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"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Tells the Story of George Bailey with Sincerity and Heart

by Karen Nowosad
published 2025-12-19

There is a warm feeling in the air at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ). This warmth comes from their current production, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This play provides audiences with an opportunity to see an enactment of the time honored classic story of George Bailey which comes from a short story titled "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern.



Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents the premiere of "That's Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical" starring N'Kenge

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Axelrod Performing Arts Center (APAC) presents premiere of That's Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical, starring Tony®, EMMY®, and GRAMMY® Award–nominated internationally acclaimed performer N'Kenge (Motown the Musical, Caroline, or Change). Performances run February 19 through March 8, 2026.



Union County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Funds Playwriting Residency at Newark Charter School

(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, held a playwriting residency at Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, New Jersey. The residency was graciously funded by the Union County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, which is committed to strengthening our communities and driving real change by partnering with non-profit organizations that share their vision to revitalize underserved communities, help disadvantaged populations and foster financial inclusion.



Light Opera of New Jersey presents "Rigoletto" at The Sieminski Theater

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Light Opera of New Jersey presents Rigoletto at The Sieminski Theater February 7-8, 2026. Experience the raw passion and haunting power of Verdi’s Rigoletto, a tragic tale of love, betrayal, and revenge.








Paper Mill Playhouse Awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Grant for America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced it is the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes. A grant of $25,000 will support the theater's upcoming production of 1776, playing April 1-26, 2026 at the theater.



The Triad Theater presents selections from The Rock Musical "Soul Searching" in concert

(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Triad Theater presents Selections from The Rock Musical Soul Searching in concert on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:30pm. This special performance highlights almost twenty numbers from this sung-through show and features a soon-to-be-announced stellar cast from Broadway, Off Broadway and national tours as well as a live rock band.



The Players Guild of Leonia to Hold Auditions for "The Psychic" by Sam Bobrick

(LEONIA, NJ) -- The Players Guild of Leonia will hold auditions for The Psychic by Sam Bobrick on three days from January 4-11, 2026.  This play is a laugh-out-loud mystery full of twists, turns, and unexpected revelations.  The production will be directed by Terri Caust.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place December 16-22, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from December 16-22, 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 Road Company presents "Groundhog Day: The Musical"

(WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ) -- The Road Company presents Groundhog Day: The Musical weekends from January 22 to February 7, 2026. Critically acclaimed on both the West End and Broadway, Groundhog Day revels in one man's journey of self-discovery, day after day.