McCarter Theatre

TOC Arts Partners Welcomes Eric Gershman as VP of Strategy & Business Development
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

TOC Arts Partners has added Eric Gershman as VP of Strategy & Business Development, expanding the firm's organizational strategy practice to include financial sustainability planning, business and revenue modeling.

Centenary Stage Company to Present THE NICETIES by Eleanore Burgess
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Centenary Stage Company will present The Niceties by Eleanore Burgess, running April 9th – 19th in the Kutz Blackbox Theatre of the Centenary University campus.

Theatre Exile To Present 2026 PHILLY GRIT SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

Philly GRIT will present a new series of performances in Philadelphia, focusing on influencer satire, queer storytelling, and cabaret. Scheduled for 2026, this event aims to engage audiences with contemporary themes through diverse artistic expressions. The series promises to offer a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work, reflecting the vibrant cultural tapestry of the city.

Patrick Page in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE and More Set For McCarter Theatre's 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2026/27 Theater Series, featuring five productions spanning Shakespearean villainy and more. Learn more here!

Lookingglass Theatre Will Stage CIRCUS QUIXOTE at McCarter This March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

McCarter Theatre Center will present Circus Quixote, a gravity-defying theatrical spectacle from Chicago’s famed Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors Gymnasium, running March 4–15.

Philly GRIT Series Showcases Solo Performances in Influencer Satire and Queer Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Theatre Exile will present Philly GRIT, a series of bold solo performances, from March 18-29 at their South Philadelphia location. The event features unique explorations of influencer culture, queer identity, and cabaret.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2026 Season Highlights Female Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

 Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, the Evanston theatre company that has been thrilling audiences with stories of the Black American and African diaspora experience since 1979, has announced its programming for the 2026 season. 

Pioneer Theatre Company Will Present Utah Professional Premiere Of KING JAMES
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026

Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC), the professional theatre company in residence at the University of Utah, will present the Utah professional premiere of KING JAMES in the Meldrum Theatre at Einar Nielsen Field House from March 20–April 4, 2026.

Laurie Berkner Brings Greatest Hits Concert to Her Hometown This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026

Laurie Berkner will present a Greatest Hits Concert and a sensory-friendly relaxed performance at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ. Both performances are part of her ongoing live concert schedule.

Silkroad Unveils SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

Silkroad has announced SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL, a new touring program curated by Rhiannon Giddens. The U.S. tour will feature performances blending global musical traditions rooted in ritual and community.

George Street Playhouse to Honor Emily Mann at 2026 Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

George Street Playhouse's 2026 Gala Benefit will honor Emily Mann, playwright and former Artistic Director of McCarter Theatre Center, with the Arthur Laurents Award for Distinguished Artistic Achievement.

José James and Special Guest Lizz Wright Will Perform A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Marvin Gaye’s 'I Want You'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026

McCarter Theatre Center will present acclaimed jazz singer José James in a special 50th anniversary tribute to Marvin Gaye’s iconic album I Want You on Saturday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. 

The Ravi Shankar Ensemble to Play Debut 14-City Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026

The Ravi Shankar Ensemble—a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians curated by Anoushka and Sukanya Shankar— will embark on a 14-city debut tour this Spring.

McCarter Theatre to Honor Former Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emily Mann at Annual Gala
by Gillian Blum - Jan 25, 2026

McCarter Theatre Center announced that former Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emily Mann will receive the inaugural Roger S. Berlind Award at its annual gala on June 12, 2026.

Listen: Katerina McCrimmon Debuts Cole Porter Single From Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026

Musical theater performer Katerina McCrimmon has released “Night and Day,” her new, jazzy take on the Cole Porter standard taken from her forthcoming debut album. Listen to it now.

McCarter Theatre Center Launches Teen Conservatory Program in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2026

McCarter Theatre Center will present a new Teen Conservatory Program starting in 2026, aimed at providing young artists with professional training, mentorship, and performance opportunities. This initiative seeks to nurture the next generation of theater professionals by offering a comprehensive educational experience in a supportive environment.

McCarter Theatre Partners With Woo Ri Mart Around KIM’S CONVENIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

McCarter Theatre will present a community engagement initiative with Woo Ri Mart around the play KIM'S CONVENIENCE, the inspiration behind the popular Netflix series. This collaboration aims to enhance local community involvement through various events and activities.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 16, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

KIM'S CONVENIENCE Comes To McCarter Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

McCarter Theatre Center will welcome the new year with Kim’s Convenience, the award-winning comedy about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the hit CBC television series later distributed internationally on Netflix.

BEST FOR BABY World Premiere and More Set for Chautauqua Theater Company 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its 2026 mainstage season, featuring the world premiere of Best for Baby, a larger-than-life comedy by Sharyn Rothstein directed by Oliver Butler, and more.