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Gateway Playhouse presents "Guys And Dolls"

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Broadway's classic musical Guys and Dolls is primed to be a sure bet at Gateway Playhouse from May 28 to June 7, 2026. Filled with colorful characters, phenomenal dance numbers and cherished songs by Frank Loesser, the high-energy show follows the paths of smooth-talking gamblers, sassy showgirls and a very determined missionary as love and luck collide in the streets of New York City.



 

Middletown Arts Center and Dunbar Repertory Company presents "Seven Guitars" by August Wilson

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, presents a special production of Seven Guitars, directed by Mark Antonio Henderson, across two weekends from May 23–31, 2026. The play by August Wilson follows a blues musician chasing redemption and a second chance as love, ambition, and fate collide in powerful portrait of dreams deferred.

South Camden Theatre Company presents "Chicken & Biscuits" by Douglas Lyons

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- South Camden Theatre Company presents Chicken & Biscuits by Douglas Lyons across three weekends from May 8-24, 2026. This is a story that explores love, family, and the families we choose, reminding us all of the resilience and unity at the heart of our community.

The Theater Project presents a Staged Reading of "House Rules" by Jack McGrath on May 16th

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- The Theater Project's 2026 New Play Readings series will present a staged reading of Jack McGrath's House Rules on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Cranford Community Center's 110-seat theater. The play tells the story of Bobby Ray – a man who has walked across America to return "home" to try and avert a family tragedy. The problem is that the family he returns to refuses to recognize him, and his homecoming has come 10 years too late.

The Levoy Theatre presents "Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Musical"

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Musical from May 15-17, 2026. Based on the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" Book Series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Studios Films, the musical contains a Book by Kevin del Aguila; Music and Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler.





Brundage Park Playhouse to Hold Auditions for "Anything Goes"

(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse will hold auditions for the musical Anything Goes at the playhouse on Carrell Road in Randolph. In-Person Audition Dates are on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12:30pm-5:00pm and Monday, June 1, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Virtual auditions are also accepted. Callbacks by invitation are on Saturday, June 6th from 12:00pm-5:00pm.

Vanguard Theater presents Illuminating New Voices

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater presents Illuminating New Voices across two weekends from May 2-9, 2026. This is a curated weekend of new work presentations. The selected pieces give artists the opportunity to hear their work aloud and engage in a supportive development-focused environment.

Bordentown Regional High School Receives Twelve 2026 Greater Philadelphia Cappie Award Nominations

(BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- Bordentown Regional High School is proud to announce that their production of the musical Twelfth Night and the BRHS Cappies Critic Team have been nominated for an twelve 2026 Greater Philadelphia Cappie Awards.

Classic American Tales celebrates Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Paul Robeson, and the American Revolution in May

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- In May alone, Classic American Tales performs on a farm, in two different libraries, and at historic Peachfield.

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder's "Our Town"

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder's Our Town across two weekends from May 21-31, 2026 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center. Described by Edward Albee as "the greatest American play ever written"- it is one of the defining plays of American theater. The production is directed by Bailey Dumlao.





UPCOMING EVENTS
Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder
George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night"

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder
George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night"

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder
Mrs. Christie

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder
Mrs. Christie

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder
Meredith Willson's The Music Man

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

 

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder
Meredith Willson's The Music Man

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

 

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder
Pippin

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ

 

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder
Pippin

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ

 

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder
CDC Theatre presents "Fiddler On The Roof"

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
CDC Theatre Cranford, NJ

 

Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder
Nate the Great Musical

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 4:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre Netcong, NJ

 







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