About the Theatre
Nutley Little Theatre is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, currently celebrating its 90th consecutive year of bringing live theater to the community.
In addition to 6 main stage productions, NLT also produces free Readers Theatre play readings. There are many other opportunities at NLT to participate in or see such as fundraising events as well as theatrical workshops at our monthly general meetings.
For 90 years, Nutley Little Theatre has been producing high quality theatrical entertainment for the enjoyment of Nutley residents and surrounding communities. Born in the great Depression, when economic conditions encouraged interest in community activities, Nutley Little Theatre has continued to be a vital community organization for 90 years, and with continued support, it will continue to bring live theatre to the Northern New Jersey area for decades to come.
Harvey
Feb 13 – Feb 28, 2026
Nutley Little Theatre presents HARVEY, written by Mary Chase and directed by Mead Winters. Acceptance, understanding, and patience define HARVEY, which follows Elwood P. Dowd, a...
Harvey
Feb 13 – Feb 28, 2026
Nutley Little Theatre presents HARVEY, written by Mary Chase and directed by Mead Winters. Acceptance, understanding, and patience define HARVEY, which follows Elwood P. Dowd, a...
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
With A Capital C - free reading Nutley Little Theatre
Jan 18
Sunday, January 18, 20262:00 pmNutley Little Theatre 47 Erie Pl Nutley NJA free staged reading of an original script written by Drew University Alum,...
With A Capital C - free reading Nutley Little Theatre
Jan 18
Sunday, January 18, 20262:00 pmNutley Little Theatre 47 Erie Pl Nutley NJA free staged reading of an original script written by Drew University Alum,...
auditions True West ( Nutley Little Theatre)
Jan 11 – Jan 13, 2026
Links to Audition Application, Sides, and Signup Slots at this link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wfv-vzaNeXvS2C1TWSuwxoyIYguzId_upLPJHSmlFXA/edit?tab=t.0TRUE WEST AUDITION INFORMATIONThis American classic by Sam Shepard was nominated for the 1983 Pulitzer...
The Waverly Gallery
Oct 24 – Nov 8, 2025
Nutley Little Theatre presents THE WAVERLY GALLERY, written by Kenneth Lonergan and directed by Sharon Garry. Gladys, the elderly matriarch of the Green family, has run...
The Waverly Gallery
Oct 24 – Nov 8, 2025
Nutley Little Theatre presents THE WAVERLY GALLERY, written by Kenneth Lonergan and directed by Sharon Garry. Gladys, the elderly matriarch of the Green family, has run...
auditions Uh, Oh Here Comes Christmas” by Robert Fulghum directed by Alex Oleksij Non-Musical version When: October 26th – 6:00pm October 27th – 7:00pm Callbacks by invitation only, October 29th- 7-00pm Where: Nutley Little Theatre, 47 Erie Place
Oct 26 – Oct 27, 2025
Auditions! “Uh, Oh Here Comes Christmas”by Robert Fulghumdirected by Alex OleksijNon-Musical version When:October 26th – 6:00pmOctober 27th – 7:00pmCallbacks by invitation only, October 29th- 7-00pmWhere: Nutley Little...
Pantry Problems original free Readers Theatre
Oct 12
Oliva LaMont is all set to host Thanksgiving Dinner forher large extended family. But leaky pipes, nosyneighbors, a freak snowstorm and a surprise guestkeep getting...
The Waverly Gallery auditions
Aug 23 – Aug 24, 2025
Synopsis:Gladys Green, an elderly woman and art gallery owner in Greenwich Village, is experiencing the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Her family, including her daughter...
The Waverly Gallery auditions
Aug 23 – Aug 24, 2025
Synopsis:Gladys Green, an elderly woman and art gallery owner in Greenwich Village, is experiencing the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Her family, including her daughter...
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
Jun 13 – Jun 28, 2025
Nutley Little Theatre presents For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday, directed by Gina Sarno. This poignant play by Sarah Ruhl explores themes of aging,...
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
Jun 13 – Jun 28, 2025
When Ann thinks of her father, she immediately remembers playing Peter Pan in her hometown theater in Iowa, particularly when he used to bring her...
King Lear
Apr 11 – Apr 26, 2025
Nutley Little Theatre presents a poignant rendition of King Lear, directed by Alex Oleksij, as part of its 90th season celebration. This classic Shakespearean tragedy...
Chapter Two
Feb 7 – Feb 22, 2025
Chapter Two examines what it means to truly love someone else and asks whether finding a soulmate can happen more than once
Chapter Two
Feb 7 – Feb 22, 2025
Chapter Two, directed by Deshja Driggs-Hall, explores the themes of love and loss through the lens of a recently widowed man navigating the complexities of...
4000 Miles
Dec 13 – Dec 22, 2024
After suffering a major loss while on a cross-country bike trip, 21-year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty 91-year-old grandmother Vera in her West Village...
4000 Miles
Dec 13 – Dec 21, 2024
4000 Miles is a poignant exploration of family and connections, centered on the unexpected reunion between Leo, a young man who has just completed a...
Dracula
Oct 25 – Nov 9, 2024
Nutley Little Theatre's 90th season includes a production of Dracula, adapted by Liz Lochhead from Bram Stoker's classic novel, and directed by Heather Ferreira. This...
Travesties
Sep 13 – Sep 28, 2024
Nutley Little Theatre kicks off its 90th season with a production of Travesties, directed by L.A. Mars. This Tom Stoppard play weaves together themes of...
Bent
Jun 14 – Jun 29, 2024
In 1934 Berlin on the eve of The Night of the Long Knives, Max and his lover Rudy are forced to run after a night...
Tick, Tick... BOOM!
Sep 8 – Sep 23, 2023
Come see Nutley Little Theatre's production of Tick, Tick... BOOM! – the musical that paved the way for the three-time Tony Award-winning RENT.The show tells the story of an aspiring...
Hand to God
Jun 9 – Jun 24, 2023
A devilish, scandalous and foul-mouthed hand puppet tears apart the balance in a Christian Puppet Ministry youth group – exposing the startling fragile nature of...
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