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SOUTH ORANGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (SOPAC)

One SOPAC Way
South Orange, NJ 07079



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....

Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE at TRT-A Riveting Adaptation of the Classic Play


by Marina Kennedy - March 02, 2026

See the poignant, re-imagined production of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House at Two River Theater (TRT). ...

Review: SAMANTHA INSIDE OUT at NJ Rep-A Captivating One-Woman Show


by Marina Kennedy - February 24, 2026

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is launching their exciting 2026 Mainstage Season with the world premiere of 'Samantha Inside Out' by the award-winning playwright, Marisa Smith....

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

The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook: an Evening of Songs & Stories featuring Aztec Two-Step 2.0 with narration by Tony Traguardo
The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook: an Evening of Songs & Stories featuring Aztec Two-Step 2.0 with narration by Tony Traguardo
Oct 6

This unique and entertaining music and multimedia event chronicles the extraordinary career of Simon & Garfunkel. The music speaks for itself, anchored by Rex Fowler, co-founder...

SOMA backStage Reading Series - New Play: THINGS WITH FRIENDS
SOMA backStage Reading Series - New Play: THINGS WITH FRIENDS
Jun 2

Be the first to experience Tony Award nominee Kristoffer Diaz’s new play, THINGS WITH FRIENDS, and share your thoughts with the creative team in a talkback!  Part of...

SOMA backStage Reading Series - New Musical: SHE REACHED FOR HEAVEN
SOMA backStage Reading Series - New Musical: SHE REACHED FOR HEAVEN
Jun 1

Be the first to hear Oliver Houser and Hunter Bird’s newest musical, SHE REACHED FOR HEAVEN, and share your thoughts with the creative team in a talkback!  Part of...

SOMA backStage Reading Series - New Play: THINGS WITH FRIENDS
SOMA backStage Reading Series - New Play: THINGS WITH FRIENDS
May 31

Be the first to experience Tony Award nominee Kristoffer Diaz’s new play, THINGS WITH FRIENDS, and share your thoughts with the creative team in a talkback!  Part of...

The LAST WALTZ Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band, TTBB Horns and Special Guests
The LAST WALTZ Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band, TTBB Horns and Special Guests
Nov 17

Legendary concert featuring The Band and friends is brought to the stage by The THE BAND Band as part of their Last Waltz Celebration Tour. 

Cabaret in the Loft: Eli Bolin Has No Friends
Cabaret in the Loft: Eli Bolin Has No Friends
Oct 1

Eli Bolin, Emmy-nominated composer of cult favorite Original Cast Album: Co-op and John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch and Maplewood resident, brings his catalog to SOPAC with an...

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