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Tuesday, December 3 - Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Indigo Girls. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Indigo Girls on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:30pm. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the multi-Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded sixteen studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe.
George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda" throughout December. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter (The Steel Man), and directed by Joe Brancato (Daniel's Husband), from December 3-22, 2024. The cast includes Jordan Kai Burnett (Channing Tatum's Magic Mike Live) and Jonathan Randell Silver (Virtuous Life of Joseph Andrews), who are reprising their roles from the original Penguin Rep Theater production as Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder respectively.
Wednesday, December 4 - Grunin Center presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- For 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited "Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party" has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. See for yourself when the show comes to the Grunin Center for the Arts on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:00pm.
New Jersey Symphony presents Disney's "The Muppet Christmas Carol" in concert. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony will present Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film while the musical score is performed live by the orchestra. The concerts will be led by conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos from December 5-8, 2024 with performances in Morristown, Red Bank, Newark, and New Brunswick.
Thursday, December 5 - State Theatre New Jersey and NJPAC Productions present An Evening with Chevy Chase & National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and NJPAC Productions present An Evening with Chevy Chase & National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at the State Theatre on Friday, December 5, 2024 at 7:30pm. This unforgettable evening celebrates the timeless classic with a special 35th Anniversary screening of the film followed by a live conversation and Q&A with Chevy Chase, and his wife Jayni.
CDC Theatre presents Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" in December. (CRANFORD, NJ) -- CDC Theatre presents one of the most enchanting musicals of all time, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with eight performances from December 6-15, 2024. This 'tale as old as time' is based on Disney's Academy Award-winning film and features the timeless story you love, along with all your favorite characters and songs. The production is directed by Beth Kasper.
Friday, December 6 - State Theatre New Jersey presents The Musical Box: 50th Anniversary Genesis — Selling England by the Pound. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Musical Box – 50th Anniversary Genesis—Selling England by the Pound on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. 50 years ago, Genesis released an album that changed rock history.
The Growing Stage Kicks Off The Holidays With "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer". (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is thrilled to bring back the holiday classic, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer with performances weekends from December 6-22, 2024. Based on the animated television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks) and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage with scenic/puppet by Brandon Kirkham. It has a Script Adaptation by Robert Penola and Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks.
Saturday, December 7 - NBPAC presents tributes to The Rat Pack and Linda Ronstadt on December 7th. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) hosts two concerts that will take you back in time to experience legendary artists who have influenced generations and continue to inspire.
Saturday, December 7 - Sinatra Saturday Holiday Celebration and Tribute to Take Place on December 7th. (AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ) -- It's the most wonderful time of the year for a memorable musical afternoon featuring the artistry of Frank Sinatra, along with holiday songs, distinguished guest speakers, and a little light lunch and dessert on the side!
Saturday, December 7 - Ramapo College presents The Classics IV on December 7th. (MAHWAH, NJ) -- Sharp Theater at Ramapo College of New Jersey presents The Classics IV on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:00pm. The band was one of the most popular and influential pop groups of the 60s and 70s.
Saturday, December 7 - Vivid Stage presents A Very Special Special on December 7th. (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey. This season, the company will present thirty performances of different kinds, in locations all over the region. Next up is A Very Special Special, a Holiday variety show, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Saturday, December 7 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Damn The Torpedoes. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Damn the Torpedoes comes to The Lizzie Rose Music Room on Saturday, December 7, 2024 with performances at 4:00pm & 7:30pm. The band offers a complete Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert experience.
Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas. (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas across three weekends from December 7-21, 2024. The musical features Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin, Book by David Ives and Paul Blake, and is based upon the classic Paramount Pictures film. It was written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.
Sunday, December 8 - SNL Trumpeter Summer Camargo to Play at December NJJS Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concert. During the pandemic, the New Jersey Jazz Society held virtual concerts that appeared on njjs.com and the NJJS Facebook and YouTube sites. In March 2021, the performers were two second-year Jazz Studies students at Juilliard: trumpeter Summer Camargo from Hollywood, FL, and pianist Tyler Henderson from Houston.
