Here are previews of plays taking place from October 22-29, 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. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.
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Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in October (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, is thrilled to kick-off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory weekends from October 11-27, 2024. The play introduces us to the world-famous Willy Wonka, who is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few. Click here for photos from the production.
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.
The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents "Into The Woods" (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents Into The Woods over two weekends, October 18–20 and October 25–27, 2024. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Next Live Episode of "Gemstones," a Vivid Stage Original Series, to take place October 23-24 (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. Coming up is the second episode of the original series, Gemstones, by Phoebe Farber. Episode 2 runs Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00pm and Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 8:00pm.
State Theatre presents "Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations" (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents the Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations for five performances from Friday, October 25, 2024 to Sunday, October 27, 2024. Featuring Grammy®-winning songs and Tony®-winning moves, this is the electrifying musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Witness Music History with "One Night In Memphis" at The Grunin Center (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Celebrate a legendary moment in rock and roll history when "One Night in Memphis" comes to the Grunin Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 26, 2024. A limited number of tickets are still available. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Manhattan Theatre Club presents World Premiere of "Vladimir" by Erika Sheffer (NEW YORK, NY) -- Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer (Russian Transport) and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (MTC: Proof, Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes). Vladimir runs from September 24 to November 10, 2024 at New York City Center Stage I (131 West 55th Street).
Paper Mill Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys" (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents Jersey Boys, the first show of Paper Mill's 2024-2025 season. Directed by Michael Bello (We Are the Tigers, associate director of The Who's Tommy and Jersey Boys UK/US tours and off-Broadway), Jersey Boys begins performances on Wednesday, October 2 ahead of a Sunday, October 6 opening night. The run continues through Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Jamie Ballard and Aria Shahghasemi to Star in "Macbeth" at The Curtain (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Curtain, Jersey City's premier classical theatre, announced that renowned West End and Royal Shakespeare Company actor Jamie Ballard ('Harry Potter' in ...The Cursed Child on the West End) will make his American stage debut as 'Macbeth' alongside Aria Shahghasemi (Broadway's Prayer for the French Republic, The CW's "Legacies") as 'Macduff' in an all new adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, this Halloween season at Nimbus Arts Center (329 Warren Street).
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Clue" in October (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) presents Clue for a three-week run from October 11-27, 2024 with performances Friday through Sunday. This murder mystery comedy is based on the 1985 film from Paramount Pictures, based on the classic Hasbro board game, and is the thirteenth mainstage show of MMT's 2024 season.
Westfield Community Players presents "You Can't Take It with You" (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Westfield Community Players presents its first show of the season, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, You Can't Take It with You across three weekends (October 12-13, October 19-20, and October 25-26, 2024). In the play, Grandpa Vanderhof and his wacky family, the Sycamores, have been happily living their zany lives in New York for many years. They and their friends are a madcap group of eccentrics, marching to the beat of their own drum with pride and joy.
First Avenue Playhouse presents "A Streetcar Named Desire" in October (ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents A Streetcar Named Desire across three weekends in October (October 12-13, October 18-20, and October 25-26, 2024). The classic play was was written by Tennessee Williams during a period of change in America after World War II. It was first produced and published in 1947 and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for that year.
Shakespeare Theatre of NJ presents "Macbeth" on the Main Stage for the first time in two decades (MADISON, NJ) -- When three mysterious strangers confront a noble general on a barren heath, the fate of a nation is changed forever. Ambition, power, and madness drive Shakespeare's thrilling masterpiece, Macbeth, appearing this fall on the Main Stage of the acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) for the first time in two decades. The strictly limited run plays at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University from October 16 through November 17, 2024.
Art House Productions Presents "Gruesome Playground Injuries" by Rajiv Joseph (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions in collaboration with Half-Light Productions, is thrilled to announce the upcoming presentation of Rajiv Joseph's compelling play, "Gruesome Playground Injuries," directed by Catriona Rubenis-Stevens. In a time when empathy and understanding are more crucial than ever, this play seeks to foster connection and dialogue. Performances run weekends from October 18 to November 10, 2024.
October Ensemble presents "TWISTED: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier" (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- October Ensemble presents TWISTED: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier across two weekends (October 18-20 and October 25-27, 2024) at the Jersey Shore Arts Center's Café Theatre. Hop on your flying carpet, because this musical parody retells the classic tale of Aladdin... from the villain’s point of view! This is an R Rated "Magical Kingdom" musical parody!
Luna Stage presents the NY premiere of "Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library" (NEW YORK, NY) -- Luna Stage proudly presents the New York premiere of Jenny Lyn Bader's Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith, running Off-Broadway October 18 – November 10, 2024 for 25 performances in a limited engagement at 59E59 Theaters, Theater B, located at 59 East 59th Street in New York City. Previews begin October 18 for an October 24 opening.
