New Jersey Theatre Newsroom

Dr. Parsonnet, whO served as chairman of the New Jersey Symphony from 1991–2007, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at the age of 100. Learn more about the life and career of Parsonnet.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 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!

North Star Theater Company invites audiences to experience the enduring charm of Little Women by Kate Hamill, adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. See photos from inside rehearsal.

The North Star Theater Company has announced auditions for its upcoming production of God of Carnage, a dark comedy written by Yasmina Reza and directed by Richard Lear.

North Star Theater Company has announced auditions for its upcoming production of Ride the Cyclone. Learn more about the show and find out how to audition here!

Spyro Gyra will perform at The Newton Theatre in New Jersey in March. Spyro Gyra has maintained its standards of excellence and that has sustained them on the “A list” of live attractions in jazz. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 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!

Black Box Studios & The Elated System are wrapping up a year+ of special appearances by both Jewish-interest and secular music and comedy acts in Teaneck.

American Theater Group will present the premiere reading of Pandora Scooter’s new 2-person drama Mother’s Day as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series next month.

On December 22, McCarter Theatre Center will welcome twelve special guests to its beloved holiday offering A Christmas Carol — adorable puppies from the Middlesex County Seeing Eye puppy raising club.

Tonight, The Actors Studio of New Jersey will present the highly anticipated opening night of American Idiot, The Musical: In Concert, a special 20th anniversary celebration of Green Day's iconic album. See photos!

Bell Theater, located in the Bell Works complex in Holmdel, NJ, has a slate of concerts and stage productions lined up for the 2025 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

The New Jersey Youth Chorus, a program of Wharton Arts, will hold mid-year auditions in January 2025 for singers in grades 3-12.

New Jersey Symphony will present Holst’s The Planets—An HD Odyssey with Music Director Xian Zhang conducting.

Two River Theater has formed the Strategic Planning Committee dedicated to steering the company’s future growth and direction. Learn more about the committee and the theater!

First Night Morris County 2025 on December 31st, 2024 will serve as the biggest and brightest New Year's Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a family-friendly, substance and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown.

Jazz Jams at Clement's Place is a monthly Jazz Jams Session concert series featuring top-flight New Jersey musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr.

The Actors Studio of New Jersey's highly anticipated production of Green Day's American Idiot, The Musical in Concert is just one day away. This special 20th anniversary concert will take place on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 8:00 PM at the Dunellen Theatre.

State Theatre New Jersey will present Step Afrika! on Friday, January 17 at 7:30pm. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles, traditional African dances, stepping, and contemporary dance and art forms into a powerful artistic experience.

Join platinum selling recording artist Chris Pinnella as he returns to his alma mater Manasquan High School to raise funds for the school's Performing Arts Departments.

Vivid Stage is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey. Learn more about Gemstones here!

Art House Productions and Puppet Heap have announced a collaboration in the Art House Gallery. From January 20 through January 29, 2025.

bergenPAC has added a new show to its 2024-2025 season. Jim Messina will rock out on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8 p.m.

It's the ultimate holiday celebration in song when Off-Centre Stages presents 'The Kelsey Holiday Extravaganza (Remixed),' at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.

Time is running out to experience the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella at The Ritz Theatre Company! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.