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Vanguard Theater presents "Pipeline" by Dominique Morisseau

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater presents Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau from October 8-25, 2026. In this play, Nya, an inner-city public high school teacher, is committed to her students but desperate to give her only son Omari opportunities they’ll never have.



 

"The American Soldier" comes to Cape May Stage

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Douglas Taurel brings his The American Soldier play to Cape May Stage for three performances from October 23-25, 2026. Inspired by real letters written by service members and their families, The American Soldier is a powerful solo performance that brings to life the voices of those who have served — from the nation's earliest days to the present.

Somerset Valley Players present Agatha Christie's "Go Back for Murder"

(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players present Agatha Christie's Go Back for Murder weekends from October 23 to November 8, 2026. It's a gripping mystery filled with twists, revelations, and razor‑sharp suspense.

Brundage Park Playhouse presents "Ghost, the Musical"

(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse presents Ghost, the Musical across two weekends from October 23 to November 1, 2026. Ghost is a captivating musical adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning film by Bruce Joel Rubin featuring a hauntingly beautiful score by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, along with the classic hit "Unchained Melody."

First Avenue Playhouse presents "Our Town"

(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents Thornton Wilder's Our Town, weekends from October 9-24, 2026. Described by Edward Albee as "the greatest American play ever written," Our Town presents the small town of Grover's Corners in three acts: "Daily Life," "Love and Marriage" and "Death and Eternity."





Main Street Theatre Company presents "Little Women"

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- Main Street Theatre Company presents Little Women across two weekends from October 3-11, 2026. Based on Louisa May Alcott's American classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time.

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Disney's "Freaky Friday"

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Disney's Freaky Friday from October 23 to November 15, 2026. This is a musical adaptation of the classic novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films.

Nutley Little Theatre presents “X” by Alistair McDowall

(NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre presents X by Alistair McDowall weekends from October 23 to November 7, 2026. X is a psychological sci-fi play that follows a skeleton crew stranded at a research base on Pluto. Completely cut off from a ruined Earth, the crew slowly loses their grip on reality and time as a mysterious, terrifying presence stalks them outside.

Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park presents "Curious George: The Golden Meatball"

(EDISON, NJ) -- Middlesex County invites children and families to go on a journey of cuisine and friendship at the 2026 Plays-in-the-Park annual indoor fall children's show, Curious George: The Golden Meatball. From October 10 through October 24, the musical will run on Saturdays and Sundays at the Stephen J. Capestro Theatre in Roosevelt Park in Edison.

Classic American Tales to present final "Tales at the Dormer House" for 2026

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Classic American Tales (CAT) is having its final Tales at the Dormer House in Cape May for 2026, on Thursday, October 15 at 4:00pm. It features seasoned storytellers Frank Smith, Stephanie Garrett, Gayle Stahlhuth, and newcomer Liberty Ero presenting some of their favorite short stories and monologues by well-known American writers.





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I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce

Friday, October 02, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage Rahway, NJ
 

Stop the Funeral – The Remix Featuring Kierra Sheard

Saturday, October 03, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage Rahway, NJ
 
 
 
 






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