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JERSEY SHORE ARTS CENTER

66 Main Street, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

Upcoming Shows

Evita
Oct 16 – Oct 25, 2026

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...



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

American Idiot
Apr 24 – May 2, 2026

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....

Green Day's American Idiot
Apr 24 – May 2, 2026

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...

An Evening with Bernstein
An Evening with Bernstein
Apr 10 – Apr 11, 2026

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...

Shades of Love
Shades of Love
Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026

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...

The Wonder of Christmas
The Wonder of Christmas
Dec 18 – Dec 19, 2025

The Wonder of ChristmasA Holiday Celebration for the Whole FamilyCelebrate the joy, warmth, and magic of the season with Chronicle Dance Theatre’s The Wonder of Christmas — an...

The Wonder of Christmas
The Wonder of Christmas
Dec 18 – Dec 19, 2025

The Wonder of ChristmasA Holiday Celebration for the Whole FamilyCelebrate the joy, warmth, and magic of the season with Chronicle Dance Theatre’s The Wonder of Christmas — an...

Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Oct 10 – Oct 19, 2025

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...

The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance
Mar 6 – Mar 9, 2025

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...

PIPPIN!
PIPPIN!
Oct 6 – Oct 15, 2023

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,...

Medea
Medea
Mar 9 – Feb 12, 2023

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...

Videos


Disney's Newsies in New Jersey Disney's Newsies
Vanguard Theater (6/11-6/28)
Rock Ribs and Ridges Festival On 26 Jun - 28 Jun 2026 in New Jersey Rock Ribs and Ridges Festival On 26 Jun - 28 Jun 2026
The Sussex County Fairgrounds (6/26-6/28)
HAVING OUR SAY by Emily Mann in New Jersey HAVING OUR SAY by Emily Mann
The Theater Project (6/11-6/21)
Kalamazoo in New Jersey Kalamazoo
Robert Shackleton Playhouse (7/15-8/23)
MrBallen: Lights out Live in New Jersey MrBallen: Lights out Live
Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (10/08-10/08)
H.M.S. Pinafore in New Jersey H.M.S. Pinafore
Sieminski Theater (7/11-7/12)
The American Soldier in New Jersey The American Soldier
Cape May Stage (10/23-10/25)
Handel's Messiah in New Jersey Handel's Messiah
Richardson Auditorium (12/18-12/18)
Once Upon a One More Time in New Jersey Once Upon a One More Time
The Actors Studio of New Jersey (12/04-12/13)
Pirates! The Penzance Musical in New Jersey Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (9/25-9/27)