Playhouse 22
721 Cranbury Rd
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Playhouse 22 is a theatre in East Brunswick, NJ.
Upcoming Shows
Articles
Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Burlington County Footlighters
Burlington County Footlighters' Hunchback of Notre Dame is a superlative production, a thought-provoking musical of epic scale, filled with intimate moments.…
Review: August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON at Two River Theater-Outstanding
The play continues Two River Theater's commitment to staging all ten plays in August Wilson’s “Century Cycle.”…
Review: John J. Wooten's FLAWLESS at Premiere Stages-An Excellent Topical Production
Premiere Stages’ production of John J. Wooten’s play 'Flawless' is now on stage, and you don’t want to miss it.…
Review: WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINA WOOLF at STNJ-A Compelling American Masterpiece
The company perfectly portrays the play’s shades of drama and humor.…
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. …
Past Shows
11 total · showing 1–10
Constellations of Resilience
Show Description: Constellations of Resilience Constellations of Resilience is a captivating theatrical production brought to you by the talented participants of the Rising Star Resilience Project. This unique performance explores the theme of resilience through the metaphor of...
Memphis
From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a...
Steel Magnolias
Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Along with her anxious and eager assistant, Annelle, Truvy styles the hair of many of the women about town: wealthy widow and...
Check Please
“Check Please” follows a series of blind dinner dates that couldn't get any worse -- until they do. Written by Jonathan Rand.
She Kills Monster
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed...
Eleemosynary
“Eleemosynary” probes into the delicate relationship of three singular women: a strong-willed eccentric grandmother; her brilliant daughter, who has fled the stifling domination of her mother; and her granddaughter -- a child of exceptional intellect.
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens' immortal classic returns to the Playhouse 22 stage featuring Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, three unforgettable spirits and a boy named Tiny Tim.
The Niceties
A play by Eleanor Burgess, "The Niceties" is about two extraordinary women square off in a high-stakes academic debate over race, reputation and who gets the final word on American history is written. For mature audiences.
The Toxic Avenger
Based on Lloyd Kaufman's cult film and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, The Toxic Avenger is a charming love story and laugh-out-loud musical that has it all: an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey mayor and two...
Vocal Canvas
Series Description: Welcome to Vocal Canvas, a compelling five-part podcast journey into the world of voice acting. This series, a collaborative venture between East Brunswick Public Library , NextGen Acting , and Playhouse 22 , is a rich blend of education and creativity that...
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A Beat of Our Own McCarter Theatre Center (10/07-10/25) |
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The Lost Virginity Tour Barn Theatre (9/18-10/04) |
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The Old Ladies Bar Players Guild of Leonia (9/18-9/27) |
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New Jersey Ballet: Nutcracker Bergen Performing Arts Center (12/05-12/06) |
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Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven New Jersey Performing Arts Center (3/13-3/13) |
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Midnight at the New Dawn Kelsey Theatre (10/16-10/18) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Mayo Performing Arts Center (10/10-10/10) VIDEOS |
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The Stylistics An Unforgettable Night of Soul Enlow Recital Hall (10/04-10/04) |
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Pipeline Vanguard Theater (10/08-10/25) |
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New Jersey Ballet: Ballet Insider - Discover the World of Ballet Morris Museum (10/04-10/04) |
