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theatre
Nutley Little Theatre presents "A Doll's House, Part 2"
(NUTLEY, NJ) -- Fifteen years after leaving her family and stagnant marriage, Henrik Ibsen's Nora returns home in Lucas Hnath's A Doll's House Part 2. Nutley Little Theatre presents this sequel to Ibsen's classic play across three weekends from September 11-26, 2026.
Haddonfield Plays & Players presents "Marrying George Clooney: Confessions from a Midlife Crisis"
(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- What happens when fantasy meets 50-something reality? Find out when Haddonfield Plays & Players presents Marrying George Clooney: Confessions from a Midlife Crisis from September 4-6, 2026. This is a sharp-witted, satirical play written by Amy Ferris and adapted from her best-selling memoir.
Masquerade Theatre presents "Myths, Legends & Folklore Showcase"
(RIVERSIDE, NJ) -- Masquerade Theatre presents Myths, Legends & Folklore Showcase with performances on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 8:00pm each night.
Burlington County Footlighters Intern Co. presents "The Beggar's Opera"
(CINNAMINSON, NJ) -- Burlington County Footlighters Intern Co. presents The Beggar's Opera from August 5-8, 2026. A ragtag company of beggars in Victorian London tell the bitter tale of the predatory outlaw known as MacHeath. He secretly marries the daughter of an underworld boss, but is soon betrayed by his sinister in-laws and sent to prison.
Gateway Playhouse presents "Crazy For You"
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse presents the musical comedy Crazy For You with four performances from August 7-8, 2026. A city slicker falls for a hometown girl in this ebullient romantic comedy featuring cowboys, showgirls, high-energy production numbers, and a glorious score from George and Ira Gershwin.
Surflight Theatre presents "1776, the Musical"
(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Witness the birth of a nation as our forefathers struggle to craft the Declaration of Independence when Surflight Theatre presents 1776, the Musical from August 18-30, 2026.
George Street Playhouse presents "Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares"
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares - a comedy show with original songs from August 26-30, 2026. Direct from an acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe and two sold-out Off-Broadway engagements comes this one-woman comedy show from the mind of Tony Award® winner Laura Benanti.
McCarter Theatre presents the Octopus Theatricals Production of "All The Devils Are Here"
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents the Octopus Theatricals Production of All The Devils Are Here from August 19-30, 2026. Learn how Shakespeare invented the villain in a play created and performed by Patrick Page. The production is directed by Simon Godwin.
East Lynne Theater Company presents the New Jersey Premiere of "Lunar Eclipse" by Donald Margulies
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company presents the New Jersey Premiere of Lunar Eclipse by Donald Margulies from August 27 through September 20, 2026. In the play, George has been waiting for this night – the seven stages of a lunar eclipse are viewable from the farm that he shares with his wife Em – and she decides to join him in taking in the view.
Cape May Stage presents a Staged Reading of "Appendage" by Derek Murphy
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents a staged reading of Appendage by Derek Murphy on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00pm. A darkly comic and psychologically sharp two-hander, Appendage by Derek Murphy explores grief, masculinity, and the messy ways we cope with loss. Admission is free.
Ritz Theatre Company presents 2026 One-Act Play Festival
(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents their 2026 One-Act Play Festival from August 28-29. The festival features one-act comedies from practicing and promised playwrights from around the world!
Fifth Annual Broadway in the Park concert to Take Place September 7th
(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- SOMA Stage presents the fifth annual Broadway in the Park concert on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026 at the Memorial Park Amphitheater in Maplewood. This year's concert, Broadway in the Park: Let's Rock!, features Broadway's biggest rock and pop hits from the 1950s through today. Showtime is 4:30pm.
Vivid Stage Receives Grants in Support of Upcoming Season
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center in Summit, is proud to be the recipient of two significant grants that will support its work in the 2026-2027 season. Both the Shubert Foundation and the Summit Foundation have awarded Vivid Stage grants that will make their upcoming productions of premieres possible.
comedy
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents An Evening with Luke Null on August 13th
(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents An Evening with Luke Null (SNL Alum) on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:30pm. The lineup also includes special guest Chip Chantry.
film
The ShowRoom Celebrates New Jersey's Cinematic Legacy with "The Jersey Shore on Film" Series
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- This August, The ShowRoom Cinema invites audiences to celebrate the Garden State on the big screen with The Jersey Shore on Film, a special three-film series presented in collaboration with film historian and author Marci Mazzarotto. Executive Director of the Bread & Roses Film Festival and Associate Professor of Communication at Georgian Court University, Mazzarotto will introduce each screening and share insights into New Jersey's rich cinematic history. Copies of her acclaimed book, The Jersey Shore on Film—the first and only book dedicated entirely to the region's cinematic legacy—will be available for purchase at each event.
books
Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter - Virtual Discussion with Author David O. Stewart on September 1st
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join award-winning historian David O. Stewart as he talks about his newest book, the Democracy We Must Keep, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in a virtual discussion, presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.
kids
Day Out with Thomas Heads to the Delaware River Railroad Excursions Celebrating the Let's Rock, Lets Roll Tour
(PHILLIPSBURG, NJ) -- Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to Delaware River Railroad Excursions in Phillipsburg August 7-9, 2026. Each ticket includes a train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as well as access to a full day of activities for all to enjoy.
community
Art House Productions presents "Queer Flipside: A Night of Powerful Storytelling" on Friday
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents Queer Flipside: A Night of Powerful Storytelling on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:00pm. Queer Flipside is a double-feature film and theater event where protest party meets comedy, kundiman, and storytelling.
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