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STNJ Opens New Season with 'The Importance of Being Earnest'
by Karen Nowosad
published 2025-05-23

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) begins their 63rd Season with a rousing production of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated play The Importance of Being Earnest. Wilde described the play as "a trivial comedy for serious people." Notes in the STNJ program for this play indicate that it pokes fun "at Victorian society's obsession with appearances, respectability, and rigid social codes." These issues are examined in the behaviors of the characters, each with a specific task in mind.

PHOTOS from "Green Honey Love" by Dunbar Repertory Company

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, is presenting the Green Honey Love, May 16-25, 2025. The play, written by Gail Wynn Huland El and directed by Damien S. Berger, is a story about adultery, deceit, greed, and conspiracy of murder – your everyday comedy. Fawn Nocera Photography was on hand to take photos.

MPAC's spring production of "Newsies" features cast of local performers

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Disney's Newsies, MPAC's spring production, will feature a cast of over 50 young performers from Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Essex and other surrounding counties. Newsies takes the MPAC stage for five performances, Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1, 2025.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 20-26, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from May 20-26, 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.

American Theater Group and UCPAC's Play Reading Series presents "The Willows" by Sharyn Rothstein

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), will present the premiere reading of Sharyn Rothstein's new play The Willows as part of its free Play Reading Series on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Hamilton Stage in Rahway. The reading will be directed by Chris O'Connor and begins at 7:00pm.

Middletown Arts Center presents The MAC ONE-ACTS Play-Reading Festival on Thursday

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center is excited to present the sixth edition of The MAC ONE-ACTS Play-Reading Festival, featuring original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights read theatrically by local actors. The festival will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 and is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Showtime is 7:00pm.

Oscar Wilde's Witty Comedy "The Importance of Being Earnest" Comes to The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

by Carolyn M. Brown, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-05-15
Characterized as a trivial comedy for serious people, "The Importance of Being Earnest" kicks off the 2025 season of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. The production runs from May 14 through June 1, 2025.

2025 Carteret PAC Central Jersey Marquee Awards Takes Place on Monday

(CARTERET, NJ) -- The URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center is proud to present the 2025 Carteret PAC Central Jersey Marquee Awards this Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:30pm. This event honors excellence in high school musical theatre and will feature live performances, awards presentations, and a celebration of the outstanding talent across Central Jersey.

PHOTOS from "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical" at Growing Stage

by John Posada
published 2025-05-14
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical weekends from May 2-18, 2025. Based on the book by Mo Willems and published by Hyperion Books for Children, the musical features a script and lyrics by Mo Willems and music by Michael Silversher. It tells the story of Trixie, her father and her favorite stuffed bunny as they set off on a trip to the Laundromat. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 13-19, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from May 13-19, 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.

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Epic

Epic Actors’ Workshop presents the 20th South Asian Theatre Festival
Sunday, June 15, 2025 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Raise

Raise the Curtain VII!: Shine!
Sunday, June 15, 2025 @ 4:30pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631

Hedwig

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Sunday, June 15, 2025 @ 5:00pm
Bell Theater
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733

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Count: Stories from America’s Death Row
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 @ 7:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Rehearsal Room)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Count: Stories from America’s Death Row
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 @ 3:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Rehearsal Room)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

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