The Growing Stage Opens 2025–2026 Season with DIARY OF A WIMPY KID and More
Season kicks off October 10 at the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong.
The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey will launch its 44th season this fall at the Historic Palace Theatre with a dynamic lineup of five Main Stage productions for young audiences and families.
The 2025–2026 season blends classic stories, holiday traditions, bilingual musicals, and historical adventures that spark imagination and inspire discovery.
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
October 10–26, 2025
Greg Heffley’s hilarious cartoon diary comes to life in this heartfelt musical about friendship, popularity, and surviving middle school.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
December 6–22, 2025
The beloved holiday favorite returns with Hermey, Yukon Cornelius, the Bumble, and Rudolph in a tale that celebrates what makes us unique.
CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE
February 6–15, 2026
This bilingual salsa-and-hip-hop musical flips the classic story as Cinderella, who speaks only Spanish, and her English-speaking stepsister Rosa compete on and off the basketball court.
MESMERIZED: A BEN FRANKLIN SCIENCE & HISTORY MYSTERY
March 6–22, 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Benjamin Franklin and his niece Sarah as they put the mysterious powers of Dr. Mesmer to the scientific test in a fast-paced comedy.
NATE THE GREAT MUSICAL
May 1–17, 2026
The boy detective takes on a puzzling new case when Annie’s painting of her dog goes missing in this rollicking, family-friendly musical.
Subscribers save 20% and enjoy perks including reserved seating, ticket discounts, and free exchanges. Group rates are also available. For tickets and information, visit growingstage.com or call (973) 347-4946.
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Almost Floyd Williams Center (7/11-7/11) |
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Center Stage Productions presents The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler Over The Moon Art Studios (7/02-7/03) |
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Me and My Girl Spring Lake Theatre (7/08-7/19) |
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Sense and Sensibility duCret Center of Art (7/10-7/12) |
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What the Constitution Means to Me Pioneer Productions Company/The Stanley Center (7/11-7/12) |
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Little Johnny Rivero & His Giants: Tribute to Our Legends of Jazz & Latin Jazz Morris Museum (8/01-8/01) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Count Basie Center for the Arts (10/11-10/11) |
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Center Stage Productions presents The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler at Asbury Park, NJ Over The Moon Art Studios (7/02-7/02) |
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Handel's Messiah Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (12/20-12/20) |
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Orpheus Chamber Players: Nocturnal Serenade Morris Museum (7/25-7/25) |