The Vienna Lessons
Vienna, 1787. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, at the height of his powers, but struggling financially, meets a serious and supremely confident, Ludwig Van Beethoven, who wants...
New Jersey Repertory Company
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Upcoming Shows
A Change of Position
There are easier things than being Sally, a teenage girl living in a trailer park in Pennsylvania with a mom who pays the bills by...
Nacho Ate Spiderman
A sunny, laid-back, progressive beach community becomes a lot darker as next-door neighbors clash over an incident involving their pets. The animals may be the...
Review: VIENNA LESSONS at NJ Rep-A Smart and Compelling World Premiere Play
by Marina Kennedy - June 16, 2026
Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is currently presenting the riveting world premiere of Jack Canfora’s The Vienna Lessons, skillfully directed by the theatre’s Associate Artistic Director, Evan Bergman, and featuring an exquisite three-person cast. ...
Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Stellar Production
by Marina Kennedy - June 03, 2026
The story is a modern reimaging of the tale, Romeo and Juliet. Set in 1957 on the West Side of New York City in the last days of summer, there’s trouble on the streets between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks....
Review: SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at Crossroads-Riveting and Entertaining
by Marina Kennedy - May 29, 2026
The time is now to see the powerful award-winning play, SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at the renowned Crossroads Theatre Company (CTC)...
Review: Noel Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES at STNJ-A Comedic Delight
by Marina Kennedy - May 26, 2026
STNJ’s theme for this season is “Method and Madness,” and Private Lives is ideal to usher in the exciting season ahead....
Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at McCarter-Comedy for Mystery Fans and Many More
by Marina Kennedy - May 12, 2026
Mrs. Christie is the new comedy-mystery on stage at McCarter Theatre Center in their Berlind Theatre....
Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters
by Donna Marie Nowak - May 05, 2026
What did our critic think of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters?...
Review: & SONS at Luna Stage-A Bold and Compelling Must-See Play
by Marina Kennedy - April 24, 2026
Luna Stage is now presenting the outstanding World Premiere of '& Sons,' smartly written by Jack Angelo Cummings and superbly directed by Matt Monaco. ...
Review: SINS OF THE MOTHER at NJ Rep-A Gripping Play on the Long Branch Stage
by Marina Kennedy - April 14, 2026
New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is presenting a riveting new play, 'Sins of the Mother' by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz. ...
Review: 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse Excellently Depicts History in the Making
by Marina Kennedy - April 08, 2026
The extraordinary musical, 1776 is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through Saturday, May 2....
Review: WHAT BECAME OF US at George Street Playhouse-Relatable and Affecting
by Marina Kennedy - March 24, 2026
From the first moment of the show, you become immersed in the rich, personal story about the joys and challenges of a family as presented by two siblings....
Past Shows
Sins of the Mother
A group of men who live by their hands, be that in work or violence confront Douggie, a young man who has returned to the...
Samantha Inside Out
Samantha, a woman of a certain age has had it with her current life. She’s a high school English teacher, mother of grown kids, and...
How My Grandparents fell in Love
In 1933, Charlie, a Polish-born Jew who emigrated to America a decade earlier, returns to his hometown of Rovno in search of a bride. There...
Comfort
COMFORT, a new play by award-winning writer Neil LaBute, one of America’s most distinguished playwrights and filmmakers, follows the complicated relationship between a mother and...
Make Believe
Make Believe is a nostalgic, haunting look back at the world of 1930’s Hollywood, where larger-than-life movie stars went to great lengths to keep their...
The Other American
A World Premiere based on a True Story. Paris 1952. After tangling over politics with an American tourist, a promising art student spirals into a...
The Two Hander
Therapy first-timer Claire is reluctant to undergo psychotherapy. But after a few sessions with Diana, her unorthodox, sharp-witted therapist, a sort of trust begins to...
ESSPY
ESSPY is a comic-drama about a young medical student embarking on a journey he never expected. Although William is intellectually at the top of his...
A Tailor Near Me
Richard Kind (East New York; Curb Your Enthusiasm) andJames Pickens, Jr. (Grey’s Anatomy; X-Files) star in the world premiere comedy, A Tailor Near Me, by...
Democracy Sucks by Monica Bauer
A Teacher on the Verge! Professor B has been teaching Political Philosophy 101 at Upper Michigan State for ten years, but now, he drinks during...
Sister Mary’s Playtime by Tim McArthur
The Singing Nun? All the way from London we welcome back Sister Mary. Sister Mary was a foundling, discovered on the steps of St Peter’s...
Miss Delta Township by Joanne Callum Powers
A One-Woman Whirlwind! From a shocking opening that grabs both your attention and your nervous system from the moment the stage lights come up, “Miss...
The Silver Bell
It’s a tale as old as time: boy meets boy, boy loses boy, boy punches a hole in universe to get boy back. Join Mico...
What Doesn't Kill You
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!“What Doesn't Kill You” returns to NJ Rep after a triumphant run at the International Gay Theater Festival in Dublin, garnering 5...
Our Shrinking Shrinking World
Dr. Lyman Hidalgo-Nyquist is a psychotherapist with a climate-induced apocalyptic complex, a loose grasp of therapeutic technique, and a looser grasp of professional ethics. When...
The Rosenberg Strange Fruit Project
Award-winning actorplaywright John Jiler tells the remarkable story of the youngest child of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Orphaned at six following his parents’ execution for...
Popcorn Falls
Welcome to Popcorn Falls, a small American town whose only claim to fame – their namesake waterfall – has dried up. Now bankrupt, their last...
