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Middlesex College presents "She Kills Monsters"

(EDISON, NJ) -- Middlesex College Visual, Performing and Media Arts presents She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen from November 12-18, 2026 at the Performing Arts Center - Studio Theater in Edison. She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly.

Mahwah Museum Hosts "Les Paul from Start to Finish" with Jim Wysocki

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Come to the Mahwah Museum on Sunday, November 15, 2026 for a discussion of a 29-year friendship, rare memorabilia, and the story behind Les Paul's home with Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki from his nearly three-decade friendship with legendary musician and inventor Les Paul. The event begins at 2:00pm.

Cape May Stage presents "Murder For Two - The Holiday Edition"

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents Murder For Two - The Holiday Edition from November 18 through December 27, 2026. Directed by Roy Steinberg, it's a merry and musical whodunit!

Westfield Community Players present "Miracle on 34th Street - A Live Radio Play"

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Westfield Community Players present Miracle on 34th Street - A Live Radio Play from November 27-29, 2026. Directed by Jose Rivera, this is adapted by Cass Cochrane and based on the novel by Valentine Davies and the 1947 screenplay by George Seaton.


 

Offbook Productions present "The Women of Congress 1776"

(MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ) -- Offbook Productions presents The Women of Congress 1776 on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at the Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside. Showtime is 6:30pm.

Brian Ostering and his band present The Elvis Spectacular at the Middletown Arts Center

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Brian Ostering and his band present The Elvis Spectacular at the Middletown Arts Center on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Showtime is 7:00pm.

Thank You 5 Productions presents Disney's "Descendants: The Musical"

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Thank You 5 Productions presents Disney's Descendants: The Musical across two weekends from November 20-29, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre. Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, this is a musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Music Mountain Theatre presents "A Christmas Carol"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents A Christmas Carol weekends from November 20 - December 13, 2026. The popular musical features Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and Book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens.  It is based on the novel by Charles Dickens.

Gas Lamp Players presents "How to Train Your Dragon, JR."

(GLEN RIDGE, NJ) -- Gas Lamp Players presents How to Train Your Dragon, JR. from November 20-22, 2026 at Ridgewood Avenue School. Based on the DreamWorks Animation hit, How to Train Your Dragon, Jr. brings fire-breathing action, epic adventure and big laughs to the stage. Presented with two casts, the production is directed by Heather Ballantyne and Erin Dilly.


 


 

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 6:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier® Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and an MC.

 

Don McLean & Lee Greenwood

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

Two iconic singers perform their hits and celebrate America’s 250 birthday! Singer/songwriter Don McLean is best known for the classic hit “American Pie,” as well as “Vincent” and “Castles in the Air.” Country superstar Lee Greenwood has seven top charting singles, including “I.O.U,” “It Turns Me Inside Out,” and the patriotic favorite, “God Bless the U.S.A.”

 

Sunday Film Series – Rebel Without a Cause in 35mm (1955)

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
Rahway, NJ

Join us for a 35mm screening of 1955’s iconic film “Rebel Without a Cause” starring James Dean, Natalie Wood (Academy Award Nominee, Best Supporting Actress), and Sal Mineo (Academy Award Nominee, Best Supporting Actor).

 

Kean Department of Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Kean Stage - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
Union, NJ

Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison

 

Princeton’s Famous Triangle Show: Roswell That Ends Well

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

If you’re feeling all alone in the universe – or even if you’re not – Triangle’s newest musical comedy is for you!  Join us as Triangle explores what it means to have friends in high – or should we say “sky”? – places.  Extraterrestrial visitors, crazy conspiracy theories, and intergalactic shenanigans power this year’s annual laugh-fest of witty jokes, lavish production numbers, and, of course, Triangle’s famous kickline.  Can interplanetary goodwill blossom in the dystopian desert of our current times?  Get your Triangle tickets now and learn if Roswell That Ends Well!  

 

FOR COLORED GIRLS Who have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf,

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 4:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
Middletown, NJ

Dunbar Repertory Company presents Ntozake Shange’s FOR COLORED GIRLS Who have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, the groundbreaking “choreopoem” – a spellbinding collection of vivid prose and free verse narratives about and performed by Black women. Directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, SR.

 

Bruce Hornsby with Christian McBride - One On One

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 3:00pm
NJPAC - Victoria Theater
Newark, NJ

Singer-songwriter/pianist Bruce Hornsby and NJPAC Jazz Advisor/bassist Christian McBride will jam and chat on the intimate Victoria Theater stage, in celebration of Hornsby’s 2026 album, Indigo Park. The two artists share plenty in common: Musical adventurousness that transcends genre. Constant collaboration with the biggest names on the scene. And many well-earned GRAMMY® Awards between them. Pitchfork hails Hornsby as “a solitary spirit drifting through time, bringing people together and bringing out their best, finding the strange resolution in all the dissonance.”

 

NJMEA All-State Mixed Chorus and Orchestra

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 6:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ

Marvel at the abundance of New Jersey talent in this awe-inspiring annual performance. Students from high schools across the state will put their artistry and hard work on display in NJPAC’s grand Prudential Hall. Members of the 100-piece orchestra and 350-voice mixed chorus have been selected through a rigorous audition process and will be led by a professional conductor. As a longtime leader in youth arts education, NJPAC is proud to host these students. Come cheer them on!

 

Stage Adda presents Sonya Vai Live - A Stand-Up Comedy Show

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 5:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ

Being over 40 and the only single person in your family is hard. Being over 40, single, and Indian? That’s a WhatsApp family chat emergency.

 

Senior Student Movie Day – Hamlet (2018)

Monday, November 16, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
Rahway, NJ

UCPAC invites Seniors (ages 55 and up) to join local students for a digital matinee film screening of 2018’s “Hamlet,” starring Andrew Scott as the troubled Prince of Denmark.

 

 

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Spotlight Players presents "The Addams Family"

(MATAWAN, NJ) -- Spotlight Players presents The Addams Family across two weekends from November 6-15, 2026 at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan. There's one weekend left to see everyone's favorite wonderfully unconventional family on stage.



Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Christmas at the Playhouse 2026

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Christmas at the Playhouse 2026 from November 10 to December 20, 2026. Celebrate the season with this spectacular holiday production filled with the music, memories, and traditions audiences have cherished through the years.


Rethinking Greed and Wealth in Modern Society with Paul Vigna on November 11th

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join journalist Paul Vigna for an eye-opening conversation about his provocative new book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, during a virtual discussion on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.


Ferrell Studios presents "Carrie, the Musical"

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Ferrell Studios presents Carrie, the Musical at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center from November 12-15, 2026. Based on the classic novel by Stephen King, the musical poses the question: What happens when someone is pushed too far?


Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival presents "Ghost Dance: Picture of a Madman"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival continues with Ghost Dance: Picture of a Madman, a captivating one-woman play written and performed by Erica Knight. Running November 12–15, 2026, in the Kutz Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University. The production explores the turbulent life and legacy of Ralph Albert Blakelock, one of America's most celebrated yet tragically overlooked nineteenth-century painters.


Fool Moon Theatre Company presents "Love, Loss, And What I Wore" at The Eagle Theatre on November 12th