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Here are previews of plays taking place from March 10-16, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.
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FEATURED EVENTS
American Theater Group presents “My Fair Lady” (UNION, NJ) — American Theater Group (ATG) presents My Fair Lady from February 26-March 15, 2026, in venues located in Basking Ridge, Union, and Rahway. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, My Fair Lady was the recipient of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The production is directed by ATG’s Producing Artistic Director James Vagias, with choreography by Victoria Casillo and Musical Direction by Amanda Dee.
McCarter Theatre Center presents “Circus Quixote” from Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre Company and The Actors Gymnasium (PRINCETON, NJ) — McCarter Theatre Center presents Circus Quixote, a gravity-defying theatrical spectacle from Chicago’s famed Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors Gymnasium, running March 4–15, 2026. Blending epic adventure with high-flying circus artistry, the production reimagines one of literature’s most iconic dreamers for a world that may need him now more than ever.
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The Growing Stage presents “Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery” (NETCONG, NJ) — The Growing Stage, the children’s theatre of New Jersey, presents Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery weekends from March 6-22, 2026. This was adapted for the stage by Suzanne Maynard Miller and is based on the book Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France by Mara Rockliff. Click here for photos from the production.
Pushcart Players Artistic Director Performs “Over the River and Through the Woods” with Company Theatre Group (HACKENSACK, NJ) — Paul Whelihan, producing artistic director of NJ’s renowned touring educational theater, Pushcart Players will appear in the Company Theatre Group’s production of Over the River and Through the Woods from March 7-15, 2026 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center.
Ocean County College Repertory Theater Company presents “Dancing at Lughnasa” (TOMS RIVER, NJ) — The Ocean County College Repertory Theater Company presents Dancing at Lughnasa across two weekends from March 13-22, 2026 in the Black Box Theater. This extraordinary play by Brian Friel is the story of five unmarried sisters eking out their lives in a small village in Ireland in 1936.
The Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS presents “Les Misérables” (RAHWAY, NJ) — The Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS presents Les Misérables at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) from March 13-15, 2026. Set in nineteenth-century France, Les Misérables is a sweeping epic of love, sacrifice, and redemption.
George Street Playhouse presents “What Became of Us” by Shayan Lofti (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — George Street Playhouse presents What Became of Us by Shayan Lofti and directed by Laiona Michelle (GSP’s Little Girl Blue). Previews begin on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with opening night set for Friday, March 20, for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 5, 2026, at George Street Playhouse.
EVENT PREVIEWS
Lantern Theater Company presents “Blues For An Alabama Sky” (PHILADELPHIA, PA) — Lantern Theater Company continues its 2025-26 season with the Philadelphia premiere of Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage. Guest director Brett Ashley Robinson leads an ensemble cast including Kash Goins, Taylor Mitchell, and Ebony Pullum, as well as Lantern newcomers Tariq Kanu and Cookie Diorio. Blues for an Alabama Sky runs Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, March 15, 2026, at St. Stephen’s Theater in Center City Philadelphia.
NJ Rep presents the World Premiere of “Samantha Inside Out” (LONG BRANCH, NJ) — New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep), the award-winning incubator for new plays and daring theatrical voices, kicks off its 2026 Mainstage Season with the world premiere of Samantha Inside Out, running February 19 through March 15, 2026, at the Lumia Theater in Long Branch. Opening night will be February 21, 2026.
Two River Theater announces cast and creative for “A Doll’s House” (RED BANK, NJ) — The award-winning Two River Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. Written by Henrik Ibsen and adapted and directed by acclaimed director Justin Emeka (Sweat, Romeo and Juliet), this world premiere adaptation is reimagined in 1950s New Jersey, weaving Black culture into one of the most powerful plays ever experienced. A Doll’s House will run in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater from February 21–March 15, 2026.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon (HAMPTON, NJ) — Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon from February 24 through March 26, 2026. This is a classic comedy about two aging vaudeville performers, Willie Clark and Al Lewis, who were once a legendary duo but haven’t spoken in years due to a bitter falling out.
