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The latest news on live theatre in New Jersey from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Spyro Gyra Live to Perform at The Newton Theatre This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 23, 2024


Spyro Gyra will perform at The Newton Theatre in New Jersey in March. Spyro Gyra has maintained its standards of excellence and that has sustained them on the “A list” of live attractions in jazz. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; StageWorks at Studio 237 Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Nissim Black Comes to Debonair Music Hall This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - December 23, 2024


Black Box Studios & The Elated System are wrapping up a year+ of special appearances by both Jewish-interest and secular music and comedy acts in Teaneck.

MOTHER'S DAY Comes to American Theater Group in January
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2024


American Theater Group will present the premiere reading of Pandora Scooter’s new 2-person drama Mother’s Day as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series next month.

Twelve Puppies from The Seeing Eye to Attend McCarter Theatre Center's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2024


On December 22, McCarter Theatre Center will welcome twelve special guests to its beloved holiday offering A Christmas Carol — adorable puppies from the Middlesex County Seeing Eye puppy raising club.

Photos: AMERICAN IDIOT Takes the Stage at The Actors Studio Of New Jersey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2024


Tonight, The Actors Studio of New Jersey will present the highly anticipated opening night of American Idiot, The Musical: In Concert, a special 20th anniversary celebration of Green Day's iconic album. See photos!

Bell Theater at Bell Works Reveals 2025 Shows
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2024


Bell Theater, located in the Bell Works complex in Holmdel, NJ, has a slate of concerts and stage productions lined up for the 2025 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

New Jersey Youth Chorus To Hold Auditions In January 2025
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2024


The New Jersey Youth Chorus, a program of Wharton Arts, will hold mid-year auditions in January 2025 for singers in grades 3-12.

Xian Zhang Conducts Holst's THE PLANETS With New Jersey Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2024


New Jersey Symphony will present Holst’s The Planets—An HD Odyssey with Music Director Xian Zhang conducting.

Two River Theater Forms Strategic Planning Committee To Guide Future Growth Initiatives
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2024


Two River Theater has formed the Strategic Planning Committee dedicated to steering the company’s future growth and direction. Learn more about the committee and the theater!

First Night Morris County 2025 Set For This New Year's Eve
by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2024


First Night Morris County 2025 on December 31st, 2024 will serve as the biggest and brightest New Year's Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a family-friendly, substance and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center Continues Free Monthly Jazz Jams at Clement's Place
by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2024


Jazz Jams at Clement's Place is a monthly Jazz Jams Session concert series featuring top-flight New Jersey musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr.

Photos: In Rehearsal for AMERICAN IDIOT In Concert Presented By The Actors Studio Of New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2024


The Actors Studio of New Jersey's highly anticipated production of Green Day's American Idiot, The Musical in Concert is just one day away. This special 20th anniversary concert will take place on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 8:00 PM at the Dunellen Theatre.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents STEP AFRIKA In January
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2024


State Theatre New Jersey will present Step Afrika! on Friday, January 17 at 7:30pm. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles, traditional African dances, stepping, and contemporary dance and art forms into a powerful artistic experience.

Chris Pinnella Will Perform a Fundraising Concert at Manasquan High School
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2024


Join platinum selling recording artist Chris Pinnella as he returns to his alma mater Manasquan High School to raise funds for the school's Performing Arts Departments.

GEMSTONES Episode 4 Comes to Vivid Stage in January
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2024


Vivid Stage is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey. Learn more about Gemstones here!

Art House Productions Hosts: THE HEAP AT ART HOUSE: A Pop-Up Exhibit in the Art House Gallery
by A.A. Cristi - December 17, 2024


Art House Productions and Puppet Heap have announced a collaboration in the Art House Gallery. From January 20 through January 29, 2025.

Jim Messina Comes To BergenPAC This March
by A.A. Cristi - December 17, 2024


bergenPAC has added a new show to its 2024-2025 season. Jim Messina will rock out on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8 p.m.

THE KELSEY HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA is Coming to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2024


It's the ultimate holiday celebration in song when Off-Centre Stages presents 'The Kelsey Holiday Extravaganza (Remixed),' at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Enters Final Week of Performances at The Ritz Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2024


Time is running out to experience the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella at The Ritz Theatre Company! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Two River's Education Program to Return With THE TEMPEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2024


Two River's education program, A Little Shakespeare, will is set to return with William Shakespeare's The Tempest, an abridged version of the Bard's bewitching tale, adapted and directed by Noelle Marion. Learn more here.

Guest Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre-Holiday Spirit in Princeton
by Marina Kennedy - December 17, 2024


McCarter Theatre Center’s annual production of A Christmas Carol has returned to Princeton, New Jersey, and brings with it plenty of holiday merriment.

Kyra Kennedy to Reprise Her Role as Carole King in BEAUTIFUL at Axelrod PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2024


Kyra Kennedy will reprise her starring role in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which runs at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center. The production, originally slated for a three-week run, has just been extended for an additional week. Learn more!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE at StageWorks at Studio 237 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting Open for the Top 3 of Next On Stage: Season 5
by Team BWW - December 16, 2024


The final round of voting begins today, December 16 and ends at 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, December 18. The next results show (announcing the Top 3 finalists in both age categories) will air on Friday, December 20 at 7pm and 9pm. Vote today!


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Broadway Through the Ages in New Jersey Broadway Through the Ages
Westfield High School Auditorium (12/31 - 1/1) Tracker
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with Xian Zhang in New Jersey Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with Xian Zhang
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (4/3 - 4/3)
Brahms and Chopin in New Jersey Brahms and Chopin
State Theatre New Jersey (2/23 - 2/23)
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - Directed by Diane L. Parker in New Jersey Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - Directed by Diane L. Parker
Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College (2/14 - 2/23)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert in New Jersey Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
Mayo Performing Arts Center (4/10 - 4/10)
Sutton Foster in New Jersey Sutton Foster
State Theatre New Jersey (1/31 - 1/31)
Holst’s The Planets—An HD Odyssey in New Jersey Holst’s The Planets—An HD Odyssey
State Theatre New Jersey (1/30 - 1/30)
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