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This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place September 9-15, 2026

Here are previews of plays taking place from September 9-15, 2026 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.




 

Premiere Stages presents the NJ Premiere of "Flawless" by John J. Wooten

(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages at Kean University presents the New Jersey premiere production of Flawless by John J. Wooten, September 3-20 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. Flawless had its world premiere at Penguin Rep and is being produced in partnership with Penguin Rep and Shadowland Stages. Director Joe Brancato, Artistic Director of Penguin Rep, returns to direct. Original cast Ellen Adair, Michael Frederic and Alexander Rios reprise their roles from Penguin Rep production.



UCPAC presents "I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce"

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Critically acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo, with the blessings of the late Kitty Bruce (daughter of Lenny Bruce), along with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, present "I'm Not a Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce," directed by Joe Mantegna at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on Friday, October 2, 2026. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.



PHOTOS from "Ghost, The Musical" at Surflight Theatre

by John Posada
published 2026-09-05

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre is presenting Ghost, The Musical from September 1-20, 2026. Based on the iconic 1990 film, Ghost, this romantic fantasy is brought to the stage, blending heartfelt emotion, gripping suspense, and supernatural wonder. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



George Street Playhouse presents "The Unexpected 3rd"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents The Unexpected 3rd, written by and starring Kathryn Grody (A Mom's Life), and directed by Timothy Near (A Doll's House, Part 2). Previews begin October 13, 2026, at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center with opening night set for October 16, for a run through November 1, 2026.





Axelrod Arts Honors the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with 'Come From Away'

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2026-08-27

Today Gina is speaking with Broadway stars Joy Hermalyn and Brian O’Brien who will be starring together in the upcoming production of Come From Away at Axelrod Arts. The two have previously performed together in a production of Terrance McNally's The Visit years ago. Today's interview became a mini reunion of sorts.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place August 25-31, 2026

Here are previews of plays taking place from August 25-31, 2026 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.



PHOTOS from "1776, the Musical" at Surflight Theatre

by John Posada
published 2026-08-21

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Witness the birth of a nation as our forefathers struggle to craft the Declaration of Independence with Surflight Theatre's production of 1776, the Musical from August 18-30, 2026. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



State Theatre New Jersey presents the National Broadway Tour of "Beetlejuice"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents the national Broadway tour of the award-winning musical comedy Beetlejuice for five performances from September 25-27, 2026. Based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.



Jersey Arts Podcast: Ritz Theatre Company's Production of 'La Gringa' Broaches Life On the Periphery of a Culture

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2026-08-20

Today’s episode hits extra close to home for host Gina Marie Rodriguez. As a member of the Puerto Rican diaspora who often feels neither here nor there, she says she is honored to get the chance to speak with the director and cast of the Ritz Theatre Company's production of "La Gringa."


 

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