'What the Constitution Means to Me' Opens George Street Playhouse's 50th Season
by Karen Nowosad - published 2024-10-02
George Street Playhouse opens their 50th season with the play What the Constitution Means to Me. Written by Heidi Schreck, this play looks at the U.S. Constitution, Amendments, and Supreme Court decisions in an informative, interesting, and at times fun manner.
Music Mountain Theatre to Hold Masquerade Gala on October 19th
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre is holding a Masquerade Gala at the Historic Lambertville House on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Broadway's Rob Richardson will serve as the host. All proceeds from the evening will go to benefit the nonprofit community theatre and performing arts center. The event begins at 7:00pm.
Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in October
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, is thrilled to kick-off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory weekends from October 11-27, 2024. The play introduces us to the world-famous Willy Wonka, who is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 1-8, 2024
Here are previews of plays taking place from October 1-8, 2024 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.
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Luna Stage presents the NY premiere of "Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library"
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Luna Stage proudly presents the New York premiere of Jenny Lyn Bader's Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith, running Off-Broadway October 18 – November 10, 2024 for 25 performances in a limited engagement at 59E59 Theaters, Theater B, located at 59 East 59th Street in New York City. Previews begin October 18 for an October 24 opening.
October Ensemble presents "TWISTED: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier"
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- October Ensemble presents TWISTED: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier across two weekends (October 18-20 and October 25-27, 2024) at the Jersey Shore Arts Center's Café Theatre. Hop on your flying carpet, because this musical parody retells the classic tale of Aladdin... from the villain’s point of view! This is an R Rated "Magical Kingdom" musical parody!
"Duel Reality" by The 7 Fingers comes to McCarter Theatre
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Duel Reality, from Montreal's famed troupe The 7 Fingers, comes to McCarter Theatre October 9-13, 2024. Inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, two feuding families engage in a battle of skill, each competition more daring than the last — while a pair of star-crossed lovers struggles to escape the showdown.
WHATCo Wins 2024 NJACT Perry Award for "Outstanding Production of an Original Play"
(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (WHATCo) took home the award for "Outstanding Production of an Original Play" at the 2024 NJACT Perry Awards handed out by the New Jersey Association of Community Theaters (NJAC). Awards are given for outstanding achievements in New Jersey Community Theater. The event took place at the Strand Theater in Lakewood on September 22nd.
Mile Square Theatre presents "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by John Minigan will play a four-week limited engagement at Mile Square Theatre from October 3-20, 2024. This is the classic tale of Ichabod Crane, the lovelorn schoolmaster in a town on the Hudson River, who confronts a Headless Horseman on a shadowy night. The story is told by one man who embodies all the characters of Sleepy Hollow, including the lovely Katrina Von Tassel and the burly Brom Bones.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Duel Reality
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Theater Q Asbury presents "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!"
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 8:00pm
House of Independents
572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
category: theatre
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
category: theatre
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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Duel Reality
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: theatre
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: theatre
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Theater Q Asbury presents "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!"
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 8:00pm
House of Independents
572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
category: theatre
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Theater Q Asbury presents "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!"
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 3:00pm
House of Independents
572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
category: theatre
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 4:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
category: theatre
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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A One-Night-Only Play Reading of "Holiday" to Benefit The Acting Company
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Acting Company has announced additional casting for its upcoming, one-night-only benefit reading of Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg, from the play by Philip Barry. Ella Beatty, Lilli Cooper, Hiram Delgado, Chris Perfetti, and John Slattery join previously announced Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet. Tony Award winner Robert Falls will direct the all-star cast in an evening presented by The Acting Company , by special arrangement with Eric Falkenstein. The special event will take place Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 7:00pm at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater (524 W 59th Street, at The John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York, NYC). All proceeds from the event will benefit The Acting Company.
UPCOMING EVENTS
McCarter Theatre presents the World Premiere of "Empire Records: The Musical"
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center has announced the cast for the world premiere of Empire Records: The Musical based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. This dynamic adaptation, featuring an original rock score by Princeton native Zoe Sarnak and a book by the film's screenwriter Carol Heikkinen, is set to capture the hearts of audiences with dynamic and defiant characters, throwback nostalgia, and an electrifying soundtrack. Empire Records: The Musical is produced by special arrangement with Bill Weiner. It will run September 6 – October 6, 2024 in McCarter's Berlind Theatre.
