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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. 



 

 




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.



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.



Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "The Gifts of the Magi"

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey invites audiences to celebrate the holiday season with The Gifts of the Magi, running December 5–27, 2026 at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison. With a book by acclaimed playwright Mark St. Germain, music by Randy Courts, and lyrics by Randy Courts and Mark St. Germain, this heartwarming musical brings the timeless storytelling of O. Henry to the stage in a touching and entertaining holiday production.



Bergen County Players presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella weekends from December 5-20, 2026. The Broadway adaptation of the classic musical features new characters, a hilarious libretto, surprising twists, and an unforgettable score from Rodgers & Hammerstein.





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Main Street Theatre Company presents Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- Main Street Theatre Company presents Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical across two weekends from December 5-13, 2026. Kris Kringle takes on the cynics in this musical adaptation of the beloved holiday classic.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Live Stage Spectacular on Wednesday, March 10, 2027 at 7:00pm. Created for the stage by award-winning duo Ella Louise Allaire and Martin Lord Ferguson, the show brings Ladybug and Cat Noir to life in an original theatrical spectacular featuring original songs, innovative stage technology, dance, comedy, puppetry, acrobatics, illusion, and cinematic visual storytelling.






 

THEATRE EVENTS


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.



 
“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.”



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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.”



 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs will present an extraordinary evening of music featuring singer-songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. The special concert will serve as a fundraiser in support of Toni's Kitchen, the Montclair based nonprofit dedicated to combating food insecurity and related challenges in Essex County and beyond. Showtime is 8:00pm.

 
Eric Jacobsen conductor
Christian McBride double bass
Chris Komer horn
New Jersey Symphony