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theatre
Somerset Valley Players present "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood"
(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players present The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood by Mary Lynn Dobson weekends from September 11-27, 2026. Get ready for a fast‑paced, side‑splitting spoof of the legendary outlaw you almost remember!
Chatham Players present "The Thanksgiving Play"
(CHATHAM, NJ) -- Chatham Players present The Thanksgiving Play weekends from September 18 to October 3, 2026. Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire.
The Barn Theatre presents "The Last Virginity Tour"
(MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents The Last Virginity Tour weekends from September 18 to October 4, 2026. Four women in a retirement community meet weekly for their baking club. But instead of swapping recipes, they share stories about their "first time," inspiring one of them to plan a road trip revisiting where they each lost their virginity.
Bell Theater at Bell Works presents "Come From Away" to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater at Bell Works presents the Tony Award-Winning Musical Come From Away from September 11 through October 4, 2026. Discover the remarkable true story of the small town that welcomed the world.
Kelsey Theatre presents "Red Cliffs"
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Kelsey Theatre presents Red Cliffs - a special collaboration with HX Chinese School - from August 22-23, 2026. This is an action packed show presented by the Huaxia Chinese School featuring authentic music and martial arts. This energetic show simplifies the complex history into a fun, high-stakes story about teamwork, cleverness, and overcoming a massive challenge.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "The Cher Show"
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents The Cher Show weekends from September 4-27, 2026. This powerhouse musical celebrates the legend that is Cher, from her humble childhood to her teen pop stardom, to her celebrated film career and her evolution as a rock goddess.
McCarter Theatre Center announces Cast and Creative for "A Beat of Our Own"
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center have announced the full cast and creative team for A Beat of Our Own, From the Tony Award-winning producers of Hadestown, A Beat of Our Own features a book by Rehana Lew Mirza and Mike Lew, music and lyrics by Sam Willmott, direction by Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima, choreography by Rujuta Vaidya, and musical staging by Jesse Robb. A Beat of Our Own is a joyous new musical comedy celebrating the power of community through music, dance, and laughter.
Shakespeare Goes Rogue – "The Merry Wives of Windsor"
(MADISON, NJ) -- Running now through August 23, 2026 at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is a Bard classic comedy: The Merry Wives of Windsor. However, there is more to it than that. This production is titled Rogue Shakespeare:The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Send Me No Flowers"
(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Send Me No Flowers from September 16 through October 22, 2026. When George Kimball, a Westchester commuter with a flair for hypochondria, overhears his doctor discussing a heart patient, he’s convinced his time has come.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "The Bodyguard, The Musical"
(PITMAN, NJ) -- Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents The Bodyguard, The Musical from September 4-27, 2026. This is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music based on the Warner Bros. film screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan.
Collingswood Community Theater presents Musical Comedy Cabaret on September 18th
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Collingswood Community Theater presents Musical Comedy Cabaret on Friday, September 18, 2026 in the Collingswood Grand Ballroom. The event begins at 7:30pm. This is a fundraiser for the company.
Bridge Players Theatre Company to hold auditions for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical"
(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company will hold auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical on September 1-2, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. In this musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic, The Herdmans (widely known as the "worst kids in the history of the world") crash Sunday School lured by the promise of free snacks and end up hijacking the annual church Christmas pageant!
music
Buddy Guy 90 LIVE! at STNJ
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Buddy Guy performing at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick on August 8, 2026.
The Newton Theatre presents Hollywood Nights - America's Bob Seger Experience on September 25th
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:00pm. They are a 9-piece band based in New Jersey who continues to strive to recreate everything about Bob Seger and his music down to the core.
Local Community to Rally for Area Teen's Life-Saving Battle with Sold-Out Benefit Event at Pagano's UVA
(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- Community members and music lovers have completely filled the house for an upcoming evening of music, solidarity, and hope. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Pagano's UVA Restaurant & Wine Bar in Bradley Beach. The benefit fundraiser for a local teenager courageously battling Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)—an extremely rare disease in children—is officially
sold out, but you can still contribute to the cause online.
film
2026 Indie Street Film Festival takes place this week
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The 2026 Indie Street Film Festival takes place this week from August 17-23, 2026. The festival includes film screenings, networking events, seminars, and after parties throughout Red Bank, New Jersey.
New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2026 to open with "Your Lips Never Left Mine" on September 4th
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2026 kicks off with a screening of
Your Lips Never Left Mine on Friday, September 4, 2026. Matthew Kozlark's thriller will be available via video on demand starting at 12:00am with an in-person screening at Rutgers University movie theater at 7:00pm.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from August 9-15, 2026
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from August 9-15, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 11 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, and Warren).
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