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Review: MY FAIR LADY by American Theater Group-Marvelous


by Marina Kennedy - March 03, 2026

American Theater Group (ATG) is topping off their 2025-2026 season with a superb main stage production of Lerner and Loewe’s musical theatre gem, My Fair Lady....

Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE at TRT-A Riveting Adaptation of the Classic Play


by Marina Kennedy - March 02, 2026

See the poignant, re-imagined production of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House at Two River Theater (TRT). ...

Review: SAMANTHA INSIDE OUT at NJ Rep-A Captivating One-Woman Show


by Marina Kennedy - February 24, 2026

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is launching their exciting 2026 Mainstage Season with the world premiere of 'Samantha Inside Out' by the award-winning playwright, Marisa Smith....

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Paper Mill Playhouse-Kindness Takes Center Stage


by Marina Kennedy - February 10, 2026

The re-imagined production of 'Come From Away' is now on stage at Paper Mill Playhouse through Sunday, March 1. The production, ingeniously directed and choreographed by Richard J. Hinds, features actors playing musical instruments live onstage...

Review: EBENEZER SCROOGE’S BIG JERSEY CHRISTMAS SHOW at GSP-Holiday Fun for All


by Marina Kennedy - December 10, 2025

The Christmas spirit is on full display at George Street Playhouse with a show that will surely please all. 'Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Jersey Christmas Show' will be performed through...

Review: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at STNJ-A Holiday Treasure


by Marina Kennedy - December 09, 2025

‘Tis the season for a show that will delight and inspire.  'It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play' is now being performed at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) and it tops off their 2025 season....

Past Shows

The Joni Project - Celebrating the Music of Joni Mitchell feat. Katie Pearlman & her band
The Joni Project - Celebrating the Music of Joni Mitchell feat. Katie Pearlman & her band
Mar 7

The Joni Project formed as a tribute in sound and spirit to Joni Mitchell, one of music’s greatest and most innovative artists. They are quite...

Comedy with Jen Kober
Comedy with Jen Kober
Aug 25 – Aug 26, 2023

Jen Kober has taken her southern style sassiness and has become a nationally recognized headliner all over the country, bringing crowds to their feet with...

Jimmy Palumbo: Comedian
Jimmy Palumbo: Comedian
Mar 10 – Mar 11, 2023

With over 100 television and film credits, Jimmy Palumbo has been performing since 1989. His extensive experience in television includes his most recent guest appearances...

David Anthony: Comedy Magician
David Anthony: Comedy Magician
Mar 3 – Mar 5, 2023

David Anthony is an international award winning entertainer from Cleveland, Ohio. David performed his first show when he was just twelve years old. Since then...

Judy Gold
Judy Gold
Feb 4

Veteran comedian, actor, and writer, Judy Gold has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO. She appears on the new season of Showtime’s...

The Holly Jolly Joshua Show
The Holly Jolly Joshua Show
Dec 17 – Dec 18, 2022

Hosted by award-winning American puppeteer and Ambassador of Joy, Joshua Holden, we’re transported to the world of a nostalgic TV holiday special complete with 11...

Gen. X vs Millenial Comedy Night
Gen. X vs Millenial Comedy Night
Dec 3

Loved by millions as Skippy from the hugely popular 80’s sitcom Family Ties. Check out his stand up comedy tour to find out why the...

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP PRESENTS KARLA BONOFF
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP PRESENTS KARLA BONOFF
Nov 12

She’s described as one of the nest singer/songwriters of her generation. And in her case, that description is not hyperbole. With a career spanning four...

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP PRESENTS MARY FAHL, FORMERLY OF OCTOBER PROJECT
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP PRESENTS MARY FAHL, FORMERLY OF OCTOBER PROJECT
Oct 22

In an effort to find some light and comfort during these challenging times, singer/songwriter Mary Fahl looks back to some of the essential music that...

Comedy Night with Carie Karavas
Comedy Night with Carie Karavas
Oct 8

Carie Karavas, a tough, street smart, wisecracking stand-up comic, has been taking the New York City comedy club scene by storm and the national club...

Danny Mixon
Danny Mixon
Sep 17

Danny Mixon is a prolific piano virtuoso who has performed all over the world. He has performed with renowned performers like Patti Labelle, Sam Brown,...

Bachelors of Broadway
Bachelors of Broadway
Jul 20 – Jul 22, 2022

Take a trio of dashing men, add soaring melodies from stage and screen, and then refine the sound with contemporary three-part vocal harmony youve got...

Joey Kola
Joey Kola
Jun 11

As a stand-up comedian for 40 years, Joey Kola has performed for hundreds of thousands of people throughout his career in the US, Canada and...

Vince Valentine’s Comedy Collective
Vince Valentine’s Comedy Collective
Jun 4

Vince Valentine has been touring nationally with Broadways longest one person show Defending The Caveman since 2003. A member of NYDT since 2001 and has...

