Melinda Bass

Interview: Luke Surretsky in NATE THE GREAT at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 20, 2026

The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, located in the historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, NJ will present NATE THE GREAT from May 1st to May 17th.

CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE Comes to The Growing Stage in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

The Growing Stage will present CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE, a unique musical adaptation, from February 6-15. This production features a professional company exploring a vibrant twist on the classic tale.

Interview: Katelyn Loss and KNUFFLE BUNNY: A Cautionary Musical at TGS
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 28, 2025

The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey will present, 'KNUFFLE BUNNY: A Cautionary Musical' from May 2nd to May 18th.

KNUFFLE BUNNY Comes to The Growing Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2025

The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey will present, KNUFFLE BUNNY: A Cautionary Musical.  Based on the book, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems.

Interview: Jeffry Foote in CATCHING THE MOON The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 7, 2025

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Jeffry Foote who plays Papa Lyle in 'CATCHING THE MOON.'

CATCHING THE MOON to Premiere at The Growing Stage in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey will present, CATCHING THE MOON: The Story of a Young Girl’s Baseball Dream. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: PJ Schweizer in RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 2, 2024

Broadwayword had the pleasure of interviewing PJ Schweizer who plays Hermey about his career and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' at The Growing Stage.

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Comes to The Growing Stage
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey will bring back the holiday classic, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. Learn more about the show here!

Interview: DONALD DANFORD in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 10, 2024

We had the pleasure of interviewing Donald Danford, who is playing Mr. Beauregarde among other roles in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to the Growing Stage
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey will kick-off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.

ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!' Comes to The Growing Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey will present the final main stage production of the 2023-2024 season, ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S “We Are In A Play!”

Review: ARTHUR & FRIENDS Make A Musical! at The Growing Stage-Children's Theatre at its Best
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 20, 2024

The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey has produced another successful, inspiring show for young viewers and their families.  They are currently presenting the New Jersey premiere of ARTHUR & FRIENDS Make A Musical! 

Interview: Sara Giacomini of ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL! at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 6, 2024

Broadwayworld had the opportunity to interview Sara Giacomini about her career and her role as DW at the upcoming show at The Growing Stage.

ARTHUR™ & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL! Opens at The Growing Stage: Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024

Join The Growing Stage for the musical adaptation of the popular Arthur™ book series and TV show, ARTHUR™ & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL! Running from March 8th to 24th.

ELLA ENCHANTED Arrives At The Growing Stage In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2023

The Growing Stage presents ELLA ENCHANTED, opening on December 1st. Don't miss this holiday production!

STAGE TUBE: Highlights from A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Growing Stage
by Stage Tube - Nov 30, 2015

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present the holiday classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL now through December 20th. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Growing Stage Shines Bright
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 25, 2015

See 'A Christmas Carol The Musical' now at The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey. This wonderful full-scale production is now on the Netcong Stage through December 20th.

A Christmas Carol the Musical Comes to The Growing Stage
by Robert Diamond - Nov 2, 2015

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present the holiday classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical from November 20th through December 20th with performances Friday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM. A CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical is based on the story by Charles Dickens with music by Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid), lyrics by Lynn Ahrens (Seussical) and book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens. A CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical is under the direction of Stephen L. Fredericks, The Growing Stage's Executive Director with choreography by Jillian Petrie and musical direction by Melinda Bass O'Neill.

BWW Interview: Melinda Bass O'Neill and REALLY ROSIE at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 8, 2015

'REALLY ROSIE' opens the Growing Stage season and will be on the Netcong stage through October 18th. Broadwayworld.com interviewed Melinda Bass O'Neill, the show's Musical Director, about her career and the production.

REALLY ROSIE Opens The Growing Stage's 2015-16 Season Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2015

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to open its 2015 - 2016 season with REALLY ROSIE.