"A Tailor Near Me" at New Jersey Repertory Company
by Mary Ann Bourbeau - published 2023-08-31
(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Small regional theaters have always struggled to stay afloat, and that struggle became even greater when the Covid pandemic shuttered them, often for a year or more. Many nonprofit theaters are running at a loss, with audiences dwindling and government aid slashed, forcing some venues to reduce the number of shows produced each season, shorten the length of a show's run or lay off staff members. In the most drastic cases, theaters have shut down completely.
The Strollers to Hold Auditions for "Children of Eden"
(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Strollers will hold auditions at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts for "Children of Eden" on Sunday, September 10th from 2:00pm-5:00pm and Monday, September 11th from 7:00pm-10:00pm; callbacks will take place Wednesday, September 13th from 7:00pm-10:00pm. This is a musical by Stephen Schwartz that will be directed by Carol Cornicelli with musical direction by Michael Nuzzo.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place August 29 to September 4, 2023
Here are previews of plays taking place from August 29 to September 4, 2023 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview. Click on the title to go to the full preview and be sure to check out our new Advanced Search areas for previews and events that let you search within a period of time, region of the state, and within one genre or multiple genres of your choice.
"Rock & Roll Man" Final Show is Sept. 1
by Karen Nowosad - published 2023-08-27
If you are looking for a good show to see to finish your summer viewing, consider going to New World Stages for Rock & Roll Man. This musical journey tells the story of the beginnings of rock and roll. It focuses on the legendary DJ Alan Freed. Freed brought the music of black artists to the mainstream at a time when segregation was in full swing in the U.S. He is also credited with popularizing the term Rock and Roll to the emerging genre.
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PHOTOS from "Disaster!" at Surflight Theatre
by John Posada - published 2023-08-27
(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre is currently presenting the hilarious musical comedy, Disaster! from August 22 - September 3, 2023. The play takes place in 1979, and New York's hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters, such as earthquakes, tidal waves and infernos. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
PHOTOS from "All Shook Up" at Music Mountain Theatre
by John Posada - published 2023-08-26
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre is presenting All Shook Up weekends from August 25 through September 10, 2023. The musical features a Book by Joe Dipietro and was inspired by and features the songs of Elvis Presley. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
Tickets start at just $26 and may be purchased at www.algonquinarts.org, by calling 732-528-9211 or by visiting the Algonquin Arts Theatre box office Monday through Saturday, 10AM-4PM located at 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, New Jersey.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Waiting for Godot"
(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) continues its 2023 Main Stage season with Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Hailed "one of the true masterpieces of the century" by the New York Times, Godot has fascinated and infuriated audiences since it burst upon the world in 1953. This funny, cruel, moving, enigmatic metaphor is "theatre of the absurd" at its most breathtaking pinnacle. The production runs from September 13 – October 1, 2023.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place August 22-28, 2023
Here are previews of plays taking place from August 22-28, 2023 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
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Thursday, April 03, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Vivid Stage presents In The Mix: An Evening of Short Plays
Thursday, April 03, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Legacy of Light
Thursday, April 03, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Footloose
Friday, April 04, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Friday, April 04, 2025 @ 8:00pm
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Legacy of Light
Friday, April 04, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Footloose
Saturday, April 05, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Footloose
Saturday, April 05, 2025 @ 2:00pm
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60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Vivid Stage presents In The Mix: An Evening of Short Plays
Saturday, April 05, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Legacy of Light
Saturday, April 05, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Legacy of Light
Saturday, April 05, 2025 @ 2:00pm
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91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Footloose
Sunday, April 06, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Vivid Stage presents In The Mix: An Evening of Short Plays
Sunday, April 06, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Legacy of Light
Sunday, April 06, 2025 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Vivid Stage presents In The Mix: An Evening of Short Plays
Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Vivid Stage presents In The Mix: An Evening of Short Plays
Friday, April 11, 2025 @ 8:00pm
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Saturday, April 12, 2025 @ 8:00pm
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Sunday, April 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm
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Come From Away
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Come From Away
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
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Come From Away
Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 7:30pm
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Saturday, April 26, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD - Le Nozze di Figaro
Saturday, April 26, 2025 @ 1:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Sunday, April 27, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Phoenix Productions presents "Kinky Boots"
Friday, May 02, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Phoenix Productions presents "Kinky Boots"
Saturday, May 03, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Phoenix Productions presents "Kinky Boots"
Saturday, May 03, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Phoenix Productions presents "Kinky Boots"
Sunday, May 04, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Primary Trust
Thursday, May 08, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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1776
Friday, May 09, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: HMS Pinafore
Friday, May 09, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Friday, May 09, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Saturday, May 10, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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1776
Saturday, May 10, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Primary Trust
Saturday, May 10, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Saturday, May 10, 2025 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Sunday, May 11, 2025 @ 3:00pm
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60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Sunday, May 11, 2025 @ 2:00pm
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91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Mean Girls
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 @ 7:30pm
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91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Mean Girls
Thursday, May 15, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Thursday, May 15, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Friday, May 16, 2025 @ 8:00pm
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60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Friday, May 16, 2025 @ 7:30pm
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91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 8:00pm
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60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD - Salome
Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 1:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Sunday, May 18, 2025 @ 3:00pm
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60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Sunday, May 18, 2025 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Saturday, May 24, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Saturday, May 24, 2025 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Sunday, May 25, 2025 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD - Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Saturday, May 31, 2025 @ 8:00am
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Sunday, June 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm
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120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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An Interview with Playwright Phoebe Farber, Ceator of "Gemstones" at Vivid Stage
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center, is presenting the first episode of an original series, Gemstones, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 8:00pm and Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm. Gemstones is a structured, longform improvisation series that mixes comedy and drama, and that can be viewed in its entirety or singly. Written by Phoebe Farber, each monthly episode will feature recurring characters and special guests, much like a limited series that can be found on a streaming service, but with the freshness and excitement of live theatre.
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Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility"
(MADISON, NJ) -- Long before Bridgerton sparked desires and ignited our screens, a young, new writer set the hearts of England ablaze with the deep longing of her compelling characters. Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility tells the captivating tale of the Dashwood sisters as they attempt to navigate financial strife, would-be suitors, and the rigid edicts of English society following the death of their father. Jessica Swale’s elegant stage adaptation of this beloved classic overflows with humor and style. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Sense and Sensibility at their F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University from September 4-22, 2024.
