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Two River Theater announces cast and creative for "A Doll's House"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The award-winning Two River Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. Written by Henrik Ibsen and adapted and directed by acclaimed director Justin Emeka (Sweat, Romeo and Juliet), this world premiere adaptation is reimagined in 1950s New Jersey, weaving Black culture into one of the most powerful plays ever experienced. A Doll's House will run in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater from February 21–March 15, 2026.

NJ Rep presents the World Premiere of "Samantha Inside Out"

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep), the award-winning incubator for new plays and daring theatrical voices, kicks off its 2026 Mainstage Season with the world premiere of Samantha Inside Out, running February 19 through March 15, 2026, at the Lumia Theater in Long Branch. Opening night will be February 21, 2026.

Mile Square Theatre presents "The Young King"

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre presents The Young King, an imaginative, immersive adaptation of Oscar Wilde's beloved fairy tale, re-envisioned for young audiences and families weekends from February 19 – March 8, 2026. It was adapted by Nicki Bloom and directed by Misti B. Wills. The Young King invites audiences to step inside the story, encouraging reflection and dialogue among children, families, and educators alike.

VIP Theatricals presents the World Premiere of "CURTSEY – A Royal Comedy"

(NAVESINK, NJ) -- VIP Theatricals presents the World Premiere of CURTSEY – A Royal Comedy by David J. V. Meenan. Polite society takes a spectacular tumble in this fast, fizzy period farce set in the spring of 1939 at the impeccably proper — and wildly unprepared — Woman's Club of Red Bank, New Jersey. Performances take place across two weekends from February 21 to March 1, 2026 at The Navesink Library Theatre.

Centenary Stage Company presents Dial "M" for Murder

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company presents Dial "M" for Murder, running February 20 through March 8, 2026 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Centenary University campus. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original by Frederick Knott, this is a new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic masterpiece.

Luna Stage presents Shakespeare's Hamlet (Abridged!)

(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage presents Shakespeare's Hamlet (Abridged!) in new 90-minute adaptation by Rajesh Bose from February 12 - March 8, 2026 on the MainStage. The play features 5 actors playing 16 roles, highlighting the humor and urgency of this taut, intimate, heartbreakingly political tragedy.

The Theater Project to present staged reading of three short plays by Rosemary Parrillo

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- The Theater Project's 2026 New Play Readings series will present a staged reading of three short plays by Rosemary Parrillo on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Cranford Community Center's theater. Admission is free, with no registration required. The event begins at 2:00pm. Following the reading, the audience will be able to engage in conversation with the playwright, cast, and director.

Lantern Theater Company presents "Blues For An Alabama Sky"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Lantern Theater Company continues its 2025-26 season with the Philadelphia premiere of Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage. Guest director Brett Ashley Robinson leads an ensemble cast including Kash Goins, Taylor Mitchell, and Ebony Pullum, as well as Lantern newcomers Tariq Kanu and Cookie Diorio. Blues for an Alabama Sky runs Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, March 15, 2026, at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City Philadelphia.

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey appoints Anisa Mehdi as President of the Board of Trustees

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) has announced the election of Emmy Award–winning arts journalist Anisa Mehdi as President of the Board of Trustees, effective December 2025. A respected journalist, documentary filmmaker, and arts advocate, Mehdi brings decades of experience in storytelling, public media, and cultural leadership to her new role.

"'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3" comes to Grunin Center

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Entertainment Events presents 'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Grunin Center for the Arts. This is the latest class to be unveiled in this sinfully funny series. Showtime is 3:00pm.

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Pioneer Productions presents "What the Constitution Means to Me"
Saturday, January 31, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Morristown United Methodist Church
50 S Park Place, Morristown, NJ 07960

Kim's

Kim's Convenience
Saturday, January 31, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

Kim's

Kim's Convenience
Saturday, January 31, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

Pioneer

Pioneer Productions presents "What the Constitution Means to Me"
Sunday, February 01, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Morristown United Methodist Church
50 S Park Place, Morristown, NJ 07960

Kim's

Kim's Convenience
Sunday, February 01, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

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