Sunday, December 8 - bergenPAC Performing Arts School to Hold Winter Wonderland Masquerade Fundraiser on December 8th. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), invites the community to A Winter Wonderland Masquerade on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at its Performing Arts School, located at 1 Depot Square, Englewood. After bergenPAC completed its theater renovations, the organization is focusing on raising capital to restore its historic building’s facilities to industry standards.
Tuesday, December 10 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Holiday Spirits: Festival Cocktails and Cheer fundraiser. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey kicks off the holiday season in style on their iconic main stage with Holiday Spirits: Festive Cocktails and Cheer, a new holiday fundraising event on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 5:30pm–8:00pm. This joyful evening of signature cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and live music, is hosted in support of making live performances accessible and affordable for everyone in the community.
Joel McKinnon Miller stars as Scrooge in McCarter's "A Christmas Carol". (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Get ready to be transported to 19th-century London for McCarter Theatre Center's annual production of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol. Led by veteran stage and screen actor Joel McKinnon Miller as Ebenezer Scrooge, the show runs from December 10-29, 2024, in the Matthews Theatre.
Tuesday, December 3 - The Levoy Theatre presents Jane Lynch's "A Swingin' Little Christmas". (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Jane Lynch's "A Swingin' Little Christmas" on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winning actress is joined by Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and The Tony Guerrero Quintet. Doors are at 6:00pm; Showtime is 7:00pm.
Thursday, December 5 - Dive Into the Springsteen Archives at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on December 5th. (LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- There are nearly 48,000 reasons why Bruce is The Boss, and they're all in the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music. Curator Melissa Ziobro, M.A., will usher your imagination through its doors in a presentation for teens and adults at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The event begins at 3:30pm.
Friday, December 6 - NJPAC presents Smokey Robinson. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Motown Icon Smokey Robinson will return to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America's "greatest living poet," acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson's career spans over four decades of hits.
Friday, December 6 - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox to bring "10" tour to The Newton Theatre. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox brings its "10" tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. The show proves that Everything New is Old Again - leave the AI at home and take a road trip to experience Life In The Past Lane! Dressing in vintage attire is encouraged.
Friday, December 6 - Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. The night includes special guests Paul F. Tompkins, Nellie McKay, and Josh Gondelman.
Friday, December 6 - Dallas Brass to present Holiday Show at Kean Stage. (HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage has added Dallas Brass to its 2024-2025 season line-up. The all-brass ensemble will perform their holiday show, Christmas Plus!, on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue) in Hillside. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Friday, December 6 - Art House Productions & Tris McCall present Songs & Stories. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- On Friday, December 6, 2024, Art House Productions & Tris McCall present Songs & Stories. McCall and his band will present twelve of these songs alongside McCall's Almanac, a collection of corresponding short stories. Showtime is 8:00pm. Admission is free.
Saturday, December 7 - Montclair State University's Cali Opera Program presents "Hansel & Gretel" on December 7th. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair State University's Cali Opera Program is set to present their chamber opera version of Humperdinck's holiday classic Hansel & Gretel (sung in English) on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm & 6:00pm, staring Litha Ashforth, Hailey Ji (Gretels) and Inhye Choi, Mia Grizzuti (Hansels). This fairy tale opera follows brother and sister–, Hansel and Gretel, as they are sent away to gather strawberries after frustrating their exhausted mother.
Saturday, December 7 - Morristown ONSTAGE to Hold Open Auditions on December 7th. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF), a non-profit organization enhancing excellence in education in the Morris School District for over 32 years, will hold auditions for its premier fundraiser, Morristown ONSTAGE, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Morristown High School. A community staple, the event brings people of all ages together to celebrate and discover unique local talent all to benefit the Morris School District and support public education.
Saturday, December 7 - Harmonium Choral Society presents Winter Concerts in Morristown December 7-8. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Join the acclaimed 100-voice Harmonium Choral Society for their winter concert on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm or Sunday, December 8 at 3:00pm at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown. The concert features SNOW ANGEL, an evocative piece by Sarah Quartel with cello and piano, and works by Buxtehude, Bruckner, Hailstork, Betinis, Rossi and more. It also features the East Coast premiere of Joseph Gregorio's Unbound Angels with the composer in attendance.
