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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place July 29 to August 4, 2025 
Here are previews of plays taking place from July 29 to August 4, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
Spring Lake Theatre presents "The Sound of Music" 
(SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- Spring Lake Theatre presents The Sound of Music from August 14-24, 2025. This beloveded musical that tells the inspiring story of Maria, a spirited young woman studying to become a nun in Austria during the late 1930s.
Main Street Theatre Company presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar" 
(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- Main Street Theatre Company presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar across two weekends (August 9-10 and August 16-17, 2025). A thrilling rock opera based on the last week of Jesus’ life, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Man of La Mancha" 
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Man of La Mancha weekends from August 8-24, 2025. One of the world's most popular musicals, it was inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' 17th-century masterwork Don Quixote and set during the Spanish Inquisition.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Clue, the Musical" 
(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Clue, the Musical from July 29 - August 14, 2025. The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical that brings the world’s best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon.
Surflight Theatre presents "West Side Story" 
(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre presents the classic musical West Side Story from July 29 - August 17 2025. As many people know, West Side Story is a musical adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, set in 1950s New York City. The musical follows two groups: the Jets, and the Sharks, as they rival through racial injustice and territorial turmoil.
Teaneck New Theatre presents "The Comedy of Errors" 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Teaneck New Theatre presents The Comedy of Errors as part of Hackensack's Shakespeare in the Park series. Performances take place on August 6 & 13, 2025 in Atlantic Street Park. Admission is free.
Gateway Playhouse presents Destination American - A Coast-To-Coast musical tribute on Saturday 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse presents Destination American - A Coast-To-Coast musical tribute on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Performances take place at 1:00pm & 6:00pm.
Phoenix Productions presents "Legally Blonde, The Musical" 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions presents Legally Blonde, The Musical from August 1-3, 2025 at Count Basie Center for the Arts. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, the musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.
South Camden Theatre Company presents "A Good Farmer" by Sharyn Rothstein 
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- South Camden Theatre Company presents A Good Farmer by Sharyn Rothstein weekends from September 5-21, 2025. This is a play about love, friendship, and finding the power to face what divides us.
The Ritz Theatre Company presents "Guys and Dolls" 
(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Guys and Dolls weekends from September 12-28, 2025. Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. It is often hailed as the perfect musical comedy.
music
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 29 to August 4, 2025 
Here is a look at shows taking place from July 29 to August 4, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
The Wellmont Theater presents Descendents with Teen Mortgage and Liquid Mike on Saturday 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Descendents with Teen Mortgage and Liquid Mike on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
KC and the Sunshine Band LIVE! at bergenPAC 
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of KC and the Sunshine Band at bergenPAC on July 17, 2025.
Villa Milagro Vineyards presents Acute Inflections 
(PHILLIPSBURG, NJ) -- Villa Milagro Vineyards presents Acute Inflections, a NYC-based jazzy R&B duo, on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Imagine the Harlem Renaissance meeting modern soul music in the scenic hills of Phillipsburg. Sets are at 1:00pm & 5:00pm. Limited tickets remain.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Le Vent du Nord 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Le Vent du Nord on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. The award winning and highly acclaimed band is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. Showtime is 8:00pm.
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center presents John Violinist on Saturday 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- John Violinist will perform at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 7:30pm. John is an international violinist and performer who has fused the sound of classical music with the sound of today's popular music.
community
Events This Week in New Jersey from July 29 to August 4, 2025 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from July 29-August 4, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
The Newton Theatre presents Sister Hazel
November 13, 2025
The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
November 13, 2025
Lily Vakili to perform at Marksboro Mills
November 13, 2025
Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam
November 14, 2025
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House
November 14, 2025
Newton Theatre presents The Breakers - Tom Petty Tribute Band
November 14, 2025
Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories
November 14, 2025
StocktonPAC presents "Black Angels Over Tuskegee"
November 14, 2025
Hats Off To Downtown brings an evening of shopping, prizes, and fun to South Orange
November 14, 2025
Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University presents a Conversation with Olwen Fouéré
November 14, 2025
