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The Growing Stage presents Murder at the Palace

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage presents Murder at the Palace - a roaring 20's murder mystery - on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. All proceeds benefit the artistic and educational programming of The Growing Stage.



 

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place September 29 to October 5, 2026

Here are previews of plays taking place from September 29 to October 5, 2026 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.



The New Jersey Play Lab presents All Exits! - A statewide play reading series

The New Jersey Play Lab presents All Exits! - A statewide play reading series which will take place in Cape May, Beach Haven, and Milford from October to November 2026.



Vanguard Theater presents "Pipeline" by Dominique Morisseau

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater presents Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau from October 8-25, 2026. In this play, Nya, an inner-city public high school teacher, is committed to her students but desperate to give her only son Omari opportunities they’ll never have.



"The American Soldier" comes to Cape May Stage

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Douglas Taurel brings his The American Soldier play to Cape May Stage for three performances from October 23-25, 2026. Inspired by real letters written by service members and their families, The American Soldier is a powerful solo performance that brings to life the voices of those who have served — from the nation's earliest days to the present.






Somerset Valley Players present Agatha Christie's "Go Back for Murder"

(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players present Agatha Christie's Go Back for Murder weekends from October 23 to November 8, 2026. It's a gripping mystery filled with twists, revelations, and razor‑sharp suspense.



Brundage Park Playhouse presents "Ghost, the Musical"

(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse presents Ghost, the Musical across two weekends from October 23 to November 1, 2026. Ghost is a captivating musical adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning film by Bruce Joel Rubin featuring a hauntingly beautiful score by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, along with the classic hit "Unchained Melody."



First Avenue Playhouse presents "Our Town"

(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents Thornton Wilder's Our Town, weekends from October 9-24, 2026. Described by Edward Albee as "the greatest American play ever written," Our Town presents the small town of Grover's Corners in three acts: "Daily Life," "Love and Marriage" and "Death and Eternity."



Main Street Theatre Company presents "Little Women"

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- Main Street Theatre Company presents Little Women across two weekends from October 3-11, 2026. Based on Louisa May Alcott's American classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time.



The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Disney's "Freaky Friday"

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Disney's Freaky Friday from October 23 to November 15, 2026. This is a musical adaptation of the classic novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films.









LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "In Another Life" from "The Pendulum Swings," the first album in 26 years from the Atlantic City rockers Deardarkhead.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/24/2026

"Oh gosh, what would you like to know?" Responded Los Angeles based singer-songwriter and touring artist Paula Fong as she discussed the upcoming October 2 release of her first full-length album, "A Bird on the Wing."




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Mountain Walk" by The Beagles with Joy

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Mountain Walk," the third single from "Listen for a Moment," the new LP by The Beagles with Joy.




This Week in Music

Here is a look at shows taking place this week along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas








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Centenary Stage Company's Young Audience Series presents "Grace for President"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Young Audience Series presents Grace for President, October 1-5, 2026 in The Little Theatre at Centenary University. Based on the beloved children's book by Kelly DiPucchio, the musical follows Grace, a spirited young girl who has a big question when her teacher displays a poster featuring every U.S. president: "Where are the girls?"

NJ Rep presents "Nacho Ate Superman"

NJ Rep presents "Nacho Ate Superman"

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company presents Nacho Ate Superman from October 1-25, 2026. This is a comedy by Michelle Kholos Brooks about a sunny, laid-back, progressive beach community that becomes a lot darker as next-door neighbors clash over an incident involving their pets.

UCPAC presents "I

UCPAC presents "I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce"

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Critically acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo, with the blessings of the late Kitty Bruce (daughter of Lenny Bruce), along with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, present "I'm Not a Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce," directed by Joe Mantegna at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on Friday, October 2, 2026. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.

The Levoy Theatre presents Arthur Miller

The Levoy Theatre presents Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman"

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman from October 2-4, 2026. This thrilling Pulitzer Prize-winning drama – a work of deep and revealing beauty – remains one of the most profound achievements in the American theatre.

Music Mountain Theatre presents Agatha Christie

Music Mountain Theatre presents Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None weekends from October 2-18, 2026. A dark thriller in three acts. One of Christie's most foreboding tales and a masterpiece of dramatic construction, this classic play's growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension will keep you guessing to the very end.

Off-Centre Stages presents "Little Women" at the Kelsey Theatre

Off-Centre Stages presents "Little Women" at the Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Off-Centre Stages presents Little Women across two weekends from October 2-11, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre. Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. 

Magnolia Productions presents "Ms Holmes & Ms Watson Apt. 2B"

Magnolia Productions presents "Ms Holmes & Ms Watson Apt. 2B"

(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Magnolia Productions presents Ms Holmes & Ms Watson Apt. 2B by Kate Hamill across two weekends from October 2-10, 2026 at The Navesink Library. This is Sherlock Holmes as you have never seen her!

The Monmouth County Park System presents "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

The Monmouth County Park System presents "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System presents You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Thompson Park Theater Barn (805 Newman Springs Road) in Lincroft. Performances will take place on Friday, October 2 at 7:00pm and Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm.

Jersey City Theater Center presents "Miss Bellas" on October 3rd

Jersey City Theater Center presents "Miss Bellas" on October 3rd

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center presents Miss Bellas on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at White Eagle Hall. It is a 60–75 minute original music-theater work that explores fame, class division, cultural erasure, and moral responsibility. Showtime is 7:30pm.

"Bill W. and Dr. Bob" Play Brings Story of Alcoholics Anonymous to StocktonPAC on October 3rd

"Bill W. and Dr. Bob" Play Brings Story of Alcoholics Anonymous to StocktonPAC on October 3rd

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Bill W. and Dr. Bob, a play detailing the inspirational true story that led to the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous, will be presented at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center on October 3, 2026 at 7:30pm.
 


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