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The Simon & Garfunkel Story


On Sale Now The Simon & Garfunkel Story   is coming to STNJ! This immersive concert-style theater show features huge projection photos, original film footage, and ...

Celia Vive - A Musical Tribute to Celia Cruz


Performed by Lucrecia   Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the life of Celia Cruz!  Celia Vive  is a unique and unforgettable concert presentation, ...

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - Directed by Diane L. Parker


It's 1967 and a progressive white couple's proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiancé home to meet them in this ...

Mystic Pizza
1/29 - 2/23/2025


Mystic Pizza is a new musical adaptation of the beloved 1988 film. Set in a small-town pizza joint, it follows the lives of three working-class ...

Anything Goes!
Anything Goes!
3/29 - 4/6/2025


Trilogy Repertory Theater presents: ANYTHING GOES! March 29, April 4, 5 @ 7:30PM March 30, April 6 @ 2:30PM A toe-tapping musical classic with music ...

Beautiful
Beautiful
3/14 - 4/6/2025


The incredible journey of how Carol Klein of Brooklyn became Carole King, world-famous pop icon and hitmaker. Before she broke out as a solo superstar, ...

The Discoteks – A High Energy Tribute to Disco & Motown!


The Discoteks – A High Energy Tribute to Disco & Motown! May 10th @ 7:30pm.   Put on your dance shoes and get out your ...

Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages
5/2 - 5/18/2025


  This electrifying musical—known as Broadway’s Best Party—takes you back to the outrageous 1980s on the legendary Sunset Strip, where dreams come alive through rock ...

Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
6/12 - 6/29/2025


BOOK BY Harvey Fierstein | MUSIC AND LYRICS BY  Cyndi Lauper Enter into the bustling factory of Kinky Boots, where the melodies of tolerance and ...

Cuentos del Arbol
Cuentos del Arbol
9/29 - 6/30/2025


The centerpiece of all the tales in this bilingual production is a tree (Un Arbol) that has sheltered, shielded and nurtured countless characters who have passed her ...

Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor


“Lift Every Voice…” celebrates the courage and resilience of everyday Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. The story centers on Junebug, a 12-year-old boy in ...

Outta This World: The Adventures of Kalien the Alien


This musical explores themes of anti-bullying, prejudice, and kindness embedded with social emotional learning. A young alien, named Kalien, accidentally visits planet Earth; he learns ...

Peter & The Wolf
Peter & The Wolf
10/21 - 6/30/2025


“Peter & The Wolf” will tickle, intrigue, and delight young audiences while also offering a splendid introduction to theatre, classical music and value clarification themes. ...

Stone Soup & Other Stories
Stone Soup & Other Stories
8/24 - 6/30/2025


“Stone Soup & Other Stories” supports the literacy movement’s emphasis on the joy of reading, and provides a starting point for ongoing enjoyment of folk tales in ...

Velveteen Rabbit
Velveteen Rabbit
11/4 - 6/30/2025


“Velveteen Rabbit” tells the tale of a young boy’s love and a little nursery magic help transform the Velveteen Rabbit from a favorite plaything into ...

Cinderella
Cinderella
11/6 - 11/23/2025


Rodgers and Hammerstein’s enchanting adaptation of the timeless fairytale, Cinderella, is the original “Princess musical,” with a timeless score that sparkles with originality and charm from ...



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Guest Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre-Holiday Spirit in Princeton


by Marina Kennedy - December 17, 2024

McCarter Theatre Center’s annual production of A Christmas Carol has returned to Princeton, New Jersey, and brings with it plenty of holiday merriment....

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at STNJ-Top Show to Tantalize the Imagination


by Marina Kennedy - December 11, 2024

If you want to see a production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol presented to perfection, make plans to visit The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ). ...

Review: GENE & GILDA-A Humorous and Affecting Story of Legendary Performers at GSP


by Marina Kennedy - December 09, 2024

George Street Playhouse (GSP) is now presenting a two-hander that should be on your December entertainment schedule.  Gene & Gilda tells a captivating story about the relationship of the two celebrated performers, Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner....

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paper Mill Playhouse-Ideal Holiday Cheer for All


by Marina Kennedy - December 04, 2024

'Tis the season for a fabulous holiday show and that means you must see Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of 'Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical.' ...

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. ...



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