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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.


 

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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.









FEATURED EVENTS

Written by and Starring Kathryn Grody  
Directed by Timothy Near  
 
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive 

 


 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Arden Theatre Company presents "Topdog/Underdog"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company continues its 2026/27 Mainstage Season with Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize- winning play Topdog/Underdog, a gripping two-person drama exploring brotherhood, rivalry, survival, and the ties that bind families together. Directed by three-time Barrymore Award-winning artist Amina Robinson and co-produced with People's Light, Topdog/Underdog starts its run on the Arden's Arcadia stage on October 29, with opening night on November 4, and performances running through December 13, 2026.



Seton Hall Theatre presents "Twelfth Night" at SOPAC

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Seton Hall Theatre presents William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night from October 29 to November 1, 2026 at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). The production is directed by Stephanie ila Silver-Silberstein.



Two River Theater presents "Stir" by Melinda Lopez & Joel Perez

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater presents Stir by Melinda Lopez & Joel Perez from October 31 to November 22, 2026. Join them in the kitchen as two siblings piece together their mother's beloved black bean recipe. Secrets simmer and memories are on the menu as they reconnect from across the country. 



Women+ on the Edge of Democracy presents a play reading evening on November 2nd

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Women+ on the Edge of Democracy presents a play reading to foster community and conversation on Monday, November 2, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Summit. The event, which begins at 7:00pm, is co-sponsored by St John’s Lutheran Church, Interweave, and Vivid Stage. Admission is free, but registration is required.



Centenary Stage Company's Annual Fringe Festival Returns in November

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's annual Fringe Festival returns this November with three intimate, unconventional, and thought-provoking theatrical experiences. Featuring Too Fat for China, Ghost Dance: Picture of a Madman, and Unseen, this year's festival explores adoption, art and mental illness, and the often-unseen people who make the magic of theater possible.







FEATURES

'Hamlet' at Shakespeare Theatre NJ is a Treat this Halloween Season

Halloween shows seem to require a body count as a part of the story. Hamlet has that carried out especially at the end! But one was especially moving to see happen and that was Gertrude dying. Marion Adler's portrayal of this character is superb.



PHOTOS from "The Hello Girls" by Old Library Theatre

(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre is in their final weekend of presenting The Hello Girls at the George Frey Performing Arts Center. From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz, this musical chronicles the story of America's first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by history. The show closes on October 25th. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



PHOTOS from "Pirates - The Penzance Musical" by Phoenix Productions

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions presented Pirates - The Penzance Musical from September 25-27, 2026 at Count Basie Center for the Arts. This is a jazzy and joyous reimagining of the beloved Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



Inspire 23 Productions Brings Two Powerful Stage Plays to New Jersey This November!

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Get ready for an exciting weekend of fun, laughter, drama, and live entertainment as Inspire 23 Productions presents two captivating stage plays (Tangled Vows and The Man Beneath the Mask) at the Avenel Performing Arts Center.



PHOTOS from "Matilda, the Musical" at Growing Stage

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage opens their season with Roald Dahl's Matilda, the Musical weekends through October 25, 2026. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.






 

LINKS

* Community Theaters
* Equity Theater Companies






THIS WEEK IN THEATRE

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 20-26, 2026

Here are previews of plays taking place from October 20-26, 2026 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.








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