American Theater Group presents Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady” (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) — American Theater Group (ATG) will present Lerner and Loewe’s beloved My Fair Lady as its final main stage production of the 2025-26 season. The production will run February 26 to March 15, 2026 at three venues in New Jersey: the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, the DMK Theater/Union Arts Center in Union, and UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage in Rahway.
Music Mountain Theatre presents “Shrek” (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) — Music Mountain Theatre presents Shrek weekends from February 27 through March 22, 2026. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire.
The Curtain presents a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Richard III” (JERSEY CITY, NJ) — The Curtain, Jersey City’s premier classical theatre, will present an all-new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Richard III this March at Nimbus Arts Center weekends from March 5-29, 2026. Directed and adapted by Sean Hagerty, this morbidly comic, blood-soaked classic charts the ruthless rise of Shakespeare’s most notorious king.
Somerset Valley Players presents “Come Blow Your Horn” by Neil Simon (HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) — Somerset Valley Players presents Come Blow Your Horn by Neil Simon across three weekends from March 6-22, 2026. The play tells the story of a young man’s decision to leave the home of his parents for the bachelor pad of his older brother who leads a swinging ’60s lifestyle.
The Ritz Theatre Company presents “She Kills Monsters” (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) — The Ritz Theatre Company presents She Kills Monsters from March 6-29, 2026. A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
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Mystery, Mayhem and Music Take the Stage in Whodunit “Clue: The Musical” at Kelsey Theatre (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) — A hilarious murder-mystery comedy, inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to the Kelsey Theatre stage when the Bear Tavern Project presents Clue: The Musical, weekends from March 6-15, 2026 on Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus.
Playhouse 22 presents “Cry it Out” (EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) — Playhouse 22 presents Cry it Out, a comedy about the modern complexities and challenges of motherhood in today’s world, weekends from March 6-15, 2026. This play by Molly Smith Metzler explores the lives of three mothers navigating the uncertainties of being a parent while living in suburban Long Island. It delves into themes of friendship, social class, the pressure to “have it all,” and the realities of balancing work and family life.
The Company Theatre Group presents “Over The River and Through the Woods” at HACPAC (HACKENSACK, NJ) — The Company Theatre Group presents Over The River and Through the Woods across two weekends from March 7-15, 2026 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). With their return to the HACPAC for the first time since 2019, The Company brings Oradell native Joe DiPietro’s touching, laugh-a-minute play to their audiences.
Westfield Community Players presents “The Diary of Anne Frank” (WESTFIELD, NJ) — Westfield Community Players presents The Diary of Anne Frank across three weekends from March 7-21, 2026. This play is by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hacketts based upon Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, adapted by Wendy Kesselman. The production is directed by Sharon Coyle.
Bergen County Players Pairs Southern Hospitality with “The Cake” for an Exclusive Opening Weekend Celebration (ORADELL, NJ) — Bergen County Players (BCP) is turning up the heat for the opening of Bekah Brunstetter’s hit dramedy, The Cake, with a special community-focused promotion: “A Slice of Community: Opening Weekend Reception.” To celebrate the “faith, family, and frosting” at the heart of the play, BCP has partnered with local favorite The Modern Cakery to host a complimentary pre-curtain reception in the lounge of the Little Firehouse Theatre during opening weekend, March 14-15, 2026.
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents “Anastasia, The Musical” (PITMAN, NJ) — The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Anastasia, The Musical weekends from March 6-29, 2026. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s.
The Road Company presents August Wilson’s “Fences” (WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ) — The Road Company presents August Wilson’s Fences across two weekends from March 12-22, 2026. The play one the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a 2010 revival won the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for best revival.
The Maplewood Strollers presents “Private Lives” (MAPLEWOOD, NJ) — The Maplewood Strollers presents Private Lives across two weekends from March 12-22, 2026. When a divorced couple accidentally find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses in adjacent rooms, sparks fly in this classic comedy of manners by the witty and wry Noël Coward!
South Camden Theatre Company presents “The Revolutionists” (CAMDEN, NJ) — South Camden Theatre Company presents The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson across three weekends from March 13-29, 2026. The play takes place in 1793 where four bold women—playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, ribbon-loving Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle—team up in a wild, feminist comedy set amid the Reign of Terror.
