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JACK NEARY’s plays have been produced all over the United States and
in Canada,, Europe and Australia. His most recent plays are TRICK OR TREAT, which premiered in 2017 at Northern Stage and featured NYPD BLUE's Gordon Clapp, then was produced off-Broadway at 59E59 Theatres, also featuring Mr. Clapp; AULD LANG SYNE, which premiered at the Peterborough Players, and also featured Mr. Clapp, and THE PORCH, produced by the Lyric Stage Company of Boston, CityStage in Springfield, the Stoneham (MA) Theatre and the Majestic Theater in West Springfield, Massachusetts, and KONG’S NIGHT OUT, presented at the Lyric Stage in Boston, New Century Theatre and the Meadow Brook Theatre in Michigan, featuring TV's Cindy Williams. His romantic comedy, FIRST NIGHT, debuted professionally at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre, and subsequently enjoyed a long run at the Theatre Lobby in Boston. TO FORGIVE, DIVINE, which also debuted professionally at the MRT, was purchased for film by Walt Disney Pictures after a run at the Colony Theatre in Los Angeles. JERRY FINNEGAN’S SISTER has played in various United States theatres and has successfully launched five theatre companies. In 2006-7, JERRY FINNEGAN'S SISTER was produced in Paris under the title LA SOUER DE JERRY KING, featuring Arthur Jugnot and Ceclila Cara, who subsequently toured France with the play. He is Founder of the new web site, stageadaptations.com, which features adaptations of many classic stories. His own web site is jacknearyonline.com. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild, Actors' Equity and the Screen Actors Guild. When Ben Affleck robs the concessions money at Fenway Park in his new film, THE TOWN, he takes the money from Jack. And he recently advised Johnny Depp's Whitey Bulgar to break up a fight in BLACK MASS.

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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW New Hampshire Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW New Hampshire Awards; NEWSIES THE MUSICAL, CRUCIBLE, Arts In Motion & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards; NEWSIES THE MUSICAL, CRUCIBLE, Arts In Motion & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards December 5th Standings; NEWSIES THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at the Players' Ring Theater This Holiday Season


The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without seeing the classic Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” running at the Players’ Ring Theatre for the first three weeks of December.

DEATHTRAP to Open 32nd Season at Players' Ring Theatre


Get ready for a thrilling and hilarious evening as the Players' Ring Theatre opens its 32nd season with the iconic comedy-thriller, 'Deathtrap.' Don't miss the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, nominated for four Tony Awards. Find out more about the production and the talented cast in this article.

World Premiere of THE STANDS Comes To The Players' Ring


From the author of the Players' Ring's recent hit, Moonglow, and acclaimed playwright Jack Neary, comes this stunning, suspenseful story about kids and parents, and the shattering power of words.

Threshold Stage Company to Present MISERY at The Star Theatre in Kittery Beginning This Month


Threshold Stage Company will present 'Misery' by William Goldman (adapted from Stephen King's best-selling novel). The show will be directed by Jack Neary at the Star Theatre at the Kittery Community Center from October 21st - November 6th, 2022.

Players' Ring's MOONGLOW to Move to The Firehouse Center in October


The Players' Ring of Portsmouth's new hit comedy MOONGLOW, by Jack Neary, will be presented for four performances only at the Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport on October 6-9, co-produced by the Actors Studio of Newburyport and the Players' Ring.

Boston Playwrights' Theatre Presents BOSTON THEATER MARATHON XXIV, May 1


Boston Playwrights' Theatre announces the in-person return of its annual celebration of new short plays. Boston Theater Marathon XXIV will feature 50 ten-minute plays written by New England playwrights and presented by New England theatre companies. The event will take place in BPT's home theatre on Boston University's West Campus.

BWW Review: Livin' La Vida DIVAS at Ridgefield Theater Barn


There are no weighty messages here. No high drama. Just fun stuff, listening to a couple of 60ish female actors, virtually joined at the hip, tease and tolerate each other with all manner of jokey repartee, acid-laced with rapier ripostes that cut to the quick.

BWW Review: THE DIVAS at Ridgefield Theater Barn


On Saturday, February 12, I had the pleasure of seeing THE DIVAS at the Ridgefield Theater Barn, in Ridgefield, CT.  This story, written by Jack Neary, is a comedic series of seven different one act plays that depict the lives of fictional divas Bethel and Clarice, two middle-aged stage actresses whose dynamics with each other define the term “frenemies,” as they are constantly competing for the same roles, in auditions, yet continue to interact with each other.  Directed by Michael Ferrara and Paulette Layton, this talented cast features Nancy Sinacori as Bethel and Deborah Connelly as Clarice, both of whom truly bring their characters to life!

THE DIVAS to Open in February at the Theater Barn


After a necessary postponement, the Theater Barn will be presenting the world premiere of The Divas, a compilation of one-act plays by Jack Neary. Directed by Michael Ferrara and Paulette Layton, The Divas will be presented Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm, February 4th through the 26th, with 2 pm matinees on Sunday, February 13th & 20th.

Park Theatre to Present First Theatrical Stage Production


The new Park Theatre will present its first stage play production, First Night, on December 28 and 29 at 7:30pm each night in the 333-seat Eppes Auditorium.

Players' Ring Presents DISCOVERING MAGIC With Andrew Pinard


The Players' Ring continues one of New Hampshire's most popular holiday traditions, Discovering Magic with Andrew Pinard, a dazzling performance featuring comedy, con games, sleight of hand, and more, over Thanksgiving weekend, from November 26 to 28, at its Prescott Park home, 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth.

FRANKENSTEIN Opens Tomorrow at The Players Ring


The Players' Ring continues its 30th Anniversary season with the world premiere of Bretton Reis' adaptation of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley's masterpiece of horror, from October 29 to November 14 at its Prescott Park home, 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth.

Players Ring Premieres New Play 9/12


The Players' Ring continues its 30th Anniversary season with the world premiere of Walter Freeman's 9/12, a provocative and compelling comedy/drama about an unexpected visitor on the day after the 9/11 World Trade Center tragedy. 

Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Opens Players Ring Season


The Players' Ring opens its first post-pandemic season – and 30th Anniversary Season – with Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park, a romantic comedy bubbling with hilarious hijinks, from September 18 to October 3, at its Prescott Park home, 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth.

Theater Barn Celebrates A Successful Reopening


The Ridgefield Theater Barn reopened its doors with a red-carpet splash on June 11, welcoming back patrons and invited guests for the first night of their Evening of One Acts. 

KING KONG is Coming to the Kennedy Mine Ampitheatre


Main Street Theatre Works will be back this summer at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre in Jackson for “theatre under the stars.” MSTW kicks off their 18th Summer  Season at the Amphitheatre with the hilarious Kong’s Night Out, written by Jack Neary and  directed by Allen Pontes. The show runs Friday & Saturday, June 18th - July 17th.

Jack Neary FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jack Neary written?

Jack Neary has written 1 shows including First Night (Playwright).

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