Saturday, December 7 - Jackson Pines to Perform at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on December 7th. (LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Take a musical tour through time and tradition with Jackson Pines. The celebrated folk duo will appear in concert at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Showtime is 2:30pm.
Saturday, December 7 - Passage Theatre presents 40th Anniversary Holiday Fundraiser with John Flynn and Leticia Williams. (TRENTON, NJ) -- Passage Theatre presents a 40th anniversary holiday fundraiser featuring a sing-along and night of songs from singer-songwriter John Flynn on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Mill Hill Playhouse. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Saturday, December 7 - Sing in the Season – Experience holiday magic with Four of NJ's Top Choral Groups. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) – Experience holiday magic with seasonal music from four of New Jersey's top choral arts organizations beginning with The Somerset Hills Chorus conducted by Stephen Sands on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm & 5:00pm in the Gothic S.W. Bowne Hall at Drew University, conveniently located right behind the Shakespeare Theatre. The program will feature a selection of timeless Christmas carols spanning the ages, accompanied by harp and percussion.
Saturday, December 7 - Celebrate the Holidays at the Albert Music Hall's Bluegrass Holiday Show on Saturday. (WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 7, 2024, Albert Music Hall will host a Bluegrass Holiday Show featuring five bands: Ramapo Valley Ramblers, Libby Prison Minstrels, Fish and Whistle, Crab Grass, and Elaine and Cimarron Sky Band. Each group will perform a Bluegrass set and will add some seasonal classics reimagined with a Bluegrass twist. Doors open at 5:30pm, with music starting at 6:30pm. Admission is $6 for adults and $1 for kids under 12. Cash only.
Sunday, December 8 - The Newton Theatre presents Shawn Colvin. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Shawn Colvin on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 7:00pm. Over the course of three decades, Shawn Colvin has established herself as a captivating performer and a revered storyteller.
Sunday, December 8 - Star of Stage & Screen Mandy Gonzalez Returns to Her Hometown to Perform at SOPAC. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) proudly announces a stirring performance from local icon-turned-Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 7:30pm. Known for her work in Tony Award-winning Broadway productions Hamilton and Wicked, and for originating the role of Nina Rosario in Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights, Gonzalez returns to her hometown to perform Home for the Holidays, an evening-length duo performance of seasonal favorites, plus tunes from her signature repertoire.
Sunday, December 8 - RVCC Chorale to Present Annual Holiday Concert on December 8th. (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Raritan Valley Community College Chorale will present a holiday concert on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm. The annual event will be held in the Welpe Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College's Branchburg campus.
Sunday, December 8 - Celebrate the Holiday Season with New Jersey Festival Orchestra!. (MADISON, NJ) -- From traditional to pops, choral favorites, and Broadway classics, New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s (NJFO) holiday concerts promise to fill the entire family with warmth and cheer.
Sunday, December 8 - Broadway Stars Will Shine in Philharmonic of Southern NJ Holiday Pops. (VOORHEES, NJ) -- The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey will be joined by John Pinto, Jr. and Jaron Barney from Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" in its annual Holiday Pops concert Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees. The orchestra will play under the baton of PSNJ Conductor Laureate Matthew Oberstein. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Sunday, December 8 - Celebrate Hanukkah at StocktonPAC with A Cappella Group The Maccabeats on December 8th. (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The a cappella group The Maccabeats will perform "A Maccabeats Hanukkah" at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm.
Sunday, December 8 - UCPAC presents Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm. One of the most engaging and successful ensembles in the history of Celtic music, Cherish The Ladies have shared timeless Irish traditions with audiences worldwide for over thirty years. In Cherish The Ladies Celtic Christmas, the Ladies put their signature mark on classic carols such as "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night."
Sunday, December 8 - Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series continues on December 8th with music for clarinet, viola and piano. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series will continue on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm with a recital of music for clarinet, viola, and piano. The event will take place in Bristol Chapel in Princeton. It is open to the public and free of charge.