The Blue Moon Theatre presents “The Importance of Being Ernest” (WOODSTOWN, NJ) — The Blue Moon Theatre presents The Importance of Being Ernest across two weekends from March 13-22, 2026. In this classic by Oscar Wilde, a country gentleman named Jack maintains a double life in London as Ernest to escape the responsibility of being guardian to his niece, Cecily, and to pursue the desirable Gwendolyn.
Players Guild of Leonia presents “The Psychic” (LEONIA, NJ) — The Players Guild of Leonia presents The Psychic by Sam Bobrick across three weekends from March 13-29, 2026. The production, directed by Terri Caust, takes you into a world where nothing is quite as it seems.
Spotlight Players presents “Once Upon a One More Time” (MATAWAN, NJ) — Spotlight Players is thrilled (and yes, just a little smug) to present the NJ community theatre premiere of Once Upon a One More Time, a glitter-drenched, pop-powered fairy tale remix that proves there’s more than one way to live happily ever after. Performances run across two weekends from March 13-22, 2026. This is a jukebox musical based on songs popularized by Britney Spears and Book by Jon Hartmere.
Trilogy Repertory presents “The Secret Garden” (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) — Trilogy Repertory presents The Secret Garden across two weekends from March 13-22, 2026 at the Sieminski Theater. This enchanting classic of children’s literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of ‘Night Mother.
Speranza Theatre Company presents “In Her Footsteps” (JERSEY CITY, NJ) — What if the past didn’t just live in books… but stood right in front of you? Speranza Theatre Company presents In Her Footsteps, a fun, immersive theatre experience where the stories of remarkable women come alive from March 13-15, 2026 at the Museum of Jersey City History. Professional actors embody extraordinary women from history whose courage and creativity changed our world. Through live performance, interactive exhibits, and meaningful dialogue, attendees are invited to experience these defining moments firsthand. This is theatre shaped by curiosity.
Masquerade Theatre presents Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll House” (RIVERSIDE, NJ) — Masquerade Theatre presents Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll House across two weekends from March 13-21, 2026. This groundbreaking play centers on Nora Helmer, a seemingly content wife and mother, whose seemingly perfect life is shattered by a secret she’s kept from her husband, Torvald.
The Barn Theatre presents “Torch Song” by Harvey Fierstein (MONTVILLE, NJ) — The Barn Theatre presents Torch Song by Harvey Fierstein across three weekends from March 13-29, 2026. This heartfelt play follows Arnold Beckoff, a Jewish drag queen performing as “Virginia Ham” in New York City. As he navigates love, family, and identity, he faces both joy and hardship.
Faith and Frosting Collide in “The Cake” at Bergen County Players (ORADELL, NJ) — Enjoy a touching and topical dramedy as love clashes with conscience in Bergen County Players’ (BCP) production of The Cake. The play, written by Bekah Brunstetter, producer/writer for the hit TV series This Is Us, is directed by Carol Fisher of Teaneck. It opens March 14 and runs through April 11, 2026 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell.
Fool Moon Theatre Company to present “Love Letters” in Somers Point And Egg Harbor City (EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ) — Fool Moon Theatre Company’s upcoming production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” will be performed in two Atlantic County locations. On March 14, audiences can see the beloved two-person show at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Egg Harbor City, then from March 21-22, 2026 theatergoers can catch the play at Studio;Space in Somers Point.
