Reviews and Press Quotes

 

"These fabulous actors are all veterans of 4th Wall productions and the blend of voices as well as the texture of the individual efforts is impressive. The harmony of the production as a whole-minimal sets, clear voices, sparkling lyrics-all make the evening memorable. Being able to talk back afterward is a gift."

-Sherri Rase - Qonstage.com (MID STage:One Hundred Years Into the Heart)

 

"Sweeney Todd" is the quintessential penny-dreadful tale that typifies what cheap thrill Halloween stories are all about. 4th Wall Theatre's concert version of Stephen Sondheim's musical, which opened on October 29, will put you right in the mood for Halloween night's performance. 

-Sherri Rase - Qonstage.com (Sweeney Todd)

 

"The Jazz Age is nearly always depicted as a time of extremes-extreme innocence, extreme decadence-and Michael LaChiusa's "The Wild Party" is all of that and more. In the 4th Wall's production, at Westminster Arts in Bloomfield, New Jersey, which I caught on June 4, Kate Swan's deft and sure direction and choreography has our ship of fools sailing into the sunset of what is likely, for most of them, only a canvas sky."

-Sherri Rase - Qonstage.com (The Wild Party)

 

"4th Wall Theatre presents Bill C. Davis' 'AVOW' at Westminster Arts Center in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and it's slightly inaccurately named - this particular production should be called 'A-WOW'!"

-Sherri Rase - Qonstage.com (MID Stage:Avow)

 

"Leave it to 4th Wall to uncover such an odd and yet entertaining story. The group has made a name for itself of presenting off-beat, seldom-seen shows and this is no exception. However, we've been told that opera-lovers and opera-haters alike can sit back, laugh and have a great time."

Montclair Times - (Das Barbecu)

 

"Theater-goers can count themselves lucky if their local theatrical landscape features a theater group dedicated to doing off-beat and perhaps under-rated musicals a theater willing to take chances on original new American mu-sicals."

Thom Molyneaux - The Montclair Times (The Rink)

 

"When Maury Yeston was writing a musical of 8 1/2, he decided to call it NINE because, he said, a musical should wind up bigger than its source. In this production by the 4th Wall Theatre, the show should be called at least 9 1/2 if not 10."

Peter Filichia, The Star-Ledger (Nine)

 

"This production, this show, this look beyond the walls of social niceties, is a strong, sometimes challenging cup of tea. While it may not be for everyone, it will be enjoyed by those who like their art provocative, brave and free of the false comfort of platitudes."

Taressa Stovall - The Montclair Times (Assasins)

 

"4th Wall once again thinks out of the box - something they do very well - with an edgy, provocative production that will spin your head, play with your mind and make you think."

- Ruth Ross Essex Journal (Assassins)

 

"The production on view at 4th Wall Theatre...is a stellar example of what a talented director and cast can do with a show that's been around for a couple of decades."

- Liz Keill & Christopher Moore-Independent Press (Pippin)

 

"4th Wall Theatre's current production of Kander & Ebb's 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' is searing, seamless and nothing short of genius!...the complex score, magnificent singing and ingenious staging make this a memorable and powerful theatrical event.  Bravo 4th Wall!"

- Ruth Ross-Essex Journal (Kiss of the Spider Woman)

 

"This spirited production had the audience laughing, clapping, cheering and practically singing along on opening night. Bravo to 4th Wall for bringing a memorable La Cage Aux Folles to the Bickford."

Liz Keill-Independent Press (La Cage Aux Folles)

 

"4th Wall has proven time and again that its a troupe that can sizzle on stage...and this production is packed with exuberance."  

- Liz Keill-Independent Press (Nunsense)

 

"A polished and stylish theater experience…funny and poignant, it will leave you laughing and crying-just like real life."

Ruth Ross - Recorder Publishing (La Cage Aux Folles)

 

"4th Wall has a genuine ensemble feel;the cast not only sings with vigor and harmony, but displays outstanding acting talent as well."

- Liz Keill-Independent Press (Falsettos)

 

"4th Wall worked hard on this production and it shows in the vitality and energy of their performances. That this troupe tackles off-beat and edgy material is too its credit!"

Ruth Ross-Recorder Publishing (A New Brain)

 

"Once more, 4th Wall Theatre has brought its own vibrancy and love of theater to a lively, often poignant production."

- Liz Keill-Independent Press (A New Brain)

 

"The title of 4th Wall's first show;Working; has proven prophetic. The group's idea to put on small-scale, little-done musicals has worked so well, 4th Wall has moved on to a bigger stage."

- Bette-Spero-The Star Ledger (Songs for a New World)