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Arden Theatre Company opens 2026/27 season with "Girl from the North Country"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company opens its 2026/27 Mainstage Season with the acclaimed Girl from the North Country. The musical, written by Conor McPherson, uses reimagined songs by Bob Dylan to create a moving American story of resilience in uncertain times. Directed by Terrence J. Nolen, Girl from the North Country brings together a cast of 13 actor-musicians who also serve as the show's orchestra. The story unfolds on the F. Otto Haas Stage beginning September 24, with opening night on September 30, and performances running through October 25.



 

Centenary Stage Company's Young Audience Series presents "Grace for President"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Young Audience Series presents Grace for President, October 1-5, 2026 in The Little Theatre at Centenary University. Based on the beloved children's book by Kelly DiPucchio, the musical follows Grace, a spirited young girl who has a big question when her teacher displays a poster featuring every U.S. president: "Where are the girls?"

Premiere Stages presents the NJ Premiere of "Flawless" by John J. Wooten

(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages at Kean University presents the New Jersey premiere production of Flawless by John J. Wooten, September 3-20 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. Flawless had its world premiere at Penguin Rep and is being produced in partnership with Penguin Rep and Shadowland Stages. Director Joe Brancato, Artistic Director of Penguin Rep, returns to direct. Original cast Ellen Adair, Michael Frederic and Alexander Rios reprise their roles from Penguin Rep production.

SOPAC presents "The Unwitting Magician" on September 16th

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents The Unwitting Magician on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:00pm. Is it a play? Sort of. Is it a reading? Kind of. Is it a magic show? Sure. With a magician? Definitely not.

Atlantic City Theatre Company presents "Forever Plaid" at StocktonPAC

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Atlantic City Theatre Company presents Forever Plaid at Stockton Performing Arts Center with three performances from September 25-26, 2026. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950s nostalgia trip.





Center Players presents a reading of "You've Got Hate Mail" on September 14th

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Center Players presents a reading of You've Got Hate Mail by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:00pm. The reading takes place at The American Hotel and is directed by Sharon Coyle.

Haddonfield Plays and Players presents "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"

(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street weekends from September 25 to October 10, 2026. It's the dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London.

Masquerade Theatre presents "Avenue Q"

(RIVERSIDE, NJ) -- Masquerade Theatre presents Avenue Q weekends from September 25 to October 17, 2026. This puppet-filled comedy follows a group of twenty-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life.

StageWorks Theatre Group presents "Lizzie"

(POMPTON LAKES, NJ) -- Rage! Sex! Betrayal! BLOODY MURDER! Lizzie is a rock-show retelling of the bloody legend of America's first and favorite axe-wielding double-murderess and hometown girl, Lizzie Borden. StageWorks Theatre Group presents Lizzie with two casts weekends from September 24 to October 11, 2026.

Surflight Theatre presents "Vanities: The Musical"

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre presents Vanities: The Musical weekends from September 23 to October 4, 2026. This musical chronicles the life-affirming journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives to liberated women and beyond.





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