The 24 Hour Plays Make NJ Debut at Mile Square Theatre

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- On April 7, 2024, The 24 Hour Plays make their New Jersey debut at Hoboken's Mile Square Theatre. Established in 1995, The 24 Hour Plays are a non-profit theater company that bring creative communities together to write, rehearse and perform new plays and musicals in twenty-four hours. Showtime is 7:00pm.

Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "Flight of a Legless Bird"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents Flight of a Legless Bird, a new play by Princeton senior Ethan Luk. The play follows and braids the lives of Robin and Leslie, two queer artists, from the 1980s to the 2000s. Robin, a filmmaker in New York's West Village, confronts the reality of a HIV/AIDS diagnosis; Leslie, an accomplished Cantopop star and actor, grapples with his personal hurdles and newfound fame in Hong Kong. The production is directed by Luk, who is also in the cast, in collaboration with playwright and retired Lecturer in Theater R.N. Sandberg. Performances are April 5, 11 and 12 at 8:00pm and April 6 and 13 at 7:30pm at the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place.

PHOTOS from "Win, Lose, or Die!" at October Ensemble

by John Posada - published 2024-03-27
(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- Following their hit debut performance of the interactive, original murder mystery, The Sweetest Crime, October Ensemble produced another hit Murder Mystery to sold out crowds March 22-23 in Forked River. The latest production was Win, Lose, or Die! A Comedic Murder Mystery Game Show by Eileen Moushey. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

McCarter Announces 2024-2025 Theatre Series

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On March 26, Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Executive Director Martin Miller announced McCarter Theatre Center's 2024-2025 Theatre Series, including a gravity-defying spectacle, an engrossing true story from Moisés Kaufman and the legendary Tectonic Theater Project, two comedies making their New Jersey premiere, and a much-anticipated, world-premiere musical. The company returns to a full five-play offering for the first time since the 2019-20 Season. Also returning as a season add-on is McCarter's annual holiday production of A Christmas Carol.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place March 26 to April 2, 2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from March 26 to April 2, 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.

McCarter Theatre announces cast for Winnie Holzman's "CHOICE"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center has announced an acclaimed ensemble cast for its eagerly anticipated production of CHOICE, the latest play from the acclaimed multi-hyphenate writer Winnie Holzman. Best known for her groundbreaking work on the international hit musical - and soon-to-be movie franchise – Wicked, Thirtysomething, and the seminal '90s TV series My So-Called Life, Holzman, a Princeton University graduate, returns with a narrative that weaves comedy, surrealism, and poignant reflection on the essence of choice in our lives.

CDC Theatre to hold auditions for "The SpongeBob Musical"

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- CDC Theatre is holding auditions for The SpongeBob Musical on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. They are seeking performers in grades 8-12. If Sign ups are filled, walk-ins will be welcome. Callbacks, if needed, will take place on April 15th by invitation only.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place March 19-26, 2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from March 19-26, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.

PHOTOS from "Hello, Dolly!" at Music Mountain Theatre

by John Posada - published 2024-03-18
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) is currently presenting a four-weekend run of Hello, Dolly! from March 15 to April 7, 2024. This is the fourth mainstage show of their 2024 season, and the first to premiere on the Martinson Stage at MMT. The stage was named following a ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of John H. Martinson, a generous supporter of MMT. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos of the production.