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Haddonfield Plays & Players presents "Finding Neverland"

(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays & Players presents Finding Neverland weekends from December 4-19, 2026. Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan, the play follows the relationship between playwright J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up."



 

 




The Kelsey Players presents "'Twas the Night Before Christmas..."

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The Kelsey Players presents 'Twas the Night Before Christmas... at The Kelsey Theatre from December 4-6, 2026. The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore's beloved poem, is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for even the littlest ones.



Chester Theatre Group presents "My Three Angels"

(CHESTER, NJ) -- Chester Theatre Group presents My Three Angels by Samuel Spewak and Bella Spewak across two weekends from December 4-13, 2026 at The Black River Playhouse. Set in French Guiana around the turn of the 20th century, three prisoners spend their Christmas Eve with a family of colonists who keep the local shop.



Somerset Valley Players presents "Little Women, the Musical"

(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players presents Little Women, the Musical weekends from December 4-20, 2026. Based on Louisa May Alcott's American classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time.



The Summit Playhouse's Kaleidoscope Youth Theatre presents "Annie JR"

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse's Kaleidoscope Youth Theatre presents Annie JR. across two weekends from December 4-13, 2026. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. 





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The Ritz Theatre Company presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat from December 4-20, 2026. The irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son. The production is directed by Matthew Weil.



Brookdale Performing Arts Center presents "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Brookdale Performing Arts Center presents A Charlie Brown Christmas with four performances from December 4-6, 2026. Step into the timeless charm of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the beloved holiday classic that has warmed hearts for generations.



Stangl Stage presents John Gorka

(FLEMINGTON, NJ) -- New Jersey native John Gorka will perform at Stangl Stage on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 8:00pm. Gorka is widely regarded as one of the leading voices to emerge from the contemporary folk revival of the 1980s.



Light Opera of New Jersey presents "Amahl and the Night Visitors"

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- This holiday season, Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) invites audiences of all ages to experience the magic of Gian Carlo Menotti's beloved one-act opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors.



Second Show for Jeremy Jordan added at MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Broadway star and Morris County resident Jeremy Jordan will perform in concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 5th. The 8:00pm performance is nearly sold out and a 3:00pm performance was just added due to popular demand.




 

FEATURED EVENTS


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 Man Beneath the Mask is a powerful, relatable stage play about the hidden pressures men carry and the battles they fight in silence.

 

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:

 
Meet the new generation of jaw-dropping jazz talent! The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition is the search for the world’s next great jazz singer, and the only contest of its kind. At this public performance, vocalists compete for a $5,000 prize and a one-of-a-kind platform for embarking on a career in the music business.

 
“In The Mood” for swing music? Take a step back in time with the most popular and sought after big band of all time! The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, including “In The Mood,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “American Patrol,” “A String Of Pearls,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade” as they continue their national tour.

 
Directed by Patrick Burns, the 48-member Kean University Community Wind Ensemble includes Kean students (music majors and non-majors), Kean alumni, faculty, and local musicians. AUTUMN WINDS is a collection of pieces that evoke nature’s splendor, as well as the season’s reflection and nostalgia.

 
Nobody puts this movie in a corner! Set during a 1963 summer vacation, Dirty Dancing follows Baby Houseman as she discovers romance, rebellion and a whole new world of dance with the charismatic Johnny Castle. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey have chemistry to spare, and the soundtrack is packed with songs that practically demand to be sung along with.

 
Enjoy some laughs with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy.

 
For more than five spectacular holiday seasons, A Magical Cirque Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families, making it part of their seasonal celebrations.

 
For more than five spectacular holiday seasons, A Magical Cirque Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families, making it part of their seasonal celebrations.