Here are previews of plays taking place from November 25 to December 1, 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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State Theatre New Jersey presents A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm. The Broadway-style production complete with all-new immersive sets, lighting, choreography, and colorful costumes, has sold more than 300,000 tickets over the prior holiday seasons.
George Street Playhouse presents "Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Jersey Christmas Show" (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Jersey Christmas Show from December 2-21, 2025. Written by Gordon Greenberg (Holiday Inn, Dracula!) and Steve Rosen (The Other Josh Cohen) and directed by Greenberg, it is based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and gives the holiday classic a Jersey twist.
Arden Theatre Company presents "The Mountaintop" by Katori Hall (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company presents The Mountaintop, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall, and directed by Barrymore Award-winning director Brett Ashley Robinson. Running October 30 through December 14, 2025 on the Arcadia Stage, the 90-minute reimagining of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final night, invites audiences into a deeply intimate and human portrait of one of the most iconic leaders of the 20th century.
Quintessence Theatre presents "The Pirates of Penzance" (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Quintessence Theatre continues its 16th season with The Pirates of Penzance, the beloved comic opera by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, from November 19, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Directed by Quintessence Artistic Director Alex Burns, the resplendent and hilarious story follows a band of pirates who go to battle with the British bobbies over the hearts of a bevy of beautiful Cornish maidens, with only a Major- General and Queen Victoria to stand in their way.
Cape May Stage presents the World Premiere of "Let's Catch Santa" (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents the World Premiere of Let's Catch Santa from November 19 through December 28, 2025. This is a new holiday play by Dan McCormick that combines magic, humor, hope and the Christmas spirit. The production is directed by Roy Steinberg.
SoHo Playhouse presents the U.S. premiere of "What If They Ate The Baby?" (NEW YORK, NY) -- SoHo Playhouse presents the U.S. premiere of What If They Ate The Baby?, written, directed and performed by the playhouse's artists in residence, Xhloe Rice and Natasha Roland, running Off-Broadway November 19 - December 22, 2025 for 25 performances in a limited 5-week engagement.
The Road Company presents "A Christmas Carol: The Musical" (WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ) -- The Road Company presents A Christmas Carol: The Musical weekends from November 20 through December 6, 2025. The classic tale by Charles Dickens comes alive with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent.
Kick Off the Holidays With "Seasonal Allergies" at Kelsey Theatre (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Kick off the holidays with a quirky group of friends and family navigating the stresses of the season in the hilarious comedy "Seasonal Allergies," weekends from November 21-30, 2025 at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College.
Paper Mill Playhouse presents Disney's "Frozen" (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents Disney's Frozen from November 26 through Sunday, January 11, 2026. This musical transforms the magic of the beloved animated film to the stage in an enchanting adventure. When sisters Elsa and Anna are torn apart by a mysterious secret power, they each set out on their own journey of courage, self-acceptance, and discovery of love in all its forms.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "A Christmas Carol" (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents A Christmas Carol weekends from November 28 through December 14, 2025. This is a spectacular musical adaptation of Dickens' most well-known story.
The Theater Project presents "It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play" over Thanksgiving Weekend (SUMMIT, NJ) -- A twenty-plus-year tradition unbroken by theater closures thanks to Zoom technology, It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play, returns to Oakes Center Theater for Thanksgiving weekend, November 29-30, 2025 to ring in the holidays. The Theater Project's production has grown each year, passing the story's message of redemption and community from actor to actor and audience to audience, year after year.
Arden Children's Theatre presents "A Wrinkle In Time" (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This winter, Arden Children's Theatre invites families to journey across time and space with an exciting adaptation of Madeline L'Engle's beloved book, A Wrinkle in Time. Adapted by John Glore, winner of the Newbery Medal, A Wrinkle in Time has inspired generations of readers, and even a major motion picture, since its publication. Now, the Arden brings this timeless classic to its stage for the first time. The production runs from December 3 through January 25, 2026.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" (MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) presents It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, running December 3-28, 2025 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. This brings the beloved holiday classic to life in the format of a 1940s radio broadcast — complete with microphones, sound effects, and a talented ensemble of actors.
Cirque du Soleil presents "'Twas the Night Before..." at The Theater at MSG (NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) announced that, due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Theater at Madison Square Garden for a limited engagement this holiday season from December 4-28, 2025.
Vanguard Theater Company presents "Into The Woods" (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater Company presents Into The Woods from December 4-21, 2025. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
New Jersey Repertory Company presents "Just Another Day" by Dan Lauria (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company presents Just Another Day by Dan Lauria from December 4-20, 2025. Eric Krebs directs Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack in a different kind of love story.
HACPAC presents "The Christmas Caper" (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Christmas Caper returns to the Hackensack Performing Arts Center with performances weekends from December 5-13, 2025. This is a magical show that has become an annual tradition in Hackensack, delighting audiences with its enchanting performances and heartwarming storytelling.
Gateway Playhouse presents "Scrooge, The Musical" (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse will ring in the holiday season with two weekends of the Christmas classic Scrooge the Musical, from December 5-14, 2025. Based on Charles Dickens' beloved A Christmas Carol, this musical brings the timeless holiday tale to life with warmth, humor and unforgettable music by Leslie Bricusse.
