Get theatre news and discounts for New Jersey

New Jersey Theatre Newsroom Page 138

Back to Main...
Art House Productions Announces Lineup for the 2023 INKubator New Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Art House Productions has announced the return of the INKubator New Play Festival. This year's playwrights are Micharne Cloughley, Amir-Gabriel Gad, Adin Lenahan, Iraisa Ann Reilly, Edwin Rivera-Arias, and Emmy Weissman.
Jennifer Holiday Comes To New Jersey For One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Tony & Grammy Winning Legend Jennifer Holliday Comes To 'The Broadway Lecture Series' in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
Jersey City Theater Center Presents CANCER, CHOREOGRAPHED
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
Jersey City Theater Center is proud to present Cancer Choreographed, a cathartic and participatory emotional journey into life, death, and dance. Created by Romanian choreographers Cosmin Manolescu and Cristina Lilienfeld and based on an original text written by Cătălina Florescu, the dance is an exhilarating experience in the last moments of a man dealing with breast cancer.
Student Blog: My Book is Being Published!
by Student Blogger: Allie Beckerman - April 11, 2023
I don’t know much about the process of creating a new musical, but I imagine the fundamentals are similar to writing a book (only with music). The creator/author writes a draft, edits the draft, edits more, and then goes in search of someone who can help bring their words/music to life.
Swingin' Coffee Talk & Dessert Event With Frank Sinatra Scholars Will Be Held In Avon-By-The-Sea
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
Musical icon Frank Sinatra will be celebrated at the swingin' seaside event, Sinatra & Dessert, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, beginning promptly at 2:30pm until 4:30pm, at the Avon Marina Building, 2 Main Street, Avon-By-The-Sea, New Jersey.
Stephanie Mills Returns To NJPAC With Special Guest The Whispers
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes the return of Stephanie Mills with legendary hitmakers, The Whispers performing in Newark on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Bob Woodward And Carl Bernstein Come To NJPAC In October
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes journalism icons Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the Washington Post journalists who uncovered the real story behind the Watergate break-in and spurred Nixon's resignation.
BLITHE SPIRIT Opens At Music Mountain Theatre, April 14
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Music Mountain Theatre's exciting 2023 season continues with Blithe Spirit beginning on April 14, playing on weekends through April 30.
Spring Solo Series At Vivid Stage Includes Harry Clarke, April 27-30
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, begins with 101 Humiliating Stories by Lisa Kron on April 13, kicking off their three-week Spring Solos Series. Second in the series is The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by James Lecesne; third is Harry Clarke by David Cale.
BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY by Pearl Cleage Announced At McCarter's Berlind Theatre, May 6- 28
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
McCarter Theater will welcome audiences to Pearl Cleage's love letter to friendship and the Harlem Renaissance, BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY, on stage in the Berlind Theatre May 6th through the 28th. The play marks the McCarter directorial debut of Associate Artistic Director Nicole A. Watson. 
Luna Stage Premieres THE GROUND ON WHICH WE STAND, April 29-30
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Luna Stage has announced the World Premiere of THE GROUND ON WHICH WE STAND, a multi-writer, site-specific performance exploring the history and impact of The James Howe House from 1780 to present day. The Howe House is the first property in the Township of Montclair to be owned by an African American and formerly enslaved person, and has been the site of much current controversy.
Joshua Henry to be Featured in THE MUSIC OF JEANINE TESORI at The College of New Jersey's Lyric Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
The College of New Jersey's Lyric Theatre will perform 'The Music of Jeanine Tesori' on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in the Kendall Hall Main Stage Theater. The show will feature Tony-nominated actor Joshua Henry.
Photos: First Look at Sharon Lawrence as Katharine Graham in THE SHOT
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Get a first look at Sharon Lawrence as Katharine Graham in The Shot at NJ Rep.
Photos/Video: Jay Leno Celebrates Reopening of Bergen PAC with Historic Drive and Ribbon Cutting
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2023
Jay Leno celebrated Bergen Performing Arts Center's (bergenPAC's) reopening of the theater in Englewood, N.J., with a historic drive through town and ribbon cutting. Jay Leno attended the private reception at Benzel-Busch Mercedes-Benz Automotive Dealership in Englewood, N.J. for a private reception taking photos with the Mercedes-Benz 1955 Gulfwing and the all-new AMG EQS Sedan from Benzel-Busch to bergenpac to cut the ribbon before his performance to a sold-out audience of over 1300 people. Check out photos and video here!
