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Multiple New Plays To Be Developed By Premiere Stages At Kean University
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Premiere Stages at Kean University has revealed that three playwrights will have new plays developed as part of the 2025 and 2026 seasons: Mala Aria by Gloria Majule, Lia Del Mar by Dacyl Acevedo, and Effa Loves Baseball by Pia Wilson.  
NJPAC to Present A WICKED EVENING WITH THE WIZARD: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ & FRIENDS with Pops Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present A Wicked Evening with the Wizard: Stephen Schwartz & Friends on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m..
DJ Kid Capri and Former NBA Star Albert King Lead Men’s Health Discussion at NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center kicks off its new Standing in Solidarity season with a men’s health forum on Monday, November 17, 2025, featuring DJ Kid Capri, retired NBA player Albert King.
Cedric The Entertainer, Moe and More Set for Upcoming BergenPAC Performances
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
bergenPAC will present two new shows. Cedric the Entertainer, and moe. Cedric the Entertainer, is a multi-hyphenate creative force: executive producer, director, actor, comedian, and author.
MPAC's Theatre of Light: Celestial Winter to Return for Sixth Year
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Celebrate the season where every light sings, every voice shines, and every crown glows at MPAC's Theatre of Light: Celestial Winter, a dazzling celebration where music, movement, and magic come together under the stars.
Matthew Whitaker to be Honored With Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Jazz pianist, composer, and music advocate Matthew Whitaker will be honored with Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award at the upcoming “Arise to the Occasion Gala”.
CRYING ON THE CAMINO Returns to Williams Center Spring Hall
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Crying on the Camino: A one-woman show written and performed by Celeste Mancinelli is back by popular demand at the Williams Center Spring Hall this month.
ANNIE Opens at Music Mountain Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
The comic strip heroine comes to Music Mountain Theatre in the family favorite musical 'Annie' by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin. Learn more about the show here!
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at Moorestown Theater Company
by Donna Marie Nowak - November 03, 2025
The award-winning Moorestown Theater Company celebrates its 9th “Second Stage” musical and 250th show with this sublime production of the uproarious musical comedy Something Rotten.
American Theater Group To Present OUR TOWN Talkback With New Jersey Drama Teachers
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
American Theater Group will host a post-show discussion titled From Classroom to Stage following the Thursday, November 6 performance of Our Town at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge.
Gateway Playhouse to Present SCROOGE THE MUSICAL In December
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point will present Scrooge the Musical for two weekends, December 5–7 and 12–14, 2025. Directed by Chip Garrison, running December 5–7 and December 12–14.
Two River to Present 32nd Annual Gala Honoring Monmouth University
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Two River Theater will present its 32nd Annual Gala at Park Loft in Fort Monmouth. This evening celebrates over three decades of Two River’s theatrical and community work, including the annual presentation of its Community Spotlight Award.
WHERE THE TIME GOES World Premiere Announces Cast
by Gillian Blum - November 02, 2025
Ahead of its first performance November 14, the Players Guild of Leonia's production of Where The Time Goes has given a first look at the show's full cast.
Tara and Austin Jarboe Return to Roxey Ballet’s NUTCRACKER
by Gillian Blum - November 01, 2025
Married couple Tara and Austin Jarboe return to the Roxey Ballet for its 30th season, performing in THE NUTCRACKER — a special return as the couple first met in the 2001 production, playing Clara and Fritz.
Photos: American Theater Group's OUR TOWN at the DMK Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2025
American Theater Group has released official photographs from its production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, currently running at the DMK Theater, then moving to the Sieminski Theater.
Carolyn Dorfman Dance To Return To The Morris Museum
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Carolyn Dorfman Dance will returns to be in residence at the Morris Museum with a public performance at the Bickford Theatre in Dances of Hope, a celebration of community.
Two River Unveils THE MONSTERS Events and Access Services
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Two River Theater’s performances of the World Premiere of The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters) will present related events.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to North Star Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
North Star Theater Company will present Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, directed by Sara Bartlett, running this November, at the North Star Studio Theater.
Review: MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN at STNJ-An Enthralling Production
by Marina Kennedy - October 30, 2025
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is now presenting Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and it is sensational.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, THE NUTCRACKER, And More Set for Bergen Performing Arts Center Holiday Lineup
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
The Bergen Performing Arts Center (BergenPAC) will celebrate the 2025 holiday season with a full lineup of concerts, theatrical productions, and family programming throughout December.
East Lynne Theater Company To Present One-Night-Only Staged Reading Of JERSEY LAWMAN
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
East Lynne Theater Company will present an encore, one-night-only performance of Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, at the Clemans Theater for the Arts.
Nimbus Dance Company Brings JERSEY NUTCRACKER To NJPAC In December
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Nimbus Dance Company’s Jersey Nutcracker returns to NJPAC on December 12–13, 2025, with a fresh New Jersey–themed take on the holiday classic featuring over 100 local youth performers.
Rachael & Vilray Will Perform At NJPAC As Part Of THE TD MOODY MUSIC Festival In November
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Rachael & Vilray will perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on November 16, 2025, as part of the TD Moody Music Festival. The Lake Street Dive vocalist and her collaborator bring their new album West of Broadwa6 to Newark.
Centenary Stage Company Will Present THE WIZARD OF OZ November 28–December 14
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Centenary Stage Company will present The Wizard of Oz November 28–December 14, 2025, in Hackettstown, NJ. Directed by Michael Restaino, the Family Holiday Spectacular features music by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.
HOLLYWOOD IN NEW JERSEY Comes to NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
New Jersey Performing Arts Center will celebrate the illustrious world of Hollywood through a performance by The New Jersey Symphony. Learn more about the performance here!

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