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Villagers Theatre's BlackBox series presents "Diary of a Simpy Kid"

(SOMERSET, NJ) -- Villagers Theatre's BlackBox series presents Diary of a Simpy Kid across two weekends from March 20-29, 2026. Based on the beloved book and movie series “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Kinney, the show is a musical parody of the iconic characters we all know and love.



 

The Barn Theatre presents "Torch Song" by Harvey Fierstein

(MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents Torch Song by Harvey Fierstein across three weekends from March 13-29, 2026. This heartfelt play follows Arnold Beckoff, a Jewish drag queen performing as "Virginia Ham" in New York City. As he navigates love, family, and identity, he faces both joy and hardship.

Dover Little Theatre presents "Much Ado About Nothing"

(DOVER, NJ) -- Dover Little Theatre presents Much Ado About Nothing across three weekends from March 20 to April 4, 2026. This a comedy by William Shakespeare, revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrive in the town. The production is directed by Julieta Quinteras Amat.

Spring Lake Theatre Company presents "Jesus Christ Superstar"

(SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- Spring Lake Theatre Company presents Jesus Christ Superstar across two weekends from March 19-29, 2026. Experience the groundbreaking rock opera that changed musical theatre forever. Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of the final days of Jesus through a bold, modern lens and a powerful rock score.

Masquerade Theatre presents Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll House"

(RIVERSIDE, NJ) -- Masquerade Theatre presents Henrik Ibsen's A Doll House across two weekends from March 13-21, 2026. This groundbreaking play centers on Nora Helmer, a seemingly content wife and mother, whose seemingly perfect life is shattered by a secret she's kept from her husband, Torvald.





Bridge Players Theatre Company presents "Lizzie"

(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents a special concert series event - Lizzie by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, Tim Maner and Alan Stevens Hewitt. Rage! Sex! Betrayal! BLOODY MURDER! A rock-show retelling of the bloody legend of America's favorite axe-wielding double-murderess, Lizzie Borden. Performances take place March 27-29, 2026.

The Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS presents "Les Misérables"

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- The Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS presents Les Misérables at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) from March 13-15, 2026. Set in nineteenth-century France, Les Misérables is a sweeping epic of love, sacrifice, and redemption.

McCarter Theatre Center presents "Circus Quixote" from Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company and The Actors Gymnasium

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Circus Quixote, a gravity-defying theatrical spectacle from Chicago's famed Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors Gymnasium, running March 4–15, 2026. Blending epic adventure with high-flying circus artistry, the production reimagines one of literature's most iconic dreamers for a world that may need him now more than ever.

The Growing Stage presents "Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery"

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage, the children's theatre of New Jersey, presents Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery weekends from March 6-22, 2026. This was adapted for the stage by Suzanne Maynard Miller and is based on the book Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France by Mara Rockliff.

Classic American Tales presents "Margaret's Diary During a Revolution"

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- "Before we retired to bed, an attempt was made to teach the children to pronounce 'vegates,' (how do you do?) like a German. Our good neighbors are a little concerned to think there is not one in the neighborhood who will be able to interpret for us when the Hessians are quartered here," wrote Margaret Morris in her diary on December 21, 1776.





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Lookingglass

Lookingglass Theatre's "Circus Quixote"

 Wednesday, March 04, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540



Lookingglass

Lookingglass Theatre's "Circus Quixote"

 Thursday, March 05, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540



The

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

 Thursday, March 05, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960



Lookingglass

Lookingglass Theatre's "Circus Quixote"

 Friday, March 06, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540



The

The MAC Players at the Middetown Arts Center present "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

 Friday, March 06, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748









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