December 2018
Thank you!!!
It is hard to believe that our 2018 season is coming to a close!

This incredible 30th anniversary season would not have been possible without our amazing patrons.
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Join us for An Actor's Carol
Written by Charles Evered
Directed by Roy Steinberg
Having played Scrooge too many times, a cranky actor who has lost his love of the theatre finds himself visited by three spirits. Can they help him like the spirits in a Christmas Carol helped Ebenezer Scrooge?
A cast of 4 actors 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!


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

Get to know the cast of An Actor's Carol
John Little
John Little as the jaded Hugh Pendelton
Q & A with John Little
What has been the most unexpected part of staying in Cape May? 

It's been an unexpected pleasure to be working with Roy again after all these years, and Kirsten after seven years. It's also great fun to work with Kevin and Karack for the first time.

What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions? 

My Christmas tradition is to go out for Chinese Food with my family.

What is your favorite holiday movie?

My favorite holiday movie is "It's a Wonderful Life".

Through the visions of Hugh's past, we see some of the people that inspired his love of theatre. Who inspired you the most to pursue a theatrical career?

Some of my early teachers inspired me, like the acting teacher/director in the play.

Since you have played Scrooge before, much like the character you play, can you empathize with Hugh's Bah Humbug spirit?

Having played Scrooge many times, I do sympathize with him and his Humbug attitude, but I also think that the message of redemption in the play still resonates today.
Q & A with Kirsten Hopkins
What has been the most unexpected part of staying in Cape May? 

I love beach-combing here! I have found some amazingly beautiful shells and some crazy-cool intact crab skeletons and skate egg cases (AKA mermaid's purses)!

What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions? 

Anything that has to do with lighting up the darkness and remembering that the light is returning even though it's the darkest time of the year. So, any of those good ol' solstice traditions, whether they are strictly "Christmas" or not: yule log, lighting menorah candles, etc. I put up colored lights in my window on Thanksgiving and they'll be there until New Year's Day at least! I love shining a light out into the darkness both literally and metaphorically. 

What is your favorite holiday movie?

It's a tie for me between "Miracle on 34th Street" and "Love Actually".

Through the visions of Hugh's past, we see some of the people that inspired his love of theatre. Who inspired you the most to pursue a theatrical career?

I have been blessed with so many amazing teachers over the years, but the thing that inspired me most to pursue a theatrical career was seeing live theatre when I was a kid and for that I have my parents to thank.

You get to play several characters in An Actor's Carol, which is your favorite to play and why?

They're all fun in their own way, but I think my favorite may be Tina, who gets to be in the play at the beginning, middle and end. She gets to go on a bit more of a journey than my other characters do. And I think she's the closest to me (though unlike Tina I don't get confused between David Beckham and Samuel Beckett). Plus Tina gets to wear some of my favorite costumes (thanks to our wonderful costume designer Sera Bourgeau)! 
Kirsten Hopkins
Kirsten Hopkins as Tina while portraying Tiny Tim
Kevin Cristaldi as George, Kirsten Hopkins as Tina and John Little as Hugh Pendelton
Kevin Cristaldi
Kevin Cristaldi as The Usher of Christmas Past
Q & A with Kevin Cristaldi
What has been the most unexpected part of staying in Cape May? 

The other day someone at the theater said “It’s hard to get a bad meal in Cape May.” And, at least so far, I agree! I’ve been to a couple of the restaurants in town, and every time I’ve left saying “I’ve got to get back here – that was great.”

What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions? 

I’m not sure that I have any specific favorite tradition… I love the moment when my family all gathers in one room with bags and boxes to exchange gifts. It gets loud, fun, and a little chaotic, and I love it.

What is your favorite holiday movie?

"It’s a Wonderful Life"... Great movie, great story, Jimmy Stewart. How can you top that? (Though the animated Grinch movie comes close.)

Through the visions of Hugh's past, we see some of the people that inspired his love of theatre. Who inspired you the most to pursue a theatrical career?

Seriously, no single person got me started on this path – it’s been a combination of many terrific teachers, from high school, to college, and professionally.

You get to play several characters in An Actor's Carol, which is your favorite to play and why?

That’s like choosing your favorite child (or favorite pet… or favorite ice cream…) Impossible! I like them all!
Q & A with Karack Osborn
What has been the most unexpected part of staying in Cape May? 

I'm a big fan of architecture, so I really enjoy the downtown/beach section of town with all the old Victorian homes. I’m also a big fan of Christmas lights so I’m looking forward to the tree lighting and seeing the town in December. Also thrilled to be near a WaWa again.

What is your favorite holiday movie?

"White Christmas" is my favorite film of all time. 

You get to play several characters in An Actor's Carol, which is your favorite to play and why?

From a practical perspective, I like Marty as his main purpose is to set up the conceit of the piece in terms of its theatricality. Also, he’s an amalgamation of several people I know in real life so it’s fun to (lovingly) exaggerate them slightly. However, my favorite character in the whole play is the Janitor played by Kevin. 
Karack Osborn
Karack Osborn as Marty with
John Little as Hugh Pendelton
Join us for The Santaland Diaries
The Santaland Diaries
Written by David Sedaris
Directed by Marlena Lustik

Age guideline: For Mature Elves Only
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) 884-6542

For general admission tickets contact Cape May Stage at (609) 770-8311 or Congress Hall at (609) 884-6542
Welcome to the wicked wonderland!. Out of work and middle-aged, a writer in need of holiday cash decides to dabble in the trade of elfdom at Macy’s Department Store. Besieged by bratty kids with overzealous parents and donning a humiliating costume, he finds that his cynical self and his elfin alter ego, “Crumpet,” are not exactly compatible. His remedy is to tell all – giving us a backstage pass to the secret lives of Santas and elves. Though definitely not your traditional stocking-stuffer, this caustic Christmas carol is a laughter-spiked antidote to the holiday blues.

Sardonic, satirical and sarcastic, the merry misanthrope recounts the tale of his stint as a Macy’s Department Store elf named Crumpet. Adapted from David Sedaris’ best-selling book Holidays on Ice , this holiday tale is a modern classic, made famous when it aired on National Public Radio.
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This Holiday Season, Cape May Stage will be accepting new and unwrapped toys for children in need through the Local Toys for Tots Campaigns.

When you donate to Marine Toys for Tots, you are helping to bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children.

Cape May Stage will be accepting new and unwrapped toys at the theatre up until December 15th! Please help us to help make the holidays a bit brighter for a child in need.
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Join us for The 2019 Season!
HEISENBERG by Simon Stephens
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.
Performance Schedule:

May 22nd – June 21st

Wednesday – Saturday at 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday at 3:00 PM

Special Dates:

Preview Night: May 22nd
Opening Night: May 23rd
SYLVIA by A.R. Gurney
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. 
Performance Schedule:

June 26th – August 2nd 

Tuesday – Sunday at 8:00 PM

Special Dates:

Preview Night: June 26th 
Opening Night: June 27th 
SIDEKICKED by Kim Powers
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.
Performance Schedule:

August 7th – September 20th 

Tuesday – Sunday at 8:00 PM


Special Dates:

Preview Night: August 7th  
Opening Night: August 8th  
THE TAMING by Lauren Gunderson
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. 
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  
Book and Music by Joe Kinosian
Book and Lyrics by Kellen Blair
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. 
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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