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Passage Theatre Receives $500,000 Grant from NJEDA

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Passage Theatre Company is proud to announce it is one of 39 recipients of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority [NJEDA] A.R.T. Phase II. The A.R.T. Phase II program aims to catalyze community placemaking efforts by leveraging New Jersey's arts and cultural sector as a creative force for change, and by supporting non-profit organizations focused on public art installations and arts-based initiatives.



Asbury Park Theater Company Announces 2026 Season

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Park Theater Company has announced their full lineup of 7 productions for the 2026 season. Under the Producing Artistic Direction of Anthony D'Amato, the season will be presented at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove, with the exception of one show at The Vogel in Red Bank, a co-presentation with Count Basie Center for the Arts.



Broadway Bound Kids to Hold 4th Annual Benefit Concert: Empower State of Mind at City Winery

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Broadway Bound Kids (BBK) will hold its Fourth Annual Benefit Concert, Empower State of Mind on Monday, February 2, 2026 in the mainstage at City Winery. The evening will celebrate the empowering impact of arts education in young lives as well as their community. The dazzling night is in exaltation of the influence of the "city that never sleeps" and New York City's greatest contribution to theater – Broadway. Showtime is 7:30pm.



Gateway Playhouse Adds An Extra Sunday Matinee Performance of 'Scrooge The Musical' on December 21st

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Due to demand, Gateway Playhouse has added an extra Sunday matinee performance to the successful run of their holiday show "Scrooge the Musical" on December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm. This will be the last opportunity for audiences to see what the South Jersey Theatre Critics have called "a must-see."








Holmdel Theatre Company presents a reading of "Then One Foggy Christmas Eve" on Monday

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Holmdel Theatre Company presents a reading of Then One Foggy Christmas Eve by Alexis Kozak on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm. This is a delightfully unhinged holiday comedy by a local playwright.



Shakespeare 70 presents "Arms and the Man" at Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Shakespeare 70 presents Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw weekends from January 16-25, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre. One of Shaw's most enduringly popular comedies follows a hunted soldier who, seeking refuge in a young lady’s boudoir, starts in motion a series of unlikely comedic events.



Jersey Arts Podcast: Spreading Joy (For All to Hear) with Surflight's Production of 'Elf, the Musical'

by Gina Marie Rodriguez
published 2025-12-12

"It's just nice to meet another human who shares my affinity for elf culture." While that may be a quote from the movie, "Elf", it’s also the truth. Gina is a huge fan of the movie and elf culture! While she's yet to see its musical counterpart, she was thrilled to have the chance to speak with Buddy himself, actor Dustin Ceithamer who is portraying the lead in the "Elf, the Musical" at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven this December.



PHOTOS from "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" at The Growing Stage

by John Posada
published 2025-12-11

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer weekends from December 5-21, 2025 at the Historic Palace Theatre. The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



Two River Theater Appoints Dennis Chambers as Associate Artistic Director

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The award-winning Two River Theater has announced the appointment of Dennis Chambers to the position of Associate Artistic Director. Chambers, a theater artist, administrator, and producer, began in his new role over the summer. He will work closely with Artistic Director Justin Waldman and Managing Director Nora DeVeau-Rosen on all aspects of artistic leadership.