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Disney's Beauty And The Beast
11/8 - 11/24/2024


Back by Popular Demand following its sold-out 2010 engagement....

Urinetown
12/13 - 12/15/2024


Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of ...

Rent
2/7 - 2/23/2025


RENT: DOWNTOWN LA takes place in a warehouse in industrial downtown Los Angeles, where an artistic renaissance is underway in the vein of 1990s Alphabet ...


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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW New Jersey Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 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!...

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW New Jersey Awards; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, MEDEA, NENAproductions Theater Project & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; THE PROM, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, Surflight Theatre & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards December 5th Standings; THE PROM Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

HAND TO GOD Opens This Week At Nutley Little Theatre


by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2023

Nutley Little Theatre presents the hysterically irreverent twisted comedy, HAND TO GOD, opening this Friday, June 9th, and continuing through June 24th....

Past Shows

The Prom
7/27 - 8/5/2024


The Prom is a comedic musical with a heartwarming message, created by a talented team. The music was composed by Matthew Sklar, with lyrics by ...

Monty Python's Spamalot
6/7 - 6/16/2024


Monty Python's Spamalot lovingly lampoons the legend of King Arthur in a side-splitting musical extravaganza. Prepare for an irreverent and hilarious journey as we follow ...


When an uber-organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right. Masquerading as each other, ...


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of ...

Twelfth Night (Taub)
2/9 - 2/18/2024


Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical ...


THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ...

Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Tenor
10/13 - 10/22/2023


Winner of 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards, Lend Me A Tenor is set in September 1934. Saunders, the general manager of the ...

Sweat by Lynn Nottage
Sweat by Lynn Nottage
9/15 - 9/24/2023


Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, SWEAT tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and ...

Sweat by Lynn Nottage
Sweat by Lynn Nottage
9/15 - 9/24/2023


Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, SWEAT tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and ...

West Side Story
6/9 - 6/18/2023


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

Legally Blonde Jr.
3/11 - 3/19/2023


Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, ...

Annie Jr
12/10 - 12/18/2022


It's upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history--what girl hasn't dreamed of performing the title role ...

Honk!
12/2 - 12/4/2022


Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point ...

Godspell-2012 Revised Version
11/4 - 11/13/2022


Godspell book by John-Michael Tebelak music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz conceived & originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak based on The Gospel According to St. ...

Peter Pan Jr
7/22 - 7/23/2022


Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter ...

The SpongeBob Musical
6/3 - 6/12/2022


The SpongeBob Musical
6/3 - 6/12/2022


The SpongeBob Musical, a vibrant and wacky stage adaptation of the beloved cartoon, is a collaborative effort by a talented team. The energetic music and ...

Bye Bye Birdie
4/22 - 4/24/2022


Bye Bye Birdie
4/22 - 4/24/2022


Bye Bye Birdie soared onto the Broadway scene in 1960, capturing the cultural phenomenon of rock and roll and the frenzy surrounding teen idols. Though ...

Middletown
4/1 - 4/10/2022


Middletown
4/1 - 4/10/2022


Andrew Lippa's Wild Party
Andrew Lippa's Wild Party
11/5 - 11/14/2021


Andrew Lippa's Wild PartyLovers Queenie and Burrs decide to throw the party-to-end-all-parties in their Manhattan apartment. After the colorful arrival of a slew of guests ...

Puffs (One Act Edition)
10/15 - 10/24/2021


Landless Theatre Company...

Puffs (Two Act Edition)
10/15 - 10/24/2021


For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the ...

Bus Stop (Inge)
4/9 - 4/18/2021


Friday October 2nd @7pm Saturday October 3rd @7pm Sunday October 4th @2pm “Bus Stop”, Silver Scene Players fourth production, will be staged October 2nd-4th 2015 ...

It's Only a Play
4/9 - 4/18/2021


Villagers Theatre Terrence McNally...

Prodigal Son
4/9 - 4/18/2021


Villagers Theatre John Patrick Shanley...

Rabbit Hole
4/9 - 4/18/2021


Villagers Theatre David Lindsay-Abaire...

Seussical
4/24 - 4/26/2020


"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!...


based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens Villagers Theatre...


Roald Dahl's fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit. (One-Act Version)...

THE WEDDING SINGER
12/6 - 12/8/2019


The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just ...

MAMMA MIA!
11/8 - 11/24/2019


MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have ...

INTO THE WOODS JR
10/12 - 10/20/2019


The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters-Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, ...

Hand to God
9/13 - 9/22/2019


After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet ...

PIPPIN
7/26 - 8/11/2019


Nominated in 1972 for 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and winning five of those coveted Awards, this hip, tongue-in-cheek, anachronistic fairy tale is based ...

SHREK THE MUSICAL
6/7 - 6/23/2019


SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. ...

THEORY OF RELATIVITY
5/10 - 5/19/2019


The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving look at our surprisingly interconnected lives. Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs, scenes and monologues, ...


Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Villagers Theatre...

You Can't Take It with You
2/15 - 2/24/2019


Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman Villagers Theatre...

NEWSIES
11/30 - 12/2/2018


Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the ...

THE WEDDING SINGER
11/2 - 11/18/2018


The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just ...

DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR
10/13 - 10/21/2018


AKTP continues with Disney's beloved movie musical. Join the madcap adventures of Alice as she chases the White Rabbit and escapes from the evil Red ...

