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theatre
Oddball, Whodunit Farce 'Drop Dead!' Comes to Kelsey Theatre 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- A comedic web of foul play, set against the backdrop of a "play within a play," comes to the stage of Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre when the Yardley Players present the farce "Drop Dead!" on MCCC's West Windsor Campus, weekends from November 7-16, 2025.
'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein' at NJ's Shakespeare Theatre is Intense with Superb Staging 
Now running at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is a stunning production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The play comes from author Mary Shelley's original 1818 book of Frankenstein. This version of the play is written by David Catlin. It plays now through November 16th at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 28 to November 3, 2025 
Here are previews of plays taking place from October 28 to November 3, 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.
State Theatre and George Street Playhouse Launch New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Two of New Jersey's premier arts organizations, State Theatre New Jersey and George Street Playhouse, have announced the launch of the New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass, a brand-new ticketing option designed to give audiences the freedom to experience the very best of both theaters—with exceptional savings and unmatched flexibility. The New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass is now available through both venues' box offices and websites.
The Theater Project presents a Staged Reading of "B.B'S" 
(CRANFORD, NJ) -- The Theater Project, in conjunction with the Friends of the Cranford Library as part of its series of staged readings of new plays, will be presenting B.B.'S, by Bill Mesce, Jr., based on the fiction of three acclaimed New Jersey writers, and directed by Lynn Marie Macy. The reading is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm. As with all of The Theater Project's readings, it is followed by discussion with the author, director, cast, and audience. Admission is free.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Richard Thomas in "Mark Twain Tonight!" by Hal Holbrook 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! by Hal Holbrook from November 5-6, 2025. Emmy® Award-winning actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight!. Richard is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook.
music
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 28 to November 3, 2025 
Here is a look at shows taking place from October 28 to November 3, 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.
comedy
Trevor Noah and Kristin Lemkau to be Honored at "Comic Relief Live" Benefit 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- "Comic Relief Live" will return to New York City on December 10, 2025, at 8:00pm, in the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Hosted by John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver), Comic Relief's annual benefit to build brighter futures for kids will honor Trevor Noah (comedian and best-selling author) with Comic Relief's Icon Award and Kristin Lemkau (Chief Executive Officer of J.P. Morgan Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase) with Comic Relief’s Visionary Award.
dance
Full Circle Magic: Tara and Austin Jarboe Return to Roxey Ballet's Nutcracker for the 30th Anniversary Season 
(EWING, NJ) -- This holiday season, Roxey Ballet celebrates the magic of The Nutcracker—and the real-life love story that blossomed within its cast. As the company marks its 30th Anniversary production, longtime Roxey Ballet family members Tara and Austin Jarboe return to the stage as Mother and Father Stahlbaum, the beloved hosts of the ballet's opening party scene.
art
Novado Gallery presents "Of Matter and Light" 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Novado Gallery presents "Of Matter and Light," a two-person exhibition featuring the work of Robert Glisson and Brooke Lanier. The exhibition, curated by Anne Novado and Eleazar Sanchez, will be on view from November 8 through December 6, 2025.
community
Bergen Fiber Network Goes Live in Hillsdale 
(HILLSDALE, NJ) -- Standing inside the Council Chambers at Hillsdale Borough Hall, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and County Commissioners Mary Amoroso and Germaine Ortiz joined Mayor Michael Sheinfield to mark the Borough's official connection to the Bergen Fiber Network—a high-speed, county-owned broadband system providing municipalities with faster, more secure internet service while cutting costs for taxpayers.
Events This Week in New Jersey from October 28 to November 3, 2025 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 28-November 3, 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.
Like Moths to The Light 
Novelist George Dawes Green spent many a sultry summer night in his native Georgia on the porch with friends, telling spellbinding stories as moths fluttered nearby, attracted by the glowing porch light.
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