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Two River Theater's A Little Shakespeare presents "As You Like It"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater's signature arts education program, A Little Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Noelle Marion returns to the helm with As You Like It. Now in its 13th year, A Little Shakespeare engages young artists with the work of the Bard, in an abridged production directed and designed by theater professionals, and performed and supported backstage by high school students. This year's production runs from January 17-25, 2026.



The Village Playbox presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

(HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Village Playbox presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream across three weekends from February 6-21, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Haddon Heights. The production is directed by Natasha Thompson.



Bridge Players Theatre Company presents Fa La La Family Follies - A Holiday Cabaret

(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents Fa La La Family Follies December 12-13, 2025. Conceived and directed by Damon A. Strothers, this is a heartwarming winter cabaret where the theatre family opens its doors to yours.



Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "When Pages Breathe: American Black/Out"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents When Pages Breathe: American Black/Out, a lecture-performance that presents scenes and monologues ranging from the rich historical lineage of Black American theater to a live resistance-driven narrative lecture on culture and power. Performances take place December 5-6, 2025.








Kick Off the Holidays at the Kelsey Theatre with "Twas the Night Before Christmas"

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Santa will be arriving a little early this year when the holiday classic "Twas the Night Before Christmas" comes to life on the stage of Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre from December 5-7, 2025.



Gateway Playhouse Announces Its First-Ever All-Musical MainStage Season For 2026

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- For the first time ever, Gateway Playhouse announces an array of four musical productions for the 2026 MainStage Season. Shows include: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys and Dolls, and 9 to 5: The Musical.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 25 to December 2, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from November 25 to December 1, 2025 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 Maplewood Strollers presents "Narnia, the Musical"

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- Four children—siblings—stumble upon (and through) a wardrobe into the magical kingdom of Narnia. Relieve this magical story when The Maplewood Strollers presents Narnia, the Musical across two weekends (January 23 - February 1, 2026) at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts. The production is directed by Beth Seales-Hanson.



American Theater Group and UCPAC's Play Reading Series present "The Unwitting Magician"

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), will present a special work in development -- The Unwitting Magician -- by Jeremy Dobrish as part of its free Play Reading Series on Monday, December 8, 2025 at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage in Rahway. The event begins at 7:00pm.