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Cameron Knight Leads the Cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in McCarter Theatre's "A Christmas Carol"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- A holiday tradition for 45 years, McCarter Theatre Center's annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns December 9–28, 2025. Adapted and directed by Lauren Keating, this year’s production offers a fresh perspective on the classic story of redemption and generosity. Cameron Knight leads the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge, with music direction by Cris Frisco and choreographer Emily Maltby.

Vivid Stage presents A Very Special Special Holiday Variety Show on December 6th

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage celebrates the Holiday season with a unique annual event. For almost 25 years, the company has marked the holidays in the least serious way possible, with A Very Special Special. This Holiday variety show takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Oakes Center. Showtime is 8:00pm.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 18-24, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from November 18-24, 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.

State Theatre New Jersey presents A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm. The Broadway-style production complete with all-new immersive sets, lighting, choreography, and colorful costumes, has sold more than 300,000 tickets over the prior holiday seasons.

American Theater Group presents "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) presents Joe Landry's It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play running December 5-7, 2025 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge and December 12-21, 2025 at the DMK Black Box Theater in Union.

CDC Theatre presents "FROSTED" - A Frozen Fairytale Parody

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- CDC Theatre presents FROSTED - A Frozen Fairytale Parody across two weekends from December 5-14, 2025. FROSTED is an energetic, interactive parody musical for the whole family.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 11-17, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from November 11-17, 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.

"Elf, the Musical" comes to State Theatre New Jersey

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The National Tour of Elf, the Musical comes to State Theatre New Jersey for five performances from November 14-16, 2025. Inspired by the hit film, this is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa's sack of toys one Christmas Eve.

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) presents It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, running December 3-28, 2025 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. This brings the beloved holiday classic to life in the format of a 1940s radio broadcast — complete with microphones, sound effects, and a talented ensemble of actors.

Jersey Arts Podcast: Theater Meets Mixed Martial Arts for Hamilton's Okieriete Onaodowan in World Premiere Play

by Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-11-06
If you're a fan of Hamilton, he needs no introduction. Okieriete Onaodowan – also known as Oak to friends and fans – originated the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in the mega-hit musical. He also played Dean Miller on the TV show Station 19 and leads the new series Demascus–now streaming on Tubi–which the LA Times called a "must-watch".

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It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Friday, December 26, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940

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It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Friday, December 26, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940

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It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Saturday, December 27, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940

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It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Saturday, December 27, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, December 27, 2025 @ 7:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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