This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 28 to June 4, 2024
Here are previews of plays taking place from May 28 to June 4, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. 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.
OCC Repertory Theater presents "All Shook Up"
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- It's 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy known as All Shook Up will be presented by OCC Repertory Theater Company across two weekends (July 12-14 and July 19-21, 2024) at the Grunin Center for the Arts.
"Beyond My Wildest Dreams!" Bernadette Peters LIVE! at MPAC
by Spotlight Central, photos by Katharine Boyle Photography - published 2024-05-27
Musical theater fans gather together this Friday, May 17, 2024 evening at Morristown, NJ's MPAC for a live concert by one of Broadway's brightest stars, Bernadette Peters. Peters is a Tony, Drama Desk, Golden Globe, and Grammy-award winning Broadway, television, film, and recording star.
PHOTOS from 19th Annual BASIE AWARDS
by John Posada - published 2024-05-26
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The 19th annual BASIE AWARDS, honoring excellence and achievement in Monmouth County high school theatre, took place on May 22, 2024. This year's ceremony took place live at the historic Count Basie Center for the Arts, attracting a capacity crowd for what has become the biggest night of the year for area high school thespians. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
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"A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder" Tickles a Dark Funny Bone
by Karen Nowosad - published 2024-05-23
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) opened their 62nd season last weekend with the show A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder. New Artistic Director Bruce B. Crowe welcomed the audience and explained that this is the first time in a dozen years since a musical was being presented at STNJ. After seeing it performed, I would encourage them not let so many years pass again. In fact, can I put in my order for another one next season?
Jersey Arts Podcast: Peter Filichia - Theater Appraiser
by Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-05-23
You may know Peter Filichia from his 19 years as The Star Ledger's theater critic or as a columnist for Masterworks Broadway, author of several books, Broadway Radio personality, or playwright. Filichia has worked in and around the theater for decades, he's seen shows in 47 states and 20 foreign countries (he keeps a list), and after nearly 30 years of hosting the Theatre World Awards, he will be honored with their 2024 TWA Special Award.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Extends Its Run At The Paper Mill Playhouse
by Carolyn M. Brown, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-05-23
Carole King is by far one of the most prolific female musicians of the latter half of the 20th century. Since writing her first number-one hit song at the tender age of 17, King has become a highly celebrated singer-songwriter, with over 100 hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and over 400 compositions recorded by 1000-plus artists.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 21-28, 2024
Here are previews of plays taking place from May 21-28, 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.
McCarter Theatre presents "Choice" by Winnie Holzman
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- From the writer of the hit Broadway musical - and soon-to-be film franchise - Wicked and the beloved 90's TV series My So-Called Life, comes a new comedy that explores a woman's right to choose in decidedly unexpected, often hilarious, and ultimately thought-provoking ways. McCarter Theatre presents Choice by Winnie Holzman, directed by Sarah Rasmussen, from May 8 through June 2, 2024.
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Friday, October 18, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Dueling Divas Dinner Theater
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 4:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD - Grounded
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bell Theater
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Sunday, October 20, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Dueling Divas Dinner Theater
Sunday, October 20, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sunday, October 20, 2024 @ 2:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Sunday, October 20, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Super Ever After!
Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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Phoenix Productions presents "Bat Boy: The Musical"
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Super Ever After!
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 4:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
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Phoenix Productions presents "Bat Boy: The Musical"
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Phoenix Productions presents "Bat Boy: The Musical"
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 5:00pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Super Ever After!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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One Night In Memphis
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
category: theatre
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Super Ever After!
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Sugar Skull! A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure
Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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Fiddler On The Roof
Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Girls Night: The Musical
Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 1:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Late Night Catechism
Sunday, November 03, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Fiddler On The Roof
Sunday, November 03, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Back to the 80’s The Murder Mystery
Thursday, November 07, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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Fiddler On The Roof
Thursday, November 07, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Back to the 80’s The Murder Mystery
Friday, November 08, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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Fiddler On The Roof
Friday, November 08, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Back to the 80’s The Murder Mystery
Saturday, November 09, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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Broadway Night: Set Rudetsky Live! with J. Harrison Ghee
Saturday, November 09, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Bell Theater
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 09, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 09, 2024 @ 1:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Assisted Living: The Musical®
Sunday, November 10, 2024 @ 5:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Assisted Living: The Musical®
Sunday, November 10, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Fiddler On The Roof
Sunday, November 10, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Fiddler On The Roof
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 11:00am
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Fiddler On The Roof
Thursday, November 14, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical"
Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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Fiddler On The Roof
Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre
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Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical"
Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 1:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre
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Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical"
Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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Fiddler On The Roof
Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Elf The Musical
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
category: theatre
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Elf The Musical
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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Elf The Musical
Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Fiddler On The Roof
Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 11:00am
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Elf The Musical
Friday, November 22, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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Fiddler On The Roof
Friday, November 22, 2024 @ 11:00am
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Elf The Musical
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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Elf The Musical
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD - Tosca
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 3:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 10:30am
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 1:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Elf The Musical
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 4:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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Elf The Musical
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 11:00am
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 5:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 1:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Fiddler On The Roof
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre
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George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda"
Tuesday, December 03, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda"
Wednesday, December 04, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda"
Thursday, December 05, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda"
Friday, December 06, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Jersey Arts TV: Cult classic 'Empire Records' Gets the Musical Treatment
Nearly 30 years after cult classic film Empire Records was released, it is finding new life a musical at McCarter Theatre Center with an original score by New Jersey native, Zoe Sarnak.
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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.
