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A Christmas Carol

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre) Princeton, NJ

The holiday tradition you love is back—filled with music, magic, and the timeless spirit of generosity. This year, Cameron Knight returns in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.



   
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A Christmas Carol

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 5:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre) Princeton, NJ

The holiday tradition you love is back—filled with music, magic, and the timeless spirit of generosity. This year, Cameron Knight returns in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.



   
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New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

New Jersey Ballet’s beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by New Jersey Symphony. 

   
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New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

New Jersey Ballet’s beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by New Jersey Symphony. 

   



 


Broadway

Broadway for the Holidays

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater Toms River, NJ

Step into the sparkle and spirit of the season with Broadway for the Holidays, a joyful musical revue that brings the magic of Broadway home for the most wonderful time of the year. This high-energy community theater celebration delivers an all-access pass to the Great White Way, wrapped in tinsel and glowing with holiday cheer. Featuring a dazzling mix of beloved classics and contemporary Broadway favorites, reimagined with a festive twist, the evening is packed with show-stopping vocals, spirited choreography, and plenty of seasonal surprises.

   
George

George Street Playhouse presents 2 Pianos, 4 Hands

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

Written by Richard Greenblatt and Ted Dykstra 
Directed by Tom Frey

   
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New Jersey Ballet's The Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

Brent Chancellor conductor (for December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20 concerts)
Ricardo Ferro conductor (for December 24, 26 & 27 concerts)
New Jersey Ballet
New Jersey Symphony

   
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New Jersey Ballet's The Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

Brent Chancellor conductor (for December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20 concerts)
Ricardo Ferro conductor (for December 24, 26 & 27 concerts)
New Jersey Ballet
New Jersey Symphony

   
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Two Nutcrackers presented by New Jersey Youth Symphony

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage Rahway, NJ

Experience a holiday tradition like you’ve never heard before! “Two Nutcrackers” brings together two unforgettable interpretations of the beloved classic, featuring the timeless elegance of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite” alongside the vibrant jazz reimagining of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s “The Nutcracker Suite.”

   
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Season of Joy! NJYS Philharmonia and the Plainfield Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage Rahway, NJ

Celebrate the joy of the season with a festive afternoon of holiday favorites for the whole family! Featuring the NJYS Philharmonia and the Plainfield Symphony Orchestra, this heartwarming concert brings together musicians of all ages for an uplifting program filled with beloved seasonal classics, joyful traditions, and holiday cheer.

   
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The Klezmatics

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Kean Stage - Enlow Recital Hall Hillside, NJ

Celebrate Hanukkah with Grammy-winning pioneers of modern klezmer, The Klezmatics, as they mark their 40th anniversary with a festive concert celebrating light, resilience, and radical joy.

   
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The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 2:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre Netcong, NJ

When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever? Terrific tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!

   
Ritual4Return:

Ritual4Return: a homecoming rite of passage for returning citizens

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm
NJPAC - Chase Room Newark, NJ

Ritual4Return (R4R) is a 14-week program that uses theater, improvisation, mindfulness exercises, chant, mask-making and storytelling to support returning citizens as they heal from the traumas associated with incarceration.

   
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The Nutcracker - The State Ballet of Ukraine

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 3:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall Newark, NJ

’Tis the season for making magical memories with your family. Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, The Nutcracker ballet will fill you with wonder and holiday joy. Journey to a dazzling winter wonderland with stunning, hand-painted sets and 200+ exquisite costumes. Tchaikovsky’s score is full of instantly recognizable music, including “Waltz of the Flowers,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Snowflakes.” Celebrate the season with this timeless classic!

   
Growing

Growing Stage presents "The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!"

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 2:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre Netcong, NJ

When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever? Terrific tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!