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The Growing Stage presents: A Baroque Spring Concert for the Whole Family

originally published: 03/24/2026

(NETCONG, NJ) -- Join The Growing Stage on Sunday, April 26, 2026 as they welcome Conductor & Music Director Robert Butts, and The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, as they perform a selection of pieces designed to introduce their young patrons to classical music. The acoustics of the muraled walls and antique tin ceiling of their home, The Historic Palace Theatre, truly sing when live music is presented. Showtime is 2:00pm.

The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey performs music of all periods and styles at affordable prices, while supporting young artists and audiences. The Orchestra performs in organized concert seasons and in special concerts in collaboration with artists and organizations throughout New Jersey.

Conductor and Music Director Robert Butts is the founder of The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey. He has led the Orchestra’s development from a Baroque ensemble to an orchestra that plays a wide variety of the classical and operatic musical repertoire from all periods.

Tickets are available for purchase online. All proceeds will be dedicated towards the support of their artistic and educational programming. If you cannot attend, but want to help - donations are welcome any time and will always help support them! The Historic Palace Theatre is located at 7 Ledgewood Avenue in Netcong, New Jersey.

At TGS, through their ongoing mission, they have established an incredible gift that continues to create lasting memories and unique experiences. They thank you for your continued support throughout that time. PLUS, you helped plant the seeds, and our new chairs have blossomed. You’ll be the first to sit in their all-new audience chairs!




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The Mission of The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of NJ is to nurture the development of the performing arts through education — and to create, produce and perform works that engage the entire family.

The Growing Stage seeks to be a model of excellence in theatre for young audiences. Therefore, they strive to develop new initiatives through the arts, on both the stage and in the classroom. Above all, they do so to enhance and benefit the lives of young people.




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