All the Way
The third installment in our Revolutionary Voices reading series, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way is a riveting political...
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Upcoming Shows
Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
A wildly inventive comedy based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tale The Hound of the Baskervilles, Ludwig's adaptation follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson...
We Declare: Words That Shaped A Nation
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...
The Dragon King
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...
Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics
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...
Review: VIENNA LESSONS at NJ Rep-A Smart and Compelling World Premiere Play
by Marina Kennedy - June 16, 2026
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. ...
Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Stellar Production
by Marina Kennedy - June 03, 2026
The story is a modern reimaging of the tale, Romeo and Juliet. Set in 1957 on the West Side of New York City in the last days of summer, there’s trouble on the streets between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks....
Review: SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at Crossroads-Riveting and Entertaining
by Marina Kennedy - May 29, 2026
The time is now to see the powerful award-winning play, SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at the renowned Crossroads Theatre Company (CTC)...
Review: Noel Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES at STNJ-A Comedic Delight
by Marina Kennedy - May 26, 2026
STNJ’s theme for this season is “Method and Madness,” and Private Lives is ideal to usher in the exciting season ahead....
Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at McCarter-Comedy for Mystery Fans and Many More
by Marina Kennedy - May 12, 2026
Mrs. Christie is the new comedy-mystery on stage at McCarter Theatre Center in their Berlind Theatre....
Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters
by Donna Marie Nowak - May 05, 2026
What did our critic think of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters?...
Review: & SONS at Luna Stage-A Bold and Compelling Must-See Play
by Marina Kennedy - April 24, 2026
Luna Stage is now presenting the outstanding World Premiere of '& Sons,' smartly written by Jack Angelo Cummings and superbly directed by Matt Monaco. ...
Review: SINS OF THE MOTHER at NJ Rep-A Gripping Play on the Long Branch Stage
by Marina Kennedy - April 14, 2026
New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is presenting a riveting new play, 'Sins of the Mother' by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz. ...
Review: 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse Excellently Depicts History in the Making
by Marina Kennedy - April 08, 2026
The extraordinary musical, 1776 is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through Saturday, May 2....
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....
Past Shows
American Folktales
The second installment in our Classics for Kids! series, bringing fantastic live theatre to families and young theatregoers!A spirited, kid-friendly adventure that celebrates the heart of American storytelling! American...
The Agitator's
The second installment in our Revolutionary Voices reading series, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The Agitators by Mat Smart crackles with urgency, bringing to...
Short Shakespeare: Macbeth
Enter a world where the darkness hears your deepest desires.Macbeth is Shakespeare’s most gripping tragedy, a relentless descent into paranoia and moral collapse. When a celebrated...
The Devil's Disciple
The first installment in our Revolutionary Voices reading series, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.George Bernard Shaw’s The Devil’s Disciple is a sharp,...
Short Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Step into a world where magic runs wild and love refuses to behave.A Midsummer Night’s Dream is Shakespeare at his most playful — an enchanting comedy...
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
“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...
Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics
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...
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
“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...
Romeo and Juliet
“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...
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FeaturedThe Complete Works of Williams Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]
3 Actors, 37 Plays, 99 Hysterical Minutes!
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]
“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...
UNEXPECTED: The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen
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...
FeaturedThe Importance of Being Earnest
“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....
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol | By Neil BartlettDirected by Paul MullinsScrooge’s iconic journey from miser to humanitarian appears fresh and new in Neil Bartlett’s...
FeaturedMacbeth
Macbeth | By William ShakespeareDirected by Brian B. CroweSpurred on by supernatural solicitings, a noble general and his wife embark on a bloody journey to...
FeaturedSense and Sensibility
Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility | Adapted by Jessica SwaleLong before Bridgerton sparked desires and ignited our screens, a young new writer was setting the hearts of England...
FeaturedThe Book of Will
The Book of Will | By Lauren GundersonDirected by Bonnie J. MonteThe Book of Will is a beautiful love story and it is all true. The...
Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & MurderBook and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman; Music and Lyrics by Steven LutvakBased on A Novel by Roy HornimanDirected by Brian...
FeaturedA Midwinter Night's Dream
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents A Midwinter Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, "Re-seasoned" by Bonnie J. Monte and Joseph Discher, and directed by Brian B....
