Women Playwrights Series at Centenary Stage Company
Dates: 4/14/2027 - 4/28/2027
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Centenary Stage Company's annual new play development program, the Women Playwrights Series, returns with three staged reading presentations of new works by women writing for the theatre today. Performances take place on April 14, 21, and 28.
Cast and Creative Team for Women Playwrights Series at Centenary Stage Company
Creative Team
Christopher Young
General Manager
Gunhild Carling
Artist
News About Women Playwrights Series at Centenary Stage Company
DISNEY'S FROZEN: THE MUSICAL, Gunhild Carling to Highlight Centenary Stage Company's 2026-27 Season
June 22, 2026 Centenary Stage Company announced its 2026-27 season, featuring Swedish swing performer Gunhild Carling as the opening act, DISNEY'S FROZEN: THE MUSICAL, and a full slate of theatre, concerts, and family programming in Hackettstown, NJ.
NOT IT! to Conclude Centenary Stage Company’s Women Playwrights Series
April 08, 2026 Centenary Stage Company will present Not It! as part of its Women Playwrights Series. The staged reading is written by Kathleen Coudle-King. The event will take place in New Jersey.
Centenary Stage Company Will Present Free Staged Reading Of BREEDERS
April 01, 2026 Centenary Stage Company will present Breeders as part of its Women Playwrights Series (WPS), with a free staged reading on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 PM in the Sitnik Theatre of the Centenary University campus.
BIG MONEY Staged Reading To Be Presented At Centenary Stage Company
March 23, 2026 Centenary Stage Company will present a staged reading of Big Money as part of its Women Playwrights Series. The new play by Lauren Ferebee explores ambition and ethics in the advertising world.
Centenary Stage Company Sets 2026 Women Playwrights Series Lineup
March 20, 2026 Centenary Stage Company will present the 2026 Women Playwrights Series featuring staged readings of new plays by Lauren Ferebee, Megan Campisi, and Kathleen Coudle-King at Lackland Performing Arts Center.
WALT WHITMAN’S AMERICAN DREAM-New Play by Sarah Vander Schaaff
March 07, 2026 'Walt Whitman's American Dream,' a new play by Sarah Vander Schaaff, will enjoy a staged reading at Seton Hall, 400 S Orange Ave, South Orange Village on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:30pm at the University Theatre on campus in the Bishop Doughty University Center.
Centenary Stage Company to Offer Early Bird Special
June 18, 2025 Centenary Stage Company has revealed its 2025-26 Professional Theatre Series, marking its 40th anniversary season of producing and presenting professional music, dance, and theatre. Learn more about how to purchase tickets!
Centenary Stage Set To Open World Premiere Of Wendy Herlich's New Play WASABIA.
March 25, 2025 Centenary Stage Company will open the world premiere of Wasabia by Wendy Herlich next week. The production was originally a part of CSC’s Women Playwrights Series Readings in the Spring of 2024 and through that process was selected for the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation award giving it a full production in this season’s lineup.
Centenary Stage Reveals Cast for World Premiere of Wendy Herlich’s WASABIA
March 12, 2025 The production, which serves as the play’s world premiere, features Ellen Fiske, Aurelia Shanga, Amy Griffin, Joelle Zazz, and Michael Covel. Performances begin Thursday, April 3.
BACKWARDS, FORWARDS, BACK Rolling World Premiere to Open at Centenary Stage Company This Month
April 03, 2024 Discover the latest premiere at Centenary Stage Company - 'Backwards, Forwards, Back' by acclaimed playwright Jacqueline Goldfinger. Engage with the captivating narrative and unique storytelling in this NNPN Rolling World Premiere.
Centenary Stage Company Announces 2024 Women Playwrights Series Finalists Slated For Readings In April
March 27, 2024 Get to know the finalists of the 2024 Women Playwrights Series by Centenary Stage Company, set for readings in April. Discover new talents in the world of theatre.
Final Reading In Centenary Stage Company's 2022 Women Playwrights Series Is BLOOD OF THE LAMB By Arlene Hutton
April 20, 2023 Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series will end its 2023 reading series with a reading of Blood of the Lamb by Arlene Hutton. The reading will take place on Wednesday, April 26th at 7:30 pm in the Kutz Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.
BACKWARDS, FORWARDS, BACK By Jaqueline Goldfinger Next Up In Centenary Stage Company's 2022 Women Playwrights Series
April 13, 2023 Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series will continue with the third reading of 4 in the series for 2023 with a reading of Backwards, Forwards, Back by Jaqueline Goldfinger. The reading will take place on Wednesday, April 19th at 7:30 pm in the Kutz Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.
