Avenel Performing Arts Center presents "The Soapranos"

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Avenel Performing Arts Center presents The Soapranos from August 16-18, 2024. Tony's retiring and Paulie Peanuts is throwing him a surprise party in this hilarious, interactive parody of the hit TV series.

You’ll never stop laughing as new members of the mob are recruited from the audience and we finally choose THE NEXT BOSS! So come party with the Soapranos, join our mob training class, and get inducted!

“The quintessential, New Jersey experience… you’ll love The Soapranos!” – The Bergen Record

Performances take place Friday, August 16 at 6:00pm; Saturday, August 17 at 6:00pm; and Sunday, August 18 at 3:00pm.  Tickets are $69.50 and includes a buffet style dinner and admission to the show.  Tickets are available for purchase online.

Avenel Performing Arts Center is located at 150 Avenel Street in Avenel, New Jersey. It is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center located in Avenel, New Jersey. Funded by the Woodbridge Arts Alliance, The APAC promises to energize Avenel and surrounding communities by programming exceptional, professional theatre, music, comedy, dance and more.

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FEATURED EVENTS

All The Devils Are Here

Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 2:00pm
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91 University Place, Princeton, NJ

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All The Devils Are Here

Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ

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George Street Playhouse presents Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares

Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

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All The Devils Are Here

Sunday, August 30, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ

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George Street Playhouse presents Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares

Sunday, August 30, 2026 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

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