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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-06-26

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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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Lewis Center for the Arts presents "At the Wedding" by Bryna Turner


(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents At the Wedding by Bryna Turner, a raucous and bittersweet comedy in which Carlo finds herself at her ex-girlfriend's wedding to a guy and guides the audience through cynically hilarious exchanges with other party guests. The play features senior Pixley Marquardt and is co-directed by Marquardt and junior Ren Dzyuba. Performances take place November 13-14, November 19-21 in the Wallace Theater. Showtime is 8:00pm each night. Shows are free and open to the public.

Theatre Exile presents "Gruesome Playground Injuries"


(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- South Philadelphia-based theater company Theatre Exile kicks off its 30th anniversary season with the return of Rajiv Joseph's acclaimed Gruesome Playground Injuries to its stage, following Kayleen and Doug through three decades of friendship, heartbreak, physical wounds, and choices that leave lasting marks. Gruesome Playground Injuries runs now through November 15, 2026.

East Lynne Theater Co. presents "Fully Committed"


(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company closes its 2026 mainstage season with Becky Mode's hilarious and fast-paced, one-man comedy Fully Committed, directed by Mark David Boberick and starring Andrew Betz. The show will be performed at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen A.M.E. from December 3-20, 2026.

Sharon Karmazin Named Chair of the George Street Playhouse Board of Trustees


(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On November 5, 2026, George Street Playhouse announced that five-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and longtime trustee Sharon Karmazin has been named Chair of its Board of Trustees. The theater also welcomes nine trustee appointments, including seven new members and two returning trustees, bringing experience in the performing arts, business, finance, law, philanthropy, and nonprofit leadership.

music

Newton Theatre presents The Man In Black - A Tribute to Johnny Cash


(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Man In Black - A Tribute to Johnny Cash on Friday, February 5, 2027 at 8:00pm. With his strikingly similar looks, baritone voice, and spot-on mannerisms, Shawn Barker has an uncanny resemblance to the original "Man In Black."

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 11/05/2026


"Not too bad brother, that's right, we do, "Go Rebel," happily stated Wicked bassist Daniel Martin. "We actually soft released it when we went on tour in the UK and Ireland with Dave Ellefson of Megadeath. We went out with his band, Kings of Thrash and I'll tell you what man, it was received really well. Even though we went out there with these heavy metal bands, everybody was so excited for this upbeat, hard hitting rock that we brought out that we were doing record store signings and people were buying the vinyl in different markets in Europe, England and Japan; it's a really exciting time for us with "Go Rebel."

NJPAC presents Gregory Porter with special guests Madeleine Peyroux and Catherine Russell


(NEWARK, NJ) -- With a voice that can fill a concert hall and make every listener feel personally embraced, Gregory Porter has become one of the most beloved artists in contemporary jazz. On Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00pm, the two-time GRAMMY® winner returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with special guests Madeleine Peyroux and Catherine Russell for an evening of soulful expression, exquisite storytelling and remarkable vocal artistry, presented as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

dance

Jersey Arts TV: The "Illumination" Series Shines a Light on the Dance Community


We all have a relationship to dance in one way or another. Allegory Dance Theatre's mission is to share their talent and passion for the art of dance both on and off the stage, aiming to inspire audiences with high caliber performances.

American Repertory Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" in Princeton, Red Bank, and New Brunswick


American Repertory Ballet (ARB) invites you to experience The Nutcracker, a timeless story filled with magic, beauty, and the spirit of the season. For more than 60 years, this cherished production has captivated audiences of all ages, enchanting first-time visitors while remaining a treasured holiday tradition for thousands of families. With its breathtaking dancing, unforgettable music, and beloved characters, The Nutcracker continues to create memories that last a lifetime.

community

State Theatre New Jersey presents A Magical Cirque Christmas


(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents A Magical Cirque Christmas on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 4:30pm and 7:30pm. In this show, the cast of world-class acrobats, contortionists, and aerialists will mesmerize, twist, flip, and push the boundaries of imagination where gravity is defied, and human potential knows no limits.





 

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