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

Xian Zhang Conducts Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
by Stephi Wild - February 26, 2025


New Jersey Symphony’s Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct four performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

MJ Live and JR De Guzman On Sale At bergenPAC This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2025


bergenPAC has announced two new shows. MJ Live: Michael Jackson Tribute Concert on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 8 p.m.; JR De Guzman: Boyfriend Material on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at 8 p.m..

Interview: A Legacy of Ensemble Theater: Laura Ekstrand on Vivid Stage's 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Yang - February 25, 2025


Vivid Stage's Artistic Director Laura Ekstrand celebrates 30 years of ensemble theater, from humble beginnings to establishing a permanent home that prioritizes actor relationships and community-focused storytelling.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! Comes to Kelsey Theatre in March
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2025


Rodgers and Hammerstein's all-American classic musical 'Oklahoma!' sweeps across the plains and onto the Kelsey Theatre stage when the Bear Tavern Project brings the show to life in March.

THINGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME by Katherine DiSavino to be Presented at Bergen County Players,
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 25, 2025


Love, laughter, and a few moving boxes set the stage for Things My Mother Taught Me, a charming comedy by Katherine DiSavino, presented by Bergen County Players. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch the Trailer For DIAL M FOR MURDER at Two River Theater
by Michael Major - February 25, 2025


Watch the trailer for Dial M For Murder at Two River Theater. The production stars Robert Eli, Olivia Gilliatt, Tony Roach, Triney Sandoval and Jasmin Walker.

ROSEMARY PARRILLO'S SPAGHETTI WESTERN Staged Reading is Coming to Cranford Community Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 25, 2025


Is the American Dream really within reach or is it just a state of mind? That's what Olivia Forte wonders in Rosemary Parrillo's Spaghetti Western, to be presented at Cranford Community Center. Learn more.

Comedian Mojo Brookzz Has Adds Second Show At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - February 24, 2025


By overwhelming popular demand, a new show featuring the hilarious Mojo Brookzz has been added to New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 12, at 7 PM, with an additional late show now available at 9:30 PM.

Centenary Stage Continues Adds Performance of THE RECEPTIONIST
by A.A. Cristi - February 24, 2025


Centenary Stage Company will continue its run of the dark comedy, The Receptionist by Adam Bock this weekend with more performances following a successful opening weekend. 

See Stand-up Comedian Raanan Hershberg & Friends at Debonair Music Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2025


Dovi Neuburger will present Pre-Purim comedy with Raanan Hershberg & Friends, ft. Eitan Levine and Eli Lebowicz, at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Sō Percussion Will Give 'Found Sounds' Talk at the Princeton Public Library
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2025


Members of the award-winning ensemble Sō Percussion will give a talk on “Found Sounds”, a presentation of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) Soundtracks Series at the Princeton Public Library.

The Prep In Little Silver Joins Forces With Teachers Rock 4 Teachers Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2025


The Prep, the leading professional track training studio for performing artists, has announced its support for the Pasadena Educational Foundation's (PEF) Eaton Fire Response Fund through the Teachers Rock 4 Teachers:.

UNPLUGGED: Jersey City 2025 Comes to Art House Productions
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2025


Art House Productions and The Latest Noise have announced the 2025 series of UNPLUGGED: Jersey City, an intimate evening of music. Learn more about the upcoming events here!

N’Kenge Will Host Educational Program For Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2025


N’Kenge along with her foundation is hosting a unique educational program titled “Harmony of Heritage: A Journey Through Music, Mindfulness & Financial Freedom.”

Skyline Theatre Company Announces 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - February 21, 2025


Skyline Theatre Company has announced its complete calendar of live theatre and concert events for 2025, beginning with a special one-weekend-only 'Broadway in the Works' presentation of the new musical 'Payasita' on March 22-23, 2025.

Gateway Playhouse Welcomes THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER
by A.A. Cristi - February 21, 2025


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.”

Jersey City Theater Center to Present CRIMES OF THE HEART
by A.A. Cristi - February 21, 2025


Jersey City Theater Center will present Crimes of the Heart, an electrifying new production of Beth Henley's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Running from March 21 through March 30.

New Jersey Youth Symphony to Present Free Education Concert for Young Audiences
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 21, 2025


The New Jersey Youth Symphony, a program of Wharton Arts, has revealed that nearly 1,000 elementary and middle school students will attend a free Education Concert in March. Learn more and see how to attend.

PIRATES OF PENZANCE Comes to Jersey Shore Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2025


Pirates of Penzance, directed by Nick Montesano with musical direction by Jeff Brown, will return to the Palaia stage at The Jersey Shore Arts Center having been the first show that NENA produced there over 20 years ago.

Video: Watch Karen Zacarías & Sarah Rasmussen Talk LEGACY OF LIGHT
by Michael Major - February 20, 2025


Playwright Karen Zacarías and director Sarah Rasmussen discuss themes and the creative process behind Legacy of Light at the McCarter Theatre Center. Watch the video now!

¡VOS! Comes to Two River Theater
by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2025


Two River Theater’s season will continue with ¡VOS!, a World Premiere debut by the powerful new voice, Christina Pumariega (Joan Dark), directed by Nicole A. Watson.

Community Builders Pledges $60,000 To Morris Arts
by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2025


Community Builders has made a three-year commitment to Morris Arts, totaling a $60,000 investment in the organization. This contribution makes Community Builders the founding supporter of Morris Arts' Corporate Community Champions program.

Renée Fleming and More Set for 2025 Princeton Festival Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2025


The Princeton Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its performance line-up for this year's Princeton Festival, New Jersey's premier performing arts festival, taking place June 6-21 on the beautiful grounds of Morven Museum & Garden. Learn more!

David Saint Will Retire as Artistic Director of George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2025


George Street Playhouse has announced that Artistic Director David Saint will retire as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season.  George Street Playhouse will honor Saint at the 2025 Gala.

Nettingham Middle School’s Performing Arts Company Will Perform INTO THE WOODS JR.
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2025


Students from Nettingham Middle School’s Performing Arts Company are set to enchant audiences with a fresh and humorous take on classic fairy tale characters in their production of Into the Woods JR.


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