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JERSEY CITY THEATER CENTER

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Jersey City, NJ 07305



Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Stellar Production


by Marina Kennedy - June 03, 2026

The story is a modern reimaging of the tale, Romeo and Juliet.  Set in 1957 on the West Side of New York City in the last days of summer, there’s trouble on the streets between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks....

Review: SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at Crossroads-Riveting and Entertaining


by Marina Kennedy - May 29, 2026

The time is now to see the powerful award-winning play, SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at the renowned Crossroads Theatre Company (CTC)...

Review: Noel Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES at STNJ-A Comedic Delight


by Marina Kennedy - May 26, 2026

STNJ’s theme for this season is “Method and Madness,” and Private Lives is ideal to usher in the exciting season ahead....

Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at McCarter-Comedy for Mystery Fans and Many More


by Marina Kennedy - May 12, 2026

Mrs. Christie is the new comedy-mystery on stage at McCarter Theatre Center in their Berlind Theatre....

Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters


by Donna Marie Nowak - May 05, 2026

What did our critic think of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters?...

Review: & SONS at Luna Stage-A Bold and Compelling Must-See Play  


by Marina Kennedy - April 24, 2026

Luna Stage is now presenting the outstanding World Premiere of '& Sons,' smartly written by Jack Angelo Cummings and superbly directed by Matt Monaco. ...

Review: SINS OF THE MOTHER at NJ Rep-A Gripping Play on the Long Branch Stage


by Marina Kennedy - April 14, 2026

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is presenting a riveting new play, 'Sins of the Mother' by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz. ...

Review: 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse Excellently Depicts History in the Making


by Marina Kennedy - April 08, 2026

The extraordinary musical, 1776 is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through Saturday, May 2....

Review: WHAT BECAME OF US at George Street Playhouse-Relatable and Affecting


by Marina Kennedy - March 24, 2026

From the first moment of the show, you become immersed in the rich, personal story about the joys and challenges of a family as presented by two siblings....

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....

Past Shows

Garden State New Play Festival
May 1 – May 17, 2026

The Garden State New Play Festival returns for its second season, showcasing innovative and community-driven storytelling. Taking place at the Jersey City Theater Center from...

Best Foreign
May 11

Best Foreign is a compelling new play by Francisco Mendoza, directed by Danilo Gambini, that confronts the complexities of history and accountability. In a high-stakes...

The Garden State New Play Festival
May 1 – May 11, 2025

The Garden State New Play Festival, hosted by the Jersey City Theater Center, will debut its inaugural year with a focus on community engagement and...

The Weight of Gold in a Hungry Land
May 11

The Weight of Gold in a Hungry Land is part of the inaugural Garden State New Play Festival held at the Jersey City Theater Center....

Fallen from GRACE
May 10

Fallen from GRACE, a new play by Elijah N. Maldonado, explores the challenges faced by a young professional when confronted by a ghost from their...

Oh, Muffy!
May 10

Oh, Muffy! is a sharp satire that delves into themes of privilege and performative progressivism, set against the backdrop of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Written...

Daddy, An Un-Chinese Kid
May 9

Daddy, An Un-Chinese Kid follows a Chinese university student in the USA as she navigates the challenges of balancing her passions with her family's expectations...

Joy Comes in the Morning
May 8

Joy Comes in the Morning, written by Marcus Scott and directed by Dev Bondarin, follows the journeys of two young women as they navigate the...

New Work (Title TBA)
May 4

The Garden State New Play Festival showcases new works from 14 playwrights, featuring international artists and local voices. The festival emphasizes community engagement and social...

The Moss Maidens
May 1 – May 4, 2025

In The Moss Maidens, written by S. Dylan Zwickel, five teenage girls in Nazi-occupied Holland become an unexpected resistance cell in 1941. Inspired by true...

Solomon (and Me)
May 3

Solomon (and Me) is a powerful new play by Gabriel Diego Hernández, set in a summer school classroom where four students and their teacher confront...

The Wonderful Out There
May 3

In The Wonderful Out There, a poignant play by Dave Osmundsen, four neurodivergent children in a magical group home confront a significant truth that challenges...

Aberdeen and Netarine
May 2

Aberdeen and Netarine, written by Syd Rushing, explores the lives of two church ladies as they confront the decline of their community and the complexities...

Jersey City Theater Center
Jul 30

On July 30, 2024, the Jersey City Theater Center received two grants totaling $124,440 from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, marking a...

Los Escultores del Aire/Danza Abend/Catalonia-USA-Costa-Rica
Los Escultores del Aire/Danza Abend/Catalonia-USA-Costa-Rica
Feb 15

JCTC presents International Arts Exchange Project (IAEP) as a part of the Voices International Theater Festival. This captivating cultural experience transcends borders through the universal language of the...

MICHAEL JOHN CISZEWSKI: LOVEFOOL
MICHAEL JOHN CISZEWSKI: LOVEFOOL
Aug 18

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Videos


Disney's Newsies in New Jersey Disney's Newsies
Vanguard Theater (6/11-6/28)
Together Off-Broadway: Merman & Martin in Concert in New Jersey Together Off-Broadway: Merman & Martin in Concert
Robert Shackleton Playhouse (7/04-7/10)
Grease the Musical in New Jersey Grease the Musical
Music Box at the Borgata (7/12-8/09)
West Side Story in New Jersey West Side Story
Paper Mill Playhouse (5/31-6/27)
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in New Jersey Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
The Actors Studio of New Jersey (10/16-10/25)
Stranger Things: The 1,000 Candles Concert Experience in New Jersey Stranger Things: The 1,000 Candles Concert Experience
New Jersey Festival Orchestra (7/25-7/26)
We Declare: Words That Shaped A Nation in New Jersey We Declare: Words That Shaped A Nation
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (9/14-9/14)
Rock of Ages in New Jersey Rock of Ages
Dunellen Theatre (6/19-6/28)
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation in New Jersey A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Bergen Performing Arts Center (6/27-6/27)
Warrant in New Jersey Warrant
Bergen Performing Arts Center (7/12-7/12)