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Premiere Stages to Present World Premiere of "Diversion" by Scott Organ (UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the New Jersey Premiere of Scott Organ's Diversion September 5-22, 2024 in the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. Selected as the winner of the 2023 Premiere Play Festival, it involves a group of devoted and hard working nurses in an ICU unit see their world turned upside down when it is discovered that someone is diverting (stealing) medicine on the unit.
Casting Announced for the World Premiere of "Empire Records: The Musical" at McCarter Theatre (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center has announced the cast for the world premiere of Empire Records: The Musical based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. This dynamic adaptation, featuring an original rock score by Princeton native Zoe Sarnak and a book by the film's screenwriter Carol Heikkinen, is set to capture the hearts of audiences with dynamic and defiant characters, throwback nostalgia, and an electrifying soundtrack. Empire Records: The Musical is produced by special arrangement with Bill Weiner. It will run September 6 – October 6, 2024 in McCarter's Berlind Theatre.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents The Scarlet Pimpernel, the swashbuckling adventure based on the novel by Baroness Orczy, over a three-weekend run from August 23 to September 8, 2024. The Scarlet Pimpernel is a colorful window into 18th-century French and British history.
Jersey Arts Podcast: Surflight Sings in Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust Road Even those who don't know the name Hoagy Carmichael certainly know his songs. The composer behind "Heart and Soul," "Georgia on My Mind," "The Nearness of You," and "Stardust" is celebrated through the musical "Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust Road."
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces Grant Recipients for 2023-2024 Frank Young Fund Production & Development Projects + Impact & Exploration Initiatives (NEW YORK, NY) -- The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the 12 Award Recipients for the 2023-2024 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Project Development & Production Grants and the 7 Award Recipients for the 2024-2025 Impact & Exploration Fund.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" (MADISON, NJ) -- Long before Bridgerton sparked desires and ignited our screens, a young, new writer set the hearts of England ablaze with the deep longing of her compelling characters. Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility tells the captivating tale of the Dashwood sisters as they attempt to navigate financial strife, would-be suitors, and the rigid edicts of English society following the death of their father. Jessica Swale’s elegant stage adaptation of this beloved classic overflows with humor and style. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Sense and Sensibility at their F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University from September 4-22, 2024.
NJ Rep presents the World Premiere of "The Other American" by D.W. Gregory (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) will continue its 27th season with the World Premiere of The Other American by D.W. Gregory (Radium Girls) , directed by James Glossman. Inspired by a true story, the play is set in Paris in 1952. The production runs from September 5-29, 2024.
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "9 To 5 The Musical" (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents 9 To 5 The Musical weekends throughout September 2024. Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie, it features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns in September (NEW YORK, NY) -- Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC returns September 9–29, 2024 at The Chain Theatre in midtown. Over 60 workshop presentations will premiere during the 3-week festival including new musicals, dance, solo shows, sketch comedy, drag/burlesque, and plays.
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Thursday, September 5, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Premiere Stages presents "Diversion" at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Friday, September 6, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Empire Records at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton
Friday, September 6, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Premiere Stages presents "Diversion" at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Saturday, September 7, 2024 @ 3:00pm - Premiere Stages presents "Diversion" at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Saturday, September 7, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Empire Records at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, September 7, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Premiere Stages presents "Diversion" at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Saturday, September 7, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Broadway Night: Set Rudetsky Live! with Sierra Boggess at Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
Sunday, September 8, 2024 @ 2:00pm - Empire Records at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton
Sunday, September 8, 2024 @ 3:00pm - Premiere Stages presents "Diversion" at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
"Romeo and Juliet" Comes to Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown in September (MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- Exclamation Theater, Inc. presents William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet across two weekends in September at Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown. Shakespeare's classic play tells the story of two teenagers, Romeo and Juliet, who fall in love despite the hatred between their feuding families. They choose to marry secretly, but due to the family rivalry and circumstances beyond their control, they and others perish tragically.
Lewis Center for the Arts presents 2024 Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University's Lewis Center for the Arts, Department of French and Italian, and L'Avant-Scène will present the 13th edition of Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival, which will take place from September 12-22, 2024 at venues across the University's campus. Most performances and talks will be in French, some with English supertitles. All events are free and open to the public, however tickets are required for performances.
South Camden Theatre Company presents "The Toxic Avenger - The Musical" (CAMDEN, NJ) -- South Camden Theatre Company presents The Toxic Avenger - The Musical weekends from September 13-29, 2024. This is charming love story and laugh-out-loud musical, based on the classic cult film, has it all: an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey Mayor and two guys who play… well, everyone else... bullies, mobsters, old ladies and stiletto-wearing back-up singers, plus so much more.
Classic Radio Road Show Live presents Two Detective Radio Plays in September (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Classic Radio Road Show Live presents Two detective radio plays: Adventures of the Thin Man, All American Menace and Richard Diamond, Lonely Hearts September 14-15, 2024.
Bergen County Players presents "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, takes humor back to its roots, combining the time-tested 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville for an all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (his first Tony Award-winning musical) and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, Forum kicks off BCP's 92nd season on Saturday, September 14 and will run through Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell.
S & L Players presents Comedy Times Two - An Evening of Laughter (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- S & L Players will present an evening of original theater featuring local playwrights and directors from September 20-22, 2024 at Studio;Space Theater in Somers Point.
Chatham Players to Kick Off Their 103rd Season with "Sideways" (CHATHAM, NJ) -- The Chatham Community Players will begin their 103rd season with the dramatic comedy, Sideways by Rex Pickett from September 20 to October 5, 2024 at The Chatham Playhouse 23 North Passaic Ave. Chatham. Christopher Peterson of South Orange is making his Chatham Playhouse Main Stage directorial debut.
Puffin Cultural Forum hosts NJ Premiere of "The Invaders, A Freedom Summer Play" (TEANECK, NJ) -- Direct from its sold-out world premiere at Queens College, The Invaders, A Freedom Summer Play makes its New Jersey premiere with a special live talk-back on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:00pm at The Puffin Cultural Forum. The Invaders tells the story of the Mississippi Summer Project of 1964, more commonly known as "Freedom Summer."
George Street Playhouse presents Pulitzer Prize Finalist, "What the Constitution Means to Me" (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for its production of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama, What the Constitution Means to Me, written by Tony Award nominee Heidi Schreck (Uncle Vanya), and directed by Laiona Michelle (Little Girl Blue). What the Constitution Means to Me will begin previews on September 24, 2024, and open on September 27 for a limited run through October 13, 2024.
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).
