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TWO RIVER THEATER

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Red Bank, NJ 07701



Two River Theater Appoints Dennis Chambers As Associate Artistic Director


by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2025

The award-winning Two River Theater has announced the appointment of Dennis Chambers to the position of Associate Artistic Director. Chambers, a theater artist, administrator, and producer, began in his new role over the summer....

Christopher Fitzgerald to Star in THE GOOD THIEF at Two River Theater


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2025

Two River Theater will present its one-week-only production of The Good Thief starring three-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald in the title role....

Review: THE MONSTERS at TRT-A Compelling Family Story About Siblings and MMA Competition


by Marina Kennedy - November 11, 2025

There’s an outstanding production on the Two River Theater (TRT) stage!  The Monsters-A Sibling Love Story is a dynamic two-hander that features exceptional writing and direction by Ngozi Anyanwu and brilliant acting of Aigner Mizelle and Okieriete Onaodowan. ...

Two River to Present 32nd Annual Gala Honoring Monmouth University


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 03, 2025

Two River Theater will present its 32nd Annual Gala at Park Loft in Fort Monmouth. This evening celebrates over three decades of Two River’s theatrical and community work, including the annual presentation of its Community Spotlight Award....

Deaf West Theatre Will Host Industry Preview Event for ELEPHANT SHOES, A New Musical


by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2025

Deaf West Theatre will host an industry preview for Elephant Shoes, a new original musical with a book by Ivan Menchell, music and lyrics by Caroline Kay, and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-nominee Jeff Calhoun....

A DOLL'S HOUSE at Two River Theater Tickets on Sale This Week


by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2025

Two River Theater has announced ticket sale dates for Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House written by Henrik Ibsen, adapted and directed by Justin Emeka. Learn more here!...

Review: Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE LINKS at TRT-An Absorbing Mystery


by Marina Kennedy - September 23, 2025

Do you love a mystery with fascinating characters and lots of intrigue?  Then plan to attend the world premiere production of Agatha’s Christie’s Murder on the Links now at Two River Theater (TRT) through October 5th. ...

Video: MURDER ON THE LINKS At Two River Theater Official Trailer


by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2025

Two River Theater’s production of Murder on the Links, adapted and directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak from the classic Agatha Christie novel, must close on Sunday, October 5. See video of the production....

Interview: Director Darko Tresnjak and MURDER ON THE LINKS at TRT


by Marina Kennedy - September 18, 2025

We had the pleasure of interviewing Darko Tresnjak about his career and Murder on the Links at TRT....

Two River Theater Reveals 2025/2026 Howard Aronson Metro Scholars


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 17, 2025

Two River Theater has revealed the 2025/2026 Howard Aronson Metro Scholars program. Since its inception in 2005, 237 exceptional students have completed the Howard Aronson Metro Scholar program. Learn more here!...

Past Shows

THE NUTCRACKER
THE NUTCRACKER
12/6 - 12/7/2025


A tradition for sixty years, American Repertory Ballet’s  THE NUTCRACKER  is one of the longest continuously running productions in the nation and a perfect holiday ...

New Jersey Ballet Presents Visionary Voices


The program features groundbreaking works by some of today’s compelling choreographers: Jewel Box by Lauren Lovette, inspired by the inner workings of an antique music ...

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Links


Two River Theater presents the world premiere of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Links, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak. The story follows the famous ...

Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
2/15 - 3/9/2025


Is there such a thing as the perfect murder? Planning one might be possible, but pulling it off… that’s another matter. Having discovered his beautiful ...


A Little Shakespeare: The Tempest returns for its 12th year at Two River Theater, featuring an abridged version of William Shakespeare's enchanting tale, adapted and ...

Creative Forces: Peck, Robbins, & More


Join New Jersey Ballet for Creative Forces, featuring Justin Peck’s dynamic Murder Ballades and Jerome Robbins’ elegant In the Night. Peck’s Murder Ballades brings thrilling ...

American Mariachi
9/28 - 10/20/2024


American Mariachi is a heartfelt comedy about two cousins, Lucha and Boli, on a mission to form an all-girl mariachi band in the 1970s, despite ...

Crossing Borders (Cruzando Fronteras)


Crossing Borders ( Cruzando Fronteras ) is an annual community celebration that offers music and togetherness with a spotlight on new plays by Latine theater ...


The Crossing Borders Festival at Two River Theater celebrates its 13th year, featuring new plays by Latine playwrights from August 1 to August 4. This ...


The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote showcases the rich diversity of contemporary Latine storytelling, featuring a new play by Bernardo Cubría, directed by José Zayas. Scheduled for August ...


Flaco Navaja and The Razor Blades will perform a dynamic salsa-fusion concert as part of the 13th Annual Crossing Borders Festival at Two River Theater. ...


The Ice Bath is a new play by Juan José Alfonso, exploring themes of family dynamics and emotional complexity. Set to be performed at Two ...


Saturday Mourning Cartoons is a compelling new play by Iraisa Ann Reilly, directed by José Zayas. The performance features a talented cast including Hiram Delgado, ...


that drive thru monterey, a reading by Matthew Paul Olmos, explores themes of family, love, and loss. Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, the cast includes ...

August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean


Citizen Barlow is looking for peace. To get it, he’ll knock at Aunt Ester’s door every day if that’s what it takes. Set in 1904, ...


Gem of The Ocean is a powerful exploration of the African American experience set in 1904. The story follows the character of Aunt Ester, a ...

