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Choice
5/8 - 6/2/2024


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 ...

Woe! Misery! Children's Theater


Woe! Misery! Children’s Theatre! …is a brand new play. It’s a grown up comedy about children’s theatre. In this comedy - with a twist - ...

Disney's Moana Jr.
5/15 - 5/22/2024


From the film of the same name, Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated hit, bringing the adventures of ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

Disney's Aladdin Kids
12/8 - 5/24/2024


Welcome to the marketplace of Agrabah, where we?re about to begin the fantastic tale of the street rat who became a prince! This stage adaptation ...

Disney's Moana Jr.
5/23 - 5/24/2024


From the film of the same name, Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated hit, bringing the adventures of ...

Hair
Hair
5/10 - 5/25/2024


Hair, the musical that introduced rock 'n' roll to the theatrical stage, Hair examines a group of 60s-era youth struggling for generational and personal identity, dealing ...

Ship Happens: A Cruisical!
Ship Happens: A Cruisical!
5/24 - 5/25/2024


The Princeton Triangle Club, continuing its tradition of presenting an original musical comedy, will present an encore performance of the newest Triangle Show at the ...

American Menu
American Menu
5/17 - 5/26/2024


Dunbar Repertory Company at the Middletown Arts Center presents  American Menu  by Don Wilson Glenn, over two weekends, May 17-19 and May 24-26, 2024. The ...


In this vaudevillian romp, Elephant and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense....

Heathers The Musical
5/10 - 5/26/2024


Based on the cult classic movie of the same name, the musical centers around three shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing Heathers in the 1980s, who are the hottest ...

Pippin
5/24 - 5/26/2024


Pippin, the energetic and sometimes bizarre brainchild of director Bob Fosse, takes you on a wild journey of self-discovery. Pippin, a young prince seemingly bored ...

The Addams Family Young@Part
5/23 - 5/27/2024


THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ...


Kick off the summer with the Peanuts gang in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, a musical comedy for the whole family. Our spacious Open-air ...


The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted ...

Epic Scores of John Williams and More!


Xian Zhang conductor Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor Brett Boles host Min Kwon piano New Jersey Symphony Korngold Fanfare from The King’s Row Prokofiev Suite from ...

Into The Woods Jr
5/30 - 5/30/2024


The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters-Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, ...


Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure with Matilda, the telekinetic little girl with a rebellious spirit. Based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, Matilda the Musical ...

YES Epics & Classics featuring Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks


Jon Anderson is the voice of YES, one of the most creative and boundary-pushing bands to emerge from the prog rock scene of the ’70s ...

Epic Scores of John Williams and More!


Xian Zhang conductor Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor Brett Boles host Min Kwon piano New Jersey Symphony Korngold Fanfare from The King’s Row Prokofiev Suite from ...

SOMA backStage Reading Series - New Play: THINGS WITH FRIENDS


Be the first to experience Tony Award nominee  Kristoffer Diaz’s new play,  THINGS WITH FRIENDS , and share your thoughts with the creative team in ...

Disney's Finding Nemo Kids
5/31 - 6/1/2024


Disney’s Finding Nemo is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and ...

Epic Scores of John Williams and More!


Xian Zhang conductor Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor Brett Boles host Min Kwon piano New Jersey Symphony Korngold Fanfare from The King’s Row Prokofiev Suite from ...

Jersey Talent


Central New Jersey has a hot new talent show for ages 5-25! Jersey Talent provides a platform for youth to express themselves through art in ...

Mean Girls Jr
6/1 - 6/1/2024


The Plastics have deemed Broadway Junior worthy of their presence in Mean Girls JR! This musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally ...

Melissa Errico


A wonderfully emotional, sensual and musical evening with Broadway star, recording artist and author Melissa Errico telling her most personal stories about a life on Broadway ...


A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to ...


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Review: DISASTER! THE MUSICAL at West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company


by Gina Sarno - May 01, 2024

Disaster! puts a comedic spin on the beloved classic disaster movie genre, infused with the funky beats of disco! As the curtains rise on the grand opening of New York City's latest sensation, the floating casino known as the Barracuda, an impending earthquake threatens to turn the night upside down...

Review: THE TWO HANDER at NJ Rep-A Psychotherapy Story Excellently Performed


by Marina Kennedy - April 29, 2024

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is presenting the world premiere of 'The Two Hander' adroitly written by Julia Blauvelt.  The play is superbly directed by the Company’s Artistic Director, SuzAnne Barabas and features the abundant acting talents of Jill Eikenberry and Ella Dershowitz. ...

Review: GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Exciting, Elaborate New Musical


by Marina Kennedy - April 17, 2024

Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting the exciting and elaborate new musical, 'Gun & Powder.'...

Review: A THOUSAND MAIDS at Two River Theater-Meaningful and Humorous


by Marina Kennedy - April 15, 2024

Two River Theater (TRT) is now presenting the captivating world premiere comedy, A Thousand Maids. ...

Review: ARTHUR & FRIENDS Make A Musical! at The Growing Stage-Children's Theatre at its Best


by Marina Kennedy - March 20, 2024

The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey has produced another successful, inspiring show for young viewers and their families.  They are currently presenting the New Jersey premiere of ARTHUR & FRIENDS Make A Musical! ...

Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE-An Exquisite Production at Axelrod PAC


by Marina Kennedy - March 15, 2024

Axelrod Performing Arts Center is now presenting Sunday in the Park with George, a vibrant, beautifully staged production that enjoys splendid direction and choreography by Broadway veteran, Eamon Foley....

Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC by ATG-A Stellar Production Now at Hamilton Stage


by Marina Kennedy - March 13, 2024

American Theater Group (ATG) New Jersey’s renowned professional theater company, is now presenting a stellar production of 'A Little Night Music' with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. Hunter Foster, who directed ATG’s highly acclaimed production of Parade last season,...

Review: THE CLUB at GSP-A Perceptive, Entertaining Play About Class and Race


by Marina Kennedy - March 05, 2024

'The Club,' a world premiere play, is currently being performed at George Street Playhouse (GSP) located at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). ...

THE TEMPEST: A SURROUND SOUND ODYSSEY by Knock at The Gate Brings Shakespeare's Beloved Play to Life


by Marina Kennedy - March 04, 2024

If you enjoy classical theatre, then you should know about Knock at the Gate that produces narrative, immersive 3D audio experiences. ...

Review: ESSPY at NJ Rep-A Must-See Incisive Comic-Drama


by Marina Kennedy - March 02, 2024

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is launching their 27th Season with a sure fire hit, the world premiere of Nandia Shenoy’s play, ESSPY...



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