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New Jersey Repertory Company presents a staged reading of "Portrait of a Woman in Repose" by Nicky Glossman

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company presents a staged reading of "Portrait of a Woman in Repose" by Nicky Glossman on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the West End Arts Center. The production is directed by James Glossman and features an outstanding cast: Richard Kind, David Strathairn, and Michelle Wilson.



 

Playhouse 22 presents "Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical"

Playhouse 22 presents Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical weekends from June 12-28, 2026. This exhilarating musical was inspired by the themes and raw emotions laid bare in Alanis Morissette's seminal album of the same name.

Main Street Theatre Company presents "Annie KIDS"

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- Main Street Theatre Company presents Annie KIDS on May 23-24, 2026. The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved, Award-winning musicals.

The Mainstage Center for the Arts presents "High School Musical 2 JR."

(BLACKWOOD, NJ) -- The Mainstage Center for the Arts presents High School Musical 2 JR. on June 4-5, 2026 in the Dennis Flyer Memorial Theater. The Wildcats are back for an unforgettable summer at Lava Springs Country Club!

Liberty Arts Theatre presents "I Know What I Give My Life For" (The Short Life Of Walter Klingenbeck) on May 19th

(LEONIA, NJ) -- Liberty Arts Theatre presents "I Know What I Give My Life For" (The Short Life Of Walter Klingenbeck) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at American Legion Post #1 in Leonia. Admission is free, showtime is 7:30pm. The production is presented by Roland Weimer.





Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2026 Rising Star Awards Nominees

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the nominations for adjudicated production categories of the 31st Annual Rising Star Awards for Excellence in New Jersey High School Musical Theater. Often referred to as New Jersey's version of the Tony Awards for high school musical theater, the Rising Star Awards recognize outstanding achievement in performance, direction, design, choreography, music direction, and overall production.

Middlesex County and Thinkery & Verse present "Liberty Madness" at State Theatre

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Middlesex County and Thinkery & Verse present an original live production of Liberty Madness at State Theatre New Jersey on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a dynamic, magical stage play that tells the story of America’s haunted past.

Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through June 28, 2026.

Premiere Stages at Kean University Announces Semi-Finalists for 2026 Play Festival

(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, has announced the 2026 Premiere Play Festival Semi-Finalists. The Play Festival panel and literary staff reviewed 894 submissions, an increase of 89 submissions from the previous year, before choosing the 65 Semi-Finalists. An eclectic mix of plays, the Semi-Finalists explore a wide range of topics in a variety of genres.

PHOTOS from "Nate The Great" at Growing Stage

by John Posada - published 2026-05-10

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting Nate The Great weekends through May 17, 2026. In this musical, the world's greatest boy detective awakes, hoping that this day will bring a new case. He gets a call from his good friend Annie alerting him that her new painting of her dog Fang is missing! Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.





UPCOMING EVENTS
PHOTOS from "Nate The Great" at Growing Stage
George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night"

Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 

PHOTOS from "Nate The Great" at Growing Stage
George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night"

Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 

PHOTOS from "Nate The Great" at Growing Stage
Mrs. Christie

Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

PHOTOS from "Nate The Great" at Growing Stage
Mrs. Christie

Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

PHOTOS from "Nate The Great" at Growing Stage
Pippin

Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ

 

PHOTOS from "Nate The Great" at Growing Stage
Pippin

Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ

 

PHOTOS from "Nate The Great" at Growing Stage
CDC Theatre presents "Fiddler On The Roof"

Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 8:00pm
CDC Theatre Cranford, NJ

 

PHOTOS from "Nate The Great" at Growing Stage
Nate the Great Musical

Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 4:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre Netcong, NJ

 

PHOTOS from "Nate The Great" at Growing Stage
Dancescapes 2026 Presented by Dance Reflections

Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Rahway, NJ

 







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