Luna Stage presents "Lonely Planet" by Steven Dietz. (WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage presents Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz, directed by Melissa Firlit, from November 14 – December 8, 2024. Lonely Planet is a funny and heartwarming story of friendship, love, and survival. In the 1990s, down an old city street, inside a small map store, a pile of chairs begins to form. Two best friends, Jody and Carl, manage the ever-growing mountain of chairs while taking care of each other and navigating the dark reality that looms in the outside world.
Paper Mill Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical. (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical from November 27 to December 29, 2024. Based on the classic 1954 holiday film, it is a Technicolor Broadway musical extravaganza. The production is directed by Paper Mill's Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee.
Centenary Stage Company presents "A Christmas Carol: The Musical". (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Family Friendly, Holiday Spectacular: A Christmas Carol: The Musical will run in the Sitnik Theatre from November 29 through December 15, 2024, with many performance times and dates available, including some weekday matinees. This is a musical stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story, featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent.
Mile Square Theatre presents the World Premiere of "The Christmas Show Must Go On". (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre presents the World Premiere of The Christmas Show Must Go On by Pia Wilson from November 29 through December 15, 2024. This is a new classic tale for Christmas! The fairies in the Christmas Realm have been losing their power and the Christmas ghosts may all be leaving the realm to become Halloween ghosts. Can the Christmas Fairy welcome humans to the show for the first time ever, stop the ghosts from defecting, and make the annual Christmas Show happen?
Surflight Theatre presents "Miracle on 34th Street". (BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre presents the Christmas musical, Miracle on 34th Street, from November 30 through December 15, 2024. Paula Hammons Sloan directs and choreographs and Pete Clapsis heads the cast as Kris Kringle. In the play, single mother, Doris Walker, doesn't want her six-year-old Susan's head filled with romantic notions - such as Santa Claus.
Theater League of Clifton to Hold Auditions for Dinner/Theater Murder Mystery Comedy. (CLIFTON, NJ) -- The Theater League of Clifton will hold auditions for its next dinner/theater production, "Girls Night Out," on December 3-4, 2024 from 7:00pm-9:00pm, at Mario's Restaurant (710 Van Houten Avenue) in Clifton. Call backs will be on December 5th.
"ANNIE" returns to New York City for the First Time in a Decade. (NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment), Carolyn Rossi Copeland Productions, Inc. and Crossroads Live North America recently announced full casting for the limited engagement of iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE at The Theater at Madison Square Garden which runs from December 4, 2024 through January 5, 2025. This run marks the return of ANNIE to New York City for the first time in a decade.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "A Christmas Carol". (MADISON, NJ) -- Gather the family and rediscover the joy and magic of Charles Dickens' classic tale this holiday season as A Christmas Carol returns to the Main Stage of the acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ). This production plays at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University from December 4-29, 2024.
Classic Radio Road Show presents "It's A Wonderful Life" as a Radio Play. Classic Radio Road Show presents It's a Wonderful Life, the holiday classic as a delightful radio play, in December. Performances take place in Marlboro, Piscataway, Aberdeen, and Monroe. All of the characters of Bedford Falls will be acted by a handful of talented actors. Sound effects will be performed by a Foley artist, manipulating props to create a soundscape.
Vanguard Theater presents "Tuck Everlasting". (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- This holiday season, Vanguard Theater invites audiences to experience Tuck Everlasting, a poignant and thought-provoking tale that delves into the fragility, beauty, and complexity of life. Directed by Vanguard Theater’s Founding Artistic Director Janeece Freeman Clark, this production runs from December 5–22, 2024.
Annual Somers Point Porch Performances to Take Place December 6th. (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- The Somers Point Unique Experiences Club, through the assistance of the Somers Point Business Association, and through the sponsorship of Debi and Chuck Westcott in honor of their love of Christmas and in remembrance of those present or have passed who shared this love is proud to announce the return of the annual Somers Point Porch Performances, December 6, 2024 starting at 6:00pm.
WHATCo presents "Love and Communication" as part of River's Edge Stage Series. (KEARNY, NJ) -- The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co (WHATCo) presents Love and Communication, a play by award-winning Princeton playwright James Christy Jr., as part of its River's Edge Stage series the weekend of December 6-7, 2024. This limited production follows the surreal journey of parents desperate to find the right treatment for their autistic son, only to find their efforts putting their marriage at risk.
