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Spring Lake Theatre Company presents "Scrooge"

(SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- Spring Lake Theatre Company presents their annual production of Scrooge across three weekends from December 3-20, 2026.  One of the most beloved Christmas traditions follows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge as he gets visited by three spirits.

Main Street Theatre Company presents Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- Main Street Theatre Company presents Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical across two weekends from December 5-13, 2026. Kris Kringle takes on the cynics in this musical adaptation of the beloved holiday classic.

Princeton Triangle Club presents "Roswell That Ends Well"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Triangle Club presents Roswell That Ends Well at the McCarter Theatre from November 13-15, 2026.  This is the company's 136th World Premiere Musical Comedy!

The Kelsey Players presents "'Twas the Night Before Christmas..."

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The Kelsey Players presents 'Twas the Night Before Christmas... at The Kelsey Theatre from December 4-6, 2026. The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore's beloved poem, is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for even the littlest ones.


 

Haddonfield Plays & Players presents "Finding Neverland"

(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays & Players presents Finding Neverland weekends from December 4-19, 2026. Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan, the play follows the relationship between playwright J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up."

Masquerade Theatre presents "The 39 Steps"

(RIVERSIDE, NJ) -- Masquerade Theatre presents The 39 Steps weekends from December 4-19, 2026. Based on the 1915 novel of the same name by John Buchan, The 39 Steps follows a man with a terribly boring life who meets a woman with a thick accent.

Bergen County Players presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella weekends from December 5-20, 2026. The Broadway adaptation of the classic musical features new characters, a hilarious libretto, surprising twists, and an unforgettable score from Rodgers & Hammerstein.

Gateway Playhouse presents "Miracle on 34th Street"

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse presents the holiday favorite Miracle on 34th Street across two weekends from December 4-13, 2026. A classic from the writer of the musical, The Music Man!, and based on the movie of the same name, Miracle on 34th Street features a book and score by none other than Meredith Willson.

Madison Arts Center presents Carolyn Dorfman Dance

(MADISON, NJ) -- Carolyn Dorfman Dance (CDD), an internationally celebrated contemporary modern dance company based in Union, will present EVERY BODY TELLS A STORY: Folk Tales, Family Stories, and Real Lives in Motion at the Madison Arts Center on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 4:00pm. Spend a joyous afternoon with Artistic Director Carolyn Dorfman and the Company, where dance takes center stage as the storyteller. With a backstage pass, you're not just watching from the audience; you’re getting an up-close look and can be a part of the energy, emotion, and craft that goes into every piece.


 


 

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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.

 

Song of the Meadowlark

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 2:30pm
Highland Design Farm
Hopewell, NJ

A meditative rock odyssey weaving reimagined contemporary songs, stream-of-consciousness poetry and live painting.

 

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.

 

Eric Lu, piano

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

First Prize Winner of the International Chopin Piano Competition, Eric Lu is acclaimed for his poetic insight and powerful artistry. He first gained international recognition by winning the Leeds International Piano Competition at just 20.



 

THE EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC MOVIES ON MAINSTREET

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

Forget what you’ve heard. This is one of those movies that begs to be seen at our micro cinema.  Strange, hypnotic, ambitious and completely unlike the original. A notorious misfire—or a misunderstood cult classic? You decide!

 

Murray & Peter Present: A Drag Queen Christmas

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

Murray & Peter Present “A Drag Queen Christmas” hosted by Nina West. It’s the longest running drag tour in America. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. We’ve got Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion, Discord Addams, Crystal Methyd and Silky Ganache. VIP Meet & Greet add-on tickets available.

 

 

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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

(HAMMONTON, NJ) -- Fool Moon Theatre Company presents a special, one-night-only presentation of the hit play Love, Loss and What I Wore on Thursday, November 12 2026 at Eagle Theatre. This exclusive event is a benefit for the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary in Mays Landing. Showtime is 7:30pm.


James R. Halsey Foundation Student Film Showcase to Take Place November 12th

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts (JRH), a 501c3 non-profit agency dedicated to providing quality arts education and mentoring to youth in the City of Trenton and greater New Jersey area presents the 2026 Student Film Showcase. Taking place on November 12th at the New Jersey State Museum Auditorium from 5:00pm - 8:00pm, this event features three films, written, directed, and produced by students, as well as a documentary focused on raising awareness on men's mental health, featuring authentic student voices and professional interviews.


Middlesex College presents "She Kills Monsters"