The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents "Into the Woods" (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents Into The Woods over two weekends, October 18–20 and October 25–27, 2024. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. This will be the ninth production for the community theater group and will be led by Director Kathy Connolly with Musical Director Matt Ebersole, Choreographer Samantha Amaral and Assistant Director Victoria Keiser.
East Lynne Theater Company presents "Tales of Mystery and Suspense" (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company is set to thrill and chill audiences with "Tales of Mystery and Suspense," a menagerie of spooky short stories by Stephen Crane, Guy de Maupassant, H.P. Lovecraft, and, of course, Edgar Allan Poe. Curated and edited by James Rana and directed by Craig Fols, artistic director of East Lynne, these mysterious and scary stories will be brought to life in staged readings for two weekends only: Fridays and Saturdays, October 18-19 and 25-26, 2024.
Good and Evil Collide in "Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical" at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- An epic struggle between good and evil comes to the Kelsey Theatre stage when Off Center Stages kicks off the Halloween season with "Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical" from October 18-27, 2024 on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC). It is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," one of the most famous pieces of English literature and considered a defining book of the Gothic horror genre.
Old Library Theatre presents the Tony Award Winning Musical "Nine" (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, will present the musical Nine, over two weekends, October 18-19 and October 24-27, 2024. Based on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical film 8 1/2, this dazzling production of Nine – with a cast of 19 brilliant performers, and a 10-piece orchestra – tells the story of celebrated film director Guido Contini as he navigates a personal and professional crisis while balancing the many women in his life.
The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents Agatha Christie's "Black Coffee" in October (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents Agatha Christie's "Black Coffee" in the English Barn Theater at the Farmstead Arts Center across two weekends (October 18-20 and October 25-27, 2024). An accomplished physicist has constructed a workable formula for one of the deadliest weapons on earth. After the theft of this formula and a suspicious murder, the stage is set for the legendary detective Hercule Poirot to get involved in the case.
Haunts Come alive as The Ritz Theatre Company presents "Dracula" (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Dracula, dramatized by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, from October 18 to November 3, 2024. This captivating adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic novel brings an exciting take on the legendary tale of the undead, promising a spine-tingling experience that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.
Classic American Tales (CAT) presents "Poe by Candlelight" in North Cape May (NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Get in the Halloween spirit with "Poe by Candlelight" presented by Classic American Tales at End of the Road Theater on Wednesday, October 23 and Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:00pm. Don't miss out on this popular Halloween treat with Marty McDonough and Gayle Stahlhuth reading spooky stories by the master of the macabre.
American Theater Group presents "My Italy Story" by Joseph Gallo (RAHWAY, NJ) -- NYC-based actor Michael Notardonato, soon to be featured in a new Netflix series, will star in American Theater Group's (ATG), endearing play My Italy Story by NJ playwright Joseph Gallo. The 2024-25 Season Opener will be directed by Charlotte Cohn, who most recently helmed ATG's world premiere Canned Goods. The one-man show will run October 24-27 at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, and November 1-3, 2024 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge.
Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory presents "Soul Samurai" by Qui Nguyen (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory presents Soul Samurai by Qui Nguyen from October 24 - November 3, 2024. After avenging the death of her lover, a young samurai girl named Dewdrop, along with her faithful sidekick Cert, must now battle through vampire-infested Brooklyn to make it back home. A classic Qui Nguyen play, Soul Samurai blends a spaghetti western with vampire-infested Brooklyn, adding in martial arts, puppetry, and comic book camp.
Absegami High School Drama Club presents "Lost Girl" (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Absegami High School Drama Club presents Kimberly Belflower's drama Lost Girl October 24-25, 2024 at the Absegami High School Performing Arts Center in Galloway. Long after returning from Neverland, Wendy Darling decides that she must find Peter Pan again in order to reclaim her kiss and move on with her life.
Theater League of Clifton presents "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" (CLIFTON, NJ) -- The Theater League of Clifton will present its main stage production of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 in the newly renovated Clifton School No. 3 auditorium, located 365 Washington Ave. in Clifton (adjacent to Paulison Avenue). Performances run October 25-27 and November 1-3, 2024.
Bordentown Regional High School presents "The Witch's Princess" (BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- The comedic adventure The Witch's Princess by Don Zolidis will be presented October 25th-26, 2024 at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. This play will be performed by the award-winning theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School. Showtime is 7:30pm each night.
Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center presents "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors" (PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Get ready for a spine-tingling blend of laughs and thrills as Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center presents Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. This fast-paced version of Bram Stoker's classic tale will run from October 25 to November 2, 2024 at duCret Center of Art, located at 1030 Central Avenue in Plainfield, NJ.
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "Kinky Boots" (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Tony Award-winning hit Kinky Boots weekends from October 25 to November 17, 2024. Based on the 2005 film and inspired by a true story, Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price, an aspiring young businessman who is forced to give up his dreams of living the London city life in order to save his late father's family business in Northern England.
