Perry Arthur Kroeger

Broadway historian and self-proclaimed theatre nerd Jennifer Ashley Tepper is here to help with her new series, Broadway Deep Dive. This month, the reader question was: Have any Broadway musicals ever closed before they opened?

Nick Profito plays the Nutcracker in 'The Story of the Nutcracker' at The Growing Stage. Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing him about his career and role in the upcoming show.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong reopens its doors and kicks off their 40th season with THE STORY OF THE NUTCRACKER.  

The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace  Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is thrilled to welcome back audiences in person as we  present our 40th Season. In addition to a full slate of shows, we've enhanced our facilities, upgraded our  production values and continue to have health and safety protocols in place for all in-person events.  

The Growing Stage will present their first Studio Series of the 39th season, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, virtually unlimited streaming April 15th through the 18th. This production is directed and edited by Cara Scalera, the theatre's Manager and Teaching Artist. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Cara about her career and the upcoming show at The Growing Stage

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey will present its first Studio Series of the 39th season, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, virtually unlimited streaming April 15th through the 18th. 

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey (TGS), located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong reopens its doors to the public and kicks off its 39th season with SNOW WHITE.

As we continue our series of interviews with theatre pros during the Covid-19 outbreak, Broadwayworld NJ interviewed Founder and Executive Director, Stephen L. Fredericks of The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey.

Broadwayworld.com had the opportunity to interview Executive Director and Founder of the Growing Stage, Stephen L. Fredericks.

The Growing Stage has two upcoming world premiere shows. 'John Henry' will be on the Netcong Stage from February 8 to February 10 and 'A Better Place to Be' will be performed from February 15 to February 17. We had the pleasure of interviewing Stephen Fredericks, the Theatre's Founder and Executive Director about the new shows.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey kicks off the holiday season with its original musical production of 'Babes in Toyland' from November 23 to December 16.The show was conceived by the company's Founder and Executive Director, Stephen L. Fredericks. TGS Artist-in-Residence, Perry Arthur Kroeger wrote the adaptation and song lyrics that are set to Victor Hugo's music. It is directed by Lori B. Lawrence, with musical direction by Stephen Fox, and choreography by Jillian Petrie.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong kicks off the holiday season with its original musical production of BABES IN TOYLAND.  The show runs November 23rd through December 16th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM and a special Opening Night Performance, November 23rd at 7:30PM followed by a post-show reception. 

The Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey presents its 2018 - 2019 Main Stage Season

There's a wonderful and whimsical adventure that you don't want to miss happening now at The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey. MADAGASCAR - A Musical Adventure is a show for the entire family.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting the world premiere production of 'Boy Sees Flying Saucer' from March 9 to March 25. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing the show's director Danny Campos about his career and the upcoming production.

Gather your princes and princesses and head over to The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey. Cinderella: A Holiday Musical is being performed through Sunday, December 17th. It features wonderful direction by the Theatre's Director of Educational Programming, Lori B. Lawrence, musical direction by Stephen Fox, and choreography by Jillian Petrie.

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature ONCE, FUN HOME, FROM HERE TO ETERNITY and More!

Here's your chance to experience the fun of a beloved classic story. Dr. Seuss' s The Cat in the Hat is being performed at The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey from Friday, May 5th through Sunday, May 21st.

Broadwayworld.com had the opportunity to interview Director Robert Mintz about his career and 'The Neverending Story' that will be performed at The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey from March 10th to March 26th.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting a marvelous, full-scale production of 'A Christmas Carol: The Musical' through December 18th. It is an elaborate theatrical event that will be enjoyed by everyone, young and old alike.