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Manhattan Theatre Club presents World Premiere of "Vladimir" by Erika Sheffer

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer (Russian Transport) and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (MTC: Proof, Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes). Vladimir runs from September 24 to November 10, 2024 at New York City Center Stage I (131 West 55th Street).


 
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Paper Mill Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents Jersey Boys, the first show of Paper Mill's 2024-2025 season. Directed by Michael Bello (We Are the Tigers, associate director of The Who's Tommy and Jersey Boys UK/US tours and off-Broadway), Jersey Boys begins performances on Wednesday, October 2 ahead of a Sunday, October 6 opening night. The run continues through Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Paper Mill Playhouse.

Jamie Ballard and Aria Shahghasemi to Star in "Macbeth" at The Curtain

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Curtain, Jersey City's premier classical theatre, announced that renowned West End and Royal Shakespeare Company actor Jamie Ballard ('Harry Potter' in ...The Cursed Child on the West End) will make his American stage debut as 'Macbeth' alongside Aria Shahghasemi (Broadway's Prayer for the French Republic, The CW's "Legacies") as 'Macduff' in an all new adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, this Halloween season at Nimbus Arts Center (329 Warren Street).

PHOTOS from "Macbeth" at The Curtain

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Curtain, Jersey City's premier classical theatre, has released promo photos for their upcoming adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, featuring West End and Royal Shakespeare Company actor Jamie Ballard (Harry Potter in The Cursed Child on the West End) in his American stage debut as Macbeth, Aria Shahghasemi (Broadway's Prayer for the French Republic, upcoming "The Penguin") as Macduff and Christianna Nelson (The Curtain's Romeo & Juliet) as Lady Macbeth.

Jersey Arts TV: 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' Leaves Its Mark on Art House Productions

by Gina Marie Rodriguez & Dave Tavani, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-10-10

When you think of the word injury, what springs to mind? Theater, right? Maybe not but perhaps it should. "Gruesome Playground Injuries" is a play written by Ravi Joseph. A fast-paced, intense, and darkly comic play, it tells the story of Kayleen and Doug, two friends whose lives are intertwined through a series of injuries that bring them together. Joseph highlights the complexity and messiness of life, reminding us that it becomes a bit easier with someone by our side.


 

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Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in October

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, is thrilled to kick-off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory weekends from October 11-27, 2024. The play introduces us to the world-famous Willy Wonka, who is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few.

Music Mountain Theatre presents "Clue" in October

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) presents Clue for a three-week run from October 11-27, 2024 with performances Friday through Sunday. This murder mystery comedy is based on the 1985 film from Paramount Pictures, based on the classic Hasbro board game, and is the thirteenth mainstage show of MMT's 2024 season.

Westfield Community Players presents "You Can't Take It with You"

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Westfield Community Players presents its first show of the season, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, You Can't Take It with You across three weekends (October 12-13, October 19-20, and October 25-26, 2024). In the play, Grandpa Vanderhof and his wacky family, the Sycamores, have been happily living their zany lives in New York for many years. They and their friends are a madcap group of eccentrics, marching to the beat of their own drum with pride and joy.

First Avenue Playhouse presents "A Streetcar Named Desire" in October

(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents A Streetcar Named Desire across three weekends in October (October 12-13, October 18-20, and October 25-26, 2024). The classic play was was written by Tennessee Williams during a period of change in America after World War II. It was first produced and published in 1947 and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for that year.  

Shakespeare Theatre of NJ presents "Macbeth" on the Main Stage for the first time in two decades

(MADISON, NJ) -- When three mysterious strangers confront a noble general on a barren heath, the fate of a nation is changed forever. Ambition, power, and madness drive Shakespeare's thrilling masterpiece, Macbeth, appearing this fall on the Main Stage of the acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) for the first time in two decades. The strictly limited run plays at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University from October 16 through November 17, 2024.




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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"

Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"

Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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One Night In Memphis

Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations

Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations

Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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"Into the Woods" presented by The MAC Players

Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748
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Main Street Theatre Company presents "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"

Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Main Street Theatre Company
70 County Rd 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"

Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations

Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame Dress Rehearsal

Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 12:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame

Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 7:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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Anon(ymous)

Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Sugar Skull! A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure

Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Fiddler On The Roof

Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame

Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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Anon(ymous)

Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Girls Night: The Musical

Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Fiddler On The Roof

Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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Fiddler On The Roof

Saturday, November 02, 2024 @ 1:30pm
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame

Sunday, November 03, 2024 @ 3:00pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, is currently presenting the musical Nine. Remaining performances take place October 24-27, 2024. Based on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical film 8 1/2, this dazzling production of Nine – with a cast of 19 brilliant performers, and a 10-piece orchestra – tells the story of celebrated film director Guido Contini as he navigates a personal and professional crisis while balancing the many women in his life. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

 
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