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McCarter Theatre and Woo Ri Mart Partner to Foster Community Engagement Around "Kim's Convenience" - the Play That Inspired the Hit Netflix Series

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre is partnering with Woo Ri Mart, a beloved family-owned grocery store based in West Windsor, to deepen community engagement and celebrate Korean culture in conjunction with the production of Kim's Convenience, running January 23 through February 15, 2026 at McCarter’s Berlind Theatre.

Howell Middle School South Players presents Disney's "The Lion King JR."

(HOWELL, NJ) -- Howell Middle School South Players presents Disney's The Lion King JR. from March 20-21, 2026 at the high school. Based on the landmark Broadway musical directed by Julie Taymor and Disney's beloved animated classic, this abridged version captures the heart, spirit, and spectacle of the world’s most successful stage show.

Theater To Go presents the Psychological Thriller "Gaslight" at Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Theater To Go presents Gaslight, Patrick Hamilton's gripping Victorian psychological thriller, at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College. Performances run weekends from January 30 through February 8, 2026.

Jesse Eisenberg, José Rivera, Christopher Goutman, Lyle Kessler to perform at 2026 Chain Winter One-Act Festival

(NEW YORK, NY) -- The 2026 edition of the Chain Winter One-Act Festival takes place from February 5 through March 1, 2026, at Chain Theatre (312 West 36th Street, 3rd and 4th Floors, New York, NY). The festival has become one of the city's largest and most dynamic showcases for new work.

The Summit Playhouse presents "No Exit" by Jean-Paul Sartre

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse presents No Exit weekends from February 21 to March 8, 2026. This is a one-act play written by the French philosopher and playwright Jean-Paul Sartre. The narrative unfolds in a single, claustrophobic room in Hell, where three characters—Joseph Garcin, Inez Serrano, and Estelle Rigault—find themselves after their deaths.

Villagers Theatre presents "Dogfight"

(SOMERSET, NJ) -- Villagers Theatre presents Dogfight across two weekends from February 13-22, 2026. Based on the 1991 Warner Brothers film, Dogfight takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey that stays with you long after the performance.

Main Street Theatre Company presents Disney's "High School Musical"

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- Main Street Theatre Company presents Disney's High School Musical across two weekends from January 24 to February 1, 2026. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.

Vanguard Theater presents "Little Women"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater presents Little Women across two weekends from January 16-25, 2026. Based on Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel, Little Women is a moving story of family, ambition, and finding your voice—brought to life through beautiful music and heartfelt performances by their dedicated pre-professional artists.

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Announces 2026 Season

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has announced its 2026 season, Method & Madness, which features three brilliant comedies, an explosive American classic, the world's most famous sleuth, and a Shakespeare masterpiece. The season will include five shows and a special add-on performance on its Main Stage at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison.

The Curtain presents a new adaptation of Shakespeare's "Richard III"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ)-- The Curtain, Jersey City's premier classical theatre, will present an all-new adaptation of William Shakespeare's Richard III this March at Nimbus Arts Center weekends from March 5-29, 2026. Directed and adapted by Sean Hagerty, this morbidly comic, blood-soaked classic charts the ruthless rise of Shakespeare's most notorious king.

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Kim's

Kim's Convenience
Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

Kim's

Kim's Convenience
Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

Same

Same Time, Next Year
Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Same

Same Time, Next Year
Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736

The Growing Stage presents Charlotte's Web - All Youth Production
Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 4:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857

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