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Stephanie Trudeau's "Becoming Chavela" to be presented at Teatro Latea
(NEW YORK, NY) -- From October 23-25, 2026, Stephanie Trudeau's Becoming Chavela, the first ranchera musical celebrating the life, music, and legacy of legendary Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, an iconic voice whose artistry and unforgettable presence continue to inspire generations, will play at Teatro Latea choreographed by Ana Leon Bella, and directed by Leonard Peters.
Nutley Little Theatre presents “X” by Alistair McDowall
(NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre presents X by Alistair McDowall weekends from October 23 to November 7, 2026. X is a psychological sci-fi play that follows a skeleton crew stranded at a research base on Pluto. Completely cut off from a ruined Earth, the crew slowly loses their grip on reality and time as a mysterious, terrifying presence stalks them outside.
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Disney's "Freaky Friday"
(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Disney's Freaky Friday from October 23 to November 15, 2026. This is a musical adaptation of the classic novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films.
Brundage Park Playhouse presents "Ghost, the Musical"
(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse presents Ghost, the Musical across two weekends from October 23 to November 1, 2026. Ghost is a captivating musical adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning film by Bruce Joel Rubin featuring a hauntingly beautiful score by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, along with the classic hit "Unchained Melody."
Somerset Valley Players present Agatha Christie's "Go Back for Murder"
(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players present Agatha Christie's Go Back for Murder weekends from October 23 to November 8, 2026. It's a gripping mystery filled with twists, revelations, and razor‑sharp suspense.
LATEST FEATURES
Second Show for Jeremy Jordan added at MPAC
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Broadway star and Morris County resident Jeremy Jordan will perform in concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 5th. The 8:00pm performance is nearly sold out and a 3:00pm performance was just added due to popular demand.
'Hamlet' at Shakespeare Theatre NJ is a Treat this Halloween Season
by Karen Nowosad
Halloween shows seem to require a body count as a part of the story. Hamlet has that carried out especially at the end! But one was especially moving to see happen and that was Gertrude dying. Marion Adler's portrayal of this character is superb.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Who Live Anyway? on October 28th
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Whose Live Anyway? on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions.
Inspire 23 Productions Brings Two Powerful Stage Plays to New Jersey This November!
(AVENEL, NJ) -- Get ready for an exciting weekend of fun, laughter, drama, and live entertainment as Inspire 23 Productions presents two captivating stage plays (Tangled Vows and The Man Beneath the Mask) at the Avenel Performing Arts Center.
State Theatre New Jersey presents An Evening of Alton Brown
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents An Evening of Alton Brown on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:30pm. Although he's keeping the details under wraps, Brown has said that with An Evening of Alton Brown he's "stirring up some twists on his greatest hits," and "spicing things up with new demonstrations, music, and slightly scaled-down mayhem."
LATEST COLUMNS
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Two Moths” by Sean Kiely feat. Jean Rohe
by Bob Makin
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Two Moths" from "Long Live The Low," the latest album by Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely,
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/16/2026
by Danny Coleman
She has been called a "Natural born performer" but that only scratches the surface of this statuesque entertainer's description possibilities. Perhaps she has been described as a "Natural born performer" due to her past as a touring musical theater artist or a musician or maybe something else but one thing for sure is; she has the wow factor and that she is Erinn Alissa.
Milcah Bassel: "Imaginal Cells"
by Tris McCall
Milcah Bassel is fascinated by absence. Nevertheless, the objects she creates have true presence.
Daily Edition 10-23-26
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