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EPIC Players presents "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- EPIC Players presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time from November 20 through December 6, 2026 at ART/NY Mezzanine Theatre. This award-winning adaptation of the bestselling novel by Mark Haddon is a rich exploration of the touching and bleakly humorous tale of 15-year-old Christopher, his neighbor's dog and how best to venture out into the adult world. It was adapted by Simon Stephens.



 

 




UCPAC presents comedian Billy Gardell

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- You've seen him in your favorite TV shows and movies, now you can see comedian Billy Gardell live at Union County Performing Art Center's historic Main Stage! Gardell currently stars in the CBS series "Bob Hearts Abishola" from award-winning creator, executive producer and writer Chuck Lorre. He performs at UCPAC on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 8:00pm.



Princeton Folk Music Society presents Kate Taylor

(PRINCETON, NJ) — The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Kate Taylor on Friday, November 20, 2026 in an evening of upbeat and bubbling song filled with enthusiasm and love. The concert takes place at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton. Showtime is 8:00pm. A livestream option is available as well.



Gas Lamp Players presents "How to Train Your Dragon, JR."

(GLEN RIDGE, NJ) -- Gas Lamp Players presents How to Train Your Dragon, JR. from November 20-22, 2026 at Ridgewood Avenue School. Based on the DreamWorks Animation hit, How to Train Your Dragon, Jr. brings fire-breathing action, epic adventure and big laughs to the stage. Presented with two casts, the production is directed by Heather Ballantyne and Erin Dilly.



Music Mountain Theatre presents "A Christmas Carol"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents A Christmas Carol weekends from November 20 - December 13, 2026. The popular musical features Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and Book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens.  It is based on the novel by Charles Dickens.





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Thank You 5 Productions presents Disney's "Descendants: The Musical"

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Thank You 5 Productions presents Disney's Descendants: The Musical across two weekends from November 20-29, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre. Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, this is a musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!



Jersey City Theater Center presents "Try/Step/Trip" at White Eagle Hall

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- On November 20, 2026, Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) presents an acclaimed 2026 theatre-festival sensation about a young man-of-color's struggle against a repressive legal system told through music, step dancing and rap-infused lyrics. Showtime is 7:30pm.



Neptune High School presents "Peter and the Starcatcher"

(NEPTUNE, NJ) -- Neptune High School presents Peter and the Starcatcher at the Michael T. Lake Performing Arts Center on November 20-21, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Tony Award-winning play upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan).



State Theatre New Jersey presents "A Christmas Story: The Musical"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents A Christmas Story: The Musical for four performances from November 20-22, 2026. From the songwriting team behind the smash-hit Tony® Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the critically acclaimed films La La Land and The Greatest Showman, the classic 1983 holiday movie comes to life on stage.



OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents "Present Laughter"

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ocean County Vocational Technical School Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents Present Laughter from November 20-22, 2026 at Grunin Center for the Arts. Step into the dazzling, chaotic world of one of Noël Coward's greatest works -- a sparkling, laugh-out-loud comedy about fame, love, and the art of always being on display.




 

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“A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!” –Associated Press



From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony® Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the critically-acclaimed films La La Land and The Greatest Showman, A Christmas Story: The Musical, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! Set in 1940s Indiana, a young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Nominated for three 2013 Tony® Awards including Best Musical, the Associated Press calls A Christmas Story: The Musical, “a joyous Christmas miracle,” while The New York Times writes “I was dazzled. You’d have to have a Grinch-sized heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face.”



 
You’ve seen him in your favorite TV shows and movies, now see comedian Billy Gardell live at UCPAC’s historic Main Stage!

 
Opening Act: Chris Trapper

 
Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison

 
Step into the dazzling, chaotic world of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter—a sparkling, laugh-out-loud comedy about fame, love, and the art of always being on display.

 

The 2026 Princeton Dance Festival features new and repertory works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, performed by more than 60 Princeton students in an energetic program of dances from a surprising range of dance forms. The Festival program includes:

 
Give it up for comedian Matt McCusker, a.k.a. The Shaman! Alongside Shane Gillis, he co-hosts Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast — the #1 Patreon podcast in the world, consistently dominating Spotify’s Comedy Charts. He’s also a regular guest of Joe Rogan, Theo Von and other top podcasters. Never afraid to speak his mind, McCusker’s philosophical musings on masculinity, wellness, relationships and fatherhood have earned him a mega following. His hilarious comedy specials include A Humble Offering (Netflix) and The Speed of Light (YouTube).

 
THE WEEKLINGS are GLEN BURTNIK aka "LEFTY WEEKLING" (bass/vocals), BOB BURGER aka "ZEEK WEEKLING" (rhythm guitar/vocals), JOHN MERJAVE aka "ROCKY WEEKLING" (lead guitar/vocals) and JOE BELLIA aka “SMOKESTACK WEEKLING" (drums/vocals).



 
#IMOMSOHARD began as a popular web series by real-life best friends, comedians, and moms Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley. With a camera, two husbands, a babysitter, and bottomless mimosas, Kristin and Jen decided to speak openly about their fears and failures and to prove that the only way to survive motherhood is through laughter and friendship. Some 1.4 million Facebook fans and more than 300 million views of their web series later, Jen and Kristin’s blend of honesty and humor offer confirmation that moms and women everywhere need to laugh and be heard.





 
Ira Glass, the legendary host of This American Life brings a night of storytelling in the style he pioneered on his hit radio show: funny stories with feelings. His program is heard each week by over three million listeners and has won the highest honors in broadcasting, including three Emmys (for a TV adaptation), eight Peabody Awards and the first Pulitzer Prize ever given to a radio show or podcast. For decades, it’s been one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Glass invented a way to tell radio stories that reshaped audio storytelling and has been widely imitated.