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.
Witness Music History with "One Night In Memphis" at The Grunin Center
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Celebrate a legendary moment in rock and roll history when "One Night in Memphis" comes to the Grunin Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 26, 2024. A limited number of tickets are still available. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents "Fiddler on the Roof" starring Bruce Sabath
(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park presents an exciting new production of the classic musical Fiddler on the Roof, the 1964 winner of 9 Tony Awards, from November 1-24, 2024. Based on Yiddish author Sholem Aleichem's stories, with a book by Joseph Stein, the musical boasts a celebrated score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick.
Jersey Arts Podcast: American Theater Group Celebrates Family and Heritage with 'My Italy Story'
by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-10-17
"My Italy Story," written by Joseph Gallo, directed by Charlotte Cohn, and starring Michael Notardonato, is a nostalgic exploration of family, heritage and the ties that bind us. Spurred by pleas to help reunite his fractured family, a young man quits his job as a New York account executive and travels to Vallata — the tiny Italian town of his ancestors. Not until he returns home, however, does he discover a secret that unlocks his past.
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PHOTOS from "Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at The Growing Stage
by John Posada - published 2024-10-16
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is kicking off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory weekends from October 11-27, 2024. The play introduces us to the world-famous Willy Wonka, who is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents "Into The Woods"
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents Into The Woods over two weekends, October 18–20 and October 25–27, 2024. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 15-22, 2024
Here are previews of plays taking place from October 15-22, 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.
"Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'"(R) comes to bergenPAC on Thursday
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. See it at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm.
Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Back to the 80's The Murder Mystery
(AVENEL, NJ) -- The Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Back to the 80's The Murder Mystery from November 7-9, 2024. Dive into the 80s with our interactive murder mystery show! A perfect mix of humor and mystery awaits as you put your detective skills to the test. Engage with familiar characters, uncover clues, and enjoy a night of suspense and laughter. This is not just entertainment; it's your chance to solve the ultimate whodunit. Get ready for an unforgettable and "totally rad" adventure!
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre
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One Night In Memphis
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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"Into the Woods" presented by The MAC Players
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748
category: theatre
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Main Street Theatre Company presents "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Main Street Theatre Company
70 County Rd 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
category: theatre
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
category: theatre
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 12:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
category: theatre
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame
Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 7:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
category: theatre
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Anon(ymous)
Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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Sugar Skull! A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure
Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 7:00pm
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 01, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame
Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
category: theatre
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Anon(ymous)
Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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Girls Night: The Musical
Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 02, 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 02, 2024 @ 1:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
category: theatre
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame
Sunday, November 03, 2024 @ 3:00pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
category: theatre
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Classic American Tales (CAT) presents "Poe by Candlelight" in North Cape May
(NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Get in the Halloween spirit with "Poe by Candlelight" presented by Classic American Tales at End of the Road Theater on Wednesday, October 23 and Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:00pm. Don't miss out on this popular Halloween treat with Marty McDonough and Gayle Stahlhuth reading spooky stories by the master of the macabre.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Manhattan Theatre Club presents World Premiere of "Vladimir" by Erika Sheffer
(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).
