PHOTOS from "The Prom" at Phoenix Productions

by John Posada - published 2024-05-04
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions is presenting The Prom at The Count Basie Center for the Arts from May 3-4, 2024. This is a delightful musical about an end of the year high-school dance and four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

PHOTOS from "Tuck Everlasting" at Music Mountain Theatre

by John Posada - published 2024-05-04
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Tuck Everlasting across three weekends (May 3-19, 2024). Based on the children's novel by Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is a musical about love, family, and living life to the fullest. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

Jersey Arts Podcast: American Theater Group Presents the World Premiere of "Canned Goods"

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-05-02
First-time playwright Erik Kahn has managed to showcase the beauty of overcoming one's circumstances. Set on August 31st, 1939, his play "Canned Goods" details the little-known false flag operation that preceded the start of the Second World War. Three men were code-named "Canned Goods" by Himmler and were used by the SS to justify Hitler’s invasion of Poland.

State Theatre New Jersey Announces 2024-25 Broadway Season

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey has announced its 2024-25 Broadway Season, featuring five fantastic shows. The season features Tony® Award-winning hits, Broadway fan favorites, and multiple State Theatre debuts. Season tickets for the 2024-25 Broadway Series are now on sale.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place April 30 to May 7, 2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from April 30 to May 7, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.

REVIEW: "tick, tick.. BOOM!" at George Street Playhouse

by Gary Wien - published 2024-04-30
​​​​​​​(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse continues its 50th anniversary season with a fantastic production of Jonathan Larson's tick, tick... BOOM! There are many universal themes in theatre, but one that holds true for many is the theme of this wonderful play - the way we feel the impending deadline we've given ourselves to succeed in life.

StageWorks Theatre Group presents "Violet"

(POMPTON LAKES, NJ) -- StageWorks Theatre Group presents Violet across two weekends (May 9-12 and May 16-19, 2024). It is based on "The Ugliest Pilgrim" by Doris Betts. As a girl, Violet was struck by a wayward axe blade when her father was chopping wood, leaving her with a visible scar across her face. With enough money finally saved she's traveling across the Deep South in 1964 towards a miracle – the healing touch of a TV evangelist who will make her beautiful.

The Strollers presents the World Premiere of "Beethoven's Wrong Note: A Steampunk Opera"

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Strollers present the World Premiere of "Beethoven's Wrong Note: A Steampunk Opera" across two weekends (May 9-19, 2024). This is a light-hearted look behind the scenes as Beethoven attempts to write "the greatest opera yet written!"

Constantine Maroulis and Teal Wicks to Star in World Premiere of "East Carson Street"

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- East Carson Street, a world-premiere rock musical written by local rocker Joe Grushecky, will herald the opening of the new Bell Theater in the historic Bell Works complex in Holmdel from May 3-12, 2024. The show features music and lyrics by Grushecky, an iconic musician best known for his work with the Iron City Houserockers and his collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, with whom he co-wrote two songs in the musical. The book is by Jonathan Rosenberg (Americano!, House of Dreams) and direction is by Daniel Kutner (Prince of Broadway).