Jersey City Theater Center Presents Free BLACK SPACE Web Series with Ashley Nicole Baptiste
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2023
Jersey City Theater Center presents the latest installment of Black Space, hosted by Ashley Nicole Baptiste, a free web series that celebrates Black artists, educators and culture. 
New Jersey Premiere of THE PROM Comes to the Old Library Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2023
Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, will present the New Jersey Community Theatre premiere of the Broadway musical, THE PROM, over two weekends, April 14th through April 23rd.
Centenary Stage Company's 2022 Women Playwrights Series Continues With JANE, QUEEN'S FOOLE By Barbara Blatner
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series will continue with the second reading of 4 in the series for 2023 with a reading of Jane, Queen's Foole by Barbara Blatner. The reading will take place on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:30 pm in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.
Community Foundation Gifts 1,500 Broadway Tickets To Service Members During Fleet Week
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
The Community Foundation of New Jersey today announced it has funded the purchase of 1,500 tickets to nine Broadway shows which will be distributed to members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who are in New York City during this year's Fleet Week.
Kimara The Medium Comes to Music Mountain Theatre For a Special Event This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
In addition to the full season of mainstage performances, young audience series productions, and weekly theatre school classes, Music Mountain Theatre also seeks to provide special events for the community to enjoy.
The Dryden Ensemble Presents SWAN SONGS
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
The Dryden Ensemble presents “Swan Songs” on Sunday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m. at Seminary Chapel, located on the campus of the Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ.
State Theatre New Jersey Presents LEGALLY BLONDE THIS MUSICAL This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Legally Blonde—The Musical on Friday, April 28 at 8pm; Saturday, April 29 at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, April 30 at 2pm. Tickets range from $40-$98.  
Middletown Arts Center Opens Submissions For The MAC ONE-ACTS, Annual Play-Reading Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
The Middletown Arts Center will open its call for submissions to The MAC ONE-ACTS annual play-reading festival featuring original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights.
Xiomaro's Photography On Permanent Display At National Park In New Rotating Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2023
A new rotating photography exhibit is now on permanent display at Morristown National Historical Park's Jockey Hollow Visitor Center to celebrate the park's 90th anniversary, its rich history, and the legacy of the American Revolution. The collection of images was created by Xiomaro, who has worked with the park as an artist-in-residence.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra To Return To The Bickford Theatre With Violinist Chad Hoopes
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2023
The world-renowned Orpheus Chamber Orchestra will perform Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor with guest violinist Chad Hoopes and the stunning 'Pictures at an Exhibition' reimagined by Jannina Norpoth in the intimacy of Morris Museum's Bickford Theatre.
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Comes to Atlantic City Next Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2023
It's a big gay weekend in Atlantic City on Saturday the 15th at 8PM in Ovation Hall at the Ocean Resort and Casino when 'My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis,” the third chapter in the “Big Gay” Franchise, marks its official debut at the property.  The show made its original debut in December of 2015 at the Snapple Theater Center on 50th Street and Broadway, where it was extended seven times and ran for two years. 

Videos


Chicago the Musical in New Jersey Chicago the Musical
Mayo Performing Arts Center (1/16 - 1/18) Tracker
Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony in New Jersey Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony
Mayo Performing Arts Center (3/29 - 3/29)
Circus Quixote in New Jersey Circus Quixote
McCarter Theatre Center (3/4 - 3/15)
PHOTOS
Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn's in New Jersey Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn's
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (5/14 - 5/14)
512: The Selena Experience in New Jersey 512: The Selena Experience
State Theatre New Jersey (2/6 - 2/6)
Randall Goosby Returns in New Jersey Randall Goosby Returns
Mayo Performing Arts Center (1/11 - 1/11)
Guys And Dolls in New Jersey Guys And Dolls
Surflight Theatre (6/18 - 7/5)
Blithe Spirit in New Jersey Blithe Spirit
Players Guild of Leonia (1/23 - 2/8)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW