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Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department presents "The Laramie Project"

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present a student theatre production of The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and the members of the Tectonic Theater Project, November 18-20, 2026 at 7:00pm each night. The performances, which are free of charge and open to the public, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.

SPQR Stage Co. presents "Pumpin' the Chihuahua"

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- SPQR Stage Co. presents Bill Sterritt's "Pumpin' the Chihuahua," an imaginative dark comedy running two weekends from November 14–22, 2026 at studio;space in Somers Point.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Live Stage Spectacular on Wednesday, March 10, 2027 at 7:00pm. Created for the stage by award-winning duo Ella Louise Allaire and Martin Lord Ferguson, the show brings Ladybug and Cat Noir to life in an original theatrical spectacular featuring original songs, innovative stage technology, dance, comedy, puppetry, acrobatics, illusion, and cinematic visual storytelling.

Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival presents "Ghost Dance: Picture of a Madman"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival continues with Ghost Dance: Picture of a Madman, a captivating one-woman play written and performed by Erica Knight. Running November 12–15, 2026, in the Kutz Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University. The production explores the turbulent life and legacy of Ralph Albert Blakelock, one of America's most celebrated yet tragically overlooked nineteenth-century painters.


 

Surflight Theatre presents Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn"

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre presents Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn from November 28 through December 20, 2026. The beloved film classic comes to the stage in a charming crowd-pleaser featuring one glorious Irving Berlin number after another, each celebrating a different festivity.

Villagers Theatre presents "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot"

(SOMERSET, NJ) -- Villagers Theatre presents The Last Days of Judas Iscariot in The Andrew Russoniello Black Box weekends from November 13-21, 2026. Set in a time-bending, darkly comic world between heaven and hell, the play reexamines the plight and fate of the New Testament’s most infamous and unexplained sinner.

The Barn Theatre presents Roald Dahl's "Matilda, the Musical"

(MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents Roald Dahl's Matilda, the Musical weekends from November 13 to December 5, 2026. The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

A Work of Heart Productions presents "The Wedding Singer" at Porta

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- A Work of Heart Productions presents The Wedding Singer at Porta in Montclair from November 19-21, 2026. Enjoy a themed cocktail and dinner while experiencing a LIVE production of the popular play based on the hit film, featuring an incredible cast and live rock band!

Readington Community Theatre presents "Anatomy of a Murder"

(WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ) -- Readington Community Theatre presents Anatomy of a Murder by Elihu Winer across two weekends from November 13-22, 2026 at Rockaway Reformed Church. In a quiet town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a small-time lawyer is pulled into a sensational case that quickly grips the entire community.


 


 

THEATRE EVENTS


Buried Under Years of Dust - East Coast Premiere!

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 5:30pm
Teaneck International Film Festival - Puffin Cultural Forum
Teaneck, NJ

How does someone go from not communicating for 25 years to narrating her life story? Buried Under Years of Dust traces the remarkable journey of Emily Grodin, a woman silenced by autism, finally finding her voice. Despite Emily’s increasing frustration, physical outbursts, and violent meltdowns, Emily’s parents never abandoned hope that their daughter would one day share her thoughts, feelings, and deep intelligence. Then, using a controversial assisted-typing technique, Emily had an extraordinary breakthrough. One of her first sentences was “I have been buried under years of dust.” In a time when American health officials call into question the value and contributions of people with autism, Emily has the mic, and she’s got a lot to say.

 

Bea Arthur: The Documentary - "I've Done Everything Except Porn" - Centerpiece - New Jersey Premiere!

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Teaneck International Film Festival - Temple Emeth
Teaneck, NJ

BEA ARTHUR: The Documentary - “I’VE DONE EVERYTHING BUT PORN” reveals a more personal Bea Arthur: intensely private yet remarkably compassionate, wickedly funny, fiercely intelligent and deeply committed to causes she believed in. Featuring a never-before-seen interview, the film offers audiences a rare opportunity to hear the Emmy and Tony Award-winning star reflect on her life, work and extraordinary career.

 

Fellowship for Performing Arts presents C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece. This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, following Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous and powerful ways.

 

Lewis Center for the Arts presents "Oratorio for Living Things"

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

Infusing a classical oratorio with blues, gospel, jazz and soul, this musical and visual journey investigates human experiences of time and memory alongside powerful physical forces that shape the universe. Our exploration emphasizes the significance of the ritual of gathering for live performance in an increasingly screen-focused world.


Featuring the students of the Lewis Center as the cast and crew, this production is the first non-professional performance of this important new work which premiered in 2022 in New York City to great critical acclaim.


Directed by visiting Iranian artist and director Nikoo Mamdoohi, with English to Latin translations by Greg Taubman, Princeton Class of 2006, the professional team includes music direction by Emma Sway, music supervision by Solon Snider Sway, set design by Afsoon Pajoufar, lighting design by Kelley Shih, sound design by Kay Richardson, costume design by Keating Debelak, choreography by Sariel Golomb, and stage management by Milan Eldridge, Princeton Class of 2020. Juniors Lota Alagbe and Peyton McLaughlin serves as dramaturgs.

