Here are previews of plays taking place from March 18-24, 2025 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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George Street Playhouse presents "King James" (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents King James from March 18 through April 7, 2025. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo), the production is directed by Ryan George (GSP's The Club). King James is a funny and heartfelt look at loyalty, ambition, and celebrates the connections that keep us going.
American Theater Group presents "Purlie" (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Broadway veteran Kenny Ingram will direct American Theater Group's (ATG) production of the exhilarating and Tony Award-winning musical Purlie, running March 6-23, 2025, at Hamilton Stage in Rahway. Gary Mitchell, Jr. will provide Musical Direction. Purlie is the 1970 musical adaptation of Ossie Davis's comedic play Purlie Victorious, which just completed a hugely successful revival on Broadway last season.
Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" (DEAL PARK, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the full casting for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the first show of its 2025 season. Beautiful begins performances on March 14 and runs through April 6, 2025.
OCC Repertory Theatre Company presents "Amadeus" at Grunin Center (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company will present Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning play, Amadeus, on March 14-16 and March 21-23, 2025. Performances will take place in the Black Box Theater (Building 11B) at the Grunin Center for the Arts, located on the main campus of Ocean County College.
"The Jonathan Larson Project" to Have World Premiere in NYC (NEW YORK, NY) -- Richard Frankel, Tom Viertel, Steven Baruch, and Marc Routh proudly announce the world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project, a new musical that celebrates the dozens of unheard songs, unfinished and unproduced musicals, and pop songs found in files and boxes when the visionary writer of RENT died suddenly at the age of 35 in 1996. Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and directed by John Simpkins, The Jonathan Larson Project features more than 20 undiscovered songs by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning writer.
Music Mountain Theatre presents the family favorite musical "Fiddler on the Roof" (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents 16 performances of Fiddler on the Roof from February 28 through March 23, 2025. Rich with musical hits like "Tradition," "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man," and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," Fiddler on the Roof is the heart-warming story of life, love and laughter among fathers and daughters, husbands and wives.
Premiere Stages at Kean University Announces 2025 Bauer Boucher Playwriting Award Winners (UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, has named Kean University student Tyler Sautner (Class of '25) and alumna Megan Tobias (Class of '19) as the winners of the 2025 Bauer Boucher Playwriting Awards, named for longtime donors W. John Bauer and Nancy Boucher. Both winners received a cash prize and a one-day developmental reading of their plays with a professional cast and director.
Speranza Theatre Company presents "In Her Footsteps" - a friendly, immersive theatre experience (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Step into history with In Her Footsteps, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities. Speranza Theatre Company presents In Her Footsteps weekends from March 1-30, 2025 at the Museum of Jersey City History.
Luna Stage presents "A Case for the Existence of God" and "Trich" - first time with two plays in rep simultaneously (WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- For the first time ever, Luna Stage presents two plays simultaneously on its two stages, re-opening Trich in Luna 2 on March 8, while the NY Drama Critics' Circle award-winner for Best Play, A Case for the Existence of God plays through March 16, 2025 on the MainStage. Tickets for both productions are available now.
SoHo Playhouse presents the World Premiere of "Gloaming, Nowhere" (NEW YORK, NY) -- SoHo Playhouse presents the world premiere of Gloaming, Nowhere, created and performed by J.S. Streible, with original songs by Streible, running March 12 – April 5, 2025 in a limited engagement for 23 performances in the theater's intimate Huron Room. Gloaming, Nowhere is the world's first Neo-Appalachian, Afrolachian, Southern Pop Revusical.
The Maplewood Strollers presents "The Colored Museum" by George C. Wolfe (MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers presents The Colored Museum across two weekends (March 14-16 and March 21-22, 2025) at The Burgdorff Center. This critically acclaimed play by George C. Wolfe takes a deep dive into African American identity through a series of engaging sketches and songs.
Old Library Theatre presents the musical "Rock of Ages" (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT) presents the musical, Rock of Ages across two weekends from March 14-23, 2025. Old Library Theatre becomes the Sunset Strip in this new immersive take on the 5 Time TONY Nominated musical! Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality.
The Barn Theatre presents "Of Mice and Men" (MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents Of Mice and Men from weekends from March 14-30, 2025. This is a stage adaptation of the 1937 novel by American author John Steinbeck. The production is directed by Mark Phelan.
Ritz Theatre Company presents "Julius Caesar" (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company is presenting Julius Caesar weekends from March 14-30, 2025. This is one of William Shakespeare's most enduringly popular and influential works. "Beware the Ides of March!"
