Suburb

For all the books, movies and sitcoms that have either eulogized or vilified them, the suburbs have been largely ignored by musical theater — until now. Suburb takes an insightful, witty, and nuanced view of the world of the lawnmower, the barbecue, and the mall, exploring Suburb’s rites and rituals. Theater Under the Stars presents the New Jersey premiere of this award-winning musical, featuring a book by David Javerbaum & Robert S. Cohen, music by Robert S. Cohen, and lyrics by David Javerbaum. Directed by Leslie Potashner, with musical direction by Tamara Cashour and choreography by Donald Earle Howes.

This Desperate Housewives meets Rent story revolves around Alison and Stuart, a young professional couple living in the city and now expecting a baby. Stuart finds himself suddenly seized by and overwhelming desire to go suburban, while Alison is afraid of becoming her mother. Rhoda is an “uber-realtor” hell-bent on selling Alison and Stuart their dream house. Tom is a widower and avid do-it-yourselfer, who in the face of retirement, has reluctantly put his home of 40 years up for sale.