New Jersey Theatre Newsroom

Overall, I genuinely believe that these past three years have gone exactly as they were meant to, and I wouldn't change a thing. I look forward to growing my skills as a musician outside of the classroom, and I look forward to what comes next. For everyone starting at a new school soon, I hope you have a wonderful time and that you end up doing what you love, whether there are changes to your plans along the way or not.

Centenary Stage Company, the not-for-profit theatre company prepares a full schedule of professional theatrical performances for their 39th season.

Get a first look at The Axelrod Performing Arts Center's production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita - now on stage for for 16 performances from May 31 to June 16.

First Lady Tammy Murphy will moderate Creative Pathways, a virtual series highlighting innovations in arts and well-being. Discover how creative initiatives are enhancing community health and engagement. Learn how to attend!

Chamber music abounds at the June 2024 Princeton Festival with music to suit a variety of tastes performed by the Abeo Quartet and The Sebastians at Trinity Church, and Empire Wild in the Festival’s performance pavilion at Morven Museum & Garden.

Bell Theater has announced the launch of Bell Comedy Nights - five nights of side-splitting laughter with tickets priced from $35. Bell Comedy Nights are executive produced by Jessica Pilot (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) assisted by Vinnie Favale (The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central). 

Celebrate Pride Month with THE DAVID DRUMGOLD VARIETY SHOW at the Puffin Cultural Forum on June 22.

 More than a dozen much-loved Asbury Park artists will step into the spotlight on the Showcase Stage at the Grand Arcade, a new feature of the Prudential presents North to Shore Festival in Asbury Park.

Art House Productions presents “Expression Sessions,” a group exhibition showcasing the work of artists with disabilities.

Bergen County Players concludes its 2023-2024 second stage season with New Jersey Playwright Luigi Jannuzzi’s comedy You Make My Frame Shake! See photos of the production. 

Crossroads Theatre Company has revealed the cast for August Wilson's FENCES, directed by co-founder Ricardo Khan. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker will return to The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The Theater Project will present award-winning playwright Joseph Vitale’s thought-provoking play, The Interpreter, August 15 through August 25.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents THE VELVETEEN RABBIT, a heartwarming adaptation of the classic children's story, showcasing themes of love and transformation.

Tickets are now on sale at bergenPAC for shows including Tracy Morgan, Haunted Illusion, and tributes to Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac.

Jersey City Theater Center will offer free theater classes for all ages, providing an opportunity to learn acting, improvisation, and stagecraft. Classes are designed to engage the community and foster creativity.

Ristorante Lucca has revealed an exciting lineup of live performances for June, featuring a variety of talented artists. Enjoy a vibrant dining experience with live music throughout the month. Learn how to attend performances!

Centenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop opens registration for its Summer 2024 Musical Theatre Intensive. Learn how to apply!

'Queen of the Night' written by travis tate and directed by Luca Pinner is billed as “a story of queerness, Blackness, masculinity and the challenges of camping with family.” It will definitely appeal to a broad audience.  

On Wednesday, June 12 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Classic American Theater (CAT) is offering a Playwriting Workshop for free at The Cape May Court House Public Library, 30 Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House, NJ.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) kicks off its exciting 62nd season with the musical comedy, 'A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.' We loved it from the opening scene to the curtain call.

 Under the artistic direction of Maureen Glennon Clayton, moe-tion dance theater will present a new event, Intermix ~ A Choreography Showcase, as part of the Centenary Stage Company’s season at Centenary University on Saturday, June 15, 2024, 7:00pm.

The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County toasted and honored five leaders’ contributions to the community at its annual spring gala, Connecting Neighbors, on April 11, 2024 at  Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey. 

 Enjoy an evening of art and theater with a Latin flair on Friday, May 31 with the opening of a new art installation titled “Galeria de Bellas Artes.” Located at the Gallery on Grant inside the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, this unique showcase of NJ artists of Hispanic descent will coincide with the opening night of the hit musical Evita.

Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the finalists for the 2024 Premiere Play Festival, showcasing new and innovative works from emerging playwrights.