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BLUES AND THE ABSTRACT TRUTH to be Performed by NEC Jazz Orchestra
The NEC Jazz Orchestra under conductor Ken Schaphorst will perform Blues and the Abstract Truth, featuring compositions by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, and others at Boston's Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.
New Statewide Guide Advances Arts Education Access for Students with Disabilities in New Jersey
All In for Inclusive Education, Arts Ed NJ, and the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association released the Inclusion Guide for Arts Education to help schools ensure students with disabilities have access to arts programs.
Jesse Labelle Will Lead New Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
Jesse Labelle, an award-winning singer-songwriter who has toured with Elton John and Garth Brooks, will star as Neil Diamond in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL's North American tour, launching November 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
Dmitry Shishkin to Open PSO Season with Rachmaninoff Performance
Award-winning pianist Dmitry Shishkin will perform Sergei Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, which also presents works by Joan Tower and Béla Bartók.
CUENTOS DEL ÁRBOL to Open at Pushcart Players for Hispanic Heritage Month
Pushcart Players will present CUENTOS DEL ÁRBOL, a musical theater production drawing from Spanish and Latin American folklore.
THE PRODUCERS to Add October Performance at Bergen County Players
Bergen County Players announces an additional performance of Mel Brooks' Tony-winning musical due to sold-out demand, with tickets opening for purchase at the Oradell theater.
Wharton Arts to Launch 2026–27 Season Under New Leadership
Wharton Arts begins its fall and winter season under new President & CEO Carol Chickering Burden, featuring the New Jersey Youth Chorus' 35th anniversary, free concerts across New Jersey, and performances including ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR.
FREESTYLE: A LOVE STORY to Open at NJPAC
NJPAC will present an immersive theatrical production starring Luna Lauren Vélez and Felix Solis, featuring freestyle legends Judy Torres and K7.
EFFA LOVES BASEBALL World Premiere to be Presented at Kean University
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the world premiere of Pia Wilson's EFFA LOVES BASEBALL, a new play about Baseball Hall of Famer Effa Manley and her management of the Newark Eagles.
Photos: First Look at the DEATH BECOMES HER North American Tour
Feast your eyes upon a first look at the North American tour of Death Becomes Her! See new photos of Jackie Burns (Madeline Ashton), Kristen Beth Williams (Helen Sharp), Ken Marino (Ernest Menville), and Nasia Thomas (Viola Van Horn).
Photos: First Look at Alaska Thunderf*ck in the OH, MARY! National Tour
You can now see new production photos from the national tour of OH, MARY!, written by Tony and Olivier Award winner Cole Escola and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, starring Alaska Thunderf*ck as Mary Todd Lincoln.
Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Burlington County Footlighters
Burlington County Footlighters' Hunchback of Notre Dame is a superlative production, a thought-provoking musical of epic scale, filled with intimate moments.
Review Roundup: DIRTY DANCING Launches North American Tour
The North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical is now underway! The tour launched at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, MN.
Review Roundup: DEATH BECOMES HER Launches North American Tour
The North American Tour of Death Becomes Her is now underway, having launched at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio.
Review Roundup: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Launches North American Tour
The North American Tour of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB is now underway.
WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST to Open at East Lynne Theater
East Lynne Theater Company will present an adaptation of the infamous 1938 radio broadcast in true Golden Age radio style, with four actors performing 75 roles and creating live sound effects.
Chris Tucker to Return to NJPAC for Comedy Performance
Comedian and actor Chris Tucker returns to Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center following multiple sold-out performances, bringing his high-energy storytelling and impersonations.
Tod Machover's ALREADY AND NOT YET to Premiere at Boston Symphony Orchestra
Composer and MIT Media Lab director Tod Machover's new symphony will receive its world premiere with the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Kent Nagano, featuring a live AI system designed with Machover's team.
1776 Will Come to Wayne Community Center This November
The Tony Award-winning musical about the Declaration of Independence will be presented by Theater League of Clifton at the Wayne Community Center.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for HAMLET at Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey shared a rehearsal video for its new production of HAMLET, featuring the first table read and early design presentations for the company.
Will Burton, Ashley Blanchet and More Join MARY POPPINS at Paper Mill
Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed additional cast and the creative team for Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, opening Paper Mill's upcoming 88th season in Millburn, New Jersey.
Review: August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON at Two River Theater-Outstanding
The play continues Two River Theater's commitment to staging all ten plays in August Wilson’s “Century Cycle.
Photo: First Look at Alaska Thunderf*ck in OH, MARY! National Tour
A first look has been released of Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” in the new national tour of Oh, Mary! The first look photo shows the RuPaul's Drag Race winner at the top of the show.
SESAME STREET LIVE! ELMO'S GOT THE MOVES is Coming to State Theatre New Jersey
State Theatre New Jersey will present SESAME STREET LIVE! ELMO'S GOT THE MOVES, a family show featuring music, movement, and fan-favorite songs from the beloved series.
Photos: John Rubinstein, Alysha Deslorieux, and More in THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour
All new production photos have been released from the second year of THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour, ahead of the tour’s opening at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, MI.
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A Beat of Our Own McCarter Theatre Center (10/07-10/25) |
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The Lost Virginity Tour Barn Theatre (9/18-10/04) |
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The Old Ladies Bar Players Guild of Leonia (9/18-9/27) |
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Opening Weekend: Beethoven's "Emperor" & Schubert's "Great" Richardson Auditorium (10/23-10/23) |
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Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances Count Basie Center for the Arts (11/21-11/21) |
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Nacho Ate Spiderman New Jersey Repertory Company (10/01-10/25) |
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New Jersey Ballet: Nutcracker Bergen Performing Arts Center (12/05-12/06) |
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Frozen Algonquin Arts Theatre (12/05-12/20) |
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Dvořák's "New World" Symphony Mayo Performing Arts Center (4/29-4/29) |
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Married, Single, and a Baby Robert Shackleton Playhouse (9/27-9/27) |
