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This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 5-12, 2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from November 5-12, 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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Vivid Stage presents the Next Live Episode of Gemstones on November 20th

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey. Coming up is the third episode of the original series, Gemstones, by Phoebe Farber. Episode 3 runs Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm.

State Theatre New Jersey presents "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for five performances November 23-24, 2024. Audiences will discover the magic of the classic holiday tale as it comes to life live on stage.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 29 to November 5, 2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from October 29 to November 5, 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.

George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda" throughout December

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter (The Steel Man), and directed by Joe Brancato (Daniel's Husband), from December 3-22, 2024. The cast includes Jordan Kai Burnett (Channing Tatum's Magic Mike Live) and Jonathan Randell Silver (Virtuous Life of Joseph Andrews), who are reprising their roles from the original Penguin Rep Theater production as Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder respectively.


 

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'Macbeth' at Shakespeare Theatre of NJ - Perfect for this Time of Year

by Karen Nowosad - published 2024-10-25

Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare's most popular plays. Classified as a tragedy, the play provides a look at the lengths a man goes to in order to obtain and keep power. Power and politics: two things that drive people to do things they might not normally do. Such is the case with the characters and plot of Macbeth. That idea alone would be enough to go to see the play.

Catalyst Theater Company presents "Bat Boy: The Musical" in November

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Catalyst Theater Company presents Bat Boy:The Musical across two weekends (November 8-17, 2024) at duCret Center of Art. The inspiration for Bat Boy was drawn from a 1992 story in Weekly World News, known for publishing bizarre, satirical tales. This American Horror Rock Musical/Comedy captures the unique blend of horror, camp, comedy, and tragedy of the original tabloid story.

Jersey Arts Podcast: Oscar Nominee José Rivera Explores AI and Aging through Theater

by Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-10-25

Award-winning playwright José Rivera brings both his writing and directing talents to New Jersey Repertory Company's production, Your Name Means Dream. Rivera's play explores the imagined highs and lows of artificial intelligence through the lens of healthcare–telling the story of Aislin, an aging woman who is being taken care of by Stacy, an A.I. entity.

PHOTOS from "Nine" at Old Library Theatre

by John Posada - published 2024-10-22

(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, is currently presenting the musical Nine. Remaining performances take place October 24-27, 2024. Based on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical film 8 1/2, this dazzling production of Nine – with a cast of 19 brilliant performers, and a 10-piece orchestra – tells the story of celebrated film director Guido Contini as he navigates a personal and professional crisis while balancing the many women in his life. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 22-29, 2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from October 22-29, 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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Fiddler On The Roof

Saturday, November 09, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre

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Fiddler On The Roof

Saturday, November 09, 2024 @ 1:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Assisted Living: The Musical®

Sunday, November 10, 2024 @ 5:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre

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Assisted Living: The Musical®

Sunday, November 10, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre

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Fiddler On The Roof

Sunday, November 10, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre

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Fiddler On The Roof

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 11:00am
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Catalyst Theater Company presents "Bat Boy: The Musical"

Thursday, November 14, 2024 @ 8:00pm
duCret Center of Art
1030 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
category: theatre

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Fiddler On The Roof

Thursday, November 14, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre

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Catalyst Theater Company presents "Bat Boy: The Musical"

Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 8:00pm
duCret Center of Art
1030 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
category: theatre

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Triangle Show: Pageant Pending

Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre

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Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical"

Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre

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Fiddler On The Roof

Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre

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Catalyst Theater Company presents "Bat Boy: The Musical"

Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 8:00pm
duCret Center of Art
1030 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
category: theatre

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Triangle Show: Pageant Pending

Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre

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Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical"

Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre

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Fiddler On The Roof

Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre

View event page for full information


Fiddler On The Roof

Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 1:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre

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Catalyst Theater Company presents "Bat Boy: The Musical"

Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 6:00pm
duCret Center of Art
1030 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
category: theatre

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Triangle Show: Pageant Pending

Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre

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Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical"

Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre

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Fiddler On The Roof

Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre

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EVENT PREVIEWS

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- South Camden Theatre Company presents God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza across three weekends in November 2024. Using a translation by Christopher Hampton, the production of the 2009 Tony Award winning play is directed by Connie Norwood.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer (Russian Transport) and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (MTC: Proof, Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes). Vladimir runs from September 24 to November 10, 2024 at New York City Center Stage I (131 West 55th Street).