Bergen County Players presents "Things My Mother Taught Me" (ORADELL, NJ) -- Love, laughter, and a few moving boxes set the stage for Things My Mother Taught Me, a charming, engaging comedy by Katherine DiSavino, presented by Bergen County Players, one of America's longest-running little theater companies. The show opens on Saturday, March 15, and runs through Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell.
The League of Live Stream Theater offers Stream of sold out "Beckett Briefs" (NEW YORK, NY) -- After a sold out run in NYC, there are only a limited number of tickets available for an exclusive stream of Beckett Briefs - From the Cradle to the Grave performed by Irish Repertory Theatre. The stream is presented by The League of Live Stream Theater and is available for viewing from March 16-30, 2025.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "Jersey Boys" (PITMAN, NJ) -- Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Jersey Boys weekends from March 7-30, 2025. With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history.
Tickets Now on Sale for United Solo's Spring 2025 Festival (NEW YORK, NY) -- United Solo's Spring 2025 Festival brings a lineup of dynamic performances from around the world to Theatre Row, running from March 18 through April 20.
Mainland Regional High School presents "Hello, Dolly!" (LINWOOD, NJ) -- Mainland Regional High School presents its spring musical, Hello, Dolly!, a dazzling Broadway classic, with four performances from March 20-22, 2025. Filled with lively dance numbers, stunning costumes, and unforgettable music, Hello, Dolly! is a heartwarming tale of love, adventure, and the pursuit of happiness.
Players Guild of Leonia presents "The Normal Heart" (LEONIA, NJ) -- The Players Guild of Leonia presents The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer weekends from March 21 through April 6, 2025. Larry Kramer's largely autobiographical play depicts the rise of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York City from 1981–1984. The production is directed by Claudia MacDermott.
Jersey City Theater Center and Motherfather Productions present "Crimes of the Heart" (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center and Motherfather Productions present a raw and imaginative exploration of Crimes of the Heart - Beth Henley's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about the family drama of the Magrath sisters. Performances take place across two weekends from March 21-30, 2025.
Lewis Center for the Arts presents events highlighting legendary theater-maker María Irene Fornés (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents events highlighting legendary theater-maker María Irene Fornés including a reconstruction of Fornés' last play, a live podcast recording about the playwright, and a major symposium co-produced by Latinx Theatre Commons and the Lewis Center. The events preview publication of María Irene Fornés in Context, slated for July.
Thank You 5 Productions presents "Kinky Boots" at Kelsey Theatre (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- A struggling maker of men's shoes reverses his fortunes when he transforms his footwear from functional to fabulous with the help of an entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos in the hilarious musical Kinky Boots for four evening and two afternoon performances at the Kelsey Theatre, March 21-30, 2025 on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.
Playhouse 22 presents "Perfect Arrangement" by Topher Payne (EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne is presented by Playhouse 22 weekends from March 21 – April 6, 2025. This is a poignant comedy for our times focuses on the relationships between two couples and the complicated nature of their jobs.
New Jersey Theatre Alliance to Hold the 2025 Combined Auditions March 24-25 (HILLSIDE, NJ) -- New Jersey Theatre Alliance (NJTA), the service organization for the state and region’s 42 professional theatres, will hold auditions in Enlow Recital Hall on the campus of Kean University in Hillside, NJ on Monday, March 24, 2025 from 10:00am-5:00pm for Equity performers, and Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 10:00am-5:00pm for Non-Equity performers. This is a fantastic opportunity to be seen by multiple theatres at once. Representatives from their member theatres will follow up with actors directly if they are interested in working with them.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "King James" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Beautiful, The Carole King Musical at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "King James" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Legacy of Light at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, March 20, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Beautiful, The Carole King Musical at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
Thursday, March 20, 2025 @ 7:00pm - Beautiful, The Carole King Musical at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
Thursday, March 20, 2025 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "King James" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, March 20, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Legacy of Light at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton
Friday, March 21, 2025 @ 7:00pm - Middletown Arts Center Student Theatre Academy presents "Seussical Jr." at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Friday, March 21, 2025 @ 7:00pm - Urinetown: The Musical at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Friday, March 21, 2025 @ 7:00pm - Purlie at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Friday, March 21, 2025 @ 7:00pm - Beautiful, The Carole King Musical at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
Friday, March 21, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Amadeus at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, March 21, 2025 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "King James" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, March 21, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Legacy of Light at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Middletown Arts Center Student Theatre Academy presents "Seussical Jr." at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Purlie at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Amadeus at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm - George Street Playhouse presents "King James" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Beautiful, The Carole King Musical at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 7:00pm - Middletown Arts Center Student Theatre Academy presents "Seussical Jr." at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 7:00pm - Urinetown: The Musical at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 7:00pm - Purlie at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 7:00pm - Beautiful, The Carole King Musical at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Amadeus at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "King James" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Legacy of Light at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton
Sunday, March 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Middletown Arts Center Student Theatre Academy presents "Seussical Jr." at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Sunday, March 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Urinetown: The Musical at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Sunday, March 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Purlie at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Sunday, March 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Amadeus at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Sunday, March 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm - George Street Playhouse presents "King James" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, March 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Legacy of Light at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton
Sunday, March 23, 2025 @ 3:00pm - Beautiful, The Carole King Musical at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
RVCC presents "Bars, Apartments and Batman" - A Performing Arts Showcase featuring One-Acts and Extended Scenes (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will stage a Performing Arts Showcase, Bars, Apartments and Batman, March 26-28, 2025 at 7:00pm each night. The showcase, which is free of charge and open to the public, will be presented in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.
