Comedian Sommore to Perform at NJPAC in January 2026
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Known as the “Queen of Comedy,” Sommore brings her razor‑sharp wit and fearless perspective to the Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Known as the “Queen of Comedy,” Sommore brings her razor‑sharp wit and fearless perspective to the Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Comes to East Lynne Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Acclaimed London-based actor Rohan Tickell is bringing his talent to Cape May’s East Lynne Theater Company, to star in Duncan Macmillan’s play “Every Brilliant Thing.'
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Acclaimed London-based actor Rohan Tickell is bringing his talent to Cape May’s East Lynne Theater Company, to star in Duncan Macmillan’s play “Every Brilliant Thing.'
ACT OUT, DIVA! New Play Festival is Coming to Asbury Park This July
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Bailey Dumlao and Matthew Yee will present the first annual ACT OUT, DIVA! New Play Festival featuring five new plays presented as readings. Learn more and see how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Bailey Dumlao and Matthew Yee will present the first annual ACT OUT, DIVA! New Play Festival featuring five new plays presented as readings. Learn more and see how to attend.
Garden State New Play Festival Opens Submissions for 2026 Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) and The New Jersey Play Lab (NJPL) have announced the return of the Garden State New Play Festival (GSNPF)—a bold, collaborative, and deeply human approach to new play development.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) and The New Jersey Play Lab (NJPL) have announced the return of the Garden State New Play Festival (GSNPF)—a bold, collaborative, and deeply human approach to new play development.
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS to be Presented at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Celebrate a year of romance, opportunity, humor and heartbreak with the Smith family, culminating with a milestone, historic event when the Yardley Players present 'Meet Me in St. Louis,' at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Celebrate a year of romance, opportunity, humor and heartbreak with the Smith family, culminating with a milestone, historic event when the Yardley Players present 'Meet Me in St. Louis,' at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.
Aspire Performing Arts Company Will Perform RENT: SCHOOL EDITION
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
This July, Aspire Performing Arts Company will present the musical Rent: School Edition at The Barn Theatre in Montville, NJ. Learn more about the upcoming production here.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
This July, Aspire Performing Arts Company will present the musical Rent: School Edition at The Barn Theatre in Montville, NJ. Learn more about the upcoming production here.
Surflight Theatre to bring 42ND STREET to The Stage
by Emmy Rice - July 06, 2025
Surflight’s adaptation of the 1980 staged musical 42nd Street, based on the book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, directed and choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan, takes us on the journey of Peggy Sawyer as she attempts to make her mark in the big apple.
by Emmy Rice - July 06, 2025
Surflight’s adaptation of the 1980 staged musical 42nd Street, based on the book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, directed and choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan, takes us on the journey of Peggy Sawyer as she attempts to make her mark in the big apple.
MRS. ROPER ROMP, GOLDEN GIRLS MURDER MYSTERY Comes to Atlantic City
by Emmy Rice - July 06, 2025
Without a Cue Productions heads to the Jersey Shore this summer with two cult classics coming to Atlantic City. The shows will perform at Resorts Casino Hotel this summer.
by Emmy Rice - July 06, 2025
Without a Cue Productions heads to the Jersey Shore this summer with two cult classics coming to Atlantic City. The shows will perform at Resorts Casino Hotel this summer.
THE SPECIALIST, THE WIZARD OF OZ at Classic American Tales
by Emmy Rice - July 06, 2025
For those looking for a laugh, come to The Dormer House on Thursday, July 10 at 4:00 p.m., when Suzanne Dawson presents Charles “Chic” Sale’s The Specialist and other vaudeville routines.
by Emmy Rice - July 06, 2025
For those looking for a laugh, come to The Dormer House on Thursday, July 10 at 4:00 p.m., when Suzanne Dawson presents Charles “Chic” Sale’s The Specialist and other vaudeville routines.
Wharton Performing Arts School Launches 2025–26 Season With Expanded Adult Education Offerings
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2025
Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS), a program of Wharton Arts, has announced its 2025–26 season, unveiling a significantly expanded lineup of classes tailored for adult learners.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2025
Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS), a program of Wharton Arts, has announced its 2025–26 season, unveiling a significantly expanded lineup of classes tailored for adult learners.
Essex County Declares ‘Montclair Theater Day’ Ahead of Vanguard Theater Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2025
The Essex County Board of Commissioners has officially declared the second Saturday in July as Montclair Theater Day, honoring the debut of the Montclair Theater Festival and the ongoing contributions of Vanguard Theater Company.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2025
The Essex County Board of Commissioners has officially declared the second Saturday in July as Montclair Theater Day, honoring the debut of the Montclair Theater Festival and the ongoing contributions of Vanguard Theater Company.
Geoffrey Doig-Marx PORTRAITS IN COLOR AND LIGHT is Coming to The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2025
Geoffrey Doig-Marx is bringing his exhibition Portraits in Color and Light to The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey as the second art installation in the Theatre's 2025 Season.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2025
Geoffrey Doig-Marx is bringing his exhibition Portraits in Color and Light to The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey as the second art installation in the Theatre's 2025 Season.
