New York Stage and Film Announces Summer Dates With New Collaboration With Marist College

New York Stage and Film (NYSAF) and Marist College have announced a dedicated, multi-year collaboration that will enable NYSAF to expand its year-round services for artists developing new work in theater, film and television in the Hudson Valley and New York City while also opening up significant new educational programs and experiential learning opportunities for Marist students. 

New Jersey Theatre Alliance Welcomes New Members to the Board of Trustees

New Jersey Theatre Alliance (“the Alliance”), one of the nation’s largest arts service organizations for professional theatre, has announced new members to their board of trustees, Diane L. Parker and Alec Stoll.

Theater to Go presents "The Fantasticks" at Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Kelsey Theatre continues its outstanding series of 2023 productions with Theater to Go’s presentation of The Fantasticks. The show runs weekends from Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 12. A modern twist on Romeo and Juliet, this is the quintessential story of two young lovers who grow apart when they realize they want to experience the world. A charming and heartwarming story appropriate for all ages, the score includes timeless songs such as “Try To Remember”, “Soon It’s Gonna Rain” and “They Were You.”

Premiere Stages at Kean University Announces Camp Premiere 2023: A Summer of Theatrical Adventures

(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company at Kean University, has announced that Camp Premiere, the annual summer theatre program for middle school and high school students, will be held on Kean University’s East Campus.  Premiere Stages will offer two two-week sessions this summer.

Vivid Dreamers Summer Theatre Camp at Vivid Stage

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will hold its Vivid Dreamers summer theatre program for students entering grades 5 through 12 from July 10 through July 28, 2023. Early Bird enrollment, which saves families $50, ends on April 15.

The Middletown Arts Center presents "The Chef", produced by Dunbar Repertory Company

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center, in collaboration with the Dunbar Repertory Company, celebrates Black History Month with the World Premiere production of The Chef. Written by Larry Americ Allen and directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr., the spirited, romantic novel play will run over two weekends, February 17–19 and February 24–26. A special Meet the Playwright and a “Talk Back” Q&A session will take place directly after the Sunday, February 19th, 4:00pm performance.

Music Mountain Theatre presents "The Secret Garden"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents The Secret Garden weekends from February 3-19. The enchanting classic of children’s literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style. The Secret Garden sees Mary, an 11- year-old living in British India, forced from her home by tragedy.

Westfield Community Players to Hold Auditions for "The 39 Steps"

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Westfield Community Players will hold auditions for The 39 Steps on Thursday, February 16 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm; Friday, February 17 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm; and Saturday, February 18 from 2:00pm to 5:30pm. The auditions will be held at 1000 North Avenue West in Westfield.

The Broadway Lecture Series At Stageworks Presents Jelani Remy

(POMPTON LAKES, NJ) -- They say “home is where the heart is.” Well, Jelani Remy’s heart is overjoyed to be back home in NJ as the featured guest of The Broadway Lecture Series at Stageworks at Studio 237 in Pompton Lakes this March. This intimate event takes place on Saturday, March 11th at 3:00pm and is limited to less than 100 patrons.

RVCC to Present Playwright Da Silveira at Virtual Black History Month Event

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- As part of Raritan Valley Community College’s celebration of Black History Month, playwright Francisca Da Silveira will speak during a virtual event on Tuesday, February 14 at 1:00pm. The event, which is free of charge and open to the community, will be held via Zoom.