The Snow Queen - A Staged Reading
The Snow Queen | By Hans Christian AndersenDirected by Brian B. CroweThis classic is one of Andersen's most acclaimed fairy tales. It is the story...
FeaturedA Man for All Seasons
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt and directed by Paul Mullins. Never was a “season” more apt than...
The Dragon King - A Tanglewood Marionettes Production
The Dragon KingA Tanglewood Marionettes ProductionA terrible drought has overtaken the land, and all the world has turned brown and lifeless. The Dragon King is...
FeaturedWaiting for Godot
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Bonnie J. Monte. Originally slated for the 2020 and 2021 seasons,...
The Little Prince - A Staged Reading
The Little Prince | By Antoine de Saint-ExupéryDirected by Bonnie J. MonteThe Little Prince is Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's great gift to the world. It is one...
FeaturedAnd A Nightingale Sang...
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents And A Nightingale Sang... by C.P. Taylor and directed by Bonnie J. Monte. This endearing play about a middle-class family...
FeaturedShipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself)
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as told by himself) by Donald Margulies and directed...
FeaturedThe Rose Tattoo
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...
Short Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's DreamThe human and fairy worlds collide in Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy;an ideal first Shakespeare for kids and a riotous roller coaster ride for...
Short Shakespeare: Macbeth
Short Shakespeare: MacbethMysterious prophecies and vaulting ambition unite to bring about the demise of anoble general in one of Shakespeare's most compelling tales. March 11, 2023 at...
FeaturedTwelfth Night
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...
FeaturedFlorence and Mojo
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...
FeaturedThe Caretaker
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...
FeaturedThe Metromaniacs
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...
Much Ado About Nothing
At the core of this popular romantic comedy, is the tempestuous relationship between the infamous singles Beatrice and Benedick. - Centered around the bickering and...
Enchanted April
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....
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Start your Halloween with this popular annual event! Each year, this special program provides a smorgasbord of classic literature of the macabre and supernatural, eerie...
Shaw! Shaw! Shaw!
Bonnie J. Monte, STNJs artistic director and the director of Shaw! Shaw! Shaw! has put three of George Bernard Shaws most delightful one-act plays together...
FeaturedCharles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
A whole generation of children have arrived since we last did Neil Bartlett's whimsical and moving adaptation of this holiday classic. This tale speaks to...
FeaturedRomeo and Juliet
This, the world's most famous love story, is a tragedy of heartbreaking beauty that speaks to every person of every era. This timeless masterpiece about...
FeaturedAs You Like It
Directed by Paul Mullins. One of Shakespeare's most beloved romantic comedies, As You Like It has not been done on our Main Stage in over...
FeaturedThe Rainmaker
Set in the American West during a time of great drought, The Rainmaker is about a parched land desperate for rain, and the tough but...
FeaturedWilliam Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged)
If you thought The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was a wild ride, then this "lost play" will knock your socks off! Rowdy, rollicking,...
Charley's Aunt
This comedy will grace our stage for the first time in our 56-year history. It's high time to unleash this utterly delightful British farce, complete...
Buried Child
This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama marks the first time that we will present a play by Sam Shepard who sadly passed away last year. A stunning...
Blithe Spirit
Cocktails, British high wit, and a stylish ghost inhabit this delicious comedy that literally turns a pristine English country house inside out. An eccentric medium...
The Servant of Two Masters
Last seen eight years ago at the Outdoor Stage, we'll present a fresh new production of this 272-year-old slapstick comedy. This wild Italian romp will...
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
This joyful musical adaptation of the Dickens' classic features all your favorite Christmas carols....
Videos
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Disney's Newsies Vanguard Theater (6/11-6/28) |
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Elephant Shoes Two River Theater (6/04-6/28) |
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Bees Deluxe at The Lizzie Rose The Lizzie Rose Music Room (7/31-7/31) |
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High School Musical Sing Along! Dream Live at American Dream (8/23-8/23) |
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Married, Single, and a Baby Robert Shackleton Playhouse (9/27-9/27) |
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ArcoStrum Morris Museum (7/11-7/11) |
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Shoshana Bean Only Smoke Tour Union County Performing Arts Center (9/18-9/18) |
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I'm Not a Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce Union County Performing Arts Center (10/02-10/02) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Levoy Theater (10/13-10/13) |
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Annie Performing Arts School Bergen Performing Arts Center (7/31-7/31) |
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