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George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What a Night" by Deborah Brevoort. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for My Lord, What a Night written by Deborah Brevoort (Blue Moon Over Memphis) and directed by Sheldon Epps (Play On!). It's about a remarkable friendship and a night in New Jersey that changed history. Performances run from April 28 through May 17, 2026.
McCarter Theatre Center presents "Mrs. Christie" - a new comedy-mystery by Heidi Armbruster. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Mrs. Christie, a witty new comedy-mystery by Heidi Armbruster, from May 6–31, 2026. The production is directed by BOLD Associate Artistic Director Donya K. Washington in her McCarter directorial debut.
CDC Theatre to Close Out Season with "Fiddler On The Roof". (CRANFORD, NJ) — The final production of the 107th season at CDC Theatre in Cranford is the wonderful musical Fiddler On The Roof. The multi-award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family's struggles in a changing Russia is a true musical theatre "tradition." Performances run weekends from May 1-17, 2026.
"Nate The Great" at Growing Stage. (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting Nate The Great weekends through May 17, 2026. In this musical, the world's greatest boy detective awakes, hoping that this day will bring a new case. He gets a call from his good friend Annie alerting him that her new painting of her dog Fang is missing! Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Vivid Stage presents Meet the Artist New Play Readings throughout May. (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center, will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series on Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27. This year includes works by Brad Goren-Wilson, Vince Gatton, Erin Mallon, and Elizabeth Irwin. All readings will take place at the Summit Community Center (100 Morris Ave) at 7:00pm.
State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.
"Pippin" at Algonquin Arts Theatre. (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is presenting Pippin from May 8–17, 2026. There's magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Stephen Schwartz's iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Thursday, May 14 - Punch Brothers to Kick off 28-City Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Grammy Award-winning Punch Brothers will begin a twenty-eight city U.S. tour on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC). Tickets range from $53-$85. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Thursday, May 14 - McCarter Theatre presents Madeleine Peyroux's "WE ARE AMERICA: American Songs That Give Us Hope". (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Madeleine Peyroux brings her WE ARE AMERICA: American Songs That Give Us Hope tour to McCarter Theatre Center on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:30pm.
Thursday, May 14 - Middletown Arts Center presents The MAC One-Acts Play-Reading Festival on Thursday. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Middletown Arts Center presents the seventh edition of The MAC One-Acts Play-Reading Festival on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm. The festival features original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights read theatrically by local actors. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated.
The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Kevin Nealon. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Kevin Nealon on May 15-16, 2026. Kevin Nealon is a legendary force in comedy whose career spans stand-up, television, film, and digital media. David Letterman once called him "one of the funniest humans on the planet."
Saturday, May 16 - Raul Midón Takes the Stage at the Grunin Center's Prima Theatre. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts welcomes Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist Raul Midón to the Gia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $35.
Saturday, May 16 - George Street Playhouse presents "Hirschfeld's Broadway". (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Hirschfeld's Broadway a special benefit event taking place Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. The production will take place in the Arthur Laurents Theater, between the matinee and evening performances of My Lord, What a Night. The event begins at 5:00pm.
Saturday, May 16 - Dance Reflections presents "Dancescapes 2026" at Hamilton Stage. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Dance Reflections presents "Dancescapes 2026" - an afternoon of original dance works at Union County Performing Arts Center's Hamilton Stage on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Showtime is 1:00pm.
Sunday, May 17 - Sentimental Journey Big Band Takes the Stage at OCC's Grunin Center. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Enjoy the music of the Greatest Generation when the Sentimental Journey Big Band presents "It Might as Well Be Swing" at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Sunday, May 17 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Vernon Reid and Corey Glover on Sunday. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Vernon Reid and Corey Glover on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm. Prepare for an extraordinary evening as two of the most influential figures in modern rock history take the stage at Lizzie Rose.
Thursday, May 14 - Westminster Choir College to celebrate 100th anniversary. (LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) -- Westminster Choir College of Rider University is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of excellence in music education and performance. Centennial events in Lawrenceville and Princeton honor legacy while supporting future generations of musicians.
2026 Cape May Exit Zero Jazz Festival to take place May 15-17. (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The Cape May Exit Zero Jazz Festival takes place May 15-17, 2026. Twice a year, the festival takes over the historic seaside town, transforming it into a music village that welcomes an impressive array of cultures and musical styles, including blockbuster jazz, NEA Jazz Masters, Grammy-winning legends and crowd favorites.