Kentucky Fried Calamari
Kentucky Fried Calamari
May 19 – May 22, 2022

A hilarious culture clash occurs when a Kentucky boy has to go to NYC to ask his girlfriends very Italian parents for their blessing to...

Max Winfrey: Stunt Comedian
Max Winfrey: Stunt Comedian
Apr 22 – Apr 24, 2022

THINK FAST! Youd better if youre going to sit within sight of Max Winfrey at his show.That can come in handy if you see a...

Portrait of a Queen: Cece Teneal
Portrait of a Queen: Cece Teneal
Apr 8 – Apr 10, 2022

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin taught us how to Think and demand Respect while Ridin on the Freeway! Portrait of a Queen, featuring the...

Jimmy Palumbo
Jimmy Palumbo
Apr 1 – Apr 2, 2022

**ADDITIONAL SHOW ON SATURDAY, APRIL 2 AT 8PM ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!**New Jersey native Jimmy Palumbo brings his show business stories and comedy to...

When Irish Eyes are Dyin’: An Interactive Murder Mystery
When Irish Eyes are Dyin’: An Interactive Murder Mystery
Mar 17 – Mar 19, 2022

Its a loverly St Patricks Weekthe booze is flowing, the food is plentiful, and Irish eyes are asmilin all around. However, theres a suspicious-lookin leprechaun...

David Anthony: Comedy Magician
David Anthony: Comedy Magician
Mar 4 – Mar 6, 2022

David Anthony is an international award winning entertainer from Cleveland, Ohio. David performed his first show when he was just twelve years old. Since then...

Late Nite Catechism: Las Vegas
Late Nite Catechism: Las Vegas
Feb 23 – Feb 27, 2022

The Naples News calls it sharp, witty and spectacularly brilliant and says: Anyone from Buddhists to Zoroastrians will enjoy attending this Late Nite Catechism. The...

The Housewives of Secaucus: What a Drag!
The Housewives of Secaucus: What a Drag!
Feb 9 – Feb 13, 2022

THE HOUSEWIVES OF SECAUCUS: WHAT A DRAG! spoofs those popular housewife shows you love to hate. Hold onto your wigs, because five queens of the...

Bryan McKenna
Bryan McKenna
Jan 29

Bryan has been featured in the LaughYourAshvilleOFF Comedy Festival, a finalist in the Carolines on Broadway March Madness Contest and has been seen touring nationally...

Joey Kola
Joey Kola
Jan 28

As a stand-up comedian for 40 years, Joey Kola has performed for hundreds of thousands of people throughout his career in the US, Canada and...

Tom Cotter
Tom Cotter
Jan 22

Comedian Tom Cotter took the comedy scene by storm after finishing runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7s Americas Got Talent. He has...

Joe DeVito
Joe DeVito
Jan 21

Comedian Joe DeVito has appeared on The Late Late Show, Comics Unleashed, Comedy Central, AXS-tvs Gotham Comedy Live, and more, including a semi-finalist turn on...

Drag Brunch
Drag Brunch
Jan 8

Now introducing Curtains Drag Brunch! Join us on January 8th for a 4-course brunch with some of your favorite drag queens!Prix Fixe Menu $44.99 per...

Assisted Living: The Home for the Holidays!
Assisted Living: The Home for the Holidays!
Dec 9 – Dec 12, 2021

THE HOME for the Holidays is the second show in the Assisted Living series. Two actors play a vaudevillian romp as eighteen different characters. All...

America's Sweethearts Holiday Concert
America's Sweethearts Holiday Concert
Dec 2 – Dec 5, 2021

America has loved the swinging sounds of female close-harmony groups even before The Andrews Sisters hit the airwaves with Bei Mir Bist Du Schn in...

My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm Home for the Holidays
My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm Home for the Holidays
Nov 17 – Nov 21, 2021

Steve is back with more wild and hilarious stories and characterizations about his family, friends and the other folks we meet whose sole purpose was...

My Big Gay Italian Funeral
My Big Gay Italian Funeral
Oct 10 – Oct 17, 2021

My Big Gay Italian Funeral picks up where My Big Gay Italian Wedding leaves off, at the funeral of Anthonys father Joe. Anthony is reunited...

Divas3
Divas3
Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2021

Three beautiful female singers with powerhouse voices sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. This vibrant show spans four decades covering...

FACE Vocal Band
FACE Vocal Band
Sep 23 – Sep 25, 2021

Face Is An Internationally Acclaimed All-Vocal Rock Band From Boulder, Colorado Who Have Been Captivating Audiences For Over A Decade With Their Infectious Energy Punctuated...

The New York Tenors
The New York Tenors
Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020

Experience the Memorable Music, Moments and Magic of New York, as the vocal artistry of Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez and Christopher Macchio take audiences on...

The Italian Chicks
The Italian Chicks
Sep 21 – Sep 22, 2019

The Italian Chicks Comedy & Variety ShowPart meatball, part cannoli, these women are sure to leave you wanting more and we're not just talking about...

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