New Jersey Theatre Newsroom

American Theater Group will present Juneteenth: A Celebration of Liberation at the DMK Stage at the Union Arts Center, located at 1980 Morris Avenue in Union, NJ.

Two River Theater (TRT) is presenting a play that metro area theatergoers will not want to miss. 'The Price,' a drama by Arthur Miller, is a compelling family story, excellently performed on the Red Bank stage.

Not only did I have the honor of directing the final production of Nutley Little Theatre’s 90th Season, FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY, written by Sarah Ruhl, but I also had the opportunity to interview actress Ann Grippo who portrays Ann/Peter Pan.

East Lynne Theater Company will host a night of elegance, entertainment and generosity at its annual fundraising gala, held this year at La Mer Beachfront Resort's The Pier House, owned by longtime Cape May residents the Andy family, on Sept. 20. 

Premiere Stages has selected its four finalists for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. Now in its 20th year, the Festival is an annual competition for unproduced scripts that offers developmental opportunities to playwrights with strong affiliations to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

On Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m., Classic American Tales (CAT) will present Will Rogers Tonight! at the End of the Road Theater, located at 3845 Bayshore Road in North Cape May. The one-man show stars local favorite Phil Pizzi as the legendary American humorist Will Rogers, under the direction of CAT founder and artistic director Gayle Stahlhuth.

Tickets for George Street Playhouse's 2025-2026 season are now. George Street’s season will begin in October 2025 with Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro’s (Memphis) play, An Old Fashioned Family Murder. Learn more!

But I’m a Shoe, a new short film by award-winning filmmaker Chen Drachman, featuring Hamilton’s Alexander Ferguson and Suffs’ Housso Semon, is set to screen on 28 June at the Golden Door International Film Festival in Jersey City.

Two River Theater has released the official trailer for Arthur Miller's THE PRICE. The video includes: Kevin Isola (Two River’s The Scarlet Letter, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) as Victor Franz, and more.

LoMotion Live will present a developmental reading of a new work-in-progress audio drama, The Librarian Life of Margaret Hill: An Audio Drama in Six Episodes. Learn more!

New Jersey Repertory Company will present the world premiere of How My Grandparents Fell in Love, a heartwarming and timely new musical by playwright Cary Gitter and composer Neil Berg. Learn more!

Vivid Stage is enrolling its Summer session of improv classes for adults. This session includes both the favorite Joy of Improv beginners' class and the new Scene & Scroll class for intermediate and advanced students. 

​​​​​​​North Star Theater Company will present Ride the Cyclone, the darkly comedic and heartfelt cult musical that asks: What would you do if you had one more chance at life?

The Middletown Arts Center will present the MAC Music Café, a monthly showcase of the area's talented musicians. June's singer-songwriter lineup features Michael Askin, Jerry Smith, Debbie Gangemi and Tom Flynn.

The Theater Project will shine a spotlight on Broadway’s greatest hits this summer with Broadway Jukebox, a high-energy musical cabaret featuring alumni from the company’s youth program. Performances will take place at Jardine Academy on Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 29 at 2:00 p.m., with all tickets priced at $18.

Two River Theater has announced a vibrant and inclusive lineup of events for June, celebrating both Pride Month and Juneteenth. Throughout the month, the theater will offer a series of free and ticketed programs designed to foster community, highlight diverse voices, and create space for reflection and celebration.

The Gramercy Brass Orchestra of New York has announced its 21st annual Brass Band Camp, which will be presented from July 28 to August 2 at the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, NJ.

NJPAC will host the final Standing in Solidarity event of the season this month. Nourishing Communities: Confronting Food Insecurity Together will cover the challenges of affording and obtaining healthy food options. 

Rehearsals are now underway for Centenary Stage Company’s upcoming summer production of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. Learn more about the show here!

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is excited to welcome the Ehrlich Brothers in September, for their U.S. debut of Diamonds — the world's biggest magic show!

Get ready to laugh out loud! The New Jersey Performing Arts Center will welcome Ms. Pat in December. Learn more about this upcoming event and find out how to get tickets here!

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present magician and entertainer Justin Willman this October. Willman is known for his unique blend of sharp comedy, heartfelt storytelling, and jaw-dropping illusions.

Genre-defying indie band Crumb will bring their kaleidoscopic sound and immersive live experience to The Stone Pony on Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m., presented by the Prudential North to Shore Festival. 

Wharton Community Players will present Next to Normal with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt this month. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Hillary Fisher who plays Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid' at Paper Mill Playhouse. She shared fascinating information about her career and the show.