Saturday, May 16 - Looking for the Heart of Saturday Night? Eddie Skuller to bring the Ballads of Tom Waits to Hoboken. (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Jersey City based singer Eddie Skuller will perform a personal tribute to the songwriting of Tom Waits on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the 503 Social Club. Eddie returns for a night of classic Waits songs, interpreted by this skilled, masterful singer. A moving experience guaranteed!
Saturday, May 16 - The Newton Theatre presents The Wailers. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Wailers are celebrating 50 years of "Rastaman Vibration" with a tour honoring one of Bob Marley & The Wailers' most influential albums. The tour comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Saturday, May 16 - The Masterwork Chorus presents "An American Tapestry". (MADISON, NJ) -- On Saturday, May 16, 2026, The Masterwork Chorus presents An American Tapestry at The Concert Hall at Drew University. This is a musical journey through 250 years of Americana celebrating the the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Saturday, May 16 - The Morris Choral Society to Conclude Season with Brahms Requiem. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Choral Society will perform their Spring Concert on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at St. Mary's Abby Church on the campus of Delbarton School. The soloists for this concert will be Soprano Cassandra Douglas and Baritone Charles Gray. The chorus will be accompanied by a full orchestra. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Saturday, May 16 - WP Presents Brings Unforgettable Fire to Shea Center for the Performing Arts. (WAYNE, NJ) -- WP Presents the U2 tribute band Unforgettable Fire on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00pm in the Shea Center for Performing Arts. Unforgettable Fire, or ‘UF’, was born on New Year's Day in 1995 as one of the very first U2 Tribute Bands to ever perform in America.
Saturday, May 16 - Albert Music Hall presents Rock Around the Pines: A Celebration of Early Rock 'n' Roll. (WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall presents "Rock Around the Pines" on Saturday, May 16, 2026, an evening dedicated to the sounds of 1950s and early 1960s rock 'n' roll. The themed program brings classic jukebox favorites, rockabilly rhythms, and vintage dance hall energy to the Pinelands stage, with five local acts performing throughout the evening.
Sunday, May 17 - Masterwork Music and Art Foundation to Honor Wayne Walters At 65th Birthday Celebration. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Masterwork Music and Art Foundation will celebrate its 65th Anniversary with a gala at the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (21 Normandy Heights Road) in Morristown on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 3:00pm. The event will showcase some of its grant awardees plus honor Wayne Walters, a well-known New Jersey musician who sings, composes, conducts, and has taught and influenced many over the years.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening". (HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "A Bronx Tale, The Musical". (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents A Bronx Tale, The Musical, across three weekends from April 24 to May 17, 2026. Step into the vibrant streets of the 1960s Bronx in this gripping musical about a young man torn between the steady guidance of his hardworking father and the alluring power of a local mob boss.
New Jersey Play Lab to Host a Virtual Storyteller Studio Open House. New Jersey Play Lab is hosting two Virtual Open House sessions for prospective 2026-2027 Storyteller Studio Cohort participants! If you are an aspiring playwright or dramaturg, this is for you.
Theatre Horizon presents "Ain't Misbehavin'" - The Fats Waller Musical Show. (NORRISTOWN, PA) -- Theatre Horizon the award-winning professional theater nestled in Norristown's Arts Hill District, presents Ain't Misbehavin', The Fats Waller Musical Show, the Tony Award-winning production. The production is directed by Amina Robinson, a three-time Barrymore Award winner who returns to Theatre Horizon for the first time since winning for Outstanding Direction of a Musical for The Color Purple in 2018. Ain't Misbehavin' runs from April 29 through May 17, 2026.
Bridge Players Theatre Company presents "Seussical". (BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents Seussical across three weekends from May 1-16, 2026. Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza while weaving a story of friendship, loyalty, and love.
Masquerade Theatre presents "Company". (RIVERSIDE, NJ) -- Masquerade Theatre presents Company across three weekends from May 1-16, 2026. Sondheim and Furth's game-changing musical is a sophisticated and honest look at modern adult relationships.
The Village Playbox presents "Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street". (HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Village Playbox presents Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street across three weekends from May 1-16, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Haddon Heights. It's a dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London.