AMERICAN IDIOT
7/27 - 8/11/2018


American Idiot is a sung-through rock musical based on the concept album of the same name by rock band Green Day. After a run at ...


The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and ...

ANNIE JR
7/21


It's upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history--what girl hasn't dreamed of performing the title role ...

HAIRSPRAY
6/8 - 6/24/2018


This fun-loving new musical delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out-- and change is in the air. Lovable ...

13
4/27 - 4/29/2018


Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason ...

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
2/2 - 2/18/2018


Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. ...

THE FANTASTICKS
1/12 - 1/21/2018


The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running off-Broadway musical, is a whimsical and charming love story with a touch of satire. Set in a world of metaphor ...

ALL SHOOK UP
12/16 - 12/17/2017


Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. It's 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing ...

ELF-THE MUSICAL JR.
12/1 - 12/3/2017


A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. ...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR
3/11 - 3/19/2017


The Emmy® Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series is now the basis for one of the most fun, energetic, and easily mounted musicals ever to ...

ALTAR BOYZ
2/3 - 2/19/2017


SEUSSICAL
12/9 - 12/11/2016


Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and promote excitement in reading and literature with Seussical! This whimsical musical is based on the books of Dr. Seuss and ...

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
6/10 - 6/26/2016


From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny ...

Ordinary Days
5/13 - 5/22/2016


SCHOOL OF ROCK
4/29 - 5/1/2016


In School of Rock-The Musical, down-on-his-luck wannabe rock star Dewey Finn poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school to make ends meet. ...

DEAR EDWINA JR
3/11 - 3/19/2016


At last a musical that features a cast of nearly all girl performers! Follow the adventures of advice- giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple as she directs ...

LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION
12/11 - 12/30/2015


The legendary Broadway musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved, PG-rated edition has been abridged to a running ...

The Who's Tommy
The Who's Tommy
8/7 - 8/9/2015


Taking a page from a grunge rock concert, come see this immersive production of "The Who's Tommy." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6VNKxRADx4&feature=youtu.be   A deaf, dumb and blind boy’s ...

THE WHO'S TOMMY
7/24 - 8/9/2015


The Who's Tommy is a rock musical bursting with energy, based on the iconic 1969 rock opera album of the same name by The Who. ...

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
6/5 - 6/21/2015


The final production of Masquerade’s 2010-2011 season is Thoroughly Modern Millie, the zany new 1920's-style musical that has taken Broadway by storm! Taking place in ...

EDGES
5/8 - 5/17/2015


"Who am I?"brbr"Who do I want to become?"brbrEDGES is not a traditional musical; it is an exciting new show about four burgeoning adults asking these ...

PETER PAN
5/1 - 5/4/2015


Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...

SWEENEY TODD
2/6 - 2/22/2015


Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, is a darkly gripping musical thriller that has garnered numerous accolades, ...

Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical


With a balanced look at the 'joys' of growing older, through a cast of three men and three women, MID-LIFE! strikes a chord with anyone ...

GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSION
12/12 - 12/14/2014


Godspell book by John-Michael Tebelak music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz conceived & originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak based on The Gospel According to St. ...

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
2/7 - 2/23/2014


A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon ...

THE LAST FIVE YEARS
1/10 - 1/12/2014


THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a contemporary song-cycle musical that ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up... or from ...

FAME
12/13 - 12/14/2013


From the hit motion pictures, television series, and international stage success, FAME is nothing short of a global phenomenon.  Set during the last years of ...

SHREK
12/6 - 12/8/2013


SHREK THE MUSICAL , based on the Oscar ® winningDreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story ofeveryone's favorite ogre to dazzling new ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
7/26 - 8/11/2013


Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical about self-discovery. Based on the adored movie, LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL ...

The Light in the Piazza
The Light in the Piazza
6/17 - 6/23/2013


The Light in the Piazza THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA takes place in Italy in the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife of an ...

QUILT
5/10 - 5/19/2013


Few who have seen the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt can ever forget the experience or the powerful emotions evoked by this patchwork of panels ...

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
5/3 - 5/5/2013


THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is a high-spirited musicalromp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It's the zany new1920's musical that has taken Broadway ...

The Music Man
The Music Man
6/8 - 6/24/2012


With some fast-talking patter, “Professor” Harold Hill convinces the parents of River City to buy instruments and uniforms for their youngsters to form a marching ...

A Flea in Her Ear
A Flea in Her Ear
3/16 - 4/1/2012


The works of Georges Feydeau, the father of modern farce, have influenced the plots of countless plays, films and TV shows. In this French comedy, ...


Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever


In this hilarious holiday story, the two directors of the Christmas pageant at the local church are struggling with all the little complications of this ...

ANNIE
12/2 - 12/4/2011


Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes centerstage in one of the world's best-loved musicals.brbr"Annie" is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her ...

Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
11/4 - 11/20/2011


It seems especially fitting that the first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent '60s, should have at its ...

Cactus Flower
Cactus Flower
9/16 - 10/2/2011


PLAY SYNOPSIS: In this witty romantic comedy, Julian Winston, a middle-aged Park Avenue dentist (and an attractive bachelor) tells his much younger girlfriend, Toni, that ...

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