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Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Ken Ludwig's "Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery"

(MADISON, NJ) —- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) presents Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, running July 11 through August 2, 2026 at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University.





 

PHOTOS from "Shrek: The Musical" at Algonquin Arts Theatre

by John Posada
published 2026-07-13

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is presenting Shrek: The Musical, from July 11–26, 2026. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle brings everyone's favorite green ogre and his unlikely companions to the stage in a colorful adventure celebrating friendship, acceptance, and the importance of being true to yourself. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



Cape May Stage presents "Kalamazoo"

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents Kalamazoo by Michelle Kholos Brooks and Kelly Younger from July 15 through August 23, 2026. When two cautious strangers meet later in life, polite conversation quickly takes flight — sparked by sharp wit and surprising confessions.



WBGO, Smooth Jazz New Jersey and Paper Mill Playhouse presents The WBGO All That Jazz Summer Series with Leonieke Scheuble

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Starting Wednesday, July 15th and every Wednesday and Thursday in July, Leonieke Scheuble the winner of two International Women in Jazz Awards, the New Jersey Governors Award, and the prestigious Hot House fan decision award for "Best Up and Coming Young Artist" brings her Leonieke's WE 3 Trio to the Carriage House at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn.



Premiere Stages presents the World Premiere of "Mala Aria" by Gloria Majule

(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages at Kean University presents the premiere production of Mala Aria by Gloria Majule, winner of the 2025 Premiere Play Festival, from July 16 - August 2, 2026 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. Directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, Mala Aria will feature actors Nazira Cisse, Shiro Kihagi, Eugene Nesmith and Anita Welch-Smith.





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The Blue Moon Theatre presents "Where the Lost Children Play"

(WOODSTOWN, NJ) -- The Blue Moon Theatre presents Where the Lost Children Play across two weekends from July 17-26, 2026. This is a dystopian stage play by Hannah Lee DeFrates. It follows two young women, Willow and Poppy, navigating a grim society.



Somerset Valley Players presents "Freaky Friday"

(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players presents Freaky Friday weekends from July 17 through August 2, 2026. This is a heartfelt, high‑energy musical comedy about family, second chances, and seeing life through someone else's eyes! 



Fool Moon Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

(MARGATE, NJ) -- Fool Moon Theatre Company presents the award-winning madcap musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, across two weekends from July 17-26, 2026. Winner of five Tony Awards, this is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.



Yendor Theatre Company's Summer Play Series Returns with World Premiere of "The Cousins" by BV Marshall

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Yendor Theatre Company (YTC) has announced the return of their renowned summer play series, as part of their Neighborhood Theatre Initiative. Launched in 2019, the Neighborhood Theatre Initiative stages free, professional theatre directly in public, outdoors spaces throughout the City of Newark. This year's production will be The Cousins by Jersey's own BV Marshall, directed by YTC Artistic Director, Andrew Binger. Performances will be held at Lincoln Park on July 17th and August 7th, and at Military Park on July 31, 2026. Shows begin at 7:00pm and are free of charge.



West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts is kicking off another season of free, family-friendly entertainment with the return of its popular Summer Music and More concert series. This year's series features three evenings of live music, local talent and hands-on art activities for all ages, offering the perfect way to enjoy summer with family, friends and neighbors.







FEATURED EVENTS


Shrek: The Musical

Sunday, July 26, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ
 

Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels

Sunday, July 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