Creativity Deep Dive Workshop Comes to Vivid Stage
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2025
Vivid Stage is offering a new creative class especially for adults over the last weekend in July, Creativity Deep Dive, taught by professor and playwright Phoebe Farber.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2025
Vivid Stage is offering a new creative class especially for adults over the last weekend in July, Creativity Deep Dive, taught by professor and playwright Phoebe Farber.
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Opens Centenary Stage Company’s Summerfest 2025
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Centenary Stage Company will kick off its Summerfest 2025 with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, running July 10–20 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ. The production is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Centenary Stage Company will kick off its Summerfest 2025 with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, running July 10–20 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ. The production is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global.
Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE to Complete Run at Clemans Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
East Lynne Theater Company has chosen to produce the remaining performances of “Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise” at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME Church through July 12.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
East Lynne Theater Company has chosen to produce the remaining performances of “Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise” at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME Church through July 12.
LoMotion Live to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
LoMotion Live will present The Diary of Anne Frank, the newly adapted stage version by Wendy Kesselman, running July 18–26 at the Parsippany Arts Center in Boonton, NJ (Lake Hiawatha).
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
LoMotion Live will present The Diary of Anne Frank, the newly adapted stage version by Wendy Kesselman, running July 18–26 at the Parsippany Arts Center in Boonton, NJ (Lake Hiawatha).
Art House Productions to Present Reimagined HAMLET Directed by C. Rashee Stevenson
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Art House Productions will present a radical new staging of Hamlet, directed by C. Rashee Stevenson, running October 9–26, 2025 at the Art House Theater in Jersey City.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Art House Productions will present a radical new staging of Hamlet, directed by C. Rashee Stevenson, running October 9–26, 2025 at the Art House Theater in Jersey City.
Tickets to Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE LINKS at Two River Theater to go on Sale in July
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Two River Theater’s 2025/26 season will kick off in September with the world-premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Two River Theater’s 2025/26 season will kick off in September with the world-premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
NJ Entertainment this Summer-Some Top Picks
by Marina Kennedy - June 30, 2025
New Jersey entertainment rocks in the summer. Here are just a few choices of what is going on in the Garden State! Check them out and find a few of your own. There's are a lot of shows to look forward to.
by Marina Kennedy - June 30, 2025
New Jersey entertainment rocks in the summer. Here are just a few choices of what is going on in the Garden State! Check them out and find a few of your own. There's are a lot of shows to look forward to.
Passage Theatre Reveals Titles for 41st Season: NOT AFRAID
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
Passage Theatre Company has revealed programming and scheduling details for its upcoming 41st season, titled Season 41: Not Afraid, marking a bold return with two provocative mainstage productions and expanded community programming.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
Passage Theatre Company has revealed programming and scheduling details for its upcoming 41st season, titled Season 41: Not Afraid, marking a bold return with two provocative mainstage productions and expanded community programming.
GARDEN STATE LIVE! to Spotlight Rising New Jersey Artists at Hard Rock Atlantic City
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and the Prudential North to Shore Festival are teaming up to launch Garden State Live!, a new monthly concert series showcasing some of New Jersey’s most promising musical talents.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and the Prudential North to Shore Festival are teaming up to launch Garden State Live!, a new monthly concert series showcasing some of New Jersey’s most promising musical talents.
Original RENT Star Anthony Rapp To Teach Masterclass At Gateway Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
Somers Point's Gateway Playhouse has announced that original Broadway cast member of the international hit, Jonathan Larson's “RENT,” and Obie Award-winner, Anthony Rapp, will teach a master class to the all-teenage cast of “RENT: School Edition” 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 2, as part of the Gateway to the Arts program.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
Somers Point's Gateway Playhouse has announced that original Broadway cast member of the international hit, Jonathan Larson's “RENT,” and Obie Award-winner, Anthony Rapp, will teach a master class to the all-teenage cast of “RENT: School Edition” 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 2, as part of the Gateway to the Arts program.
MPAC Unveils 2025 Summer Season Featuring Little River Band, Marcello Hernandez, and Free Outdoor Events
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has announced its 2025 summer programming, with a full slate of ticketed concerts, free outdoor events, and family-friendly movies, all taking place in and around Morristown this July and August.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has announced its 2025 summer programming, with a full slate of ticketed concerts, free outdoor events, and family-friendly movies, all taking place in and around Morristown this July and August.
State Theatre New Jersey Announces New Board Leadership
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey has announced the appointment of Wendy L. Wiebalk, Esq. as Chair of its Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Wiebalk succeeds John Fitzgerald, who has served as Chair since 2021. Longtime trustee Robin Suydam has been named Vice Chair, with Joey Kareem Grinkley appointed as Secretary.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey has announced the appointment of Wendy L. Wiebalk, Esq. as Chair of its Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Wiebalk succeeds John Fitzgerald, who has served as Chair since 2021. Longtime trustee Robin Suydam has been named Vice Chair, with Joey Kareem Grinkley appointed as Secretary.
Photos: CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE 90’S MUSICAL At The Actors Studio Of New Jersey
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2025
The Actors Studio of New Jersey is presenting the opening night of Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical at the historic Dunellen Theatre. This production runs for two nights only, Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, with performances beginning at 8:00pm. Check out photos of the production.
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2025
The Actors Studio of New Jersey is presenting the opening night of Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical at the historic Dunellen Theatre. This production runs for two nights only, Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, with performances beginning at 8:00pm. Check out photos of the production.
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