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.
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.
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'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.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 1-8, 2024
Here are previews of plays taking place from October 1-8, 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.
"Duel Reality" by The 7 Fingers comes to McCarter Theatre
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Duel Reality, from Montreal's famed troupe The 7 Fingers, comes to McCarter Theatre October 9-13, 2024. Inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, two feuding families engage in a battle of skill, each competition more daring than the last — while a pair of star-crossed lovers struggles to escape the showdown.
Theater Q Asbury to Debut in October with "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!"
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Theater Q Asbury, New Jersey's new LGBTQ+ focused theater company, will make its debut this October with Zanna Don't – The Reboot! running from October 10-13, 2024 at the House of Independents in Asbury Park. This fresh take on the 2003 Off-Broadway musical is directed by its original creator, Freehold native Tim Acito, and promises to bring audiences a joyous, funny, thought-provoking celebration which manages to be timely and vintage at the same time.
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 12:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame
Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 7:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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Anon(ymous)
Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Sugar Skull! A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure
Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Fiddler On The Roof
Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame
Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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Anon(ymous)
Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Girls Night: The Musical
Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 1:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame
Sunday, November 03, 2024 @ 3:00pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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Late Night Catechism
Sunday, November 03, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Fiddler On The Roof
Sunday, November 03, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Anon(ymous)
Thursday, November 07, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Back to the 80’s The Murder Mystery
Thursday, November 07, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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Fiddler On The Roof
Thursday, November 07, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Anon(ymous)
Friday, November 08, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Back to the 80’s The Murder Mystery
Friday, November 08, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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Fiddler On The Roof
Friday, November 08, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Anon(ymous)
Saturday, November 09, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Back to the 80’s The Murder Mystery
Saturday, November 09, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
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Broadway Night: Seth Rudetsky Live! with J. Harrison Ghee
Saturday, November 09, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Bell Theater
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 09, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Fiddler On The Roof
Saturday, November 09, 2024 @ 1:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Assisted Living: The Musical®
Sunday, November 10, 2024 @ 5:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Assisted Living: The Musical®
Sunday, November 10, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Fiddler On The Roof
Sunday, November 10, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Fiddler On The Roof
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 11:00am
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Fiddler On The Roof
Thursday, November 14, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Triangle Show: Pageant Pending
Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical"
Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Absegami High School Drama Club presents "Lost Girl"
(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Absegami High School Drama Club presents Kimberly Belflower's drama Lost Girl October 24-25, 2024 at the Absegami High School Performing Arts Center in Galloway. Long after returning from Neverland, Wendy Darling decides that she must find Peter Pan again in order to reclaim her kiss and move on with her life.
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Manhattan Theatre Club presents World Premiere of "Vladimir" by Erika Sheffer
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer (Russian Transport) and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (MTC: Proof, Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes). Vladimir runs from September 24 to November 10, 2024 at New York City Center Stage I (131 West 55th Street).
