Here are previews of plays taking place from September 9-15, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.
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Premiere Stages presents the NJ Premiere of "Walden" by Amy Berryman (UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, presents the New Jersey Premiere of Walden by Amy Berryman, September 4-21, 2025 in Kean University’s Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. Directed by Charlotte Cohn, Walden will feature professional actors Allison Altman, Erin Germaine Mahoney and Anthony Vaughn Merchant.
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.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Romeo & Juliet" (MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) presents Romeo and Juliet from September 10 to October 5, 2025 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University. This is one of the most enduring and influential tragedies in Western literature. The play is a cautionary tale about the tragic consequences of young love trying to exist amidst a world entrenched in hatred. Click here for an interview with Isaac Hickox-Young and Billie Wyatt who portray Romeo and Juliet.
Bridge Players Theatre Company presents "Sistas: The Musical" (BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents Sistas: The Musical by Dorothy Marcic weekends from September 12-27, 2025 at the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Burlington. This is a joyful, soul-stirring celebration of Black women through music, memories, and sisterhood!
Classic American Tales presents "Tales at the Dormer House" (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 12 through October 16, 2025, Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents "Tales at the Dormer House" in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories by American authors. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting. Otherwise, they will be inside. Cost is only $12.00, cash at the door, and guests at The Dormer House and children ages 12 and under are free.
"Heathers, the Musical" returns to NYC this summer (NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers Bill Kenwright LTD., Paul Taylor-Mills and Jerry Goehring are pleased to announce that after smash hit runs in London and on tour throughout the UK, a new production of Heathers the Musical will make its eagerly awaited return to New York City in June.
East Lynne Theater Company Debuts Cabaret at the Clemans Series with "No Regrets: An Evening with Edith Piaf" (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Experience the new East Lynne Theater Company as it debuts its original music series, Cabaret at the Clemans, with "No Regrets: An Evening with Edith Piaf" ("Je ne regrette rien: Une soirée avec Édith Piaf") starring multidisciplinary artist Yael Rasooly, from September 4-14, 2025 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts in Cape May.
Classic American Tales presents humorous stories at The Dormer House (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Classic American Tales (CAT) at the historic Dormer House B&B in Cape May, NJ presents humorous stories on the next two Thursdays.
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "Parade" (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Parade weekends from September 5-28, 2025. mid religious intolerance, political injustice and racial tension, the stirring Tony Award-winning musical explores the endurance of love and hope against all the odds. It features a book by Alfred Uhry and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown.
Somerset Valley Players presents "Funny Money" by Ray Cooney (HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players presents Funny Money by Ray Cooney weekends from September 5-21, 2025. Never has this master of farce been frenetically funnier! Henry A. Perkins, a mild- mannered CPA, accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase – one full of money.
Leslie Odom, Jr. to Return as Aaron Burr in "Hamilton" (NEW YORK, NY) -- Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Academy Award-nominated performer Leslie Odom, Jr. will make a highly anticipated return to Broadway this fall in his critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning role as Aaron Burr in Hamilton. The original star is set to reprise his wildly successful and iconic portrayal of Aaron Burr, which comes nine years after he took his final bow in July 2016.
Theater League of Clifton to hold auditions for "The Addams Family Musical" (WAYNE, NJ) -- The Theater League of Clifton will hold auditions for its next theater production, The Addams Family Musical, on Tuesday, September 9 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm and Thursday, September 11 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Callbacks (by Invitation only) will take place Monday, September 15 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Each takes place at Wayne Community Center (1 Pike Drive) in Wayne, NJ.
NJ Rep to present World Premiere of "Can't Run Can't Dance" by Gregg Henry (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep) is proud to present the world premiere of Can’t Run Can't Dance, a wild new comedy by Gregg Henry - the prolific film and television actor best known for major roles in "Scandal," "Gilmore Girls," and Guardians of the Galaxy. This fresh theatrical caper, directed by Lisa James, will run from September 11 through October 5, 2025, with opening night set for Saturday, September 13 at 7:00pm.
