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Rutgers-Camden Theater presents "Hand Me Down the Silver Trumpet" by Kenneth Elliott

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Rutgers–Camden Theater kicks off 2026 with Kenneth Elliott's, Hand Me Down the Silver Trumpet, which celebrates the legacy of great African American musical artists of the 1920s and 30s who recorded "race records" for the Victor Talking Machine Company, and features performances of classic blues, jazz, and spirituals performed by special guest artists, students, alumni, and a truly swinging band.

Casting Announced for Selections from The Rock Musical "Soul Searching" In Concert at The Triad Theater

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Casting has been announced for Selections from The Rock Musical Soul Searching In Concert at The Triad Theater on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:30pm. This special performance highlights about twenty numbers from this sung-through show and features a stellar cast from Broadway, Off Broadway and national tours as well as a live rock band.

The Theater Project to offer acting and improv classes for tweens and teens

(UNION COUNTY, NJ) -- The Theater Project will present acting and improv classes for tweens and teens in Union and Cranford. These classes are designed to build confidence in young people and expose them to the fun and excitement of performance and working with others.

MPAC to hold auditions for Disney's Frozen

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Let it Go! Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)'s 2026 spring production will be Disney's Frozen. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this musical includes all the film's beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. The show will be directed by Cathy Roy. Music Direction by Charles Santoro.

"Kim's Convenience" comes to McCarter Theatre Center

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center welcomes the new year with Kim's Convenience, the award-winning comedy about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the hit CBC television series later distributed internationally on Netflix. Running in the Berlind Theatre from January 23 through February 15, 2026, the play brings heart and humor to the stage as it explores family, identity, and resilience in a rapidly changing world.

Youth Performers Find Their Voice in ShowKids Invitational Theatre's "High School Musical"

(GLEN GARDNER, NJ) -- ShowKids Invitational Theatre (SKIT) brings the high-energy Disney favorite High School Musical to the stage this winter, featuring a double cast of talented young performers at Voorhees High School in Lebanon Township. The production runs for two weekends, January 17–25, 2026, and celebrates friendship, teamwork, and the courage to break out of the expected.

American Theater Group presents Lerner and Loewe's "My Fair Lady"

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) will present Lerner and Loewe's beloved My Fair Lady as its final main stage production of the 2025-26 season. The production will run February 26 to March 15, 2026 at three venues in New Jersey: the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, the DMK Theater/Union Arts Center in Union, and UCPAC's Hamilton Stage in Rahway.

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Launches "Revolutionary Voices" Season-Long Reading Series

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) announces the launch of Revolutionary Voices, a compelling season-long play reading series examining the promise and potential of America. From gripping dramatic works to provocative proclamations, the four-installment series brings to life critical periods of American history, culminating in a newly-devised performance that weaves together founding documents and other key writings from throughout the nation's transformative history.

Chatham Players Black Box Series presents "Any Night"

(CHATHAM, NJ) -- The Chatham Community Players' Black Box Series presents Any Night by Daniel Arnold and Medina Han across two weekends from January 23 - February 1, 2026. It tells the story of Anna, a troubled dancer who is looking for a fresh start. Patrick is her helpful upstairs neighbor. As the pair falls for each other, Anna's sleepwalking and night terrors put them both in danger. Sleep is anything but peaceful in this gothic thriller that blurs dreams and reality.

Vivid Stage to Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with a Reading of "Pretty Fire" on January 18th

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Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736

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Chicago the Musical
Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

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Chicago the Musical
Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

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ShowKids Invitational Theatre presents "High School Musical"
Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Voorhees High School - Auditorium
256 County Road 513, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826

ShowKids

ShowKids Invitational Theatre presents "High School Musical"
Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Voorhees High School - Auditorium
256 County Road 513, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826

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