A Thousand Maids
A Thousand Maids
4/6 - 4/28/2024


Cordelia’s stuck. Cordelia needs to design a maid’s costume, but she can’t stop thinking about The Help and Maid in Manhattan and Gone with the ...

A Little Shakespeare: Love's Labour's Lost


The King of Navarre and his classmates have sworn an oath to hit the books and swear off dating for three years. Can their vow ...

Bill Irwin: On Beckett
Bill Irwin: On Beckett
12/7 - 12/10/2023


Bill Irwin can’t escape Samuel Beckett. He has spent a lifetime captivated by the Irish writer’s language. In this intimate 90-minute evening, Irwin will explore ...

HAIR
HAIR
10/6 - 10/22/2023


Let the sunshine in! During the Summer of Love, a group of young Americans dream of a beautiful future filled with harmony and understanding. The ...

Two Sisters and a Piano
Two Sisters and a Piano
6/3 - 6/25/2023


Although trapped under house arrest, novelist Maria Celia and her sister Sofia can still hear the rumors of shifting global politics growing in 1990s Havana. ...

2023 Spring Gala


Two River Theater’s annual spring fundraising event is May 13 / 2023. Join us for an evening of celebration that will include a sneak peek ...

Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
4/8 - 4/30/2023


The classic tale of star-crossed love is infused with contemporary vitality by playwright  Hansol Jung  ( Wolf Play, Wild Goose Dreams, Cardboard Piano ). Seen ...

August Wilson's Radio Golf
August Wilson's Radio Golf
11/6 - 11/21/2021


The critically acclaimed production of August Wilsons Radio Golf was forced to shut down early in its March 2020 run. Under the direction of Obie ...

Comedian Hasan Minhaj - Experiment Time


Comedian Hasan Minhaj showcases and prepares new material for his new one man show in an intimate setting....

Upstream By Chesney Snow and Faye Chiao


Chesney Snow (Oo-Bla-Dee) returns to Two River with musician/composer Faye Chiao. Upstream fuses piano, beatboxing, spoken word, and soaring vocals to weave a magical musical ...

Alea and Sinuhé
Alea and Sinuhé
7/29 - 8/8/2021


Alea is a progressive and pioneering Columbian artist whose music arrests you with authenticity and honesty. Alongside Sinuh, Alea delivers a high-energy performance that traces ...

ToyBox Live with Rinde Eckert


Rinde Eckert (Pericles) returns to Two River with his eclectic collection of instruments to share a selection of songs, readings, monologues, and unexpected imaginings. Rinde ...

Real People Things
Real People Things
7/15 - 7/18/2021


By Janey Miles Feingold and Bela Konstancja KawalecJoin us this summer for a series of outdoor performances on our newly renovated outdoor Plaza. Each evening ...

Joe Iconis + Lauren Marcus, with other special guests!


Join us this summer for a series of outdoor performances on our newly renovated outdoor Plaza. Each evening will run about 75 minutes and feature ...

Tiny Shakes: Romeo and Juliet


Two Rivers most popular education program breaks the mold to create something entirely new with Tiny Shakes: Romeo and Juliet, co-directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar and ...

Radio Play: The Memory Motel


Michael S. Michaels returns to a beach resort in order to piece together and better understand the fragments of his past. While hes there, he ...

The ballad of Little Jo
The ballad of Little Jo
6/1 - 6/25/2017


book: John Dias, Mike Reid, Sarah Schlesinger; lyrics: Sarah Schlesinger; music: Mike Reid; dir: John Dias....

Be More Chill
Be More Chill
5/30 - 6/21/2015


The Facebook group, Broadway Babylon, is hosting an exclusive "Broadway Babylon Night" at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ today (May 31st, 2015) at ...

Third
Third
5/31 - 6/22/2014


Third May 31, 2014 - June 22, 2014 By Wendy Wasserstein Directed by Michael Cumpsty Wendy Wasserstein is one of the best-loved writers in the ...

Trouble In Mind
Trouble In Mind
4/5 - 4/27/2014


Trouble In Mind April 5, 2014 - April 27, 2014 By Alice Childress Directed by Jade King Carroll The year is 1957. On the stage ...

Hatched: Life on the Farm


Hatched: Life on the Farm April 26, 2014 - April 26, 2014 Written and Directed by Mara McEwin Performed by Treehouse Shakers April 26/2014 at ...

Pinkolandia
Pinkolandia
2/22 - 3/23/2014


"Pinkolandia" | By Andrea Thome | Directed by Jose Zayas February 22, 2014 - March 23, 2014 at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ ...

Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN - In Concert


MEREDITH WILLSON'S The Music Man - In Concert A Broadway Classic Reimagined A co-production between New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark and Two River ...

Videos


The Wolves in New Jersey The Wolves
Old Library Theatre (12/12 - 12/14) Tracker
Handel's Messiah Part I in New Jersey Handel's Messiah Part I
Christ Church in Short Hills (12/14 - 12/14)
Handel's Messiah in New Jersey Handel's Messiah
Richardson Auditorium (12/20 - 12/20)
Kenny G The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2025 in New Jersey Kenny G The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2025
State Theatre New Jersey (12/11 - 12/11)
Dru Hill
State Theatre New Jersey (2/20 - 2/20)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert in New Jersey Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (5/30 - 5/30)
Romeo & Juliet in New Jersey Romeo & Juliet
Count Basie Center for the Arts (1/31 - 1/31)
My Lord, What A Night in New Jersey My Lord, What A Night
George Street Playhouse (4/28 - 5/17)
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