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"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Tells the Story of George Bailey with Sincerity and Heart
by Karen Nowosad
published 2025-12-19

There is a warm feeling in the air at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ). This warmth comes from their current production, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This play provides audiences with an opportunity to see an enactment of the time honored classic story of George Bailey which comes from a short story titled "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place December 16-22, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from December 16-22, 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.

Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at State Theatre

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Every December, Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park moves from its home at the Stephen J. Capestro Theatre in Edison and travels to State Theatre New Jersey, lock, stock, and camel, to do their annual production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This year there are four performances from December 27-28, 2025.

Jersey Arts Podcast: Spreading Joy (For All to Hear) with Surflight's Production of 'Elf, the Musical'

by Gina Marie Rodriguez
published 2025-12-12
"It's just nice to meet another human who shares my affinity for elf culture." While that may be a quote from the movie, "Elf", it’s also the truth. Gina is a huge fan of the movie and elf culture! While she's yet to see its musical counterpart, she was thrilled to have the chance to speak with Buddy himself, actor Dustin Ceithamer who is portraying the lead in the "Elf, the Musical" at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven this December.

PHOTOS from "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" at The Growing Stage

by John Posada
published 2025-12-11
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer weekends from December 5-21, 2025 at the Historic Palace Theatre. The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

'Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Jersey Christmas Show' is Filled with Fun

by Karen Nowosad
published 2025-12-11
George Street Playhouse presents Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Jersey Christmas Show through December 21. This is a very different telling of the tale of Dickens' A Christmas Carol from the more traditional approach. The show takes some liberties in resetting the tale and the result is an absolutely hilarious production. I laughed a lot and had such a great time seeing this show.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place December 9-15, 2025

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

Kean Stage presents L'Chaim - A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway

(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents L'Chaim - A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway on Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Enlow Recital Hall. From the stages of the Lower East Side to the bright lights of Broadway, this is a musical journey that pays tribute to the Jewish legacy of musical theatre by exploring and celebrating the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists.

Ocean County College Repertory Theater Company presents Broadway for the Holidays 5

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ocean County College Repertory Theater Company presents Broadway for the Holidays 5 in the Black Box Theater of the Grunin Center for the Arts across two weekends from December 12-21, 2025. Returning by popular demand, this festive extravaganza brings the magic of Broadway to the holiday season like never before.

Disney's "Frozen" at Paper Mill Playhouse is Great Entertainment this Holiday Season

by Karen Nowosad
published 2025-12-08
The Paper Mill Playhouse (PMP) presents Disney's Frozen – A Broadway Musical for audiences to enjoy this holiday season. Performances run now through January 11, 2026.

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Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
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256 County Road 513, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826

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