New Place Players to present "The Masque of Night" in Hopewell | HOPEWELL, NJ

(HOPEWELL, NJ) -- New Place Players will present a limited New Jersey engagement of critically acclaimed The Masque of Night, directed by Janina Picard and Craig Bacon, June 7-8, 2024 at the enchanting Hopewell Mountain Christian Church. This "innovative" Romeo and Juliet cabaret offers a unique and intimate experience for theater enthusiasts as the venue's interior balcony, grand piano, original bell, and seating for forty guests create an enchanting atmosphere that complements the magic of Shakespeare's timeless tale.

Directed by Bacon, a seasoned professional with a 40-year career in New York City and Europe, and co-directed by Picard, a talented German-born actor and director, The Masque of Night seamlessly blends Shakespeare’s iconic text with chamber music and songs by David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Rufus Wainwright, and original compositions by Musical Director Flavio Gaete. The four actor-musicians will transport the audience to the very heart of the iconic lover’s timeless journey.

The show features Actors Studio lifetime member Clara Tristan as Juliet, recent Actors Studio MFA graduate Jorge Carrion Alvarez as Romeo; and Flavio Gaete (Benvolio, Mercutio, Friar Lawrence, Prince, Balthasar), a twenty year veteran classical musician from Chile and Anna Bikales (Nurse, Benvolio), harpist extraordinaire and Actor’s Studio MFA graduate as principal musicians and supporting actors.

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Middlesex County and Thinkery & Verse present "Liberty Madness" at State Theatre

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Middlesex County and Thinkery & Verse present an original live production of Liberty Madness at State Theatre New Jersey on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a dynamic, magical stage play that tells the story of America’s haunted past.

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Mainstage Center for the Arts presents "Game of Tiaras"

(BLACKWOOD, NJ) -- Mainstage Center for the Arts presents Game of Tiaras on May 29-30, 2026 at Harmony Hall at Gloucester Township. Showtime is 7:00pm each night. Prepare for a hilarious royal showdown in Game of Tiaras!

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MPAC presents Disney's Frozen, The Broadway Musical

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Let it Go! Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)'s 2026 spring production of Disney's Frozen takes the stage for five performances May 29-31. The show will be directed by Cathy Roy. Music Direction by Charles Santoro. The cast includes 50 young performers from throughout the region, representing seven New Jersey counties.

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Brundage Park Playhouse to Hold Auditions for "Anything Goes"

(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse will hold auditions for the musical Anything Goes at the playhouse on Carrell Road in Randolph. In-Person Audition Dates are on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12:30pm-5:00pm and Monday, June 1, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Virtual auditions are also accepted. Callbacks by invitation are on Saturday, June 6th from 12:00pm-5:00pm.

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The Mainstage Center for the Arts presents "High School Musical 2 JR."

(BLACKWOOD, NJ) -- The Mainstage Center for the Arts presents High School Musical 2 JR. on June 4-5, 2026 in the Dennis Flyer Memorial Theater. The Wildcats are back for an unforgettable summer at Lava Springs Country Club!

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Gateway Playhouse presents "Guys And Dolls"

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Broadway's classic musical Guys and Dolls is primed to be a sure bet at Gateway Playhouse from May 28 to June 7, 2026. Filled with colorful characters, phenomenal dance numbers and cherished songs by Frank Loesser, the high-energy show follows the paths of smooth-talking gamblers, sassy showgirls and a very determined missionary as love and luck collide in the streets of New York City.

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The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "A Century on Stage: 100 Years in the Making"

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents A Century on Stage: 100 Years in the Making from June 5-7, 2026. Join them for a once-in-a-century theatrical event as they celebrate 100 years of music, memories, and moments that have shaped The Broadway Theatre of Pitman, Broadway in New York City, and American culture itself.

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Premiere Stages at Kean University Announces Semi-Finalists for 2026 Play Festival

(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, has announced the 2026 Premiere Play Festival Semi-Finalists. The Play Festival panel and literary staff reviewed 894 submissions, an increase of 89 submissions from the previous year, before choosing the 65 Semi-Finalists. An eclectic mix of plays, the Semi-Finalists explore a wide range of topics in a variety of genres.

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Maurer Productions to Hold Auditions for "Midnight at the New Dawn" June 6-7

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Maurer Productions OnStage and the newly formed Maurer TheaterWorks have announced a special co-production partnership — in association with Kelsey Theatre — for the world premiere of Midnight at the New Dawn. The ensemble comedy, written and directed by Dan Maurer, will hold open auditions on June 6-7, 2026.

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Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2026 Rising Star Awards Nominees

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the nominations for adjudicated production categories of the 31st Annual Rising Star Awards for Excellence in New Jersey High School Musical Theater. Often referred to as New Jersey's version of the Tony Awards for high school musical theater, the Rising Star Awards recognize outstanding achievement in performance, direction, design, choreography, music direction, and overall production.

 

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Mrs. Christie

Sunday, May 24, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
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Dunbar Repertory Company presents "Seven Guitars"

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Middletown Arts Center
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Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead"

Sunday, May 24, 2026 @ 3:00pm
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Mrs. Christie

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
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Vivid Stage presents New Play Readings: "Harm Reduction" by Elizabeth Irwin

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Summit Community Center
Summit, NJ

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