John Pielmeier Plays Peter Pan's Creator in 'Courage' at Centenary Stage
by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-11-14
"Peter steps forth and asks the audience to applaud if they believe in fairies. What an extraordinary, risky thing to ask an audience at the time [in 1904]. The actress playing the very first Peter Pan, Nina Boucicault, stepped forth on opening night and asked this audience of sophisticated London gentry to clap hands if they believed in fairies, and the applause was deafening. She burst into tears." As did John Pielmeier and I as he recounted this tale of the first production of J. M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" in London, England.
George Street Playhouse offers Live Streams of "Gene & Gilda" on December 13-14
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse and The League of Live Stream Theater are thrilled to announce that Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter (The Steel Man) and directed by Joe Brancato (Daniel’s Husband) will be available for streaming on December 13-14, 2024. Beloved entertainers Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner come to vivid life in this hilarious and heartfelt play.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 12-19, 2024
Here are previews of plays taking place from November 12-19, 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.
OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition, based on an original story by J. K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, by bringing the excitement of the wizarding world to our local community. Performances take place November 22-24, 2024 on the Grunin Center for the Arts Main Stage.
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Algonquin Arts Theatre Announces Casting and Creative Team for "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown"
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents its January musical, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown from January 18-26, 2025. Rediscover the magic of childhood with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally and the rest of the gang. The musical brings to life the timeless stories that have captured the hearts of audiences for generations.
'Dinner with Friends' and Dinner, with Your Friends
by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-11-08
Both the name of a thought-provoking, seminal work of art and a clever night-out suggestion, "Dinner with Friends," produced by Pioneer Productions Company, covers all your bases. The title of Donald Margulies' show doubles as a directive and in this case, signifies a collaboration with Morristown restaurants who are offering discounts to Pioneer audiences.
Jersey Arts Podcast: Get to Know East Lynne Theater's Watson and Holmes
by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-11-08
"How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?" A quote from the one and only Sherlock Holmes, by way of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, in "The Sign of the Four."
Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical"
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions, the community theatre company at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, presents The Color Purple: The Musical, featuring the community theatre company's first all-Black cast, from November 15-17, 2024. The production showcases the company's ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion through casting and title selections that fulfill a mission to create a space where talented people are encouraged to do their best work.
CDC Theatre presents Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" in December
(CRANFORD, NJ) -- CDC Theatre presents one of the most enchanting musicals of all time, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with eight performances from December 6-15, 2024. This 'tale as old as time' is based on Disney's Academy Award-winning film and features the timeless story you love, along with all your favorite characters and songs. The production is directed by Beth Kasper.
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George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda"
Saturday, December 21, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda"
Saturday, December 21, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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A Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 21, 2024 @ 5:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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A Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 21, 2024 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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The Growing Stage presents "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 2:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
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George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda"
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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A Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 5:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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A Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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A Christmas Carol
Monday, December 23, 2024 @ 5:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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A Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 4:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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A Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 12:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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A Christmas Carol
Friday, December 27, 2024 @ 5:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Middlesex County Plays-In-The-Park presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Saturday, December 28, 2024 @ 7:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Middlesex County Plays-In-The-Park presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Saturday, December 28, 2024 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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A Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 28, 2024 @ 5:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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A Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 28, 2024 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Middlesex County Plays-In-The-Park presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Sunday, December 29, 2024 @ 7:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Middlesex County Plays-In-The-Park presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Sunday, December 29, 2024 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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A Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 29, 2024 @ 5:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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A Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 29, 2024 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Count Basie Center's Turner Academy of the Arts Presents Disney’s NEWSIES the Musical
Wednesday, January 08, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Wednesday, January 08, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Count Basie Center's Turner Academy of the Arts Presents Disney’s NEWSIES the Musical
Thursday, January 09, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL"
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Count Basie Center's Turner Academy of the Arts Presents The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL"
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Count Basie Center's Turner Academy of the Arts Presents The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
Thursday, January 16, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL"
Thursday, January 16, 2025 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL"
Friday, January 17, 2025 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Saturday, January 18, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL"
Saturday, January 18, 2025 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Friday, January 24, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Here There Are Blueberries
Friday, January 24, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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The Addams Family
Friday, January 24, 2025 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Saturday, January 25, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Saturday, January 25, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD - Aida
Saturday, January 25, 2025 @ 12:30pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Here There Are Blueberries
Saturday, January 25, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Here There Are Blueberries
Saturday, January 25, 2025 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Holmdel Theatre Company presents "A Christmas Carol" Radio Show
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Holmdel Theatre Company presents "A Christmas Carol" Radio Show December 14-15, 2024. Experience the magic of Charles Dickens' classic tale in this adaptation that brings the classic story to life in the style of a 1940s radio play. With live sound effects, voice actors, and timeless holiday music, this performance promises to be a festive treat for all ages.
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Paper Mill Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical from November 27 to December 29, 2024. Based on the classic 1954 holiday film, it is a Technicolor Broadway musical extravaganza. The production is directed by Paper Mill's Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee.
