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Video: Daniel Marconi Talks TICK, TICK... BOOM! at George Street Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024


Watch as Daniel Marconi discusses tick, tick... BOOM! at George Street Playhouse. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Comes to NJPAC in December
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024


Interested in exploring the mysteries of our Universe? Don't miss out on the chance to see world renowned astrophysicist, professor, and New York Times best-selling author of the Hayden Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, December 1, at 3:00 p.m.

Hub City Opera And Dance to Present New Jersey Premiere Of MURASAKI'S MOON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


Experience the New Jersey premiere of MURASAKI'S MOON by Hub City Opera and Dance. This innovative opera celebrates the life and legacy of 11th-century Japanese writer, Lady Murasaki.

Kyra Kennedy & More to Star in BEAUTIFUL at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Nimbus Dance Brings SPRING to Morris Museum
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


The Morris Museum will  present Nimbus Dance, a leading contemporary dance company on Friday, April 26 with two performances at 2 PM and 7:30 PM.

Student Blog: Resources For Music Students
by Student Blogger: Tatiana Atehortua - April 24, 2024


If you have any free time before or during the semester, I would recommend browsing through some of these resources. They have been useful for helping me through my classes, but they're also just a lot of fun to play around with.

Meet The Artist Play Readings Come to Vivid Stage
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


Vivid Stage will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22. All readings will take place at the Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave, at 7 pm. 

ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!' Comes to The Growing Stage
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey will present the final main stage production of the 2023-2024 season, ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S “We Are In A Play!”

Podcast Duo Hannah Berner & Paige Desorbo Bring Their CLUB GIGGLY Show To NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2024


Calling all members of The Squad! Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner (from Bravo's Summer House) are bringing their top-rated podcast Giggly Squad on the road. With their entertaining live show, Club Giggly, the comedic duo will make fun of pop culture, fashion, dating, everything — and get the crowd involved like never before at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, October 20th at 6:00 p.m.

Andrew Polec to Perform at Two River's 30th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Celebrate the 30th Anniversary Gala of TWO RIVER THEATER with special entertainment by Andrew Polec. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

New Jersey Symphony Summer Season to Feature GODFATHER, BAAHUBALI, Free Parks Concerts, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - April 23, 2024


The New Jersey Symphony will present two epic films in concert with the score played live by the orchestra this summer, as well as concerts in the parks, a concert featuring emerging composers and a free preview concert of the upcoming 2024–25 season.

NBCU Recognizes Vanguard Theater For Flipping The Script On Race
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024


NBCU Academy, an award-winning education initiative for aspiring journalists and media professionals, recognizes Vanguard Theater for its groundbreaking efforts in challenging traditional theater norms, by transforming the stage by promoting diversity and inclusion.

SHOW UP, KIDS New Jersey Premiere Announced At Mile Square Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2024


Experience the New Jersey premiere of SHOW UP, KIDS at Mile Square Theatre. This interactive family-friendly show promises a unique theatrical experience for all ages.

Mae West's THE DRAG Begins Performances At The Heritage Center Theatre This Week
by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2024


Drag culture meets drawing room dramedy as ActorsNET opens Mae West's flamboyantly funny show, THE DRAG, on Friday, April 26th at the Heritage Center Theater. 

Latin Superstars Prince Royce & Wisin Perform At Boardwalk Hall Arena This June
by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2024


As part of the North to Shore Festival presented by Prudential, there will be a Latin takeover. Two of the biggest superstars, Prince Royce and Wisin, will perform their biggest hits at Boardwalk Hall Arena on Friday, June 21st, at 8 p.m.

Santino Fontana Joins Princeton Festival Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2024


The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) recently added Tony Award-winning actor and television star Santino Fontana to its artistic line-up for this year's Princeton Festival.

Construction Underway on Redesign of Arts Center's Chambers Plaza and Installation of New Essex County Green
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2024


The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced that construction on the redesign of Chambers Plaza — the outdoor space in front of the downtown Newark theater complex — began on April 17.

DISASTER THE MUSICAL Comes to WHATCo This Week
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2024


The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co will bring its Main Stage season to a close with a hilarious production of “Disaster! The Musical” for two weekends starting April 26th at The Theater at WHATCo, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South, Harrison, N.J.

NINE Comes to Chatham Playhouse in May
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2024


The Chatham Community Players will conclude its 102nd Season with the critically acclaimed and modern musical classic, “NINE” with music & lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Arthur Kopit from May 3 – 18, 2024 at The Chatham Playhouse.

Interview: Winnie Holzman and CHOICE at McCarter Theatre Center
by Marina Kennedy - April 22, 2024


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Winnie Holzman about her career and 'CHOICE' at McCarter Theatre Center.

Video: Cast of George Street Playhouse's TICK, TICK...BOOM! Performs 'Real Life'
by Blair Ingenthron - April 21, 2024


Watch 'Real Life' performed by John Yi, Cathryn Wake & Daniel Marconi from George Street Playhouse's production of tick, tick...BOOM! in the video here!

Video: Two River Theater's A THOUSAND MAIDS Releases Official Trailer
by Blair Ingenthron - April 21, 2024


Two River Theater has released a trailer for A Thousand Maids by Tony Meneses, running through April 28th.

Video: Watch a Preview for CLUE, Coming to State Theatre New Jersey Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - April 21, 2024


State Theatre New Jersey will present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy, for four performances on Saturday, April 27 at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday, April 28 at 1pm and 6:30pm. Watch a preview for the production in the video here!

New Non-Profit Theatre Company The Actors Studio of New Jersey Officially Launches
by Blair Ingenthron - April 20, 2024


The Actors Studio of New Jersey (ASNJ) has announced its official launch as a nonprofit theater company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of theatrical innovation while fostering community accessibility.

Interview: NEW PLAY READING FESTIVAL at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - April 19, 2024


The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is thrilled to present the four finalists for our New Play-Reading Festival. We had the opportunity to interview the playwrights and learn a bit about each of them.


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Tick, Tick...Boom! in New Jersey Tick, Tick...Boom!
George Street Playhouse (4/23 - 5/19) Tracker
Do Portugal Circus in New Jersey Do Portugal Circus
Woodbridge Center (4/12 - 4/28)

BUY NOW & SAVE Tracker
Jane Eyre in New Jersey Jane Eyre
Church Of The Good Shepherd (4/19 - 4/28) Tracker
The Prom in New Jersey The Prom
Phoenix Productions (at the Count Basie Center for the Arts) (5/3 - 5/4) Tracker
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James and the Giant Peach in New Jersey James and the Giant Peach
First Presbyterian Church (4/26 - 5/5)

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Patti LuPone in New Jersey Patti LuPone
Mayo Performing Arts Center (3/8 - 5/17) Tracker
Peter Pan in New Jersey Peter Pan
Surflight Theatre (8/28 - 9/1)
The Great American Trailer Park Musical in New Jersey The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Surflight Theatre (9/18 - 9/29)
Canned Goods in New Jersey Canned Goods
Hamilton Stage (5/9 - 5/11)
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A Work of Heart Productions (5/17 - 5/18)
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State Theatre New Jersey (5/18 - 5/18)
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