Classic American Tales presents James Thurber at The Dormer House (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Classic American Tales (CAT) presents Thurber: Not Unmeaningless at The Dormer House on Thursday, September 11, 2025 - part of a new solo play conceived, compiled, and edited by Pat Dwyer and Sybille Bruun with assistance by Stephen Mosher, and performed by Pat Dwyer, based on the works of James Thurber, performed by arrangement with Rosemary A. Thurber and The Barbara Hogenson Agency, Inc.
The Road Company presents "Godspell" (WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ) -- The Road Company presents the classic rock musical, Godspell, across two weekends from September 11-21, 2025. Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm.
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.
Players Guild of Leonia presents "Red Speedo" to Open New Season (LEONIA, NJ) -- The Players Guild of Leonia is diving headfirst into their new season with Red Speedo, the razor-sharp, hilarious, and fast-paced play by acclaimed playwright Lucas Hnath (A Doll's House, Part 2). Performances will take place from September 12-28, 2025 at the Civil War Drill Hall Theater in Leonia, home of the Players Guild.
Nutley Little Theatre presents "Dog Sees God: Confessions Of A Teenage Blockhead" (NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre presents Dog Sees God: Confessions Of A Teenage Blockhead across three weekends - September 12-14, September 19-21, September 25-27, 2025. When his beloved beagle is destroyed after a rabid rampage, CB is plunged into such a depression that a literal raincloud starts to follow him around.
Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center presents "Fade" by Tanya Saracho (PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center continues its 2025 season with Fade, a powerful and witty play by acclaimed playwright Tanya Saracho, from September 12-14, 2025 at the duCret Center of Art. In Fade, Lucia, a Mexican-born novelist, lands her first TV writing job in a white male-dominated writers' room.
Villagers Theatre's KidsVill series presents "Beetlejuice, JR." (SOMERSET, NJ) -- Villagers Theatre's KidsVill series presents Beetlejuice, JR. weekends from September 12-21, 2025. It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon.
Burlington County Footlighters presents "Bat Boy: The Musical" (CINNAMINSON, NJ) -- Burlington County Footlighters presents Bat Boy: The Musical across 3 weekends from to September 12-27, 2025. Based on a story in The Weekly World News, thisis a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia.
The Barn Theatre presents "The Cottage" by Sandy Rustin (MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents The Cottage by Sandy Rustin across 3 weekends from September 12-28, 2025. A romantic (and not quite murderous) comedy of manners. Inspired by Noël Coward, the play unfolds in the English countryside in 1923.
Two River Theater presents Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Links" (RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater presents the world-premiere of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Links, stylishly reimagined by Tony Award® winning director Darko Tresnjak (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder). Featuring numerous Tony Award® winners and nominees, both on and off stage, the production will run in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater from September 13 - October 5, 2025.
Bergen County Players to Open Season with "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, will launch its 93rd season with the area premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. This Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical phenomenon, based on the inspiring true story of the artist's remarkable journey from young songwriter to superstar solo artist, will run at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from September 13 through October 11, 2025.
The Acting Company presents a Benefit Reading of "Love's Labour's Won" by Alice Scovell (NEW YORK, NY) -- The Acting Company is proud to announce Loves’ Labour's Won, a hilarious Shakespearean sequel by Alice Scovell, staged by Award-winning director Brian Isaac Phillips. The all-star cast features Steven Boyer, Christian Conn, Ismenia Mendes, and Sarah Stiles. The one-night only play reading will take place on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues). All proceeds from the event will benefit The Acting Company.