 

Lewis Center for the Arts presents "Oratorio for Living Things"

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

Infusing a classical oratorio with blues, gospel, jazz and soul, this musical and visual journey investigates human experiences of time and memory alongside powerful physical forces that shape the universe. Our exploration emphasizes the significance of the ritual of gathering for live performance in an increasingly screen-focused world.


Featuring the students of the Lewis Center as the cast and crew, this production is the first non-professional performance of this important new work which premiered in 2022 in New York City to great critical acclaim.


Directed by visiting Iranian artist and director Nikoo Mamdoohi, with English to Latin translations by Greg Taubman, Princeton Class of 2006, the professional team includes music direction by Emma Sway, music supervision by Solon Snider Sway, set design by Afsoon Pajoufar, lighting design by Kelley Shih, sound design by Kay Richardson, costume design by Keating Debelak, choreography by Sariel Golomb, and stage management by Milan Eldridge, Princeton Class of 2020. Juniors Lota Alagbe and Peyton McLaughlin serves as dramaturgs.

 

Undertale: The Determination Symphony

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 3:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ

Immerse yourself in the world of Undertale, the hit indie game. A 25-piece orchestra performs the fan-favorite soundtrack, with gameplay footage on NJPAC’s big screen. You’ll embark on a musical journey through strange lands: The Ruins, Snowdin, Waterfall, Hotland and all the way to New Home. Revisit iconic characters, epic battles and emotional moments. It’s the story you love, experienced in a whole new way. Wear your best Undertale cosplay for even more fun!

 

Undertale: The Determination Symphony

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 8:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ

Immerse yourself in the world of Undertale, the hit indie game. A 25-piece orchestra performs the fan-favorite soundtrack, with gameplay footage on NJPAC’s big screen. You’ll embark on a musical journey through strange lands: The Ruins, Snowdin, Waterfall, Hotland and all the way to New Home. Revisit iconic characters, epic battles and emotional moments. It’s the story you love, experienced in a whole new way. Wear your best Undertale cosplay for even more fun!

 

The Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Bethany Baptist Church
Newark, NJ

Join us at Bethany Baptist for this free concert combining jazz music and worship.

 

Justin Silva Sorta Rican Tour

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 7:00pm
NJPAC - Victoria Theater
Newark, NJ

Get ready for a night of big laughs with rising comedy star Justin Silva, the New Haven-born comedian known for his high-energy performances, relatable storytelling and viral social media content. After discovering comedy at 21, Justin left behind his career as a restaurant server to pursue the stage full-time to build his craft and his audience.

 

A Tribute To Count Basie: The Kid From Red Bank

Sunday, November 08, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Manasquan, NJ

New Jersey's jazz legacy takes center stage in A Tribute to Count Basie: The Kid from Red Bank. Performed by James Langton's New York All-Star Big Band, this high-energy concert celebrates the unmistakable sound and driving swing of Count Basie - music that still thrills and moves audiences today.

 

 

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6th Annual Sip in Autumn Wine Festival to Take Place November 7-8 in Bayville

(BAYVILLE, NJ) -- The outdoor festival season may be coming to a close, but it's going out in epic style. Raise your glass and join the celebration as the 6th Annual Sip in Autumn Wine Festival returns to Veterans Park in Bayville, NJ, on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 11:30am to 4:30pm each day. This event is the grand finale of New Jersey's outdoor wine festival season, and there's no better way to say goodbye to sunny days and crisp fall afternoons than by savoring the very best our state has to offer.



Maplewood Strollers presents 50th Anniversary Screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with live Shadowcast

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers invite you to celebrate 50 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a screening featuring a LIVE shadow cast by The Cosmic Light Cabaret for the ultimate interactive movie experience on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Trilogy Repertory presents "Clue"

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Trilogy Repertory presents Clue across two weekends from November 7-15, 2026 at The Sieminski Theater. It's a dark and stormy night. Whodunit? And how? The answer(s) may surprise you.



Albert Music Hall to Celebrate Pinelands Folklore with Annual Jersey Devil Show on Saturday

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Halloween may have come and gone, but the Jersey Devil is always lurking in the Pines! On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Albert Music Hall will celebrate one of New Jersey's most enduring legends with its annual Jersey Devil Show, an evening combining live music, storytelling, and the rich folklore of the New Jersey Pinelands.



Bergen County Players presents "The Guys" this weekend

(ORADELL, NJ) -- As September 11 rapidly passes from living memory into recorded history—with well over a third of Americans today knowing that tragic day only through history books—Bergen County Players (BCP) invites the community to meaningfully "never forget" with a special, limited-run Second Stage presentation of Anne Nelson's The Guys.