Harbor Stage Theatre Company Brings Festive Cheer with an original new musical, "A Holiday Homecoming". (LANOKA HARBOR, NJ) — Harbor Stage Theatre Company presents "A Holiday Homecoming" from December 6-8, 2024, at Lacey Township High School. Written by Steven Hensle, this is an enchanting adaptation of the beloved poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
HACPAC presents "The Christmas Caper". (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) presents The Christmas Caper from December 6-8 and December 12-14, 2024. Written and composed by MaryAnn DiMaria and Nick Picciallo, The Christmas Caper is a two-act ninety-minute seasonal fantasy saga of Santa's stolen sleigh.
Lewis Center for the Arts presents "The Amish Project". (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents The Amish Project, Jessica Dickey's compelling drama that explores the aftermath of the 2006 shooting at an Amish schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, a small village in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Princeton senior Caitlin Durkin directs and portrays six characters forever transformed by the tragic event. Performances are on December 6-7, 2024 at 7:30pm in the Wallace Theater at the Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton campus.
East Lynne Theater Company to Celebrate the Holidays with "Lennie's Christmas Extravaganza: A Holiday Cabaret with Special Guests". (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Lennie McKenzie, a favorite among the New York City piano bar scene, will return to East Lynne Theater with "Lennie's Christmas Extravaganza: A Holiday Cabaret with Special Guests" for two weekends: December 6-7 and December 13-14, 2024.
St. Nick Makes an Early Arrival at the Kelsey Theatre in "Twas the Night Before Christmas". (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Lots will be stirring at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre when the Kelsey Players brings the holiday classic "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to the stage December 6-9, 2024. The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore's beloved poem is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for even the entire family.
Kaleidoscope Youth Theatre presents "Seussical, Jr.". (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Seussical, Jr. comes to The Summit Playhouse for two weekends from December 6-15, 2024. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. This is a Kaleidoscope Youth Theatre production.
Bergen County Players presents "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical". (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Theatre for Young Audiences Edition), an "electrifying" (Newsday) musical adaptation of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, with a limited holiday run at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from December 7-22, 2024.
Jackson Arts Ministry Presents Newsies, The Broadway Musical, and Oliver! Jr.. (LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- Jackson Arts Ministry (JAM) presents their Fall 2024 productions, Newsies, the Broadway Musical, and Oliver! Jr., at the historic Casino Auditorium at Georgian Court University on Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th.
Classic American Tales to Hold Christmas Party. (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Classic American Tales (CAT) is throwing a little party to celebrate a successful 2024 Season and give a peek into the 2025 Season on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. The Cape May, NJ location will be revealed to attendees who purchase tickets.
"She's NorMale – A Transgender Odyssey" to Debut in Asbury Park. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- She's NorMale – A Transgender Odyssey, a groundbreaking live multimedia musical production by Geenetica (Geena Buono), will premiere on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the House of Independents in Asbury Park. This matinee event will run from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, with doors and bar opening at 2:00pm. An afterparty will follow from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Saturday, December 7 - NJPAC presents Brazilian Comedian Rafi Bastos. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Rafi Bastos, a renowned Brazilian comedian known for his edgy and provocative stand-up comedy, is set to bring his show to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:00pm.
DanceWorks at RVCC to Feature Student and Faculty Performances December 4-5. (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's (RVCC) Arts & Design department will present DanceWorks, an evening of student and faculty dance, on Wednesday and Thursday, December 4-5, 2024. The event will be held in the Edward Nash Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus. Performances take place at 7:00pm each night.
Lydia Johnson Dance to Perform at Graham Studio Theater. (NEW YORK, NY) –- Lydia Johnson Dance (LJD), a company known for its distinctive choreography by Artistic Director and Choreographer Lydia Johnson, which fuses ballet technique with contemporary phrases and gestures, will perform at the Graham Studio Theater on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30pm; Thursday, December 5 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm.