CDC Theatre presents "FROSTED" - A Frozen Fairytale Parody (CRANFORD, NJ) -- CDC Theatre presents FROSTED - A Frozen Fairytale Parody across two weekends from December 5-14, 2025. FROSTED is an energetic, interactive parody musical for the whole family.
American Theater Group presents "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) presents Joe Landry's It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play running December 5-7, 2025 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge and December 12-21, 2025 at the DMK Black Box Theater in Union.
Ritz Theatre Company presents "Goldilocks & The House of Ginger" (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Goldilocks & The House of Ginger weekends from December 5-21, 2025. From the zany minds of Bruce Curless and Brian Bacon comes another Christmas Musical Pantomime that is sure to have you laughing in the aisles!
Masquerade Theatre presents "Little Women" (RIVERSIDE, NJ) -- Masquerade Theatre presents Little Women weekends from December 5-20, 2025. Based on Louisa May Alcott's American classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time. Little Women features a Book by Allan Knee; Music by Jason Howland; and Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein.
Haddonfield Plays and Players presents "Fiddler on the Roof" (HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Fiddler on the Roof weekends from December 5-20, 2025. The award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia is a true musical theatre tradition.
interACT Theatre Productions presents The Naughty or Nice Cabaret - A Winter Cabaret Fundraiser (MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- interACT Theatre Productions presents interACT Sings: The Naughty or Nice Cabaret - A Winter Cabaret Fundraiser on December 5-6, 2025 at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts. Showtime is 7:30pm each night.
Bergen County Players presents "SPIN: The Rumpelstiltskin Musical" (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) continues its 93rd season with a special holiday run of SPIN: The Rumpelstiltskin Musical, returning to the Little Firehouse Theatre nearly four decades after its original BCP production in 1986. With music by Neil Fishman, and book and lyrics by Harvey Edelman, the holiday family show runs December 6-21, 2025 and is directed by Bunny Mateosian.
Vivid Stage presents A Very Special Special Holiday Variety Show on December 6th (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage celebrates the Holiday season with a unique annual event. For almost 25 years, the company has marked the holidays in the least serious way possible, with A Very Special Special. This Holiday variety show takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Oakes Center. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Moorestown Theater Company presents "Annie, Jr." (MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- Moorestown Theater Company presents Annie, Jr. with two casts from December 6-14, 2025 at First Methodist Church in Moorestown. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.
Studio Players presents Christmas Shorts - An Afternoon of Holiday Sketches (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Studio Players presents Christmas Shorts by Lucy Williams - An Afternoon of Holiday Sketches - across two weekends from December 6-14, 2025. Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Shorts is full of festive feel-good holiday fun for the whole family. Directed by Matt Masiello.
American Theater Group and UCPAC's Play Reading Series present "The Unwitting Magician" (RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), will present a special work in development -- The Unwitting Magician -- by Jeremy Dobrish as part of its free Play Reading Series on Monday, December 8, 2025 at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage in Rahway. The event begins at 7:00pm.
Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the World Premiere of "The Nice List" (BRISTOL, PA) -- Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) welcomes the holiday season with the world premiere of The Nice List, a lively musical filled with songs, humor, and plenty of Christmas cheer. This merry new production invites audiences of all ages to embark on a cheerful adventure straight from Santa's North Pole. Emmy Award-winning director Alan Muraoka leads this joyful production with music direction by Gary Adler. The production runs December 9-28, 2025.
Cameron Knight Leads the Cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in McCarter Theatre's "A Christmas Carol" (PRINCETON, NJ) -- A holiday tradition for 45 years, McCarter Theatre Center's annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns December 9–28, 2025. Adapted and directed by Lauren Keating, this year’s production offers a fresh perspective on the classic story of redemption and generosity. Cameron Knight leads the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge, with music direction by Cris Frisco and choreographer Emily Maltby.
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "Irving Berlin's White Christmas, The Musical" (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas, The Musical weekends from December 12-21, 2025. This holiday classic is enjoyable for all ages.
Nutley Little Theatre presents "Uh Oh, Here Comes Christmas" (NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre presents Uh Oh, Here Comes Christmas from December 12-20, 2025. The play, written by Robert Fulgham, takes a funny, heartwarming and often poignant look at the struggle to find the spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, stress and chaos that crashes down every December.
Brundage Park Playhouse presents "Miracle on 34th Street" (RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse presents Miracle on 34th Street weekends from December 12-21, 2025. Come celebrate the holiday season with a play adapted from the novel by Valentine Davies. The production is directed by J Cavaliere.
Skyline Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of "Joy Meets Girl" (BLOOMFIELD, NJ) -- Skyline Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Joy Meets Girl weekends from December 13-21, 2025 at The Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center. In the play we meet Addie, a true holiday enthusiast until she starts to doubt putting her focus on tinsel and cheer. It takes her best friend to help her find her true JOY!
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Saturday, November 29 @ 2:00pm - A Charlie Brown Christmas at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, November 29 @ 5:00pm - A Charlie Brown Christmas at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, November 30 @ 2:00pm - A Charlie Brown Christmas at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, November 30 @ 5:00pm - A Charlie Brown Christmas at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Tuesday, December 2 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Jersey Christmas Show at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
