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The NJ Association of Verismo Opera to Present Giuseppe Verdi's RIGOLETTO
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
The NJ Association of Verismo Opera will present Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center. This tragic opera, featuring a duke and a court jester, unfolds this winter.
The Theater Project to Present Silver Stages, Workshops for Seniors
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
The Theater Project will present a free staged reading of a new play at Cranford Library, followed by a discussion with the author and audience. The event aims to engage the community in the creative process.
Jersey City to Host Annual New Play Festival This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Jersey City's popular New Play Festival will return this spring, showcasing a series of innovative plays by emerging playwrights. Learn more about the event here!
NEC Students to Perform 60s and 70s Hits in GENIUS ON THE CHARTS
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
NEC students will showcase their musical talents by performing iconic hits from the 60s and 70s in the upcoming show GENIUS ON THE CHARTS on February 24.
Bergen County Players to Stage PLAY ON! in February
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Bergen County Players will present PLAY ON!, a comedy by Rick Abbot, from February 7-28 at Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ. The show offers a humorous look at the chaos of live theater.
Theater To Go to Bring Psychological Thriller GASLIGHT to Kelsey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2026
Theater To Go will present Gaslight, Patrick Hamilton’s gripping Victorian psychological thriller, at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College. Performances run January 30 through February 8, 2026.
McCarter Theatre Center Launches Teen Conservatory Program in 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center will present a new Teen Conservatory Program starting in 2026, aimed at providing young artists with professional training, mentorship, and performance opportunities. This initiative seeks to nurture the next generation of theater professionals by offering a comprehensive educational experience in a supportive environment.
McCarter Theatre Partners With Woo Ri Mart Around KIM’S CONVENIENCE
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
McCarter Theatre will present a community engagement initiative with Woo Ri Mart around the play KIM'S CONVENIENCE, the inspiration behind the popular Netflix series. This collaboration aims to enhance local community involvement through various events and activities.
New Jersey Symphony to Present Two Beethoven Masterworks This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony and his equally popular Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” will have six performances at New Jersey Symphony. Beethoven composed these symphonies in tandem, and both premiered at the same concert in 1808.
PRIVATE LIVES, HAMLET and More Set for The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has unveiled its 2026 season, Method & Madness, which features three brilliant comedies, an explosive American classic, the world's most famous sleuth, and a Shakespeare masterpiece.
GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! is Coming to State Theatre New Jersey
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey will present Gabby's Dollhouse Live!. Gabby's Dollhouse Live! is a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation.
Centenary Stage Company’s Young Audience Series to Present MISS NELSON IS MISSING
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
Centenary Stage Company’s Young Audience Series will present Miss Nelson Is Missing. The students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson goes missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a no-nonsense substitute who assigns piles of homework.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
West Windsor Arts Names April Zay As Its Third Artist In Residence
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
West Windsor Arts has revealed that April Zay, a West Windsor–based multidisciplinary artist and educator, is kicking off her Artist in Residency by leading an artist talk at the arts center later this month.
Brook Arts Center Will Host Speakeasy Soiree And Silent Auction
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
The historic Brook Arts Center has announced its Second Annual Speakeasy Soirée & Silent Auction, Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the event here!
DRUM TAO Comes to the State Theatre New Jersey
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
DRUM TAO will explode on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire! Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, their newest show, The Best, blends traditional “Wadaiko” (Japanese Drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair.
Michelle Cann Will Perform Grieg Piano Concerto
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Michelle Cann, lauded champion of Florence Price's music, displays her versatility performing repertoire of the mid-Romantic period at Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) concerts February 7-8.
Centenary Stage Company To Present BIG BEAT BIG BAND As Part Of WINTER THAW MUSIC FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Centenary Stage Company will present Big Beat Big Band as part of its Winter Thaw Music Festival. The concert will feature a contemporary take on the big band tradition with influences from jazz, funk, and R&B.
Photos: AT HOME AT THE ZOO at the Jersey Shore Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
All new photos have been released from Ruth Stage's production of Edward Albee’s At Home at the Zoo  at the Jersey Shore Arts Center. Check out the photos below!
ATG Producing Artistic Director Jim Vagias Will Retire
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Jim Vagias, Producing Artistic Director and Co-Founder of American Theater Group, has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of this season. Learn more here!
SOPAC to Feature Julian Lage Quartet in Jazz Appreciation Month Event
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
SOPAC will present the Julian Lage Quartet in a special concert celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month, showcasing a blend of modern jazz and classical elements.
New Jersey Wineries Invite Visitors To Winter Tastings And Weekly Events Across The State
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
The Garden State Wine Growers Association, representing more than 60 wineries and vineyards across New Jersey, is encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore the state’s wine country through a wide range of winter events and experiences taking place weekly throughout the season.
Francis Jue and Christine Toy Johnson to Star in WHAT BECAME OF US At George Street Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
George Street Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for What Became of Us written by Shayan Lofti and directed by Laiona Michelle. A close look at a relationship shaped by memory, conflict, and enduring love.
JCTC to Present Carolyn Dorfman Dance At White Eagle Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
Jersey City Theater Center will present a multidisciplinary experience that bridges continents, cultures, and generations: Where Deep Waters Cross, featuring the Carolyn Dorfman Dance company in collaboration with Rashad Wright.
HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR Comes to bergenPAC in 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
bergenPAC will present the iconic HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR, featuring a lineup of classic bands, in 2026. This event promises a nostalgic musical journey for fans of 60s and 70s rock.

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