Jersey Shore Arts Center
66 South Main StreetOcean Grove 07756
Upcoming Shows
The Realistic Joneses
The Realistic Joneses is a dark comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Eno, directed by Michael Tota, exploring modern relationships, identity, and human connection. When two suburban couples with the same last name become neighbors, an ordinary introduction unfolds into a...
Evita
Evita charts the young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric rise to sainthood. Set in Argentina between 1934-1952, the Tony-winning musical follows Eva Duarte on her journey from poor, illegitimate child to ambitious actress to, wife of military leader-turned-president Juan Peron...
Review: A CHANGE OF POSITION at NJ Rep-A New Play with Memorable Characters
Head to the Jersey shore and make the show part of your summer entertainment schedule. It is being presented on the Long Branch stage now through August 23rd.…
Review: GILBERT AND SULLIVAN'S H.M.S. PINAFORE at Jay And Linda Grunin Center
What did our critic think of GILBERT AND SULLIVAN'S H.M.S. PINAFORE at Jay And Linda Grunin Center?…
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Moorestown Theater Company
As temperatures reach the stratosphere this summer, it’s a good idea to cool off “under the sea” with the award-winning Moorestown Theater Company’s swimmingly good production of The Little Mermaid, their 261st show, directed by Mark Morgan and produced by Mark Morgan and Carol Ann Murray. …
Review: Ken Ludwig’s BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at STNJ Intrigues
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is now presenting a spirited production of 'Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery' skillfully directed by the Theatre’s Artistic Director, Brian B. Crowe,…
Review: MALA ARIA at Premiere Stages-An Excellent and Affecting New Play
Premiere Stages opens their 2026 season with an exceptional production of Gloria Majule’s new play, Mala Aria that was the winner of the theater’s 2025 Premiere Play Festival.…
Review: VIENNA LESSONS at NJ Rep-A Smart and Compelling World Premiere Play
Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is currently presenting the riveting world premiere of Jack Canfora’s The Vienna Lessons, skillfully directed by the theatre’s Associate Artistic Director, Evan Bergman, and featuring an exquisite three-person cast. …
Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Stellar Production
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
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
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
Mrs. Christie is the new comedy-mystery on stage at McCarter Theatre Center in their Berlind Theatre.…
Past Shows
The Magic of Chronicle
Celebrate the opening of Chronicle Dance Theatre's new season with an unforgettable evening of dance, live music, and artistic storytelling. The Magic of Chronicle is a festive gala showcasing audience favorites from our inaugural season alongside exciting previews of the...
American Idiot
Green Day’s American Idiot is a high-octane rock opera that follows three lifelong friends—Johnny, Tunny, and Will—as they search for meaning in a post-9/11 world. Fueled by punk rebellion, heartbreak, and the desire to break free, this Tony Award–winning musical features hit...
Green Day's American Idiot
NENAproductions Theater Project opens its 2026 season with Green Day's American Idiot, running April 24 through May 2 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove, NJ. This Tony Award-winning rock opera follows three lifelong friends — Johnny, Tunny, and Will — as they search...
An Evening with Bernstein
Join Chronicle Dance Theatre for An Evening with Bernstein, a vibrant celebration of the music and genius of Leonard Bernstein. This dynamic program brings together selections from West Side Story, On the Town, and Peter Pan, along with Bernstein’s exhilarating jazz...
Shades of Love
Shades of Love is a heartfelt celebration of connection, romance, and the many ways love moves us. This original production by Chronicle Dance Theatre brings together Broadway’s most beloved love songs and the timeless music of Dolly Parton, weaving them into a seamless evening...
The Wonder of Christmas
The Wonder of Christmas A Holiday Celebration for the Whole Family Celebrate the joy, warmth, and magic of the season with Chronicle Dance Theatre’s The Wonder of Christmas — an enchanting evening of music, storytelling, and dance. Beloved carols and timeless holiday tales come...
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously...
The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular show, The Pirates of Penzance, is a rollicking, delightfully funny tale of a band of soft-tempered pirates. Mistakenly apprenticed to a pirate (instead of a pilot) by his nursemaid Ruth at the age of eight, the handsome Frederic is now...
PIPPIN!
NENAproductions Theater Company, celebrating 20 years in residence at The Jersey Shore Arts Center has magic to do as they proudly present the Broadway musical, PIPPIN. With a memorable score from multiple Tony, Oscar, and Grammy winner, Stephen Schwartz, PIPPIN is the story of...
Medea
Among the most powerful and enduring of Greek tragedies, Medea centers on the myth of Jason, leader of the Argonauts, who has won the dragon-guarded treasure of the Golden Fleece with the help of the sorceress Medea. Having married Medea and fathered her two children, Jason...
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Jessica Vosk Mayo Performing Arts Center (9/18-9/18) |
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What the Constitution Means to Me Pioneer Productions Company/Morris Museum (9/19-9/20) |
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Flawless Premiere Stages at Kean University (9/03-9/20) |
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Mean Girls, The Musical The Actors Studio of New Jersey (9/11-9/20) |
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Oliver Algonquin Arts Theatre (10/25-10/25) |
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Gil Shaham Plays Dvořák New Jersey Performing Arts Center (2/18-2/18) |
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Mahler's Fifth Symphony Count Basie Center for the Arts (3/20-3/20) |
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Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1/23-1/23) |
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Xian Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky State Theatre New Jersey (5/16-5/16) |
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Dvořák's "New World" Symphony Mayo Performing Arts Center (4/29-4/29) |