Jersey City Nutcracker Returns to the Nimbus Arts Center this December. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- This holiday season, Nimbus Dance's Jersey City Nutcracker returns to the Nimbus Arts Center with 15 public performances from December 6-22, 2024, plus additional schooltime matinees for local students and groups. Now in its 14th year, Nimbus' lively and contemporary interpretation of Tchaikovsky's classic delights audiences of all ages with a heartwarming story set right in the heart of Jersey City.
Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center presents Family-Friendly Play "Digging The Whole" in December. (LINCROFT, NJ) -- Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center has announced Digging The Whole, a family-friendly play will run from December 5-8, 2024 in the Black Box Theater. Written by Mark Schaeffer and featuring music and lyrics by Rita Z. Asch, Digging The Whole tells the tale of Slag Heap, a soda-loving, TV-watching character who builds a home deep in the woods.
Tuesday, December 3 - Seton Hall University presents 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 3rd. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Grab your blue Santa hats as Seton Hall University marks its 15th annual Christmas at the Hall celebration with its renowned Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, on the University Green on the South Orange Campus. This free festive celebration promises an evening filled with holiday cheer, featuring live performances, seasonal treats and a chance to join in the spirit of giving. The event begins at 6:00pm.
Wednesday, December 4 - The Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education at Ocean County College will present Entartete Kunst (Degenerate Art): The Nazi Assault on the Avant Garde. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education at Ocean County College will present Entartete Kunst (Degenerate Art): The Nazi Assault on the Avant Garde on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 on the OCC Main Campus in Toms River. This lecture is free and open to the public.
Thursday, December 5 - NJPAC presents A Magical Cirque Christmas. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Make plans to treat your family to the wonder of A Magical Cirque Christmas at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). This holiday event will feature world-class circus artists showcasing their unique talents with a festive twist on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:30pm.
Friday, December 6 - Carteret holiday celebrations take place throughout December. (CARTERET, NJ) -- With Hanukkah coinciding with Christmas and New Year's this year, Carteret is pulling out all the stops with three Borough-sponsored holiday events, plus several additional ticketed entertainment events at Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.
Friday, December 6 - Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University presents a Conversation with Ireland's Abbey Theatre. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University's Fund for Irish Studies continues its 2024-2025 series with a conversation with Caitriíona McLaughlin, Artistic Director of Ireland's Abbey Theatre, and Jen Coppinger, Head of Producing at Abbey Theatre. Fund for Irish Studies Co-chair and Director of Princeton's Program in Theater and Music Theater Jane Cox will moderate the conversation on December 6, 2024 at 4:30pm at the James Stewart Film Theater at 185 Nassau Street. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.
Friday, December 6 - Bally's Atlantic City Hosts Third Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on December 6th. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Join Bally's Atlantic City on Friday, December 6 at The Yard from 4:30pm – 6:00pm for the third annual holiday tree lighting ceremony as we officially welcome the 2024 holiday season! Special hosts Joe Kelly and Jahna Michal from the Cat Country 107.3 morning show will lead the celebration, featuring the lighting of a stunning 40-foot Christmas tree at The Yard. This festive event promises to be a joyous occasion for the entire family.
Friday, December 6 - Final JC Fridays of 2024 features Open Art Studios, Holiday Shopping, and Live Performances. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions announces the lineup for the final JC Fridays of 2024 on Friday, December 6. Jersey City's premier quarterly arts festival, which is free and open to the public, will showcase a variety of events, including visual art exhibitions, music performances, studio tours, and more hosted at local businesses, galleries, studios, and arts organizations. Visitors are encouraged to travel from place to place to discover art, enjoy the local arts scene, and shop affordable local art.
Saturday, December 7 - Sharper Speech and LoMotion Live presents "A Night of Stars" on December 7th. (BOONTON, NJ) -- Last winter, Sharper Speech and LoMotion Live joined forces to present a cabaret like no other at the Parsippany Arts Center. The event received rave reviews and left the audience moved—many with not a dry eye in the house. The two will present their second "A Night of Stars" on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Parsippany Arts Center. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Saturday, December 7 - Monmouth County Park System hosts The Creative Arts Center Exhibit & Sale. (LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will host The Creative Arts Center Exhibit & Sale from Saturday, December 7 to Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center. This exhibit celebrates the original artwork of the Creative Arts Center's students and instructors. With many pieces available for purchase, this is the perfect place to kick off your holiday shopping or find a beautiful piece for your home.
