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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-27-26

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NJ Stage Daily Update

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

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theatre

First Avenue Playhouse presents "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro


(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro from November 6-21, 2026. This is a heartwarming family comedy about the bond between generations.

Readington Community Theatre presents "Anatomy of a Murder"


(WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ) -- Readington Community Theatre presents Anatomy of a Murder by Elihu Winer across two weekends from November 13-22, 2026 at Rockaway Reformed Church. In a quiet town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a small-time lawyer is pulled into a sensational case that quickly grips the entire community.

The Road Company presents "Solid Gold: A Show-Stopping Cabaret"


(WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ) -- The Road Company presents Solid Gold: A Show-Stopping Cabaret, an original retrospective revue, from November 19 to December 5, 2026 at the Grand Theatre.

Mainstage Center for the Arts presents "Elf The Musical Jr."


(BLACKWOOD, NJ) -- Mainstage Center for the Arts presents Elf The Musical Jr. at the Dennis Flyer Memorial Theater from November 6-8, 2026. Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this production performed by the talented young artists of Mainstage Center for the Arts!

The Maplewood Strollers presents "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"


(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street weekends from November 13-22, 2026. Attend the dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London.

For the Whim Productions presents William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"


(BRIDGETON, NJ) -- For the Whim Productions presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream from November 13-20, 2026 at the Ashley McCormick Theatre in the Hopeloft in Bridgeton. A whimsical comedy where fairies, lovers, actors, and our audience collide in an enchanted forest, blending magic, romance, and mischief. The production is directed by Heidi Dugan.

Moorestown Theater Company presents "9 to 5, the Musical"


(MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- Moorestown Theater Company presents 9 to 5, the Musical from November 18-22 at First Methodist Church. Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world.

Bridge Players Theatre Company presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical"


(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical weekends from November 13-28, 2026. 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!

Gateway Playhouse presents "Harvey"


(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse presents Harvey Mary Coyle Chase from November 6-8, 2026. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play was one of the longest-running comedies in Broadway history, charmingly presenting amiable Elwood P. Dowd's friendship with a tall white rabbit which only he can see.

NJ Rep presents Theatre Brut Short Play Festival 2026: "Through The Window"


(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- What happens when we look through a window? Do we see the world as it really is, the world as we wish it could be, or something we never expected? New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) invites audiences to discover the unexpected with NJ Rep presents Theatre Brut Short Play Festival 2026: "Through The Window" a festival of eight original short plays presented over two weekends, November 13–15 and November 20–22, 2026 at the West End Arts Center in Long Branch.

Lomotion Live presents "Etiquette" by David Lee White


(BOONTON, NJ) -- Lomotion Live presents Etiquette, a timely and biting comedy by playwright David Lee White, directed by Lauren Moran. The production will run November 13–15, 2026 at Lomotion Live at Parsippany Arts Center in Boonton.

music

Holmdel Theatre Company presents the 8th Annual Betsy Wolfe Holiday Show


(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Holmdel Theatre Company presents the 8th Annual Betsy Wolfe Holiday Show! Betsy returns to Holmdel after last year's BroadwayWorld Award WIN for Best Cabaret / Concert / Solo Performance! Performances take place December 4-5, 2026 at 7:00pm each night.

A.R. Rahman to Perform with New Jersey Symphony November 3-4 at NJPAC


(NEWARK, NJ) -- The unforgettable melodies. The soaring emotion. The music that has captivated audiences around the world. Internationally celebrated composer, performer and producer A.R. Rahman joins the New Jersey Symphony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for A.R. Rahman Symphonic Experience, with performances on Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:30pm each night.

Arts Council of Bradley Beach Presents "Sea & Sky Songwriters Acoustic Afternoon" at Erratic Fermentations Brewery


(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Bradley Beach invites music lovers and community members to a special Sea & Sky Songwriters Acoustic Afternoon on Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The live acoustic event will be hosted at Erratic Fermentations Brewery (714 Main Street) in Bradley Beach.

Songwriters in the Pines Returns to Albert Music Hall on Friday


(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will once again celebrate the creativity of local and regional songwriters on Friday, October 30, 2026, with another installment of its Songwriters in the Pines Series. The evening will feature a diverse lineup of performers sharing their original music and some of the stories that inspire it. The audience can discover new artists, enjoy a variety of musical styles, and experience the region's songwriting talent in a unique and welcoming atmosphere. Showtime is 7:00pm.

comedy

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Psycho with Jamie Wolf on Thursday


(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Psycho with Jamie Wolf on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:30pm. The lineup also includes special guests Tyler Wolf and Chris Aileo.

film

A Look at Premieres at the 2026 Teaneck International Film Festival


(TEANECK, NJ) -- The 2026 Teaneck International Film Festival takes place November 5-12. During the festival, several films will be seen for the first time in the area.  Some are Bergen County premieres, some are New Jersey premieres, and some are being seen for the first time on the East Coast!

dance

State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Hispánico New York on Sunday


(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Hispánico New York in CARMEN.maquia on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm. This is a striking reinterpretation of Bizet's opera that blends ballet, flamenco, and contemporary movement into a powerful meditation on identity, passion, and defiance.

art

Studio Lofts, LLC begins construction on new Littleton Avenue Arts Destination in Newark's West Ward


(NEWARK, NJ)-- Studio Lofts, LLC has announced that construction is officially underway at 166–170 Littleton Avenue in Newark's West Ward. The approximately 9,000-square-foot mixed-use property will become the new home for Akwaaba Gallery and significantly expand its ability to present exhibitions, support working artists, welcome collectors and visitors, and create meaningful cultural experiences in the area. The new facility will include approximately 3,000 square feet of gallery and exhibition space, 10 private artist studios and residential apartments.

books

Meet the author of "Waves of Hope" at Brick Library on November 14th


(BRICK, NJ) -- During World War II, a tech-savvy New Jersey woman took it upon herself to be a priceless information provider for families of captured U.S. service members. Agnes Joan Negra's exploits are chronicled in the book Waves of Hope. Meet her son Ronald Edward Negra, the author, at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The event begins at 11:00am.

Author Katherine Rodriguez presents The Tree Within at Brown Sugar Café


(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Local author Katherine Rodriguez is inviting readers to The Tree Within — An Intimate Author Gathering, a public author reading, conversation and book signing on November 4, 2026 at Brown Sugar Café in Warren. The event begins at 6:30pm.




 

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