Holmdel Theatre Company presents a reading of "The Elephant in the Room" by Helene Montagna (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Holmdel Theatre Company presents a reading of The Elephant in the Room by Helene Montagna on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm. The play is an exploration of the unspoken truths we carry.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Romeo and Juliet" at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Thursday, September 11, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Romeo and Juliet" at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Friday, September 12, 2025 @ 3:00pm - Walden at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Friday, September 12, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Romeo and Juliet" at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Friday, September 12, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Walden at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Friday, September 12, 2025 @ 8:00pm - Bridge Players Theatre Company presents "Sistas: The Musical" at Broad Street United Methodist Church, 36 E Broad Street, Burlington
Friday, September 12, 2025 @ 8:00pm - South Camden Theatre Company presents "A Good Farmer" at South Camden Theatre Company, 400 Jasper Street, Camden
Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Romeo and Juliet" at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 3:00pm - Walden at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Romeo and Juliet" at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Walden at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 7:30pm - I & You: The Musical at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 8:00pm - Bridge Players Theatre Company presents "Sistas: The Musical" at Broad Street United Methodist Church, 36 E Broad Street, Burlington
Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 8:00pm - South Camden Theatre Company presents "A Good Farmer" at South Camden Theatre Company, 400 Jasper Street, Camden
Sunday, September 14, 2025 @ 2:00pm - South Camden Theatre Company presents "A Good Farmer" at South Camden Theatre Company, 400 Jasper Street, Camden
Sunday, September 14, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Romeo and Juliet" at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Sunday, September 14, 2025 @ 2:00pm - I & You: The Musical at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Sunday, September 14, 2025 @ 3:00pm - Bridge Players Theatre Company presents "Sistas: The Musical" at Broad Street United Methodist Church, 36 E Broad Street, Burlington
Sunday, September 14, 2025 @ 3:00pm - Walden at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Sunday, September 14, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Romeo and Juliet" at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Never Too Late" by Sumner Arthur Long (HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Never Too Late by Sumner Arthur Long from September 16 through October 18, 2025. This is a hilarious farce about a man in his fifties who suddenly learns he’s about to be a father again.
Philadelphia Theatre Company to Open Season with "Primary Trust" (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- What if the friend who saves your life was just a figment of your imagination? Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) opens its 51st season with the Philadelphia premiere of Primary Trust, the acclaimed play by 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Eboni Booth. Performances run September 19 through October 5, 2025.
SoHo Playhouse presents World Premiere of "(un)conditional" by Ali Keller (NEW YORK, NY) -- SoHo Playhouse, in association with Hannah Jade Vickery, proudly presents the world premiere of its 2024 Lighthouse Series winner, Ali Keller's (un)conditional, directed by Ivey Lowe, running Off-Broadway September 19 – October 26, 2025 for 33 performances in a limited 6-week engagement at SoHo Playhouse, located at 15 Vandam Street in New York City.
Haddonfield Plays and Players presents "Rent" by Jonathan Larson (HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Jonathan Larson's Rent weekends from September 19 through October 4, 2025. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.
Cumberland Players presents "Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play" (VINELAND, NJ) -- Cumberland Players presents Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn from September 19-21, 2025. What will endure when the cataclysm arrives – when the grid fails, society crumbles, and we’re faced with the task of rebuilding?
The Theater Project presents a reading of "Define Good" by Stephanie Griffin (CRANFORD, NJ) -- The Theater Project will launch its 2025 New Play Readings series on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Cranford Community Center's 110-seat theater. Admission is free, with no registration required. The first play is Stephanie Griffin's Define Good, which draws its inspiration from the incendiary days of groups like the Weather Underground, whose violent tactics represented the dark side of the anti-Vietnam War movement. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Theatre Horizon presents "Oedipus in Seattle" (NORRISTOWN, PA) -- Theatre Horizon, the award-winning professional theater nestled in the heart of Norristown's Arts Hill District, opens its 21st season with Oedipus in Seattle, an experimental theatrical adventure blending myth and romantic comedy in real time. Performances run September 24 through October 5, 2025.
Gateway Playhouse presents "Into the Woods" (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Following a tremendous response to auditions with more than 100 people vying for a role, Gateway Playhouse of Somers Point will present Stephen Sondheim's classic musical Into the Woods from September 25 through October 5, 2025 with two casts.
The Broadway National Tour of "The Addams Family" comes to MPAC in September (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, the magnificently macabre hit musical The Addams Family comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for three performances September 26-27, 2025. A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, this is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters.
Phoenix Productions presents "Fiddler on the Roof" (RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions presents Fiddler on the Roof at Count Basie Center for the Arts September 26-28, 2025. Winning nine Tony Awards in its 1964 debut, the classic musical is set in the little village of Anatevka in the early 1900s.
Apricot Sky Productions celebrates 25 years of quality theater with "The 25th Act" (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Apricot Sky Productions marks its 25th anniversary this fall with The 25th Act, a dynamic evening of eight original short plays written and directed by company founder Eric Alter. Performances will run September 26-28 and October 3-5, 2025 at The Grove Street Theater in Montclair.