Friday, December 6 - RVCC Holocaust Institute Slates Webinar with Author, Child of Holocaust Survivors. (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies will present an online discussion with author Anna Salton Eisen on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am. Anna Salton Eisen was an adult when she finally broke her parents' silence about their Holocaust experiences. In her moving memoir, Pillar of Salt, she recounts her accidental discovery, as a youth, of two watercolor paintings by her father that depicted the horrors of the Holocaust.
Saturday, December 7 - Asbury Book Cooperative presents Local Author Panel Discussion on December 7th. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- All are welcome to join a Local Author Panel Discussion with Tim DeMarco (Release Me), Anthony Ausiello (Brooklyn '76), and Luigina Vecchione (Italian American) on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Asbury Book Cooperative. This discussion will be mediated by local author and Asbury Park High School Alumnus, Paul Bomba.
Wednesday, December 4 - Arts Council of Princeton presents Crafting a Heart - Workshop with Gisele Fetterman and Diana Weymar. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) presents an intimate workshop with Gisele Fetterman and craftivist Diana Weymar on Wednesday December 4, 2024 at 6:30pm. Attendees will learn to create a unique mosaic heart out of ceramic and tile pieces and learn more about using art to transform anxiety into action.
Friday, December 6 - Oyster Point Gallery presents Five Years - Ten Artists in Residence. (RED BANK, NJ) -- In 2020, Don Harger was an artist with an inventory problem. He had hundreds of paintings which were headed to storage. He also had a good friend, Bob McKay. Bob called his art contacts to let them know Don's plight. "And, by the way, how can you help?" he asked.
The Art House Gallery presents The 7th Annual Affordable Art Show. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions will present the 7th Annual Affordable Art Show, curated by Andrea McKenna, from Friday, December 6, 2024, to Saturday, January 18, 2025. Featuring over 400 works of art by 138 local artists, all priced at $500 or less, the Affordable Art Show highlights an incredible variety of unique, gift-ready pieces. This year's collection includes paintings, photography, small sculptures, handmade gifts, jewelry, and more—perfect for holiday shopping or adding to your personal collection.
150+ Unique Works, 70 Artists, One Unmissable Exhibition at Dupree Gallery. (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Fine artist and gallery owner James E. Dupree has announced Dupree Gallery Lambertville's upcoming exhibition Freedom of Expression, on view from December 7, 2024 to January 24, 2025. This is an open call exhibition, featuring over 150 eclectic works of art by 70 artists from around the country.
Saturday, December 7 - Princeton Makes Talks Series Features Visual Artist Claude Winn on Saturday. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 7, 2024, painter Claude Winn will be the featured speaker for the "Inside the Artist's Studio" series at Princeton Makes in the Princeton Shopping Center. Winn, a Princeton Makes cooperative member, creates stunning abstract paintings that she calls "meditations," reflecting her interdisciplinary background. The event begins at 6:30pm.