New Jersey Theatre Alliance presents The 2026 Combined Auditions (HILLSIDE, NJ) — New Jersey Theatre Alliance (NJTA), the service organization for the state and region’s 41 professional theatres, will hold auditions in Enlow Recital Hall on the campus of Kean University in Hillside, NJ on Monday, March 16 from 10:00am-5:00pm for Equity performers, and Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 10:00am-5:00pm for Non-Equity performers. This is a fantastic opportunity to be seen by multiple theatres at once. Representatives from their member theatres will follow up with actors directly if they are interested in working with them.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm – Lookingglass Theatre’s “Circus Quixote” at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 2:00pm – Lookingglass Theatre’s “Circus Quixote” at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm – National Theatre: Broadcast in HD – The Fifth Step at Monmouth University – Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 7:30pm – Lookingglass Theatre’s “Circus Quixote” at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Friday, March 13, 2026 @ 7:00pm – American Theater Group presents “My Fair Lady” at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Friday, March 13, 2026 @ 7:00pm – The Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS presents “Les Misérables” at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) – Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Friday, March 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm – Dancing at Lughnasa at Grunin Center – Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, March 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm – Lookingglass Theatre’s “Circus Quixote” at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Friday, March 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm – NYC Music Marathon & Jack Dallas presents COPPER KETTLE at Demarest Methodist Church, 109 Hardenburg Ave, Demarest
Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 2:00pm – Dancing at Lughnasa at Grunin Center – Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 2:00pm – Lookingglass Theatre’s “Circus Quixote” at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 2:00pm – American Theater Group presents “My Fair Lady” at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 4:00pm – The Growing Stage presents “Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery” at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 7:00pm – American Theater Group presents “My Fair Lady” at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 7:00pm – The Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS presents “Les Misérables” at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) – Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 7:30pm – Dancing at Lughnasa at Grunin Center – Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 7:30pm – Lookingglass Theatre’s “Circus Quixote” at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm – Dancing at Lughnasa at Grunin Center – Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm – Lookingglass Theatre’s “Circus Quixote” at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm – American Theater Group presents “My Fair Lady” at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm – The Growing Stage presents “Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery” at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm – The Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS presents “Les Misérables” at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) – Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
COMING SOON
Classic American Tales presents “Margaret’s Diary During a Revolution” (CAPE MAY, NJ) — “Before we retired to bed, an attempt was made to teach the children to pronounce ‘vegates,’ (how do you do?) like a German. Our good neighbors are a little concerned to think there is not one in the neighborhood who will be able to interpret for us when the Hessians are quartered here,” wrote Margaret Morris in her diary on December 21, 1776.
Spring Lake Theatre Company presents “Jesus Christ Superstar” (SPRING LAKE, NJ) — Spring Lake Theatre Company presents Jesus Christ Superstar across two weekends from March 19-29, 2026. Experience the groundbreaking rock opera that changed musical theatre forever. Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of the final days of Jesus through a bold, modern lens and a powerful rock score.
Ferrell Studios presents “Spring Awakening” (PLAINFIELD, NJ) — Ferrell Studios presents Spring Awakening at the duCret Center of Art from March 20-22, 2026. This is the groundbreaking rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, adapted from the controversial 1891 play by Frank Wedekind.
Howell Middle School South Players presents Disney’s “The Lion King JR.” (HOWELL, NJ) — Howell Middle School South Players presents Disney’s The Lion King JR. from March 20-21, 2026 at the high school. Based on the landmark Broadway musical directed by Julie Taymor and Disney’s beloved animated classic, this abridged version captures the heart, spirit, and spectacle of the world’s most successful stage show.
Lomotion Live Brings the Heat with “The Lifespan of a Fact” (BOONTON, NJ) — What happens when facts, feelings, and footnotes enter the ring? Lomotion Live invites audiences to find out with The Lifespan of a Fact, a whip-smart, laugh-out-loud, edge-of-your-seat play by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the real-life literary clash by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal. Performances take place March 20-22, 2026 at the Parsippany Arts Center.
Dover Little Theatre presents “Much Ado About Nothing” (DOVER, NJ) — Dover Little Theatre presents Much Ado About Nothing across three weekends from March 20 to April 4, 2026. This a comedy by William Shakespeare, revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrive in the town. The production is directed by Julieta Quinteras Amat.
Villagers Theatre’s BlackBox series presents “Diary of a Simpy Kid” (SOMERSET, NJ) — Villagers Theatre’s BlackBox series presents Diary of a Simpy Kid across two weekends from March 20-29, 2026. Based on the beloved book and movie series “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Kinney, the show is a musical parody of the iconic characters we all know and love.
The MTM Players to present “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at Kelsey Theatre (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) — Truth to power and the struggle of the non-conformist against the institution—sometimes tragic, sometimes hilarious—take the stage when The MTM Players presents One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, across two weekends from March 20-29, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus.
