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originally published: 10/29/2014

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bergenPAC's Performing Arts School to Hold Auditions for "Annie"

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- This summer, bergenPAC's Performing Arts School will light up the Taub Stage with the beloved Broadway classic Annie, running July 31 through August 2, 2026. Auditions for the production will be held on Wednesday, May 13th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Digital audition submissions will also be accepted now through May 13th. Callbacks will be on May 20th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.

The Theater Project presents a Staged Reading of "House Rules" by Jack McGrath on May 16th

The Theater Project presents a Staged Reading of "House Rules" by Jack McGrath on May 16th
(CRANFORD, NJ) -- The Theater Project's 2026 New Play Readings series will present a staged reading of Jack McGrath's House Rules on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Cranford Community Center's 110-seat theater. The play tells the story of Bobby Ray – a man who has walked across America to return "home" to try and avert a family tragedy. The problem is that the family he returns to refuses to recognize him, and his homecoming has come 10 years too late.

Stage Players presents "Alice By Heart"
(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Stage Players (ages 13-17) at Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Alice By Heart from May 14-16, 2026 at Haddonfield Methodist Church. From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

American Theater Group presents "The Unwitting Magician"

American Theater Group presents "The Unwitting Magician"
(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) will once again present The Unwitting Magician, a special work in development by Jeremy Dobrish, May 16-17, 2026 at the DMK Black Box Theater at the Union Arts Center. The piece was successfully presented last December as part of ATG's Free Monday Night Play Reading Series.

The Levoy Theatre presents "Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Musical"

The Levoy Theatre presents "Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Musical"
(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Musical from May 15-17, 2026. Based on the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" Book Series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Studios Films, the musical contains a Book by Kevin del Aguila; Music and Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler.

The Maplewood Strollers presents "Much Ado About Nothing"

The Maplewood Strollers presents "Much Ado About Nothing"
(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers presents Much Ado About Nothing across two weekends from May 15-24, 2026. Wit flies, sparks ignite, and love is anything but simple in this classic by William Shakespeare.

Classic American Tales celebrates Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Paul Robeson, and the American Revolution in May

Classic American Tales celebrates Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Paul Robeson, and the American Revolution in May
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- In May alone, Classic American Tales performs on a farm, in two different libraries, and at historic Peachfield.

Mainstage Center for the Arts presents "Game of Tiaras"

Mainstage Center for the Arts presents "Game of Tiaras"
(BLACKWOOD, NJ) -- Mainstage Center for the Arts presents Game of Tiaras on May 29-30, 2026 at Harmony Hall at Gloucester Township. Showtime is 7:00pm each night. Prepare for a hilarious royal showdown in Game of Tiaras!

First Avenue Playhouse presents "Old Love"

First Avenue Playhouse presents "Old Love"
(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents Old Love by Norm Foster across three weekends from May 15-30, 2026. This love story spans three decades with half a dozen meetings between Bud, a salesman, and Molly, his boss's wife.

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder's "Our Town"
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder's Our Town across two weekends from May 21-31, 2026 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center. Described by Edward Albee as "the greatest American play ever written"- it is one of the defining plays of American theater. The production is directed by Bailey Dumlao.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder

George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night"
Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder

George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night"
Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder

Mrs. Christie
Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder

Mrs. Christie
Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder

Meredith Willson's The Music Man
Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder

Meredith Willson's The Music Man
Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder

Pippin
Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder

Pippin
Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder

CDC Theatre presents "Fiddler On The Roof"
Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
CDC Theatre Cranford, NJ

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder

Nate the Great Musical
Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 4:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre Netcong, NJ

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