New Jersey Theatre Newsroom

On Thursday, May 16, the South Orange Performing Arts Center will present three events showcasing the cornerstones of its programming: professional artists on the Mainstage, the next generation of artists in the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery, and the community supporting all arts in the Loft. 

East Carson Street, a world-premiere rock musical written by local rocker Joe Grushecky, is now playing at the Bell Theater in the historic Bell Works complex in Holmdel through May 12. Watch video footage from the production here!

Celebrate the first anniversary of ARTSXCHANGE, a collaboration between NJPAC and Clinton Hill Community Action. Discover how this initiative has enriched the local arts scene over the past year.

Bell Theater Hosts World Premiere of East Carson Street

‘Choice’ is a comedy with character

American Theater Group will host talkback sessions after the Thursday, May 9th and 16th evening performances of the new play, Canned Goods, by Erik Kahn.  

Art House Productions have announced the return of this year's Jersey City Comedy Festival (JCCF) from June 11th to 15th, 2024, in Jersey City, NJ.

OffBook Productions’ May production of Winter Miller’s play When Monica Met Hillary, directed by founding director Laura Iacometta, premieres this week. See photos from the show.

Black Box Studios will present Thesaurus Rex & Boys Go To Jupiter, with opener simmerr, on Friday, May 17th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Vivid Stage will highlight Harry Patrick Christian, Director, and Vanessa Parvin, Musical Director, for its Vivid Dreamers summer theatre program. This theatre camp is open to students entering grades 5 through 12 from July 8 through July 26, 2024.

Comedian John Franklin, Paper Bag Players, Between Broadway Variety Hour, and more will grace the Hoboken stage at Mile Square Theatre.

Discover the exciting lineup of the 2024-25 Broadway season at State Theatre New Jersey. Get the latest updates on the shows and performances to look forward to.

Discover the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's 2024-25 Classical Music Season featuring renowned artists like Renée Fleming, The season starts with a multi-media concert by international superstar Renée Fleming.

Disaster! puts a comedic spin on the beloved classic disaster movie genre, infused with the funky beats of disco! As the curtains rise on the grand opening of New York City's latest sensation, the floating casino known as the Barracuda, an impending earthquake threatens to turn the night upside down.

The Theater Project will present a script-in-hand performance of StreetCART by Lynn Aylward on Saturday, May 18 at 2 pm. The presentation, the last of the 2024 spring series, will be followed by a lively discussion with the playwright, director, actors, and audience.

Wharton Arts is the recipient of the 2024 Dale Warland Singers Commission Grant, which will support a composition from composer William Linthicum-Blackhorse to be premiered by Wharton Arts' New Jersey Youth Chorus.

OVO - a buzzworthy Cirque du Soleil spectacular coming to Prudential Center in Newark from June 20-22 - has announced a special Mother's Day promotion that will make gift giving for that special mom in your life a breeze! For a limited time, guests can save up to 30% on ticket purchases from May 1-12, 2024.

American Theater Group (ATG) will honor Tony Award-winning actress Michele Pawk at its annual Gala Benefit on Sunday, June 2nd, at the Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ.

The Art House Gallery will showcase 'A Hidden Unveiling' by Troy Jones, curated by Andrea McKenna. The exhibition will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with an opening reception on Friday, May 10th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

bergenPAC has announced one new show for the 2024 season. Juan Fernando Velasco on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at 8 p.m.

McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2024-2025 Dance Series – featuring Ballet Hispánico, SW!NG OUT from superstar choreographer Caleb Teicher, Noli Timere – a new collaboration between Director/Choreographer/Princeton University Professor Rebecca Lazier and sculptor Janet Echelman, Seoul-based Bereishit Dance Company, and Twyla Tharp Dance. Also included as an optional season encore is the highly anticipated return of Pilobolus.

Comedian Elon Gold will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Sunday, September 22, at 7:00 P.M.

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is offering a new season of improv classes for adults this summer.

3x Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will bring her latest show, A Life In Notes to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

A new 50+ city U.S. tour will kick off the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga. The highly anticipated sequel Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert will land in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in September.