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State Theatre New Jersey To Present CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey will present CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE for three performances in December. The touring production combines contemporary circus arts with a theatrical holiday program. Tickets start at $46 and are available through State Theatre Guest Services.
Photos: Brandi Chavonne Massey and More in INTO THE WOODS at Vanguard Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Vanguard Theater is presenting Into the Woods at Vanguard Theater in the heart of Montclair. Get a first look at production photos.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at McCarter Theatre This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
McCarter Theatre is inviting audiences to celebrate the holiday season with the return of A Christmas Carol, filled with music, magic, and the timeless spirit of generosity.
New Jersey Symphony To Return With Its Holiday Tradition Handel's MESSIAH
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
New Jersey Symphony will present three performances of George Frideric Handel's Messiah. The Symphony will perform all three parts of the oratorio. Joining the Symphony and Parnther are guest vocalists: Caitlin Gotimer, soprano and more.
Photos: First Look At IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at STNJ
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has released photos of its current production — It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, running at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.
Hunter Hayes to Bring EVERGREEN Tour to The Newton Theatre In Newton, N.J.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Five-time GRAMMY nominated and PLATINUM-selling, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, Hunter Hayes will bring his 2026 headlining Evergreen Tour to The Newton Theatre.
Audra McDonald Will Play bergenPAC This Spring
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will play a one-night-only concert at bergenPAC (Bergen Performing Arts Center) in May. Learn more and get tickets here!
ELF THE MUSICAL is Now Playing at Surflight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
The ever popular holiday production of Elf The Musical, back for the first time since 2018, opened at Surflight Theatre on November 29th. Learn more about the show here!
The Shakespeare Theatre Of New Jersey To Present THE SOUND OF ALL THINGS — A NOSTALGIC ART EXHIBITION BY TED PAPOULAS
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has announced The Sound of All Things, a new art exhibition by painter Ted Papoulas, on display throughout the run of the Theatre's upcoming production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.
WICKED Composer Stephen Schwartz and More Set for New Family Series At NJPAC For 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
New Jersey Performing Arts Center will launch the Columbia Bank Family Series in 2026, offering a full season of programming for children and adults. Sponsored by Columbia Bank, the series brings a mix of concerts, theatrical presentations, and family-friendly events to Newark.
The Ma'ayanot H.S. Drama Society & Black Box Studios Will Present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
The Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School Drama Society, in partnership with Black Box Studios, will stage FIDDLER ON THE ROOF this December in Teaneck. The production will feature students from all four grades alongside an extensive design and technical team.
THE SOUND OF ALL THINGS Art Exhibition by Ted Papoulas is Coming to STNJ
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present The Sound of All Things, a new art exhibition by painter Ted Papoulas, on display throughout the run of the Theatre's upcoming production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.
Christopher J. Hanke, Norbert Leo Butz and More to Join BROADWAY ROCKS CANCER Benefit
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
Summit Health Cares' Broadway Rocks Cancer will take place at South Orange Performing Arts Center and will be hosted by Christopher J. Hanke.
Cast Set or THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at The Actors Studio of New Jersey
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
The Actors Studio of New Jersey will present There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays, a brand-new holiday spectacular lighting up the historic Dunellen Theatre.
ALL YOU NEED IS GEORGE to Bring George Harrison’s Music to The Newton Theatre in March 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
ALL YOU NEED IS GEORGE, an all-star celebration of George Harrison, will arrive at The Newton Theatre on March 12, 2026. The concert will feature music from Harrison’s work with The Beatles, his solo catalog, and The Traveling Wilburys.
Comedian Carlos Ballarta to Return to New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Get ready, Newark! Carlos Ballarta is returning to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Ballarta, a stand-up comedian and actor from Mexico City, has been making audiences laugh for over 10 years.
Comedian Russell Peters to Return to New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Russell Peters will return with an all-new world tour, entitled the Relax World Tour, making a stop in Newark, at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in May.
Christopher Fitzgerald to Star in THE GOOD THIEF at Two River Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Two River Theater will present its one-week-only production of The Good Thief starring three-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald in the title role.
American Theater Groups Will Host IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Post Show Talkback
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
American Theater Group (ATG) will present a talkback following the Sun. Dec. 14th 2pm performance of Joe Landry’s It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at the DMK Black Box Theater
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Broadway Icon Bernadette Peters Comes To NJPAC In May 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present an evening with three-time award-winning actress, singer, and Broadway icon Bernadette Peters. The performance will take place on Sunday, May 31, at 7:00 p.m..
Centenary Stage Company’s THE WIZARD OF OZ Continues With Second Week Of Performances
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
Centenary Stage Company will continue its annual family holiday presentation with its production of The Wizard of Oz, now entering its second week of performances in the Sitnik Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
Yo-Yo Ma, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and More to Perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center will welcome a lineup of world-class talent, including Yo-Yo Ma and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Audiences can also look forward to a celebration of iconic film music performed by the New Jersey Symphony.
TWITTY & LYNN: A SALUTE TO CONWAY & LORETTA Comes to the Levoy Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
There's never been a more dynamic country music duo than Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn! Now, the torch has been passed to the next generation: Tayla Lynn and Tre Twitty.
Heidi Schreck's WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Is Coming To Morristown
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2025
Pioneer Production will produce a special, limited-engagement run of Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me, coming to Morristown in early 2026.

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