 30 ◦ 8pm ◦ Sat, Apr 30 ◦ 3pm ◦ Sun, May 1 ◦ 4pm ◦ Algonquin Arts Theatre ◦ 60 Abe Voorhees Dr ◦ Manasquan ◦ 732.528.9211 ◦ $12/$15.

Hamlet ◦ By William Shakespeare ◦ Directed by Daniel Fish ◦ May 3 - Jun 19 ◦ McCarter Theater Center ◦ 91 University Place ◦ Princeton ◦ 609.258.2787.

Montclair Kimberly Academy Upper School Spring Play ◦ Auschwitz Lullaby ◦ Thu, May 5 ◦ 7pm ◦ Fri & Sat, May 6 & 7 ◦ 8pm ◦ May Deetjen Theatre ◦ 6 Lloyd Road ◦ Montclair ◦ $7.

Lunatic Fringe ◦ One of New Jersey's premier improvisational comedy groups ◦ Lunatic Fringe combines audience suggestions, original music and inspired improvisation to create a one-of-a-kind theatrical event ◦ Sat, May 7 ◦ 8pm ◦ 12 Miles West Theatre Company ◦ 562 Bloomfield Avenue ◦ Bloomfield ◦ 973.259.9187 ◦ $10/$12.

Meet the Artist Series ◦ readings and discussions of new plays ◦ Thu, May 12 ◦ Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre at the Baird Center ◦ 5 Mead Street ◦ South Orange ◦ 973.378.7754, ext. 2228.

Glen Ridge High School Drama Club’s One Act Festival ◦ David Ives’ The Philadelphia ◦ The Battle of Bull Run Always Makes Me Cry by Carole Real ◦ an excerpt from Lives of the Great Waitresses by Nina Shengold ◦ Meet Me in the Bathroom by Ezra Koenig - GRHS Class of 2002 ◦ David Ives’ Words, Words, Words ◦ Ferris Wheel by Mary Miller ◦ Duet for Bear and Dog by Sybil Rosen ◦ a piece by current sophomore Margot Levinson ◦ Thu & Fri, May 12 & 13 ◦ 8pm ◦ Ridgewood Avenue School Auditorium ◦ Ridgewood Ave ◦ Glen Ridge ◦ Free.

Celebrate! Montclair ◦ Film Festival Showcase: R- Rated ◦ Five “Shorts” from award winning emerging young filmmakers ◦ Fri, May 20 ◦ 8pm ◦ Afterparty at Diva Lounge ◦ 10:30pm ◦ Free Admission and shot w/ Admission bracelet to the Film Festival ◦ Clary Anderson Arena ◦ 41 Chestnut Street ◦ Montclair ◦ $12.

Year of the Hiker or The Crazy Wall by John B. Keane ◦ May 13 – May 22 ◦ Celtic Theatre Company ◦ Seton Hall University ◦ 400 South Orange Avenue ◦ South Orange ◦ 973.761.9790.

More Than Words with Helena D. Lewis ◦ Stand-up Comedy, Free Verse, Skits & Monologues ◦ The In Living Color of Spoken Word ◦ Coffee and snacks will be available for purchase, and patrons may bring their own wine or beer ◦ Sat, May 28 ◦ 8pm ◦ Luna Stage ◦ 695 Bloomfield Ave ◦ Montclair ◦ 973.744.3309 ◦ $10.

Rocky Horror Picture Show ◦ Every Saturday at Midnight ◦ The Bellevue Theatre ◦ 260 Bellevue Ave ◦ Upper Montclair ◦ 973.744.2543 ◦ $7.

Comedy 2-Night ◦ produced and hosted by Jamie Ross ◦ no cover ◦ no minimum ◦ Mondays ◦ 9PM ◦ Here's 2 the Arts ◦ 97 Baker Street ◦ Maplewood ◦ 973.762.ARTS

Send your event listing to the Barista ◦ Please include ◦ Orgnaization ◦ Date ◦ Time ◦ Place ◦ Phone Number ◦ Cost ◦ And a Short Description ◦ Pictures and Graphics are welcome.

April 3, 2005