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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 31–40

The Rose Tattoo

FeaturedThe Rose Tattoo

May 31 – Jun 18, 2023

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents The Rose Tattoo by Tennessee Williams directed by Bonnie J. Monte. This is the tale of Serafina Delle Rose, a Sicilian widow living on the turbulent Gulf Coast outside of New Orleans. It is an astonishing and poetic ode to the...

Short Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Short Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Mar 11 – May 14, 2023

A Midsummer Night's Dream The human and fairy worlds collide in Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy; an ideal first Shakespeare for kids and a riotous roller coaster ride for the whole family. March 11, 2023 at 11 AM (relaxed performance) * April 29, 2023 at 11 AM * May 12, 2023 at...

Short Shakespeare: Macbeth

Short Shakespeare: Macbeth

Mar 11 – May 13, 2023

Short Shakespeare: Macbeth Mysterious prophecies and vaulting ambition unite to bring about the demise of a noble general in one of Shakespeare's most compelling tales. March 11, 2023 at 2 PM * April 29, 2023 at 2 PM * May 6, 2023 at 8 PM May 13, 2023 at 8 PM *This performance...

Twelfth Night

FeaturedTwelfth Night

Dec 7 – Jan 1, 2023

The Shakespeare Theater of NJ presents "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare. One of Shakespeares most enticing and popular comedies caps off the season. Not seen on our stages since 2009, this tale of twins shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria is chock full of the Bards best...

Florence and Mojo

FeaturedFlorence and Mojo

Oct 26 – Nov 13, 2022

The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ presents Florence and Mojo, an evening of two one-act plays by Alice Childress. Part of our mission is to bring rarely-seen classics to life as a special gift for our patrons. Alice Childress, often acknowledged as the only 20th-century...

The Caretaker

FeaturedThe Caretaker

Sep 21 – Oct 9, 2022

The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ presents Harold Pinter's "The Caretaker," directed by Bonnie J. Monte. One of Pinter’s greatest masterpieces, this thought-provoking piece is not to be missed. This taut tale of a homeless man and two brothers who give him shelter makes for a...

The Metromaniacs

FeaturedThe Metromaniacs

Aug 17 – Sep 4, 2022

The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ presents "The Metromaniacs" by David Ives adapted from Alexis Pirons "La Mtromanie" and directed by Brian B. Crowe. This outrageous and hilarious play from the 1700s gives Molire a run for his money. David Ives superb translation and adaptation of...

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Jun 29 – Jul 31, 2022

At the core of this popular romantic comedy, is the tempestuous relationship between the infamous singles Beatrice and Benedick. - Centered around the bickering and tempestuous duo Beatrice and Benedick Much Ado About Nothing speaks to love as both a daunting risk and a joyful...

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Enchanted April

Enchanted April

Jun 8 – Jun 26, 2022

Travel with the characters in this bittersweet, funny, and transformative journey from the gloom of post-WWI London to the wisteria-laden, seaside cliffs of sunny Italy. The 1991 screen version of the novel was a huge hit with audiences around the globe, and this stage version...

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Jessica Vosk in New Jersey Jessica Vosk
Mayo Performing Arts Center (9/18-9/18)
What the Constitution Means to Me in New Jersey What the Constitution Means to Me
Pioneer Productions Company/Morris Museum (9/19-9/20) PHOTOS
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick in New Jersey The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick
State Theatre New Jersey (10/03-10/03)
America: Honoring 250 Years in New Jersey America: Honoring 250 Years
The Presbyterian Church of Westfield (9/26-9/27)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert in New Jersey Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (2/27-2/27)
The American Soldier in New Jersey The American Soldier
Cape May Stage (10/23-10/25)
Neruda Songs and Poulenc's Gloria in New Jersey Neruda Songs and Poulenc's Gloria
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (4/15-4/15)
True Marriage in New Jersey True Marriage
McCarter Theatre Center (5/08-5/30)
Xian Zhang Conducts Mozart in New Jersey Xian Zhang Conducts Mozart
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (4/04-4/04)
Frozen in New Jersey Frozen
Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (2/12-2/14)