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Ladies of Laughter


The Ladies of Laughter Funny & Fabulous is excited to be back at Bergen PAC on February 3rd! This show includes a cross section of ...

Broadway Through the Ages
Broadway Through the Ages
12/31 - 1/1/2025


NJFO’s quintessential New Year’s celebration returns with a superb revue of Broadway classics in glorious symphonic splendor. Come join the festivities as Maestro David Wroe, ...

Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra


New Jersey Ballet’s beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic, set to ...

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
6/3 - 12/27/2024


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure....

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
12/4 - 12/29/2024


Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol | By Neil Bartlett Directed by Paul Mullins Scrooge’s iconic journey from miser to humanitarian appears fresh and new in ...

Irving Berlin's White Christmas
11/27 - 12/29/2024


The classic holiday movie White Christmas comes to the stage at last! This brand new musical shines with classic Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How ...

The Gift of the Magi: A modern adaptation of the O. Henry story


The Gift of the Magi: A modern adaptation of the O. Henry story Written by Marisa Smith Directed by Roy Steinberg November 20th - December 29th Wednesday ...


Old Globe Theatre: - book: Robert L. Freedman; lyrics: Robert L. Freedman, Steven Lutvak; music: Steven Lutvak; dir: Darko Tresnjak....


Holiday Tales – A Season of Miracles weaves a multicultural tapestry of holiday stories celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Chanukah. The production includes classic tales like ...

New Year's Eve Bubbly Bash - The Rave-Ons: American Bandstand Hits


The Rave-Ons return to the Surflight Theatre on New Year’s Eve with a new show - Dick Clark’s Countdown to the 50s and 60s. Your ...

A Chorus Line
7/28 - 1/1/2025


The show won the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, one of the few musicals ever to receive this honor, and the New York Drama Critics' ...


The classic holiday movie White Christmas comes to the stage at last! This brand new musical shines with classic Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How ...

Mary Poppins Jr
1/2 - 1/2/2025


One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Mary Poppins ...

Bashevis’s Demons
12/18 - 1/5/2025


Bashevis's Demons, based on the works of Nobel Prize-winning author Isaac Bashevis Singer, will be presented at Out of the Box Theatre from December 18 ...

Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Ravel


Kevin John Edusei conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano New Jersey Symphony A lightning-fast touch and richly expressive insights have made pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet internationally famous, and ...

Peter and the Wolf
12/9 - 1/9/2025


Pushcart Players presents a captivating rendition of the classic Russian folktale in Peter and the Wolf. This enchanting production, set to Sergei Prokofiev's evocative music, ...

Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Ravel


Kevin John Edusei conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano New Jersey Symphony A lightning-fast touch and richly expressive insights have made pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet internationally famous, and ...

Croce Plays Croce


After 50 years and more than 50 million records sold, Jim Croce’s legacy as an iconic singer-songwriter is firmly cemented. A.J. Croce, a  Billboard  charting ...

Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Ravel


Kevin John Edusei conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano New Jersey Symphony A lightning-fast touch and richly expressive insights have made pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet internationally famous, and ...

Carolyn Dorfman Dance to Perform at 92nd Street Y


"In her works, visual images become still photographs that capture and freeze certain universal truths... [and] both reflect and engender a profound humanity. Because her ...

Carolyn Dorfman Dance to Perform at 92nd Street Y


"In her works, visual images become still photographs that capture and freeze certain universal truths... [and] both reflect and engender a profound humanity. Because her ...

Carolyn Dorfman Dance to Perform at 92nd Street Y


"In her works, visual images become still photographs that capture and freeze certain universal truths... [and] both reflect and engender a profound humanity. Because her ...

Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Ravel


Kevin John Edusei conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano New Jersey Symphony A lightning-fast touch and richly expressive insights have made pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet internationally famous, and ...


Violins of Hope is a concert featuring youth musicians performing on restored violins that survived the Holocaust. The event, led by Artistic Director and Principal ...

Step Afrika!


The first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles, traditional African dances, and contemporary dance and art forms ...


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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....

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at STNJ-Top Show to Tantalize the Imagination


by Marina Kennedy - December 11, 2024

If you want to see a production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol presented to perfection, make plans to visit The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ). ...

Review: GENE & GILDA-A Humorous and Affecting Story of Legendary Performers at GSP


by Marina Kennedy - December 09, 2024

George Street Playhouse (GSP) is now presenting a two-hander that should be on your December entertainment schedule.  Gene & Gilda tells a captivating story about the relationship of the two celebrated performers, Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner....

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paper Mill Playhouse-Ideal Holiday Cheer for All


by Marina Kennedy - December 04, 2024

'Tis the season for a fabulous holiday show and that means you must see Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of 'Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical.' ...

Review: Catalyst Theater Company’s BAT BOY Transforms Prejudice


by Chloe Yang - November 17, 2024

Catalyst Theater's 'Bat Boy: The Musical' shines with Nick Rubano (Edgar), Tracey Lynne Haskell (Meredith), Beth Siegling (Shelley), and Scott McGowan (Dr. Parker) leading a powerful exploration of acceptance and humanity in this intimate production about a journey of love and prejudice....

Review: José Rivera’s YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM at NJ Rep-A Captivating New Play


by Marina Kennedy - November 06, 2024

This fascinating new play is an insightful examination about aging and the use of advanced technology in caregiving....

Review: MY ITALY STORY Bridges Generations at Hamilton Stage


by Chloe Yang - October 27, 2024

Experience Italian-American family drama in 'My Italy Story.' This captivating one-man show stars Michael Notardonato as he masterfully portrays multiple characters on a journey of identity and reconciliation. Don't miss it — Oct 24-27 at Hamilton Stage, Rahway, then Nov 1-3 at Sieminski Theater, Ba...

Review: Art House Productions’ GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Bleeds Beauty


by Chloe Yang - October 27, 2024

Art House Productions' gripping staging of 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' explores love, pain, and healing through 30 years of friendship. Ashley Renée-Scott and Mario C. Brown shine as Kayleen and Doug, whose bond transcends romance in this intimate black box production running through Nov 10. Must...

Guest Review: ARB’s WONDERMENT Celebrates the Magic of the Mind with Whimsy and Drama


by Marina Kennedy - October 24, 2024

Anyone who has spent a childhood afternoon daydreaming in their bedroom is sure to be captured by the whimsical charm of WONDERMENT, the program that opened the American Repertory Ballet (ARB) 2024-2025 season....

Review: MACBETH at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ-An Outstanding Production


by Marina Kennedy - October 22, 2024

An awe-inspiring production of William Shakespeare’s masterwork tragedy, 'Macbeth' is now being performed at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) through November 17th. Read the review. ...



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