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George Lopez to Perform Stand-Up Comedy at NJPAC in 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
New Jersey Performing Arts Center will welcome comedy icon George Lopez for one unforgettable night of stand-up on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 8:00 P.M.
DRUMLINE LIVE Brings HBCU Marching Band Tradition To NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
DRUMLine Live brings the sound and spirit of HBCU marching bands to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center with a high-energy performance combining percussion, brass, and choreography.
Nambi E. Kelley's JOHN LEWIS MUSICAL to Open At State Theatre New Jersey
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Hero: The Boy From Troy, Musical About John Lewis, featuring book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will open at State Theatre New Jersey.
Photos: COME FROM AWAY Rehearsals at Paper Mill
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for Come From Away, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. The cast features Jeannette Bayardelle, Andréa Burns and more. See rehearsal photos here!
Centenary Stage Company Opens Registration for 2026 Young Performers Workshop
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Centenary Stage Company is now accepting registrations for its 2026 Spring Session of the Young Performers Workshop. This program offers aspiring young actors a platform to hone their skills under professional guidance.
American Roots Workshop & Community Barn Dance Set For January
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
The upcoming American Roots Workshop and Community Barn Dance on January 18 offers a day of musical learning and dancing for all ages.
bergenPAC To Present Family Theatre Series With CURIOUS GEORGE, WIZARD OF OZ ON ICE, And THE CAT IN THE HAT
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
bergenPAC will present a family theatre series featuring Curious George: The Golden Meatball, Wizard of Oz on Ice, and The Cat in the Hat. The productions will run between February and March and are designed for audiences of all ages.
Judah Mantell Will Perform A MINDREADING SHOW, BOTH WONDERFUL AND STRANGE in Teaneck
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Black Box Studios will present 'A Mindreading Show, Both Wonderful And Strange' featuring mentalist Judah Mantell, with magician Yechiel Wertentheil, on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Learn more here!
Nimbus Dance to Debut ANIMA Trilogy in Jersey City, Exploring Human-Nature Connection
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Nimbus Dance will present the world premiere of ANIMA, a trilogy by Samuel Pott that delves into humanity's fragile relationship with nature. Learn more here!
Cranford Library Will Host Free Staged Reading This Saturday
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
The Theater Project's Playwrights' Workshop will launch its winter/spring series of New Play Readings series at 2pm, Saturday, January 17, at Cranford Community Center's 110-seat theater.
Shakespeare 70's ARMS AND THE MAN Begins This Month At Kelsey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre will present George Bernard Shaw's comedy ARMS AND THE MAN, featuring a mix of romance, political satire, and humor. The show runs from January 16-25 at the West Windsor campus.
Cast Announced For SELECTIONS FROM THE ROCK MUSICAL SOUL SEARCHING IN CONCERT At The Triad Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Casting has been announced for Selections from The Rock Musical SOUL SEARCHING In Concert at The Triad Theater in New York City. Music and lyrics are by Avi Kunstler, with book and direction by Matt Okin.
Photos/Video: Bergen County Players Presents SEASCAPE By Edward Albee
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Bergen County Players will Raise the Curtain on Seascape, which earned playwright Edward Albee his second Pulitzer Prize in 1975. Check out new photos and behind the scenes video from the production!
The Theater Project to Launch Acting and Improv Classes for Tweens and Teens
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
The Theater Project is launching its acting and improv classes for tweens and teens in Union and Cranford. These classes are designed to build confidence in young people and expose them to the fun and excitement of performance and working with others.
MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND & TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS AND THE CITY to Return to George Street Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
George Street Playhouse has revealed additional programming for February 2026, including My First Ex-Husband, written and performed by JoyBehar, and True Tales of Sex, Success and the City, written and performed by Candace Bushnell.
Sons Of Cream Will Perform Live In Concert at Levoy Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Sons Of Cream will perform at the Levoy Theatre this March. The performance is set for Tuesday, March 3. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here!
PETER PAN AND WENDY Comes to Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTstage Repertory
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTstage Repertory will present Peter Pan and Wendy by Lauren Gunderson, running February 5–15 in the Little Theatre at 400 Jefferson Street,.
KIM'S CONVENIENCE Comes To McCarter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center will welcome the new year with Kim’s Convenience, the award-winning comedy about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the hit CBC television series later distributed internationally on Netflix.
Aspire Performing Arts Company To Present SPRING AWAKENING This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
Aspire Performing Arts Company will present the groundbreaking rock musical Spring Awakening on January 23 through 25 at the Fair Lawn Community Center. 
Billy Ocean to Perform at Wilkins Theatre Presented by Kean Stage
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
Billy Ocean will perform in concert at Wilkins Theatre in Union, New Jersey, presented by Kean Stage. The Grammy-winning artist is known for a series of international hits spanning pop and R&B. Tickets are available through Kean Stage.
Barrymore Film Center and Teaneck International Film Festival Partner for NJ Premiere of STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
The Teaneck International Film Festival and the Barrymore Film Center have announced a new partnership launching with the New Jersey premiere of STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!.
American Theater Group to Present Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
American Theater Group (ATG) will present Lerner and Loewe's beloved My Fair Lady as its final main stage production of the 2025-26 season. The production will run Feb. 26-March 15, 2026 at three NJ venues.
The Shakespeare Theatre Of New Jersey Unveils REVOLUTIONARY VOICES Series
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) has announced Revolutionary Voices, a season-long play reading series exploring the language, ideals, and debates that have shaped the American experiment.
Interview: Tim Lynch-Theater Arts Director at Ridge HS in Basking Ridge
by Marina Kennedy - January 07, 2026
Tim Lynch has built one of the top high school theatre programs in New Jersey and is widely recognized for his bold risk-taking and artistic vision.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey to Present REVOLUTIONARY VOICES Series
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Revolutionary Voices, a season-long play reading series examining the promise and potential of America.

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