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A Christmas Carol


About  A Christmas Carol Yates Musical Theatre for Children returns for another year of tradition with  A Christmas Carol . This show is a musical ...

Un regalo para Andrés / A Gift for Andrés: A Holiday Concert for the Family!


Christina and Andrés are  Un regalo para Andrés / A Gift for Andrés , the GRAMMY and Latin Grammy-winning duo for kids and families known ...

The Temptations & The Four Tops


See two of the most iconic Motown groups of all time live in concert at STNJ as they perform their top hits including “My Girl,” ...

Ballet for Young Audiences: The Nutcracker


Join us for another year of this Grunin Center holiday tradition. The Ballet for Young Audiences production of The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara, ...

Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
11/30 - 12/15/2024


Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn't want her six-year-old Susan's head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor, Fred Gailey, tries to woo Doris by charming Susan ...

The Disney Songbook
The Disney Songbook
12/13 - 12/15/2024


8 performers singing Disney favorites...

The Disney Songbook
The Disney Songbook
12/13 - 12/15/2024


8 performers singing Disney favorites...

A Season of Miracles
A Season of Miracles
11/25 - 12/20/2024


“Holiday Tales – A Season of Miracles” is a sparkling collection of holiday stories from different cultures. With a book and lyrics by Ruth Fost, ...

The Nutcracker


  Celebrate American Repertory Ballet's annual  Nutcracker  tradition with your family! The only ARB performances featuring a live orchestra and choir!   Bring the entire ...

Broadway for the Holidays 4
Broadway for the Holidays 4
12/12 - 12/22/2024


Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with “Broadway for the Holidays 4”! Returning by popular demand, this festive extravaganza brings ...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
12/6 - 12/22/2024


The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the ...

The Nutcracker


  Celebrate American Repertory Ballet's annual  Nutcracker  tradition with your family! The only ARB performances featuring a live orchestra and choir!   Bring the entire ...

Tuck Everlasting
Tuck Everlasting
12/5 - 12/22/2024


Based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

The Gift of the Magi: A modern adaptation of the O. Henry story


The Gift of the Magi: A modern adaptation of the O. Henry story Written by Marisa Smith Directed by Roy Steinberg November 20th - December 29th Wednesday ...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story


On Sale Now The Simon & Garfunkel Story   is coming to STNJ! This immersive concert-style theater show features huge projection photos, original film footage, and ...

Celia Vive - A Musical Tribute to Celia Cruz


Performed by Lucrecia   Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the life of Celia Cruz!  Celia Vive  is a unique and unforgettable concert presentation, ...

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - Directed by Diane L. Parker


It's 1967 and a progressive white couple's proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiancé home to meet them in this ...

Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
6/12 - 6/29/2025


BOOK BY Harvey Fierstein | MUSIC AND LYRICS BY  Cyndi Lauper Enter into the bustling factory of Kinky Boots, where the melodies of tolerance and ...

Cuentos del Arbol
Cuentos del Arbol
9/29 - 6/30/2025


The centerpiece of all the tales in this bilingual production is a tree (Un Arbol) that has sheltered, shielded and nurtured countless characters who have passed her ...

Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor


“Lift Every Voice…” celebrates the courage and resilience of everyday Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. The story centers on Junebug, a 12-year-old boy in ...

Outta This World: The Adventures of Kalien the Alien


This musical explores themes of anti-bullying, prejudice, and kindness embedded with social emotional learning. A young alien, named Kalien, accidentally visits planet Earth; he learns ...

Peter & The Wolf
Peter & The Wolf
10/21 - 6/30/2025


“Peter & The Wolf” will tickle, intrigue, and delight young audiences while also offering a splendid introduction to theatre, classical music and value clarification themes. ...

Stone Soup & Other Stories
Stone Soup & Other Stories
8/24 - 6/30/2025


“Stone Soup & Other Stories” supports the literacy movement’s emphasis on the joy of reading, and provides a starting point for ongoing enjoyment of folk tales in ...

Velveteen Rabbit
Velveteen Rabbit
11/4 - 6/30/2025


“Velveteen Rabbit” tells the tale of a young boy’s love and a little nursery magic help transform the Velveteen Rabbit from a favorite plaything into ...



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Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paper Mill Playhouse-Ideal Holiday Cheer for All


by Marina Kennedy - December 04, 2024

'Tis the season for a fabulous holiday show and that means you must see Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of 'Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical.' ...

Review: Catalyst Theater Company’s BAT BOY Transforms Prejudice


by Chloe Yang - November 17, 2024

Catalyst Theater's 'Bat Boy: The Musical' shines with Nick Rubano (Edgar), Tracey Lynne Haskell (Meredith), Beth Siegling (Shelley), and Scott McGowan (Dr. Parker) leading a powerful exploration of acceptance and humanity in this intimate production about a journey of love and prejudice....

Review: José Rivera’s YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM at NJ Rep-A Captivating New Play


by Marina Kennedy - November 06, 2024

This fascinating new play is an insightful examination about aging and the use of advanced technology in caregiving....

Review: MY ITALY STORY Bridges Generations at Hamilton Stage


by Chloe Yang - October 27, 2024

Experience Italian-American family drama in 'My Italy Story.' This captivating one-man show stars Michael Notardonato as he masterfully portrays multiple characters on a journey of identity and reconciliation. Don't miss it — Oct 24-27 at Hamilton Stage, Rahway, then Nov 1-3 at Sieminski Theater, Ba...

Review: Art House Productions’ GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Bleeds Beauty


by Chloe Yang - October 27, 2024

Art House Productions' gripping staging of 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' explores love, pain, and healing through 30 years of friendship. Ashley Renée-Scott and Mario C. Brown shine as Kayleen and Doug, whose bond transcends romance in this intimate black box production running through Nov 10. Must...

Guest Review: ARB’s WONDERMENT Celebrates the Magic of the Mind with Whimsy and Drama


by Marina Kennedy - October 24, 2024

Anyone who has spent a childhood afternoon daydreaming in their bedroom is sure to be captured by the whimsical charm of WONDERMENT, the program that opened the American Repertory Ballet (ARB) 2024-2025 season....

Review: MACBETH at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ-An Outstanding Production


by Marina Kennedy - October 22, 2024

An awe-inspiring production of William Shakespeare’s masterwork tragedy, 'Macbeth' is now being performed at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) through November 17th. Read the review. ...

Review: Conor McPherson's THE WEIR-A Marvelous Play at Centenary Stage Company


by Marina Kennedy - October 11, 2024

Centenary Stage Company (CSC) is now presenting a marvelous production of Conor McPherson’s The Weir through Sunday, October 20th in the Sitnik Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center. ...

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Paper Mill Playhouse is Exhilarating


by Marina Kennedy - October 09, 2024

'Jersey Boys' is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse and this reimagined production of the biographical musical is spectacular from the opening number to the curtain call writes our critic. ...

Review: AMERICAN MARIACHI at Two River Theater is Enthralling


by Marina Kennedy - October 07, 2024

Two River Theater is now presenting American Mariachi.  This production has it all. It is a heartfelt story with plenty of humor and marvelous music....



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