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Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Cast and Creative Team for "Bull Durham"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the casting and the creative team for Bull Durham, the first production of their 2025-2026 season. The new musical begins performances Thursday, October 2 ahead of a Sunday, October 12 in a run that continues through Sunday, November 2, 2025.



Jersey Arts Podcast: Celebrating 20 Seasons of Premiere Stages with Original Play 'The Mallard'

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-07-17

Today we are highlighting Premiere Stages' twentieth season as they introduce their most recent production, "The Mallard," written by Vincent Delaney and directed by John Wooten.



Jersey Arts TV: Princeton Summer Theater is Creating a New Take on a Classic Story with 'Frankenstein'

by Gina Marie Rodriguez & Dave Tavani, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-07-17

Classic literature is taking the stage with Princeton Summer Theater's production of "Frankenstein". This fresh take on the beloved classic takes the viewers on a journey to the past.



"The Mallard" begins performances at Premiere Stages

(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages' production of Vincent Delaney's play The Mallard begins performances this week in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. The Mallard was the winner of the 2024 Premiere Play Festival. Directed by John J. Wooten, the production features actors Eddie Gouveia Blackman, Susan Ferrara, Jennifer Leigh Houston, Victoria Pollack, and Woodrow Proctor.








Inside the Rehearsal Room for "Steel Magnolias" at Bell Theater

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Take a peek inside the rehearsal room of Steel Magnolias, opening Friday, July 25 at Bell Theater in Bell Works. Robert Harling's beloved heartwarming comedy gets a cast of Broadway icons, with a host of Broadway credits, Tony Nominations, and Drama Desk Nominations between them. This timeless story of friendship, love, laughter, and family runs though August 10, 2025.



Surflight's Children's Theater presents "The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition"

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight children's theater has been eagerly waiting to take you down to the Bikini Bottom in The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition. Performances take place July 23-27 & August 13-17, 2025 at 6:00pm each night.



Two River Theater Announces New Board Members: Courtney McCormick, Adriana Medina Gomez, and Sean O'Connell

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Award-winning Two River Theater has announced three new Board Members highlighting a distinguished and versatile group of individuals dedicated to advancing the artistic mission, vision and services of the theater. Joining Two River's Board of Directors are Courtney McCormick, Senior Vice President, Audit, Enterprise Risk and Compliance at PSEG; Adriana Medina Gomez, Community Engagement Coordinator of the Borough of Red Bank; and Sean O'Connell, Director of Medical Writing at Kyowa Kirin. Along with Two River's existing Board Members, their collective vision and commitment will ensure the continued growth and vitality of the theater's cultural programming.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place July 15-21, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from July 15-21, 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.



NJ Rep Presents the World Premiere of "How My Grandparents Fell In Love"

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) presents the world premiere of How My Grandparents Fell in Love, a heartwarming and timely new musical by playwright Cary Gitter and composer Neil Berg, directed by NJ Rep Artistic Director SuzAnne Barabas. The production runs from July 17 through August 10, 2025.