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Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Back to the 80's The Murder Mystery

(AVENEL, NJ) -- The Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Back to the 80's The Murder Mystery from November 7-9, 2024. Dive into the 80s with our interactive murder mystery show! A perfect mix of humor and mystery awaits as you put your detective skills to the test. Engage with familiar characters, uncover clues, and enjoy a night of suspense and laughter. This is not just entertainment; it's your chance to solve the ultimate whodunit. Get ready for an unforgettable and "totally rad" adventure!




 

Axelrod Performing Arts Academy presents Winter Wonderland

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Axelrod Performing Arts Academy presents Winter Wonderland with three performances at the Bell Theater December 14-15, 2024. Take a magical walk through a winter wonderland of holiday classics including selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer, staged by Jessica Totoro.



State Theatre presents "Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents the Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations for five performances from Friday, October 25, 2024 to Sunday, October 27, 2024. Featuring Grammy®-winning songs and Tony®-winning moves, this is the electrifying musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.



Jersey Arts TV: 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' Leaves Its Mark on Art House Productions

by Gina Marie Rodriguez & Dave Tavani, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-10-10

When you think of the word injury, what springs to mind? Theater, right? Maybe not but perhaps it should. "Gruesome Playground Injuries" is a play written by Ravi Joseph. A fast-paced, intense, and darkly comic play, it tells the story of Kayleen and Doug, two friends whose lives are intertwined through a series of injuries that bring them together. Joseph highlights the complexity and messiness of life, reminding us that it becomes a bit easier with someone by our side.



Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "Anon(ymous)" by Naomi Iizuka

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents Anon(ymous) by award-winning playwright Naomi Iizuka, a poetic and action-packed retelling of Homer's The Odyssey with a modern twist that explores displacement, the search for belonging, hope and resilience, and the power of friendship. The production is directed by faculty member Bi Jean Ngo. Performances are November 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center. Showtime each night is at 8:00pm.





Next Live Episode of "Gemstones," a Vivid Stage Original Series, to take place October 23-24

(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. Coming up is the second episode of the original series, Gemstones, by Phoebe Farber. Episode 2 runs Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00pm and Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 8:00pm.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 8-15, 2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from October 8-15, 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.



The Headless Horseman Rides Again in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Mile Square Theatre

by Carolyn M. Brown, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-10-03

The beloved tale of Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and the town of Sleepy Hollow is woven into the fabric of American folklore. A witty adaptation of Washington Irving's timeless ghost story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," comes to life on stage, October 3-20, 2024, at the Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken, New Jersey. The 80-minute show is full of twists, turns, and tee-hees, all told by one man, Shawn K. Jain, performing courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association. Jain embodies a variety of characters using vocal and physical changes to transform seamlessly from one person to the next.



'What the Constitution Means to Me' Opens George Street Playhouse's 50th Season

by Karen Nowosad
published 2024-10-02

George Street Playhouse opens their 50th season with the play What the Constitution Means to Me. Written by Heidi Schreck, this play looks at the U.S. Constitution, Amendments, and Supreme Court decisions in an informative, interesting, and at times fun manner.



Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in October

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, is thrilled to kick-off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory weekends from October 11-27, 2024. The play introduces us to the world-famous Willy Wonka, who is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few.


 

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