Hitchcock Meets Hilarious: Bergen County Players presents "The 39 Steps". (ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the top live music or theater venue by 201 Magazine's "Best of Bergen" readers, Bergen County Players (BCP) invites audiences to brace themselves for a whirlwind of espionage and outrageous comedy with the Tony Award-winning The 39 Steps, which runs weekends from May 2-31, 2026. Directed by BCP life member Steve Bell, this breakneck adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film classic blends film noir suspense with Monty Python-style absurdity.
Chester Theatre Group presents "The Skin of Our Teeth" by Thornton Wilder. (CHESTER, NJ) -- Chester Theatre Group presents The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder across three weekends from May 2-17, 2026. Combining farce, burlesque and satire, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play depicts an Everyman family as it narrowly escapes one end-of-the-world disaster after another, from the Ice Age to flood to war.
Westfield Community Players presents "The Nerd" by Larry Shue. (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Westfield Community Players presents The Nerd by Larry Shue across three weekends from May 2-16, 2026. The production is directed by Christopher Peterson. Aspiring young architect Willum Cubbert, in Terre Haute, Indiana, has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam.
Art House Productions presents the 8th Annual INKubator New Play Festival. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents the 2026 INKubator New Play Festival from May 4-6 & May 11-13, 2026. This year's playwrights are Oded Gross, Erin Mallon, Kyle Mazer, Ferdinand Moscat, Allyson Dwyer, and Cristina Luzárraga. Audiences who attend the festival will have the opportunity to participate in conversations with the writers, directors, and actors following each performance. All readings are free to attend, but advanced registration is required at www.arthouseproductions.org.
Ritz Theatre Company presents "Porgy and Bess". (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Porgy and Bess from May 1-24, 2026. Set in the 1930s in Catfish Row, a Black community in Charleston, South Carolina,the musical tells the story of Porgy, a kind but disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman trying to escape her violent lover Crown and the seductive pull of drugs offered by Sportin' Life. The production is directed by Darryl Thompson, Jr.
Burlington County Footlighters presents "The Pirates of Penzance". (CINNAMINSON, NJ) -- Burlington County Footlighters presents The Pirates of Penzance across three weekends from May 1-16, 2026. This is a swashbuckling operetta full of hilarity, hijinks, and heart. It features Book and Lyrics by William Gilbert; Music by Arthur Sullivan.
Haddonfield Plays and Players presents "Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical". (HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents "Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical" from May 8-23, 2026. This exhilarating musical was inspired by the themes and raw emotions laid bare in Alanis Morissette's seminal album of the same name.
The Players Guild of Leonia presents "Jesus Christ Superstar". (LEONIA, NJ) -- The Players Guild of Leonia presents Jesus Christ Superstar across three weekends from May 8-24, 2026. Featuring Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice, this is a rock opera based on the last week of Jesus’ life, as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
Blue Moon Theatre presents "Glengarry Glen Ross" by David Mamet. (WOODSTOWN, NJ) -- Blue Moon Theatre presents Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet across two weekends from May 8-17, 2026. Get ready for a high-octane evening of desperation, greed, and the cutthroat pursuit of the American Dream.
Villagers Theatre presents "On Time" by Wesley Cappiello. (SOMERSET, NJ) -- Villagers Theatre presents On Time by Wesley Cappiello across two weekends from May 8-17, 2026. In this gay epic spanning 160 years, the play follows five couples, weaving together moments of love, heartbreak, and survival across centuries.
South Camden Theatre Company presents "Chicken & Biscuits" by Douglas Lyons. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- South Camden Theatre Company presents Chicken & Biscuits by Douglas Lyons across three weekends from May 8-24, 2026. This is a story that explores love, family, and the families we choose, reminding us all of the resilience and unity at the heart of our community.
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.
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.
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.
Luna Stage presents PLAYFEST in May. (WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage presents PLAYFEST across two weekends from May 14-24, 2026. PLAYFEST contains staged readings, works-in-progress, workshop performances, and magic! Best of all, tickets are FREE!
Center Drama to Hold Auditions for "Grease" this week. (DEAL, NJ) -- Center Drama will hold in-person auditions for Grease on May 14 and May 17, 2026 at JCC Performing Arts Theater (100 Grant Avenue) in Deal, NJ. Virtual auditions are accepted until May 15th. With a hip-shaking rock 'n' roll score featuring hits like "Summer Nights," "Greased Lightnin" and "We Go Together," Grease celebrates Rydell High's class of 1959 in all their duck-tailed, bobby-soxed, gum-snapping glory.
