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Studio Players' Reading Series presents a staged reading of "Othello" on Sunday

(UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Studio Players' Reading Series presents a staged reading of Othello on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:00pm. Othello is one of Shakespeare’s most powerful and enduring tragedies—a riveting story of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the devastating cost of misplaced trust. 



 

Nutley Little Theatre presents "Asuncion" by Jesse Eisenberg

(NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre presents Asuncion by Jesse Eisenberg across three weekends from June 12-27, 2026.  In the play, Edgar, who is aimless and socially inept, lives with Vinny, his former T.A. in Binghamton, NY. Both are committed to being actively anti-racist. 

Cumberland Players presents "Reefer Madness, the Musical"

(VINELAND, NJ) -- Cumberland Players presents Reefer Madness, the Musical across two weekends from June 19-28, 2026. When a clean-cut kid from a stand-up American family falls prey to marijuana, his descent into the pit is filled with jazz, sex and violence. This pointed polticial satire will go straight to your head!

Phoenix Productions presents "Beautiful, The Carole King Musical"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions presents Beautiful, The Carole King Musical from May 1-3, 2026 at Count Basie Center for the Arts. This is the inspiring true story of Carole King's journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

brooklynONEproductions presents "Savage In Limbo" by John Patrick Shanley

(BROOKLYN, NY) -- brooklynONEproductions presents Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning playwright John Patrick Shanley's Savage In Limbo, directed by Anthony Marino. It will play a limited engagement at The Tom Kane Theatre from April 23 through May 3, 2026. In a special highlight for audiences and a first-ever, Francis Shanley, son of the playwright, will make his onstage debut performing in his father's landmark play.





Paper Mill Playhouse presents "West Side Story"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill's 2025-2026 season, from May 28 through June 28, 2026. An enduring masterpiece based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, West Side Story reimagines Romeo and Juliet in 1950s New York, where young lovers Tony and Maria dare to dream of a future together as rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks clash for control of the streets.

Aspire Performing Arts Company presents "Matilda, the Musical"

(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Aspire Performing Arts Company presents Matilda the Musical from May 1-3, 2026 at the Fair Lawn Community Center. Based on Roald Dahl's classic children's book, Matilda the Musical follows Matilda Wormwood, a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers.

2026 Jersey Shore Young Playwrights Festival to Take Place April 25th

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Stargazer Performing Arts is proud to announce the plays and playwrights for the 2026 Jersey Shore Young Playwrights Festival. This is the second year for the festival which showcases original plays written by students ages 13 to 18. Staged reading of the plays will premiere on Saturday, April 25 in the Gia Maione Prima Black Box Theatre at the Grunin Performing Arts Academy in Toms River.

bergenPAC's Performing Arts School to Hold Auditions for "Annie"

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- This summer, bergenPAC's Performing Arts School will light up the Taub Stage with the beloved Broadway classic Annie, running July 31 through August 2, 2026. Auditions for the production will be held on Wednesday, May 13th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Digital audition submissions will also be accepted now through May 13th. Callbacks will be on May 20th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.

Art House Productions presents the 8th Annual INKubator New Play Festival

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents the 2026 INKubator New Play Festival from May 4-6 & May 11-13, 2026. This year's playwrights are Oded Gross, Erin Mallon, Kyle Mazer, Ferdinand Moscat, Allyson Dwyer, and Cristina Luzárraga. Audiences who attend the festival will have the opportunity to participate in conversations with the writers, directors, and actors following each performance. All readings are free to attend, but advanced registration is required at www.arthouseproductions.org.





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