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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.



REVIEW: "The Shark Is Broken" at George Street Playhouse

by Gary Wien
published 2025-05-12

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — In the film, Jaws, the main star was a shark that wasn't even seen until the movie's 80th minute. In The Shark is Broken at George Street Playhouse, the main star is a boat that is among the most impressive set designs I've ever seen. It not only looks incredible, but moves around and provides the 3D effect that Jaws 3 wishes it had. My first thought was that it’s such a shame that this will likely be taken apart following the run.





"The Shark is Broken" at George Street Playhouse Goes Behind the Scenes

by Karen Nowosad
published 2025-05-09

In June, 1975, the movie Jaws began running in movie theaters. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it was such a powerful film that countless numbers of people became afraid to go into the water. This year, the film celebrates its 50th anniversary making it a terrific time to see the play, The Shark is Broken. Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, it is presented by George Street Playhouse now through Sunday, May 18, 2025.



Crossroads Theatre Company presents VANGUARDS

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company presents VANGUARDS from May 23 - June 1, 2025. This is a celebration of some of the most treasured works from their archive with contemporary voices of today and new plays that reflect the promise of tomorrow. VANGUARDS features works by Ntozake Shange, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, James Anthony Tyler and Silma Sierra Berrada.



Jersey Arts Podcast: "The Shark is Broken" Brings Hollywood Foibles to the Stage at George Street Playhouse

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-05-08

"Jaws." It was an iconic moment in cinema history. The three-time Academy Award-winning film is credited as the first true "summer blockbuster," having toppled box office records to become the top-grossing film of 1975. And as we approach its 50th anniversary, George Street Playhouse is bringing the behind-the-scenes story of the film's making to the stage.



Middletown Arts Center and Dunbar Repertory Company presents "Green Honey Love"

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, presents the Spring Comedy, Green Honey Love, across two weekends from 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.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 6-12, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from May 6-12, 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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