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Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - WP Percussion Ensemble at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - Indigo Girls at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - Queen, A Night at the Opera at Monmouth University - Lauren K. Woods Theatre, 370 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - The Sensational Soul Cruisers: Destination Soultown Holiday Show at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Wednesday, December 4 @ 7:00pm - Ramapo Jazz Ensemble: Tribute to John Coltrane at H-Wing Auditorium, Ramapo College of NJ, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah
Wednesday, December 4 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Wednesday, December 4 @ 7:30pm - Fairytale of New York at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Wednesday, December 4 @ 7:30pm - Samara Joy: “A Joyful Holiday” featuring the McLendon Family at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Wednesday, December 4 @ 8:00pm - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30pm - WP Chamber Winds and Preparatory Ensemble “Ragas for Winds” at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30pm - The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert with New Jersey Symphony at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30pm - An Evening with Chevy Chase & National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30pm - A Johnny Mathis Christmas at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, December 6 @ 7:00pm - Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Friday, December 6 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, December 6 @ 7:30pm - The Growing Stage presents "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Friday, December 6 @ 7:30pm - The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, December 6 @ 7:30pm - Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Friday, December 6 @ 8:00pm - Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" at CDC Theatre at CDC Theatre, 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford
Friday, December 6 @ 8:00pm - The Musical Box performing Genesis' "Selling England by the Pount" album at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, December 6 @ 8:00pm - Chris Knight at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 7 @ 10:00am - Milk & Cookie Series: Kulture Kool at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, December 7 @ 12:00pm - Sinatra Saturday Holiday Celebration and Tribute! at Avon Municipal Marina Building, 2 Main Street, Avon-By-The-Sea
Saturday, December 7 @ 12:00pm - Milk & Cookie Series: Kulture Kool at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, December 7 @ 1:00pm - American Repertory Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER at Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank
Saturday, December 7 @ 1:00pm - Gene DiNapoli presents Swinging with The Rat Pack and Marilyn Monroe at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, December 7 @ 1:00pm - New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, December 7 @ 1:00pm - A Christmas Carol at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, December 7 @ 2:00pm - Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Saturday, December 7 @ 2:00pm - Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" at CDC Theatre at CDC Theatre, 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford
Saturday, December 7 @ 2:00pm - George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, December 7 @ 3:30pm - Damn The Torpedoes - The Music of Tom Petty at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, December 7 @ 4:00pm - The Growing Stage presents "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Saturday, December 7 @ 4:30pm - New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, December 7 @ 6:00pm - American Repertory Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER at Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:00pm - Holiday Doo Wop at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:00pm - OCC Concert Band: The Sounds of the Holidays at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30pm - Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30pm - David Benoit Christmas Tribute To Charlie Brown at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30pm - Damn The Torpedoes - The Music of Tom Petty at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, December 7 @ 8:00pm - The Classics IV at Sharp Theater, Ramapo College of NJ, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah
Saturday, December 7 @ 8:00pm - Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" at CDC Theatre at CDC Theatre, 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford
Saturday, December 7 @ 8:00pm - Gene DiNapoli presents Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, December 7 @ 8:00pm - Lúnasa's Irish Solstice Celebration with special guest singer Dave Curley at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair
Saturday, December 7 @ 8:00pm - Funny Women of a Certain Age at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Saturday, December 7 @ 8:00pm - A Very Special Special at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit
Saturday, December 7 @ 8:00pm - A Johnny Mathis Christmas at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, December 8 @ 1:00pm - American Repertory Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER at Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank
Sunday, December 8 @ 1:00pm - New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Sunday, December 8 @ 2:00pm - Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" at CDC Theatre at CDC Theatre, 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford
Sunday, December 8 @ 2:00pm - The Growing Stage presents "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Sunday, December 8 @ 2:00pm - George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, December 8 @ 3:00pm - Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Sunday, December 8 @ 3:00pm - Oscar Hernández and Alma Libre at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Sunday, December 8 @ 3:00pm - Bored Teachers Podcast: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Sunday, December 8 @ 3:00pm - Sister’s Christmas Catechism at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Sunday, December 8 @ 3:00pm - "The Muppet Christmas Carol" in concert with New Jersey Symphony at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, December 8 @ 4:30pm - New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Monday, December 9 @ 3:00pm - A Christmas Carol Performed By Gerald Charles Dickens at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Monday, December 9 @ 7:00pm - Brazilian Latin Percussion Ensemble Final Concert at H-Wing Auditorium, Ramapo College of NJ, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah
Monday, December 9 @ 7:00pm - A Christmas Carol Performed By Gerald Charles Dickens at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Monday, December 9 @ 8:00pm - Trevor Wallace and Michael Blaustein Present: Stiff Socks Live at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Tuesday, December 10 @ 5:30pm - Holiday Spirits: Festive Cocktails and Cheer at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:00pm - Student Filmmaking Showcase at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:30pm - Concert Band Final Concert at H-Wing Auditorium, Ramapo College of NJ, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah
Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:30pm - It's A Wonderful Life at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Book Club - Percival Everett, James at VIRTUAL
Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:30pm - A Christmas Carol at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton