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.
The Barn Theatre presents Monty Python's "Spamalot". (MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents Monty Python's Spamalot weekends from May 15 through June 6, 2026. King Arthur's legendary quest for the Holy Grail gets a hilarious twist in this uproarious musical, lovingly ripped from the 1975 classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
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.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Disaster!". (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Disaster! weekends from May 15 through June 7, 2026. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the '70s take center stage in Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films.
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.
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 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.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Private Lives". (MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Private Lives by Noël Coward from May 16 to June 7, 2026 in the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. A razor-sharp comedy of manners, Private Lives crackles with Coward's signature wit and elegance.
Red Bull Theater presents a reading of "Cymbeline, Refinished" on May 18th. (NEW YORK, NY) -- The award-winning Red Bull Theater will conclude their spring Revelation Readings Series on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:30pm with Cymbeline, Refinished by William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw and directed by Michael Sexton.
New Jersey Repertory Company presents a staged reading of "Portrait of a Woman in Repose" by Nicky Glossman . (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company presents a staged reading of "Portrait of a Woman in Repose" by Nicky Glossman on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the West End Arts Center. The production is directed by James Glossman and features an outstanding cast: Richard Kind, David Strathairn, and Michelle Wilson.
Friday, May 15 - Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City presents Larry the Cable Guy. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City presents Larry the Cable Guy on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:00pm. Larry the Cable Guy is a multiplatinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner and one of the top comedians in the country.
Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Sheba Mason this weekend. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Sheba Mason on May 15-16, 2026. Born into a theatrical family – Jackie Mason (comedian) and Ginger Reiter (playwright) – Sheba has been performing since the age of two as a stage prop in her mother's play where she sat in her high chair and drank from her bottle.
Nimbus Dance presents "Sum of Parts". (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Nimbus Dance, a Jersey City-based contemporary company committed to creating physically compelling work rooted in community and cultural exchange, announces its Spring Season, Sum of Parts, May 15–16, 2026, with performances at the Nimbus Arts Center in Jersey City. Showtime is 8:00pm each night.
Saturday, May 16 - ACME Screening Room presents TCB and the Jerome Jennings Quintet. (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Join the Acme Screening Room and Flemington DIY on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for the documentary "TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing" plus live Jazz with the Jerome Jennings Quintet. The event begins at 6:00pm.
Obsession, Murder, and Movie Magic: Brian De Pal-Month Comes to Asbury Park. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema presents Brian De Pal-Month, a three-film retrospective celebrating the stylish, suspense-driven work of visionary filmmaker Brian De Palma. Taking place throughout the second half of May, the series spotlights three of De Palma's most acclaimed thrillers—each showcasing the director's mastery of voyeurism, psychological tension, and bravura cinematic technique.
Monday, May 18 - Atlantic County Film Club & Eammon Films present a screening of "The Chronology of Water" on May 18th. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Atlantic County Film Club & Eammon Films present a screening of The Chronology of Water at Anchor Rock Club on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:30pm. Based on the beloved memoir by Lidia Yuknavitch, this film is a raw and unflinching portrait of survival, sexuality, and self-invention.
53rd Annual St. George Greek Festival to Take Place May 14-17. (PISCATAWAY, NJ) -- The 53rd Annual St. George Greek Festival returns May 14-17, 2026. This Central Jersey tradition kicks-off New Jersey's "Greek Festival Season" lasting from May until October at Greek churches throughout the State. St. George-Piscataway Greek Festival is synonymous with "philotimo" the Greek ideal of welcoming EVERYONE to explore Greek culture through homemade food, good music, traditional dancing and cultural tours.
Circus Vazquez Brings National Tour to Quaker Bridge Mall. (LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) -- Circus Vazquez, which has presented quality family entertainment for more than 50 years, is returning to New Jersey with its 2026 national tour when it visits Quaker Bridge Mall from May 15-25. Tickets for the Quaker Bridge Mall shows are on sale now.
Thursday, May 14 - Rialto Spotlight Series Welcomes Bestselling Editor and Author Wendy Loggia. (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- The Rialto's Spotlight Series continues this spring with Publishing Prose and Pop Biographies: Wendy Loggia, an evening exploring the craft of writing, storytelling, and publishing. The program takes place on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at The Rialto Center for Creativity. The event begins at 7:00pm.
Branchport Galleries presents "The New Botanical". (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Branchport Galleries (inside the Long Branch Arts and Cultural Center) presents The New Botanical, an art exhibition curated by Ellen Martin that invites you to rediscover the wonder of trees, seeds, and flowers. The exhibit is on view from May 14 through June 30, 2026. It includes works by Suzan Globus, Kevin Hinkle/Ellen Martin, Daniel Sroka, and Gao Yuan.
SOPAC's Herb + Milly Iris Gallery presents "INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artist Exhibition". (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artist Exhibition on view in the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery from May 14 through August 16, 2026.
The Skylands Museum of Art presents "FINI...pas fini!". (LAFAYETTE, NJ) -- The Skylands Museum of Art (Skylands Museum) presents Fini...pas fini! (from the French: Fini is not finished!), a temporary fine art exhibition from the permanent collection of over 30 works by internationally recognized artist Leonor Fini from May 16 to September 26, 2026. Skylands Museum will exhibit original drawings, etchings, silkscreens and lithographs of portraits, sphinxes, female figures, cats and fantastical beings imagined by the fascinating artist.
Hunterdon Art Museum presents three new exhibitions: Claybash, Emily Strong, and Bascha Mon. (CLINTON, NJ) -- The Hunterdon Art Museum opens three new exhibits on Sunday, May 17, 2026 - Claybash, which explores the possibilities of clay; and exhibit of Emily Strong's artwork; and Mindscapes, which is an exhibit of work by Bascha Mon.
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Wednesday, May 13 @ 7:00pm - Vivid Stage presents New Play Readings: "Chagutok" by Vince Gatton at Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Avenue, Summit
Wednesday, May 13 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Wednesday, May 13 @ 7:30pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, May 14 @ 2:00pm - George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, May 14 @ 2:00pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, May 14 @ 7:00pm - The MAC ONE-ACTS Play-Reading Festival at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Thursday, May 14 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, May 14 @ 7:30pm - Madeleine Peyroux at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, May 14 @ 7:30pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, May 14 @ 7:30pm - Punch Brothers at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, May 15 @ 2:00pm - George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, May 15 @ 7:00pm - World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a LIVE Orchestra at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Friday, May 15 @ 7:30pm - The Glenn Miller Orchestra at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, May 15 @ 7:30pm - The Royal Scam at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, May 15 @ 7:30pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Friday, May 15 @ 8:00pm - CDC Theatre presents "Fiddler On The Roof" at CDC Theatre, 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford
Friday, May 15 @ 8:00pm - I Love R&B Party at The Underground NJ (21+) at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Saturday, May 16 @ 1:00pm - Dancescapes 2026 Presented by Dance Reflections at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Saturday, May 16 @ 2:00pm - George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 16 @ 2:00pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, May 16 @ 2:00pm - Pippin at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Saturday, May 16 @ 4:00pm - Nate the Great Musical at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Saturday, May 16 @ 5:00pm - George Street Playhouse presents "Hirschfeld's Broadway" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 16 @ 7:00pm - Raul Midón at Grunin Center - Studio Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, May 16 @ 7:00pm - Jersey Talent at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 16 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 16 @ 7:30pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, May 16 @ 7:30pm - Billy Hector With The Midnight Horns at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, May 16 @ 8:00pm - Pippin at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Saturday, May 16 @ 8:00pm - Livingston Taylor (Pete Muller to open) at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair
Saturday, May 16 @ 8:00pm - CDC Theatre presents "Fiddler On The Roof" at CDC Theatre, 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford
Saturday, May 16 @ 8:00pm - ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Saturday, May 16 @ 9:00pm - Totally 2000's Party - Y2K Night at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Sunday, May 17 @ 2:00pm - George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, May 17 @ 2:00pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Sunday, May 17 @ 2:00pm - New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn’s “Italian” at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, May 17 @ 2:00pm - CDC Theatre presents "Fiddler On The Roof" at CDC Theatre, 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford
Sunday, May 17 @ 2:00pm - Nate the Great Musical at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Sunday, May 17 @ 3:00pm - Sentimental Journey Big Band at Grunin Center - Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Sunday, May 17 @ 3:00pm - Pippin at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Sunday, May 17 @ 3:00pm - The X Ensemble at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, May 17 @ 4:00pm - MAC Music Café at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Sunday, May 17 @ 7:30pm - Vernon Reid & Corey Glover at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