Bridge Players Theatre Company presents the Hauntingly Beautiful "Jekyll & Hyde" (BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company, the Burlington City-based community theatre group, continues its 2024-2025 "Season of Change" with the haunting musical Jekyll & Hyde. Opening October 25 and continuing weekends through November 9, this spine-tingling spectacle features a special Halloween performance October 31, 2024.
Candace Bushnell presents "True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex and the City" at StocktonPAC on October 26st (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- In a new one-woman show that is equal parts dramedy and memoir, Candace Bushnell – the international best-selling novelist and creator of "Sex and the City" – is scheduled to grace the mainstage of Stockton University's Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Showtime is 7:30pm.
HACPAC presents Richard Skipper Celebrates Sixty Years of Hello, Dolly! on October 26th (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) presents Richard Skipper Celebrates Sixty Years of Hello, Dolly! — an extraordinary evening of music, memories, and magic — on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:00pm. This one-night-only performance marks a milestone in musical theatre history, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the beloved Broadway classic Hello, Dolly! with an unforgettable tribute by the internationally acclaimed performer and historian Richard Skipper. The evening is directed by James Beaman and Musically Directed by Dan Pardo.
Mile Square Theatre presents A Diwali Celebration (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre is thrilled to partner with the Hoboken Business Alliance and Live & In Color for A Diwali Celebration, conceived and directed by Devanand Janki & Kevin R. Free. A Diwali Celebration will play a two performance limited engagement at Mile Square Theatre on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 12:30pm and 3:00pm.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024 @ 2:00pm - Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit
Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:00pm - "Into the Woods" presented by The MAC Players at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Phoenix Productions presents "Bat Boy: The Musical" at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm - OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem" at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm - OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem" at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm - Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 4:00pm - The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 5:00pm - Phoenix Productions presents "Bat Boy: The Musical" at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 7:00pm - "Into the Woods" presented by The MAC Players at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm - OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem" at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Main Street Theatre Company presents "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at Main Street Theatre Company, 70 County Rd 516, Old Bridge
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm - One Night In Memphis at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:30pm - Phoenix Productions presents "Bat Boy: The Musical" at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm - "Into the Woods" presented by The MAC Players at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm - The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm - OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem" at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm - Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 3:00pm - Main Street Theatre Company presents "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at Main Street Theatre Company, 70 County Rd 516, Old Bridge
Sara Koviak and Anne O'Sullivan to Star in "Your Name Means Dream" at NJ Rep (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) will continue its 27th Season with a presentation of Your Name Means Dream, written and directed by Academy Award-nominated José Rivera. This production will star Sara Koviak (New York: The Hours are Feminine) and Anne O' Sullivan (Broadway: Blythe Spirit), who both originated these roles when it debuted at the Contemporary American Theater Festival in 2023. It will begin performances on October 31, with its opening night on November 2, and run through November 24, 2024.
Halloween Spirits to Haunt Kelsey Theatre with "Blithe Spirit" (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Two wives, one dead and one alive, combine for a spooky, laugh-filled experience this Halloween when Theater to Go presents Noël Coward's classic comedy "Blithe Spirit," October 31-November 3, 2024 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.
Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "Anon(ymous)" by Naomi Iizuka (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents Anon(ymous) by award-winning playwright Naomi Iizuka, a poetic and action-packed retelling of Homer's The Odyssey with a modern twist that explores displacement, the search for belonging, hope and resilience, and the power of friendship. The production is directed by faculty member Bi Jean Ngo. Performances are November 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center. Showtime each night is at 8:00pm.
Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents "Fiddler on the Roof" starring Bruce Sabath (DEAL PARK, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park presents an exciting new production of the classic musical Fiddler on the Roof, the 1964 winner of 9 Tony Awards, from November 1-24, 2024. Based on Yiddish author Sholem Aleichem's stories, with a book by Joseph Stein, the musical boasts a celebrated score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick.
County College of Morris presents "In The Heights" (RANDOLPH, NJ) -- The Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies at County College of Morris (CCM) presents this fall's musical "In The Heights" from November 6-9, 2024. The play is set in the lively Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights, Manhattan—where sweet coffee flows from corner bodegas, windows are always open and the air resonates with the rhythm of three generations of music.
Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Back to the 80's The Murder Mystery (AVENEL, NJ) -- The Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Back to the 80's The Murder Mystery from November 7-9, 2024. Dive into the 80s with our interactive murder mystery show! A perfect mix of humor and mystery awaits as you put your detective skills to the test. Engage with familiar characters, uncover clues, and enjoy a night of suspense and laughter. This is not just entertainment; it's your chance to solve the ultimate whodunit. Get ready for an unforgettable and "totally rad" adventure!
Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival 2024 takes place in November (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival 2024 will begin its portion of CSC's 2024-2025 season with Dr. Glas, My Buddy, and Courage. Performances will take place in the Kutz Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Ave, Hackettstown, throughout November.
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