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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello


Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, ...

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 ...

Mary & Eleanor
Mary & Eleanor
11/15 - 11/23/2024


In the political frenzy of the 1932 Democratic Convention, Jersey City’s Mary T. Norton and Eleanor Roosevelt debated the role women must play in politics.

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The Alan Parsons Live Project


Seeing Alan Parsons in concert is a must for any music lover, as it offers a rare opportunity to experience a legendary figure who has ...

James And The Giant Peach Jr.
11/21 - 11/21/2024


Celebrate the 100th birthday of one of the world’s most beloved children's authors - Roald Dahl - with a fantastical tale of a boy, his ...

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue


Trombone Shorty brings an eclectic show crafted in the rich music scene of his hometown of New Orleans. Evoking the tradition of the second line ...

12 Angry Jurors
12 Angry Jurors
11/14 - 11/23/2024


“12 Angry Jurors” is a compelling drama about a jury that must decide whether a teenager is guilty of murdering his father.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!


Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production!


Dorado Schmitt and Sons: Django Festival All-Stars showcases the rich sound of gypsy jazz, drawing inspiration from the legendary Romani-French guitarist Django Reinhardt. Led by ...

Freezing Antarctica
11/15 - 11/23/2024


Freezing Antarctica is a compelling love story intertwined with a save-the-world plot, showcasing the journey of Russian meteorologist Nikita Alexandra Romanov and American adventurer Jack ...

Perfect Arrangement
11/8 - 11/23/2024


It’s 1950, and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying ...

The Lightning Thief TYA
The Lightning Thief TYA
11/22 - 11/23/2024


As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's ...


Lyceum Studio at Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents a one-act rock musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's best-selling novel, bringing to life the story ...


by Larissa FastHorse Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally woke teaching artists scrambles to ...

Adelphi Chamber Orchestra


Join the Adelphi Orchestra Chamber Ensemble for an inspiring afternoon of chamber music featuring two masterworks from the Romantic era. This free concert offers the ...

Cholla
Cholla
11/22 - 11/24/2024


Tularosa, New Mexico. 1982. The night she leaves home, Rachel reveals a secret her sister Leah has been keeping close. When she returns twenty years ...

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


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...

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


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

Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical!


“HE'S A MEAN ONE, MR. GRINCH—BUT OH, WHAT A CHARMER! JOYOUSLY WICKED AND FUNNY...”  —The New York Times The Grinch   broke box office records ...


Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical brings the beloved holiday classic to life at State Theatre New Jersey. This engaging production features ...

Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof
11/1 - 11/24/2024


Winner of 9 Tony Awards, Fiddler on the Roof is a cherished musical for the entire family. Sixty years after it first appeared on Broadway, ...

The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie
11/15 - 11/24/2024


The Wingfield family lives in a dingy St. Louis apartment, housing Amanda, a faded southern belle who clings to every moment of control she gets ...


The Thanksgiving Comedy Fest at NJPAC features an exciting lineup of contemporary comedians, including Nephew Tommy, Sheryl Underwood, Finesse Mitchell, and Dominique. Scheduled for November ...

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - The Radio Play


Join us as we recreate the LUX RADIO THEATER circa 1947, and enjoy all the laughs and thrills as twelve actors and one very overworked ...


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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. ...

Review: Conor McPherson's THE WEIR-A Marvelous Play at Centenary Stage Company


by Marina Kennedy - October 11, 2024

Centenary Stage Company (CSC) is now presenting a marvelous production of Conor McPherson’s The Weir through Sunday, October 20th in the Sitnik Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center. ...

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Paper Mill Playhouse is Exhilarating


by Marina Kennedy - October 09, 2024

'Jersey Boys' is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse and this reimagined production of the biographical musical is spectacular from the opening number to the curtain call writes our critic. ...

Review: AMERICAN MARIACHI at Two River Theater is Enthralling


by Marina Kennedy - October 07, 2024

Two River Theater is now presenting American Mariachi.  This production has it all. It is a heartfelt story with plenty of humor and marvelous music....

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at GSP-An Extraordinary Relevant Show


by Marina Kennedy - September 30, 2024

George Street Playhouse (GSP) opens their 50th Anniversary Season with 'What the Constitution Means to Me.'  ...



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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (3/13 - 3/13)
Broadway for the Holidays 4 in New Jersey Broadway for the Holidays 4
Grunin Center for the Arts (12/12 - 12/22)
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State Theatre New Jersey (11/23 - 11/24)
A Christmas Carol in New Jersey A Christmas Carol
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (12/4 - 12/29)
King James in New Jersey King James
George Street Playhouse (3/18 - 4/6)
Brahms and Chopin in New Jersey Brahms and Chopin
Count Basie Center for the Arts (2/22 - 2/22)
Masterworks in Motion in New Jersey Masterworks in Motion
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (2/22 - 2/22)
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