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Torch Song
Broad Street Review
“Director Bill Fennelly makes the smart choice of highlighting the historical specificity of the setting.”
Torch Song
Broad Street Review

—Broad Street Review

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Torch Song
Broad Street Review
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Talkin’ Broadway
“Director Bill Fennelly infuses a playful tone to the piece, as well as a hip factor.”
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Talkin’ Broadway

—Talkin’ Broadway

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You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Talkin’ Broadway
Fully Committed at TheaterWorks
Broadway World
“Behind that brilliant performance is equally laudable direction from…Bill Fennelly.”
Fully Committed at TheaterWorks
Broadway World

—Broadway World

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Fully Committed at TheaterWorks
Broadway World
The Underpants
Syracuse New Times
“Fennelly stages the action as a stylized ballet running at double speed.”
The Underpants
Syracuse New Times

—Syracuse New Times

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The Underpants
Syracuse New Times
Little Shop of Horrors
EDGE Media
“The best production of the show that I’ve ever seen, including both movies…precise, near perfection”
Little Shop of Horrors
EDGE Media

—EDGE Media

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Little Shop of Horrors
EDGE Media
Hairspray at The Cape Playhouse
The Cape Cod Chronicle
“Nothing short of outstanding.”
Hairspray at The Cape Playhouse
The Cape Cod Chronicle

—The Cape Cod Chronicle

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Hairspray at The Cape Playhouse
The Cape Cod Chronicle
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Syracuse New Times
“The presence of… director Bill Fennelly…assured the pizzazz and polish of a festival production.”
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Syracuse New Times

—Syracuse New Times

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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Syracuse New Times
Herringbone
The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Bill Fennelly’s direction manages to keep this wild show under superb control.”
Herringbone
The Philadelphia Inquirer

—The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Herringbone
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Fly By Night
San Francisco Chronicle
“Director Bill Fennelly stages the action with an inventiveness to match the writing.”
Fly By Night
San Francisco Chronicle

—San Francisco Chronicle

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Fly By Night
San Francisco Chronicle
Fly By Night
The Column
“The blocking and staging was like a master class being taught before your eyes… magnificent magic.”
Fly By Night
The Column

—The Column

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Fly By Night
The Column
Black Pearl Sings
Every Day Is a Miracle
“A profoundly moving experience.”
Black Pearl Sings
Every Day Is a Miracle

—Every Day Is a Miracle

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Black Pearl Sings
Every Day Is a Miracle
Frankenstein
Associated Press
“Bringing the classic tale thrillingly to life.”
Frankenstein
Associated Press

—Associated Press

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Frankenstein
Associated Press
Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto
West End Best Friend
“Bill Fennelly…brings everyone together and makes this play seem effortless.”
Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto
West End Best Friend

—West End Best Friend

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Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto
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Backstage with Andrew Kato & Bill Fennelly
Good Night Oscar Tony Howell & Co. Good Night Oscar Tony Howell & Co.

Backstage with Andrew Kato & Bill Fennelly

Good Night, Oscar has begun rehearsals at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre and Andrew Kato sits down with director, Bill Fennelly, and lead, Max Roll, on this incredible production. Plus, learn about all the exciting things we have planned at our upcoming Gala: The Impossible Dream, and the line up of 2026/27 Limited Engagements!

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