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DIVERSION Begins Performances at Premiere Stages This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

Premiere Stages’ production of Scott Organ’s play Diversion begins performances this week in Kean University’s Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: STILL at Premiere Stages-A Compelling and Affecting Historical Play
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 17, 2024

Premiere Stages is now presenting playwright Benjamin V. Marshall’s 'Still.'  This World Premiere play is inspired by historical events that are both captivating and affecting.

Cast Set for Benjamin V. Marshall's STILL at Premiere Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2024

Premiere Stages has revealed the cast for the upcoming production of STILL, running in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: NJ Premiere of SELLING KABUL at Premiere Stages-A Poignant Drama Brilliantly Presented
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 12, 2023

Premiere Stages at Kean University is now presenting the New Jersey premiere of Sylvia Khoury’s affecting  drama, 'Selling Kabul.'

Premiere Stages' SELLING KABUL Begins Performances This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2023

Premiere Stages' production of Sylvia Khoury's play Selling Kabul will begin performances this week in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center (Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.). Selling Kabul was a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer in Drama and this production serves as the New Jersey Premiere.

Review: SATELLITES by Premiere Stages Brings a Mesmerizing Story of Career, Cosmos, and Caring to the Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 17, 2023

Premiere Stages at Kean University is now presenting the mesmerizing world premiere of Erin Breznitsky’s play, Satellites at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center.

Review: SCAB at Premiere Stages Mesmerizes and Brings a Relevant Labor Dilemma to the Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 13, 2022

Premiere Stages continues their successful season with Gino Diiorio’s poignant, mesmerizing new play, Scab that was honored as a finalist from the 2020/21 Premiere Play Festival.

Premiere Stages' SCAB Begins Performances This Week, September 8-25
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2022

Premiere Stages' production of Gino Diiorio's powerful new play Scab will begin performances this week on Thursday, September 8 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center (Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.).

Review: Dominique Morisseau's MUD ROW at Premiere Stages-An Outstanding and Compelling Play
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 20, 2022

Premiere Stages at Kean University is now presenting the New Jersey Premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s powerful, modern-day drama, 'Mud Row.'

BWW Review: YEAR ONE Now at Premiere Stages is a Gripping, Thought-Provoking Drama
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 15, 2021

Live theatre is back and Premiere Stages is opening their season with a moving production of the new play, Year One. Set in the early 1930’s in Germany, the show portrays stark divergences in political ideologies within a family during a time of great societal change.

BWW Interview: Artistic Director, John J. Wooten of Premiere Stages and FANNIE LOU HAMER, SPEAK ON IT! From 10/15 to 10/18
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 8, 2020

Premiere Stages in Union, under the artistic direction of John J. Wooten, will present an outdoor production of the one-woman show, Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It! The show will be performed from 10/15 to 10/18 at The Tent at The Liberty Hall Museum.

BWW Review: YASMINA'S NECKLACE at Premiere Stages in Union is a Moving Story-A Must-See
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 9, 2019

Premiere Stages is currently presenting the New Jersey premiere of Rohina Malik's compelling play, 'Yasmina's Necklace' at Kean University in Union through September 22. The play is superbly directed by Kareem Fahmy and features a cast that brings Malik's beautifully crafted, emotive, yet entertaining story to life.

BWW Review: THE WAKE at Premiere Stages is an Outstanding Family Drama
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 15, 2019

Premiere Stages at Kean University is currently staging the world premiere of 'The Wake' by Tammy Ryan through July 28. This finely crafted family drama is laced with just the right amount of humor. Directed by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director, John J. Wooten, the cast features four outstanding thespians.

BWW Review: BLACK TOM ISLAND at Premiere Stages is an Emotive and Excellent Historical Play
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 16, 2018

Martin Casella's world premiere play, 'Black Tom Island' is now being performed by Premiere Stages through October 21 at the 1882 Carriage House of Liberty Hall Museum on the Kean University Campus. With the inspired direction of Premiere Stages' Producing Artistic Director, John J. Wooten, history meets the best in theater.

BWW Review: BRICK CITY at Premiere Stages Captures Inner City Struggles and Triumphs with Drama and Humor
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 11, 2018

'Brick City,' a world premiere play, is now being performed at Premiere Stages on the Kean University campus now through September 23. Written by Nicole Pandolfo and Directed by Jessi D. Hill, it is a thought-provoking and important show. With excellent staging and a top-notch cast, the production captivates.

BWW Review: LINGER at Premiere Stages is a Gripping Family Drama that Addresses Current Issues
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 21, 2018

Premiere Stages at Kean University is now presenting playwright, Craig Garcia's gripping family drama, 'Linger' through Sunday, July 29. The play was recently selected from over 570 submissions as the winner of the 2018 Premiere Play Festival. The production features superb direction by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director, John J. Wooten and an excellent cast.

BWW Review: FOSTER MOM at Premiere Stages is Charming and Enthralling
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 12, 2017

Foster Mom, an entertaining and significant new play is now being presented at Premiere Stages at Kean University through September 24. This charming theatrical piece is written Chris Cragin-Day, meticulously directed by Kel Haney, and features an excellent cast. It is a story that will touch the hearts and minds of all who see it.

BWW Review: THE SKELETON CREW Presented by Premiere Stages at Kean University is an Insightful Must-See Play
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 19, 2017

The New Jersey Premiere of Playwright Dominique Morisseau's Obie Award winning play, 'Skeleton Crew' is now being presented by Premiere Stages at Kean University through Sunday, July 30th. Directed by the theater's Producing Artistic Director, John J. Wooten, this insightful show is a must-see production for metro area audiences.

BWW Review: LAS CRUCES at Premiere Stages is Outstanding Theatre
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 6, 2016

Premiere Stages at Kean University is now presenting 'Las Cruces' through September 18th. This thought provoking piece of theatre is written by Vincent Delaney and has inspired direction by the theatre's founding producing artistic director, John Wooton.

BWW Review: WATER BY THE SPOONFUL at Premiere Stages is Rich and Rewarding Drama
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 18, 2016

The New Jersey Premiere of Water by the Spoonful is now being performed through July 31st by Premiere Stages, the professional Equity Theatre at Kean University. This exceptional Pulitzer-Prize winning play by Quiara Alegria Hudes features excellent direction by Kel Haney and a very accomplished troupe of actors.