Middlesex College presents "Rough Magic" by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (EDISON, NJ) -- Middlesex College Visual, Performing and Media Arts presents Rough Magic by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa across two weekends from March 27 to April 4, 2025. Transplanting characters from The Tempest to present-day New York, Rough Magic is a Shakespearean action-adventure-fantasy in the tradition of Harry Potter and The X-Men.
Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "Footloose" (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is proud to announce the cast and creative team for its latest musical, Footloose. This sold-out show will run eight performances March 28-April 6, 2025. This explosive musical, based on the beloved '80s film, is set to take your breath away with its infectious energy and a story that will have you cheering for freedom!
WHATCo presents "Class of 2005: A Killer Reunion" for their annual murder mystery fundraiser (KEARNY, NJ) -- The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (WHATCo) annual murder mystery dinner theater experience returns with the original production of Class of 2005: A Killer Reunion, once again written by award-winning local playwright and author Allyssa Hynes. This year performances of this annual WHATCo fundraiser are Friday & Saturday, March 28 and 29 at the American Legion Post 99 (314 Belgrove Drive) in Kearny.
Growing Stage presents the World Premiere of "Her Beautiful Sound" (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is thrilled to present the world premiere of Her Beautiful Sound by Cris Eli Blak weekends from March 28 - April 6, 2025. This is the 2024 winner of their New Play-Reading Festival and tells the story about a family of three women who hold each other up, see each other, and remind each other of the power within their spirits.
State Theatre New Jersey presents "Dear Evan Hansen" (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents the North American tour of the Tony® and Grammy®-winning Best Musical sensation, Dear Evan Hansen for five performances from March 28-30, 2025. Evan is a high school student who always feels like he's on the outside looking in.
Gateway Playhouse to hold auditions for "South Pacific" (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point will hold auditions for its first musical of 2025, South Pacific, by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Artistic Director Phil Pallitto welcomes all to try out, as he looks to fill the musical with an exciting diverse cast. Auditions will take place March 29 and April 2, at the Gateway.
Vivid Stage presents "In The Mix" - An Evening of World Premiere Plays all written in the last 3 months (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at the Oakes Center, will present In the Mix, an evening of new short plays that tell the stories of our times, from April 3-13, 2025. This captivating evening of world premiere short plays blends comedy and drama to bring to life the topics that everyone's talking about.
Centenary Stage Company presents the World Premiere of "Wasabia" by Wendy Herlich (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company presents the World Premiere of Wasabia by Wendy Herlich from April 3-13, 2025. It details the story of Vivian and Carla. When fiercely independent Vivian gets a knock on her door from Carla, a young hospice volunteer desperate to shine, the two strike up an unlikely and unforgettable friendship.
Gateway Playhouse presents "The Man Who Came to Dinner" (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point will kick off its 2025 Mainstage Season with the George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart comedy classic The Man Who Came to Dinner. The play will run one weekend only, April 4-6, 2025.
Brookdale Performing Arts Center presents "Godspell" (LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Brookdale Performing Arts Center presents Godspell, directed by John Bukovec, across three weekends from April 4-19, 2025. This high-energy, uplifting musical promises to captivate audiences with a modern-day celebration of love, community, and joy. Godspell brings the teachings of Jesus to life in a contemporary urban setting through a vibrant blend of music, dance, and storytelling.
Two River Theater presents "¡VOS!" (RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater's season continues with ¡VOS!, a World Premiere debut by the powerful new voice, Christina Pumariega (Joan Dark), directed by Nicole A. Watson (Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls, Artistic Director of Playwrights Center in Minneapolis) is an exhilarating quest for justice, family and home. Performances will run in the Marion Huber Theater April 5-27, 2025.
STOMP returns to MPAC in April (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for three performances only, Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6, 2025. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 29 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 26 million people.
