Jersey Arts TV: 'What the Constitution Means to Me' Now on the Ticket at George Street Playhouse
by Gina Marie Rodriguez & Dave Tavani, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-09-26
No matter where we're from, political discourse can be quite polarizing. So how do you make it entertaining, fun even?
This is a question that playwright Heidi Shreck aims to challenge in the somewhat autobiographical play, "What the Constitution Means to Me."
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place September 24 to October 1, 2024
Here are previews of plays taking place from September 24 to October 1, 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.
George Street Playhouse presents An Evening of Constitutional Conversation
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Tony Award nominee and playwright of What the Constitution Means to Me Heidi Schreck and Dr. Elizabeth C. Matto ("To Keep the Republic: Thinking, Talking, and Acting Like a Democratic Citizen"), Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University in a conversation moderated by director Laiona Michelle about What the Constitution Means to Me.
Vivid Stage presents "A Very Spooky Special"
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey. This season, the company will present thirty performances of different kinds, in locations all over the region. Next up is A Very Spooky Special, a Halloween variety show, on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 8:00pm.
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Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents A Bronx Tale: The One Man Show starring Chazz Palminteri
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents A Bronx Tale: The One Man Show starring Chazz Palminteri on Saturday, February 15, 2025 in the Pollak Theatre. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Jersey Arts TV: Cult classic 'Empire Records' Gets the Musical Treatment
by Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-09-19
Nearly 30 years after cult classic film Empire Records was released, it is finding new life a musical at McCarter Theatre Center with an original score by New Jersey native, Zoe Sarnak.
The Toxic Avenger Sets Sights on Camden
by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-09-19
"I do things the Jersey way, so there’s only one thing to say. I'm just a Jersey gal, a feisty femme fatale. I'll be living on a prayer."
Bell Theater presents "Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies" starring Jessica Sherr
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Step back in time to the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood as actress and playwright Jessica Sherr channels one of the greatest stars of our time with her one-woman show, Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies, at Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Showtime is 7:00pm.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place September 17-24, 2024
Here are previews of plays taking place from September 17-24, 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.
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Theater Q Asbury presents "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!"
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 8:00pm
House of Independents
572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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Theater Q Asbury presents "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!"
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 3:00pm
House of Independents
572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 4:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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A Very Spooky Special
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Duel Reality
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Duel Reality
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Broadway Night: Set Rudetsky Live! with Adam Pascal
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Bell Theater
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
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Improvised Broadway Musical
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Sunday, October 13, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Theater Q Asbury presents "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!"
Sunday, October 13, 2024 @ 3:00pm
House of Independents
572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
category: theatre
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sunday, October 13, 2024 @ 2:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
category: theatre
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Sunday, October 13, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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Duel Reality
Sunday, October 13, 2024 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’
Thursday, October 17, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: theatre
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Friday, October 18, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Dueling Divas Dinner Theater
Friday, October 18, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Friday, October 18, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: theatre
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: theatre
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Dueling Divas Dinner Theater
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
category: theatre
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 4:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
category: theatre
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre
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A One-Night-Only Play Reading of "Holiday" to Benefit The Acting Company
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Acting Company has announced additional casting for its upcoming, one-night-only benefit reading of Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg, from the play by Philip Barry. Ella Beatty, Lilli Cooper, Hiram Delgado, Chris Perfetti, and John Slattery join previously announced Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet. Tony Award winner Robert Falls will direct the all-star cast in an evening presented by The Acting Company , by special arrangement with Eric Falkenstein. The special event will take place Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 7:00pm at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater (524 W 59th Street, at The John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York, NYC). All proceeds from the event will benefit The Acting Company.
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McCarter Theatre presents the World Premiere of "Empire Records: The Musical"
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center has announced the cast for the world premiere of Empire Records: The Musical based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. This dynamic adaptation, featuring an original rock score by Princeton native Zoe Sarnak and a book by the film's screenwriter Carol Heikkinen, is set to capture the hearts of audiences with dynamic and defiant characters, throwback nostalgia, and an electrifying soundtrack. Empire Records: The Musical is produced by special arrangement with Bill Weiner. It will run September 6 – October 6, 2024 in McCarter's Berlind Theatre.
