New Jersey Theatre Newsroom

Get ready for some macabre madness when Aspire Performing Arts Company's production of Sweeney Todd High School Edition comes to the Fair Lawn Community Center from January 24 to 26, 2025.

The award-winning Fool Moon Theatre Company, which for the past three years has performed over 10 shows at Margate Community Church, is in search of a new performance space to call “home.”

bergenPAC has announced one new show. Bergen County natives and R&B legends The Isley Brothers will perform on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 at 11 a.m.

The South Orange Performing Arts Center welcomes Donna Vivino and Dominic Scaglione Jr. to its Cabaret in the Loft series, celebrating two Broadway vocal powerhouses with strong local ties.

New Jersey professional and family caregivers are invited to submit all forms of creative writing, including prose, poetry, and theatrical pieces that reflect the theme of caregiving or the personal healing experience.

America's Got Talent finalist and “America's Favorite Mystifier” Mike Super brings his magic and illusion to the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 25.

Get out of the house this winter and take the kids to Mayo Performing Arts Center for fun shows for all ages! Here's what's on tap from January – March.

State Theatre New Jersey will present An Evening with Sutton Foster. The Tony Award-winning artist will perform from her extensive Broadway catalog including, The Music Man, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. Learn more!

The Theater Project is encouraging New Jersey’s creative young people to enter its 23rd annual Young Playwrights Competition. Learn more and see how to apply!

Two River Theater, in partnership with the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, is inviting you to join Grammy-nominated poet, activist and author Kevin Powell for “What Would Dr. King Say Now? How to Heal America”. Learn how to attend.

Fresh from making history as North Hunterdon Lions Wrestling Team's first female Tri-County Champion, Riley Conaty now takes center stage in ShowKids Invitational Theatre (SKIT)'s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical.

On Saturday January 25, 2025 at 8 p.m., Brandon Tomasello with the City Rhythm Orchestra will celebrate the launch of their new album, The Lost Sinatra – Basie, with a concert at Scottish Rite Auditorium.

Wharton Community Players will present The Moors by Jen Silverman, January 24-February 2, in the Wharton Black Box Theater located at 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights.

Eastbound Theatre will present the winter show of its 30th anniversary season, My Children! My Africa!written by Athol Fugard and directed by Noelle Fair. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Art House Productions will present the 17th Annual Snow Ball Gala in January. This year’s theme, Spectacle of Wonder, brings the enchantment of the circus to life. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Brandon Tomasello will perform unheard arrangements from 1965 written for the legendary Frank Sinatra and the Count Basie Orchestra at Scottish Rite Auditorium. Learn how to purchase tickets.

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THE GOAT (2002) this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Vivid Stage will hold its 30th Anniversary gala fundraiser on Valentine’s Day at the Oakes Center in Summit. The theatre will honor Steven McIntyre, a former board member and staff member and longtime patron and friend of the company.

Start the New Year with Centenary Stage Company’s Winter Thaw Music Festival. This year, the music festival will feature concert performances by Judy Carmichael and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

State Theatre New Jersey will present the musical comedy, The Addams Family for four performances on Friday, January 24 at 8pm; Saturday, January 25 at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, January 26 at 2pm.

Created by Carl Palmer and his management, Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson Lake & Palmer will be presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.

The Duprees are headed to Drew University next month. For over 60 years, The Duprees have enchanted audiences with their timeless and unique sound. Learn more here!

NJ's Premier Billy Joel Tribute Band, We May Be Right, is coming to Drew University.  Experience the legendary 'Piano Man' brought to life with as We May Be Right takes the stage.

New Jersey is a center for top-notch entertainment and we have been delighted to keep our readers informed about all that is happening in the Garden State. 

Dr. Parsonnet, whO served as chairman of the New Jersey Symphony from 1991–2007, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at the age of 100. Learn more about the life and career of Parsonnet.