October Ensemble presents the World Premiere of “Oh Sh*t, Sherlock!” (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) — October Ensemble presents the World Premiere of Oh Sh*t, Sherlock! weekends from March 20 to April 12, 2026 at The Jersey Shore Arts Center. The actor playing Sherlock has never seen the script. Hilarity ensues as the rest of the cast tries to keep the mystery on track!
NJCU Center for the Arts presents Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill” (JERSEY CITY, NJ) — New Jersey City University’s Center for the Arts presents Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill across two weekends from March 20-29, 2026 in the Margaret Williams Theatre. Released in June 1995, “Jagged Little Pill” made a household name of Alanis Morissette, earning her the title of the best-selling international debut artist in history. Three decades later, that same album was the inspiration for a Broadway musical. Jagged Little Pill is a raw, edgy, topical, and by no means difficult to swallow.
Main Street Theatre Company presents “Beau Jest” (OLD BRIDGE, NJ) — Main Street Theatre Company presents Beau Jest by James Sherman across two weekends from March 21-29, 2026. In the play, Sarah is a nice Jewish girl with a problem: her parents want her married to a nice Jewish boy. They have never met her boyfriend, a WASP executive named Chris Kringle.
Upcoming Staged Reading of “In Equal Measure” at Puffin Cultural Forum to Spark Community Dialogue Rooted in Teaneck’s History (TEANECK, NJ) — Puffin Cultural Forum, a project of the Puffin Foundation, Ltd., will present a special staged reading of In Equal Measure on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7:00pm, followed by a facilitated community discussion on police accountability, communal grief, and the moral consequences when justice systems fail. The play centers on a father grappling with the death of his son at the hands of police and the emotional fallout when accountability does not come.
The Theater Project to Present Works by Winners of Young Playwrights Competition 2026 (CRANFORD, NJ) — Four students from New Jersey high schools wrote the winning plays in The Theater Project’s Young Playwrights Competition 2026. They will see their works performed by professional actors at the awards ceremony on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Cranford Community Center (220 Walnut Ave) in Cranford, NJ. Eight students whose work received Honorable Mentions will also be recognized. Showtime is 2:00pm.
Skyline Theatre Company to Kick Off 25th Season with “Unbelievable” (BLOOMFIELD, NJ) — Skyline Theatre Company, a professional theatre company since 2001 with a home in Essex County’s Bloomfield for the last several years, announces its season-long calendar of live theatre and events for 2026, beginning with a special one-weekend-only “Broadway in the Works” presentation of the new musical Unbelievable on March 21-22, 2026.
Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” (NEW YORK, NY) — Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as “Zidler”, impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show’s legendary run.
RVCC to Stage Student Theatre Production of One-Act Comedy, “The Whole Shebang” (BRANCHBURG, NJ) — Raritan Valley Community College’s Arts & Design department will present a student theatre production of The Whole Shebang, a one-act play by Rich Orloff, March 25-27, 2026. Directed by Adjunct Professor Emerita Danielle Barry of Bridgewater, the play will be staged in the Welpe Theatre at the College’s Branchburg campus. Showtime is 7:00pm each night.
Bridge Players Theatre Company presents “Lizzie” (BURLINGTON, NJ) — Bridge Players Theatre Company presents a special concert series event – Lizzie by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, Tim Maner and Alan Stevens Hewitt. Rage! Sex! Betrayal! BLOODY MURDER! A rock-show retelling of the bloody legend of America’s favorite axe-wielding double-murderess, Lizzie Borden. Performances take place March 27-29, 2026.
The National Tour of “Stereophonic” comes to State Theatre New Jersey (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — State Theatre New Jersey presents the national tour of the 2024 Tony® Award-winning Best Play, Stereophonic, for four performances from March 28-29, 2026. Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom.
Nutley Little Theatre presents a Staged Reading of “With a Capital C” by Lawrence Paone (NUTLEY, NJ) — On Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 7:00pm, Nutley Little Theatre presents a free staged reading of With a Capital C – an original script written by Drew University Alum, Lawrence Paone and directed by another Drew Alum and NLT member, Mead Winters. There will be a talkback with the author immediately following the performance.
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