Centenary Stage Company's 2022 Women Playwrights Series Continues With JANE, QUEEN'S FOOLE By Barbara Blatner
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.
Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series to Begin With ABDUCTED By Michele Aldin Kushner
April 01, 2023 Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series will kick off with a reading of Abducted by Michele Aldin Kushner. The reading will take place on Wednesday, April 5th 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.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at Centenary Stage Company?
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Four Sticks: The Music of Led Zeppelin (07/25/26-07/25/26)
Maltby & Shire's Closer Than Ever (07/30/26-08/09/26)
Gunhild Carling (09/12/26-09/12/26)
Grace for President (10/01/26-10/05/26)
East Meets West (10/04/26-10/04/26)
Too Fat For China (11/05/26-11/08/26)
Ghost Dance: A Picture of a Madman (11/12/26-11/15/26)
Unseen (11/19/26-11/22/26)
Disney's Frozen: The Musical (11/27/26-12/13/26)
The Nutcracker (12/18/26-12/20/26)
Ilya Yakushev (01/10/27-01/10/27)
Danny Lipsitz and the Brass Tacks (01/17/27-01/17/27)
FAB5 (01/24/27-01/24/27)
Fearless, The Taylor Swift Experience (01/30/27-01/30/27)
Sylvia (02/19/27-03/07/27)
The Scooches (03/20/27-03/20/27)
Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground (04/02/27-04/11/27)
Country Live (05/22/27-05/22/27)
Four Sticks: The Music of Led Zeppelin (07/25/26-07/25/26)
Maltby & Shire's Closer Than Ever (07/30/26-08/09/26)
Gunhild Carling (09/12/26-09/12/26)
Grace for President (10/01/26-10/05/26)
East Meets West (10/04/26-10/04/26)
Too Fat For China (11/05/26-11/08/26)
Ghost Dance: A Picture of a Madman (11/12/26-11/15/26)
Unseen (11/19/26-11/22/26)
Disney's Frozen: The Musical (11/27/26-12/13/26)
The Nutcracker (12/18/26-12/20/26)
Ilya Yakushev (01/10/27-01/10/27)
Danny Lipsitz and the Brass Tacks (01/17/27-01/17/27)
FAB5 (01/24/27-01/24/27)
Fearless, The Taylor Swift Experience (01/30/27-01/30/27)
Sylvia (02/19/27-03/07/27)
The Scooches (03/20/27-03/20/27)
Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground (04/02/27-04/11/27)
Country Live (05/22/27-05/22/27)
What shows have played recently at Centenary Stage Company?
A Taste of Ireland (06/25/26-06/25/26)
Not It! (04/15/26-04/15/26)
My Italy Story (11/20/25-11/23/25)
John Lloyd Young (09/20/25-09/20/25)
Nunsense II: The Second Coming (07/31/25-08/10/25)
Carrie: The Musical (04/24/25-05/04/25)
Wasabia (04/03/25-04/13/25)
Young Performers Workshop (02/15/25-06/01/25)
Dr. Glas (11/07/24-11/10/24)
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (08/01/24-08/11/24)
Not It! (04/15/26-04/15/26)
My Italy Story (11/20/25-11/23/25)
John Lloyd Young (09/20/25-09/20/25)
Nunsense II: The Second Coming (07/31/25-08/10/25)
Carrie: The Musical (04/24/25-05/04/25)
Wasabia (04/03/25-04/13/25)
Young Performers Workshop (02/15/25-06/01/25)
Dr. Glas (11/07/24-11/10/24)
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (08/01/24-08/11/24)
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Almost Floyd Williams Center (7/11-7/11) |
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Center Stage Productions presents The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler Over The Moon Art Studios (7/02-7/03) |
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Me and My Girl Spring Lake Theatre (7/08-7/19) |
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Sense and Sensibility duCret Center of Art (7/10-7/12) |
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Disney's FROZEN (December 5 - December 20, 2026) Algonquin Arts Theatre (12/05-12/05) |
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Together Off-Broadway: Merman & Martin in Concert Robert Shackleton Playhouse (7/04-7/10) |
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High School Musical Jr. Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (8/28-8/29) |
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TOO FAT FOR CHINA The Theater Project (7/17-7/19) |
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Center Stage Productions presents The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler at Asbury Park, NJ Over The Moon Art Studios (7/02-7/02) |
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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Rahway, NJ On February 12, 2027 Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) (2/12-2/12) |