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EVERYTHING'S GOING MY WAY Wins 2026 Premiere Play Festival at Kean

by A.A. Cristi — August 6, 2026

Sophie Boyce's new play was selected as the winner of Premiere Stages at Kean University's Play Festival and will receive a full production and cash award.

Premiere Stages Unveils 2026 Bauer Boucher Playwriting Award Winners At Kean University

by A.A. Cristi — January 23, 2026

Premiere Stages has announced the 2026 Bauer Boucher Playwriting Award winners at Kean University, recognizing four students and one alum with cash prizes and professional staged readings.

Photos: First Look At IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at STNJ

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 4, 2025

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has released photos of its current production — It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, running at the F.

WALDEN Begins Performances at Premiere Stages This Week

by Michael Major — September 3, 2025

Premiere Stages’ production of Amy Berryman’s play Walden begins performances this week in Kean University’s Bauer Boucher Theatre Center (Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.

Premiere Stages at Kean University Seeking Submissions to Annual Play Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 28, 2025

Premiere Stages accepting submissions for their annual Premiere Play Festival beginning Monday, September 1.

Premiere Stages at Kean University Unveils Semi-Finalists for 2025 Play Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 15, 2025

Premiere Stages has revealed the 2025 Premiere Play Festival Semi-Finalists.

Premiere Stages at Kean University Reveals 2025 Bauer Boucher Playwriting Award Winners

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 28, 2025

Premiere Stages has named Kean University student Tyler Sautner (Class of ’25) and alumna Megan Tobias (Class of ‘19) as the winners of the 2025 Bauer Boucher Playwriting Awards.

Premiere Stages at Kean University to Present Camp Premiere 2025

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 4, 2025

Premiere Stages will present that Camp Premiere, the annual summer theatre program for middle school and high school students, will be held on Kean University's Nathan Weiss East Campus in Enlow Recital Hall.

Premiere Stages' Season Continues In September With DIVERSION

by A.A. Cristi — August 20, 2024

Premiere Stages will present DIVERSION from September 5-22, exploring compelling themes and dynamic performances at Kean University.

Premiere Stages At Kean University Announces 2024 Premiere Play Festival Finalists

by A.A. Cristi — May 23, 2024

Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the finalists for the 2024 Premiere Play Festival, showcasing new and innovative works from emerging playwrights.

Premiere Stages At Kean University Announces Semi-Finalists For 2024 Play Festival

by A.A. Cristi — April 29, 2024

Premiere Stages at Kean University reveals the semi-finalists for the 2024 Play Festival.

New Plays Take Center Stage In The Premiere Stages 2024 Season

by A.A. Cristi — April 17, 2024

Discover the new plays set to take the spotlight in the Premiere Stages 2024 Season.

Premiere Stages At Kean University Announces 2024 Bauer Boucher Playwriting Award Winners

by A.A. Cristi — January 22, 2024

Premiere Stages at Kean University announces the winners of the 2024 Bauer Boucher Playwriting Awards, recognizing Kean University student Riv Dabul and alumnus Dustin Ballard.

Premiere Stages at Kean University Reveals Play Festival Winners and Commission Recipients

by Stephi Wild — October 11, 2023

Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced four playwrights selected for expanded development as part of the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Premiere Stages' SELLING KABUL Begins Performances This Week

by A.A. Cristi — September 6, 2023

Premiere Stages' production of Sylvia Khoury's play Selling Kabul will begin performances this week in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center (Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.

Premiere Stages At Kean University Seeks Submissions To Annual Play Festival

by A.A. Cristi — August 31, 2023

Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, is accepting submissions for the 19th annual Premiere Play Festival beginning Friday, September 1.

Cast Set For Premiere Stages' SELLING KABUL

by Stephi Wild — August 15, 2023

Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the New Jersey Premiere of Sylvia Khoury’s Selling Kabul September 7-24 in Kean University’s Bauer Boucher Theatre Center (Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.

AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG... Comes to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Next Month

by Stephi Wild — June 28, 2023

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) continues its main stage season with C.

Premiere Stages To Produce Erin Breznitsky's SATELLITES, July 13- 30

by A.A. Cristi — June 26, 2023

Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the Premiere of Erin Breznitsky's Satellites July 13-30 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center (Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.

Premiere Stages at Kean University Names 2023 Premiere Play Festival Finalists

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 24, 2023

Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, has selected its four finalists for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival.