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Broadway legend and Tony Award-winning cast member of the hit musical Hadestown, André De Shields, will be making a surprise guest appearance in the virtual production of 'Threes' starting this weekend.

The Growing Stage presents PINKALICIOUS The Musical. 

The Growing Stage (TGS), The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong, is now presenting the world premiere production of 'BUNNYBOY' by Philip Kaplan directed by Stephen L. Fredericks.

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 world premiere production of BUNNYBOY by Philip Kaplan from February 8th through 16th with performances on Saturdays at 4:00PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM.  A sensory friendly performance will be held on Sunday, February 16th at 2:00PM.  This production is under the direction of Stephen L. Fredericks, TGS's Founder/Executive Director.

The Growing Stage is now presenting 'MATILDA: The Musical,' a charming and off-the-wall musical theatre production brought to life by a talented cast of equity and community performers.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong opens its 38th season with Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL.  Running October 4th through the 20th with performances Fridays at 7:30PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 PM, Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL features a book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin with direction by Stephen L. Fredericks, TGS's Executive Director, choreography by Jillian Petrie and musical direction by Stephen Fox.

Penguins have arrived in Netcong from the South Pole and they are charming audiences at The Growing Stage (TGS), The Children's Theatre of New Jersey. 'Mr. Popper's Penguins' is now being performed through May 19. This delightful production is sure to captivate children and adults alike.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong opens its 37th Main Stage season with THE WIZARD OF OZ.  The show runs October 5th through the 28th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM and a special Opening Night Performance, October 5th at 7:30PM followed by a post-show talkback and reception.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong opens its Main Stage season with 'The Wizard of Oz.' Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Jeorgi Smith who plays Dorothy 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 in Netcong opens its 37th Main Stage season with THE WIZARD OF OZ.  The show runs October 5th through the 28th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM and a special Opening Night Performance, October 5th at 7:30PM followed by a post-show talkback and reception.

As summer goes into full swing, The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of NJ in Netcong has their exciting Summer Arts Day Camp for children from Kindergarten through the 8th Grade starting on July 9. Lori B. Lawrence is the Director of Educational Programming for The Growing Stage that includes the theatre's Summer Arts Day Camp, Fall & Winter Classes, and their Broadway Workshop Series.

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, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present MADAGASCAR - A Musical Adventure from April 27th through May 20th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM and a Special Opening Night performance on today, April 27th at 7:30PM.

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 MADAGASCAR - A Musical Adventure from April 27th through May 20th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM and a Special Opening Night performance on today, April 27th at 7:30PM.

Boy Sees Flying Saucer, a world premiere new play is now being performed at The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey through Sunday, March 25. Written by Mike Czuba, the show is based on the true and original story Brian Dorscht. It enjoys inspired direction by Danny Campos and features a cast of thespians that make this dynamic production pure pleasure.

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 world premiere production of BOY SEES FLYING SAUCER from March 9th through 25th with performances Friday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM. BOY SEES FLYING SAUCER, written by Mike Czuba and based on the true and original story by Brian Dorscht, is the winner of our 2017 New Play-Reading Festival. This production is under the direction of Danny Campos, veteran Actor and Teaching Artist of The Growing Stage.

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.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey will celebrate the holidays with CINDERELLA: A Holiday Musical from November 24th through December 17th.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey will celebrate the holidays with CINDERELLA: A Holiday Musical from November 24th through December 17th.

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