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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940

Upcoming Shows

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Sep 5 – Sep 27, 2026

Edward Albee's landmark American drama examines marriage, ambition, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. Over the course of one unforgettable evening, George and Martha invite a younger couple into their home for what begins as a friendly late-night drink and spirals...

The Dragon King

The Dragon King

Oct 24

The third installment in our Classics for Kids! series, bringing fantastic live theatre to families and young theatregoers! An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search...

We Declare: Words That Shaped A Nation

We Declare: Words That Shaped A Nation

Oct 26

The fourth and final installment in our Revolutionary Voices reading series is a devised piece titled We Declare: Words that Shaped a Nation . A powerful theatrical journey through the speeches, documents, and proclamations from our nation’s origin, We Declare brings to life the...

Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics

Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics

Dec 19

The fourth and final installment in our Classics for Kids! series, bringing fantastic live theatre to families and young theatregoers! Gather the whole family for a cozy, kid-friendly holiday treat! Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics is a joyful production that brings the...

Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Moorestown Theater Company

Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Moorestown Theater Company

by Donna Marie Nowak · July 27, 2026

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. …

Past Shows

54 total · showing 11–20

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Dec 3 – Dec 28, 2025

“No man is a failure who has friends.” Step in from the cold as our stage is transformed into a 1940s radio studio for this cherished American classic complete with musical jingles and sound effects created live on stage. Inspired by Frank Capra’s beloved holiday film, this...

Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics

Dec 13

Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics is a seasonal scripts-in-hand presentation at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, directed by Isaac Hickox-Young. This festive event features a collection of beloved holiday tales, including The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Rabbit’s...

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Oct 22 – Nov 16, 2025

“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.” Who is the real monster — creature or creator? Lightning flashes, thunder rumbles, and ghost stories crackle in the air as the mother of science fiction weaves her infamous tale of horror, love, vengeance, and unholy...

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Sep 10 – Oct 5, 2025

“Civil blood makes civil hands unclean.” Set in a time of deadly civil division, Shakespeare’s masterful tragedy continues to hold up a heartbreaking mirror to our world. In a society ravaged by hate and violence, two young people unexpectedly find love. Their youthful passion...

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]

Jul 9 – Jul 27, 2025

“All 37 Plays in 99 Minutes!” Fasten your seat belts for a high-energy, slapstick rollercoaster ride through Shakespeare’s entire canon! Three madcap actors scamper their hapless way through all the comedies, tragedies, histories, and romances in one hysterical, fast-paced, and...

UNEXPECTED: The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen

UNEXPECTED: The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen

Jun 14

Few writers have left as indelible a mark on the world’s imagination as Hans Christian Andersen. Born in Denmark in 1805, Andersen rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most celebrated storytellers in history. His fairy tales — such as The Ugly Duckling , The...

The Importance of Being Earnest

FeaturedThe Importance of Being Earnest

May 14 – Jun 1, 2025

“A Trivial Comedy for Serious People” Double dual identities, a domineering matriarch, and a mysterious handbag spark hilarious confusion in Oscar Wilde’s delightful comedy of manners. Follow the antics of two wildly eligible bachelors attempting to escape the constraints of...

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Dec 4 – Dec 29, 2024

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol | By Neil Bartlett Directed by Paul Mullins Scrooge’s iconic journey from miser to humanitarian appears fresh and new in Neil Bartlett’s bold and highly-theatrical adaptation. Using a small ensemble of actors to bring the vast inhabitants of...

Macbeth

FeaturedMacbeth

Oct 16 – Nov 17, 2024

Macbeth | By William Shakespeare Directed by Brian B. Crowe Spurred on by supernatural solicitings, a noble general and his wife embark on a bloody journey to gain the crown. Their ruthless quest for power rocks a war-torn nation as ambition grows to devastating madness in this...

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Menopause The Musical in New Jersey Menopause The Musical
Bergen Performing Arts Center (11/19-11/19)
The Old Ladies Bar in New Jersey The Old Ladies Bar
players Guild of Leonia (9/18-9/27)
Forever Plaid in New Jersey Forever Plaid
Stockton University Performing Arts Center (9/25-9/26)
North By Northwest in New Jersey North By Northwest
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