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Playhouse 22 presents "Yes, Virginia"

(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Yes, Virginia, a heartfelt comedy by Stan Zimmerman and Christian McLaughlin, the creative minds behind many episodes of "The Golden Girls", "Gilmore Girls", "Roseanne" and "Married with Children", is coming to Playhouse 22 for performances across two weekends from January 16-25, 2026.

Aspire Performing Arts Company presents "Spring Awakening"

(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Aspire Performing Arts Company, an award-winning performing arts company based in Wayne, will present the groundbreaking rock musical Spring Awakening from January 23-25, 2026 at the Fair Lawn Community Center.

Magnolia Productions presents "Becky's New Car" by Steven Dietz

(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Magnolia Productions presents Becky's New Car by Steven Dietz from January 16-18, 23-24, 2026 at the Navesink Library. The play asks the question: have you ever been tempted to flee your own life?

The Theater Project presents a Staged Reading of a new play by Lynn Aylward

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- The Theater Project's Playwrights' Workshop will launch its winter/spring series of New Play Readings series on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Cranford Community Center's 110-seat theater. The script-in-hand staged readings are free to the public, and they include post-performance conversations with audience, author, cast and director. Showtime is 2:00pm.

NJ Rep's Salon Reading Series presents "Shake Rag Hollow" by Arlene Hutton

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company's Salon Reading Series presents Shake Rag Hollow by Arlene Hutton on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm. The staged reading is directed by Eric Nightengale.

George Street Playhouse presents limited runs of "My First Ex-Husband" and "True Tales of Sex, Success and the City" for February

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse has announced additional programming for February 2026, including My First Ex-Husband, written & performed by Joy Behar ("The View"), and True Tales of Sex, Success and the City, written and performed by Candace Bushnell ("Sex and the City").

Rutgers-Camden Theater presents "Hand Me Down the Silver Trumpet" by Kenneth Elliott

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Rutgers–Camden Theater kicks off 2026 with Kenneth Elliott's, Hand Me Down the Silver Trumpet, which celebrates the legacy of great African American musical artists of the 1920s and 30s who recorded "race records" for the Victor Talking Machine Company, and features performances of classic blues, jazz, and spirituals performed by special guest artists, students, alumni, and a truly swinging band.

Casting Announced for Selections from The Rock Musical "Soul Searching" In Concert at The Triad Theater

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Casting has been announced for Selections from The Rock Musical Soul Searching In Concert at The Triad Theater on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:30pm. This special performance highlights about twenty numbers from this sung-through show and features a stellar cast from Broadway, Off Broadway and national tours as well as a live rock band.

The Theater Project to offer acting and improv classes for tweens and teens

(UNION COUNTY, NJ) -- The Theater Project will present acting and improv classes for tweens and teens in Union and Cranford. These classes are designed to build confidence in young people and expose them to the fun and excitement of performance and working with others.

MPAC to hold auditions for Disney's Frozen

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Let it Go! Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)'s 2026 spring production will be Disney's Frozen. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this musical includes all the film's beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. The show will be directed by Cathy Roy. Music Direction by Charles Santoro.

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Friday, January 16, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

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Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736

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Chicago the Musical
Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

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Chicago the Musical
Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

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Sunday, January 18, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736

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