Eden Prairie, 1971
As war churns in Vietnam, night falls over the tranquil hills and creeks of a small Midwestern town, and a young woman hears a tap...
The Hummingbirds
New Jersey Repertory Company presents: THE HUMMINGBIRDS: A Comedy of Menace by Garret Jon Groenveld AUG 4 - AUG 28Been unemployed too long? At the...
Pin-Up Girls: A Musical Love Letter
Pin-Up Girls: A Musical Love Letter by James Hindman & Jeffrey Lodin June 9 - July 10 From The Andrews Sisters to Beyoncé! From WWI...
The Forest
What to do when life gives you lemons? Build a forest in your living room. A play about life, love, and fairytales.Starring:Jenny O'Hara, Armando Acevedo,...
The Promotion
The Promotion by Joe GiovannettiTrish and Josh are coworkers and good friends. When they're both up for the same promotion, they're pushed to their limits....
What Doesn't Kill You
A heart attack, an obsession with Cher, and a trip to a concentration camp. So, yes, it's a comedy....
Portrait of a Woman in Repose
After the sound and fury of the Revolution collapsed into deafening silence, the worn ways of the old world rushed into its place, eager to...
Surfing My DNA
Surfing My DNAA New Play by Jodi Long, directed by Eric Rosen March 2, 2019-May 26, 2019 Thursdays, Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 3pm and...
The Source by Jack Canfora
The Source A World Premiere by Jack Canfora, directed by Evan Bergman Winner of an Edgerton New Play Foundation Award March 7, 2019-April 7, 2019...
Apple Season by E.M Lewis
Apple Season A world premiere by E.M. Lewis, directed by Zoya Kachadurian January 10-February 10, 2019. Thursdays, Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm;...
Wolf at the Door
Wolf at the Door A National New Play Network rolling world premiere by Marisela Trevin?o Orta, directed by Daniel Jáquez October 18, 2018-November 18, 2018....
Five By Ferber
Five By Ferber is a celebration of the life and art of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and female pioneer, Edna Ferber! Tickets: $25/evening; $20/evening for NJ...
Issei, He Say (Or "The Myth of the First")
Issei, He Say World Premiere by Chloé Hung. Directed by Lisa James Winner of an Edgerton New Play Award. April 19 - May 20, 2018....
The Calling
New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is proud to present the world premiere of "The Calling" by Joel Stone, directed...
Mutual Philanthropy
Mutual Philanthropy October 19-November 19 When the haves and have-nots get together with the intention of mutual benefits, sometimes the benefits are not necessarily thought...
All About Eve
All About Eve Festival of the Arts October 1- October 8 West End Arts Center A week-long arts festival featuring a poetry night, music night,...
F Theory
World Premiere F Theory By Megan Loughran and Alex Trow Starring Megan Loughran, Alex Trow, Phoenix Vaughn* *Performing September 16&17 Runs August 17-September 24 Thursday...
F THEORY - World Premiere
Meet Marianne and Ellie -- bright, charming college roommates prone to break out in spontaneous tap dance routines in the middle of study sessions. They...
Halftime with Don
Ken Weitzman.World Premiere...
Halftime with Don, A World Premiere by Ken Weitzman at NJ Rep
Retired NFL great, Don Devers, has had over thirty surgeries, experiences violent mood swings, and relies on a blizzard of yellow Post-It notes to offset...
& Juliet, A World Premiere by Robert Caisley at NJ Rep
Charlie Vaughn, an idealistic young director comes to a small conservative college campus to stage a production of Romeo & Juliet. When he announces his...
Multiple Family Dwelling, A World Premiere by James Hindman at NJ Rep
Secrets from long ago, best left buried, are revealed when Kelly's friend from childhood rents the upstairs apartment that Kelly and her husband own. The...
The Jag, A World Premiere by Gino DiIorio at NJ Rep
Seventy year old "Chick" Chicarella has one prized possession, a 1966 Jaguar that is in desperate need of repair. When his son suggests that they...
Mad Love
MAD LOVE, a new comedy playing at NJ Rep, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, Oct 20 thru Nov 20. Playwright Marisa Smith, author...
MAD LOVE by Marisa Smith
Sloane Hudson, a wealthy, beautiful recent Ivy League graduate and product of the campus hook-up culture and frat basement pong tournaments, doesn't believe in love...
IAGO by James McLure
Backstage intrigue, romance, and scandal take place during rehearsals of the Shakespeare classic Othello, which serves as the backdrop for this comedic-drama. Three extraordinary actors...
STRUCK
After being hit by a bicycle while crossing an East Village intersection, Vera Resnick's simple predictable life is about to take an unexpected turn. Is...
Happy
Are you happy? That’s the question contemplated in this National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere comedy by Robert Caisley at the New Jersey Repertory...
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Disney's Newsies Vanguard Theater (6/11-6/28) |
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America 250: Jersey City Style! Jazz and Salsa at Berry Lane Sat July 4th Winard Harper/Grupo K'ndela Berry Lane Park (7/04-7/04) |
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2027 Lunar New Year Celebration New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1/30-1/30) |
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Asuncion Nutley Little Theatre (6/12-6/27) |
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Nacho Ate Spiderman New Jersey Repertory Company (10/01-10/25) |
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A Change of Position New Jersey Repertory Company (7/30-8/23) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick State Theatre New Jersey (10/03-10/03) |
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Elephant Shoes Two River Theater (6/04-6/28) |
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Blue Man Group | Official Caesars Ticket + Hotel Packages Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City (6/20-6/21) |
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Into the Woods JR Bell Theater at Bell Works (8/27-8/28) |
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