This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place July 16-23, 2024
Here are previews of plays taking place from July 16-23, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
PHOTOS from "Cats" at Algonquin Arts Theatre
by John Posada - published 2024-07-15
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Cats from July 13-28, 2024. The classic musical features Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. Prepare for a purr-fectly mesmerizing performance of the world-renowned musical sensation - Cats! Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
West Side Story Comes to the Ritz Theatre
by Carolyn M. Brown, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-07-12
A local production of "West Side Story" is coming to the Ritz Theatre in Haddon Township, New Jersey, running from July 12 through July 28, 2024. Director Edwin Rico Santiago pays homage to the iconic dance-driven musical which first leaped onto the stage in 1957 when it premiered on Broadway, followed by a popular film version released in 1961 and Steven Spielberg's Hollywood remake in 2021. Choreographer Jen Gordon also steps into the illustrious shoes of Jerome Robbins who choreographed and directed the original stage production and film adaptation of this musical theater classic.
PHOTOS from "Footloose" at Surflight Theatre
by John Posada - published 2024-07-11
(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre is presenting the musical, Footloose from July 9-28, 2024. Based on the classic 80s film, the play follows big-city teenager, Ren, relocates from Chicago to the small rural town of Bomont, where its inhabitants have imposed an unjust ban on Rock 'n' Roll and dancing. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
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The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents Legally Blonde the Musical
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents Legally Blonde the Musical over two weekends, July 12–14 and July 19–21, 2024. This fabulously fun, award-winning musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem" ...from the dark recesses of Shakespeare's mind
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ocean County College Repertory Theater Company presents Madness, Murder, and Mayhem... from the dark recesses of Shakespeare's mind across two weekends (October 18-20 and October 25-27, 2024) at Grunin Center's Black Box Theater.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place July 9-16, 2024
Here are previews of plays taking place from July 9-16, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
Avenel Performing Arts Center presents "The Soapranos"
(AVENEL, NJ) -- Avenel Performing Arts Center presents The Soapranos from August 16-18, 2024. Tony's retiring and Paulie Peanuts is throwing him a surprise party in this hilarious, interactive parody of the hit TV series.
BCCT presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid, Jr." at Grunin Center for the Arts
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- BCCT presents Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. from August 2-4, 2024 at the Grunin Center for the Arts. From classic literature to the Academy Award-winning film and Broadway musical, Ariel's undersea journey is a beautiful love story for the ages. Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
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Empire Records
Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
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Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
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Phoenix Productions presents "Rent"
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
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Empire Records
Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
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Phoenix Productions presents "Rent"
Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Phoenix Productions presents "Rent"
Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Sunday, September 29, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Empire Records
Sunday, September 29, 2024 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Phoenix Productions presents "Rent"
Sunday, September 29, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Wednesday, October 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Wednesday, October 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Thursday, October 03, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Thursday, October 03, 2024 @ 2:00pm
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Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Thursday, October 03, 2024 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Thursday, October 03, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Friday, October 04, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Friday, October 04, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Friday, October 04, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
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Saturday, October 05, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Saturday, October 05, 2024 @ 2:00pm
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The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD - Les Contes d’Hoffmann
Saturday, October 05, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Saturday, October 05, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Saturday, October 05, 2024 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Empire Records
Saturday, October 05, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Empire Records
Saturday, October 05, 2024 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Sunday, October 06, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Empire Records
Sunday, October 06, 2024 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Wednesday, October 09, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Duel Reality
Wednesday, October 09, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Duel Reality
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Duel Reality
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
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Seth Rudetsky hosts Broadway Concert with Sierra Boggess at Bell Theater in Holmdel on Saturday
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- SiriusXM radio host Seth Rudetsky is bringing Seth's Big Fat Broadway LIVE! concert series to Bell Theater in Holmdel on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 8:00pm. Rudetsky's guest is Broadway's Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera). This up-close and personal concert series is a mix of the greatest hits from the Boggess' Broadway career plus intimate, behind-the-scenes stories, coupled with Rudetsky's funny, insightful and revealing questions. The series continues in the fall with Adam Pascal, J. Harrison Ghee and Krysta Rodriguez.
ON-GOING EVENTS
Music Mountain Theatre presents "The Scarlet Pimpernel"
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents The Scarlet Pimpernel, the swashbuckling adventure based on the novel by Baroness Orczy, over a three-weekend run from August 23 to September 8, 2024. The Scarlet Pimpernel is a colorful window into 18th-century French and British history.
