From timeless classics to comedic favorites, the stage is set for plenty of holiday performances in New Jersey!
ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE
60 Abe Voorhees Dr., Manasquan
732-528-9211
algonquinarts.org
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Dec. 6-7, 12-14, times vary
This heartwarming musical is a combination of song, dance and holiday cheer based on the old-fashioned romance of the movie.
$27-$47 per person.
BERGEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood
201-227-1030
bergenpac.org
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
Nov. 30, 1 pm and 5 pm
The Peanuts gang reenacts scenes from the original animated TV show. The cast comes out after the show to sing traditional Christmas carols.
$29-$69 per person.
New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec. 6-7, 1 pm and 4:30 pm
See Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Wooden Soldiers and the Mouse King in this ballet performance. New Jersey Ballet’s tradition blends holiday magic with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed by the New Jersey Symphony.
$35-$65 per person.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Dec. 14, 1 pm and 5 pm
This is the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s meeting with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
$29-$59 per person.
The Maccabeats
Dec. 18, 7 pm
Combining Jewish and a cappella music, the group performs songs of the Hanukkah season.
$29-$59 per person.
CARTERET PERFORMING ARTS & EVENTS CENTER
46 Washington Ave., Carteret
877-TIX-CPAC (849-2722)
carteretpac.com
An Olde English Christmas
Dec. 13, 8 pm
Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits present a playlist of Christmas tunes as well as the band’s classic hits.
$47-$77 per person.
Luminare Christmas!
Dec. 14, 7 pm
This holiday rock experience blends reimagined Christmas classics with original music in a multi-media performance.
Tickets start at $30 per person.
CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY
Lackland Performing Arts Center
715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown
908-979-0900
centenarystageco.org
The Nutcracker
Dec. 19-21, times vary
$32-$37 per person.
THE CENTER PLAYHOUSE
Freehold Borough
centerplayers.org
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Nov. 23, 1 pm and 4 pm
The stage will be transformed into a 1940s radio studio so that the American classic can be listened to the same way audiences did 85 years ago. Presented by The Center Players. Note: The show will be held at The American Hotel, 18-20 E. Main St., Freehold.
$30 per person (includes a $20 gift certificate to The American Hotel).
COUNT BASIE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
99 Monmouth St., Red Bank
732-842-9000
thebasie.org
Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical
Nov. 21-22, 7:30 pm; Nov. 22-23, 2 pm
The stage production based on the classic film explores if Santa is real, after six-year-old Susan sees Kris Kringle at Macy’s, and then goes on trial to prove his existence.
$32-$83 per person.
Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
Nov. 28, 7:30 pm
The illusions, magic and surprises take on a holiday theme.
$42-$136 per person.
Black Nativity
Dec. 28, 4 pm
The story of Jesus’s birth based on the Gospel of St. Luke using the poetry of Langston Hughes. It is performed by an all-Black cast of singers, actors, dancers and musicians, and is presented in the style of Gospel “song play.”
$24-$40 per person.
GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE
11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
732-246-7717
georgestreetplayhouse.org
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Jersey Christmas Show!
Dec. 2-21, times vary
Watch for all the Garden State Easter eggs in this creative twist of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” which will have lots of Jersey pride.
$64-$90 per person.
JAY AND LINDA GRUNIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1 College Dr., Toms River
732-255-0500
grunincenter.org
A Christmas Carol
Dec. 6, 1 pm
Yates Musical Theatre for Children presents the play as part of the Family Series.
Adults $19, children $16.
Broadway for the Holidays 5
Dec. 12-14, 19-21, times vary
Members of the OCC Repertory Theatre Company will celebrate the season by singing a variety of Broadway songs that will get everyone into the holiday spirit.
Adults $24, seniors $22.
The Nutcracker
Dec. 13, 1 pm and 4 pm
The kid-friendly production of Clara, The Nutcracker Prince and the Mouse King is presented by The Ballet for Young Audiences.
Adults $19, children $16.
HACKENSACK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
102 State St., Hackensack
201-820-3007
hacpac.org
The Christmas Caper
Dec. 5 at 7:30 pm; Dec. 6, 2 pm and 7:30 pm; Dec. 12, 7:30 pm; Dec. 13, 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Dec. 11, 7:30 pm: sensory-compliant
Mrs. Claus, Jingles, Holly, Spark and Santa’s elves race against time to save Christmas.
$15 per person.
HOLMDEL THEATRE COMPANY
36 Crawford’s Corner Rd., Holmdel
732-946-0427
holmdeltheatrecompany.org
A Christmas Carol Radio Show
Dec. 14 at 8 pm; Dec. 15 at 3 pm
This adaptation of the Dickens tale presents the story as a classic 1940s radio play.
Adults $20, students and seniors $15.
THE LEVOY THEATRE
126-130 N. High St., Millville
856-327-6400
levoy.net
Atlantic City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Dec. 6, 3 pm and 7 pm
$40-$53 per person.
KEAN STAGE AT KEAN UNIVERSITY
908-737-7469 or 908-737-4350
keanstage.com
Nimbus Dance Jersey Nutcracker
Dec. 6, 1 pm and 6 pm
At Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Ave., Union
The Jersey twist focuses on the adventures of two Garden State kids who battle bullies and rats, work on their friendship, and dance the night away.
$32-$52 per person.
L’Chaim
Dec. 20, 7:30 pm
At Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave., Hillside
In the middle of Hanukkah, four Jewish performers will celebrate their heritage by singing Broadway music composed by Jewish musicians.
$52-$78 per person.
KELSEY THEATRE AT MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor
609-570-3333
kelsey.mccc.edu
’Twas The Night Before Christmas
Dec. 5, 7 pm; Dec. 6-7, 1 pm and 4 pm
Group shows Dec. 5 and 8, 10 am
Clement Moore’s beloved poem is brought to life by dancing reindeer and Santa Claus himself. You can take a selfie with Santa after the show.
$14-$16 per person.
The Nutcracker
Dec. 19, 7 pm; Dec. 20-21, 1 pm and 4 pm
Group show Dec. 19, 10 am
$18-$22 per person.
McCARTER THEATRE CENTER
91 University Pl., Princeton
609-258-2787
mccarter.org
American Repertory Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Nov. 28-30, times vary
$49-$79 per person.
A Christmas Carol
Select dates, Dec. 9-28, times vary
Add on a dinner package at Yankee Doodle Tap Room on Dec. 10 or 17. Exclusive performances include an ASL-interpreted show on Dec. 20, an audio-described/open captioned show on Dec. 21, and a relaxed show on Dec. 28.
$25-$80 per person.
MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
100 South St., Morristown
973-539-8008
mayoarts.org
Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
Nov. 30, 4 pm
The illusions, magic and surprises take on a holiday theme.
$37-$79 per person.
A Magical Cirque Christmas: A Holiday Variety Show
Dec. 7, 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm
The performers display incredible talents of acrobatics, aerial tricks and on-stage antics.
$47-$89 per person.
New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony
Select dates, Dec. 12–27, times vary
$47-$99 per person.
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY: MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
1 Normal Ave., Montclair
973-655-4000
vbs.booktix.com
The Nutcracker
Dec. 13, 6 pm; Dec. 14, 1 pm
Presented by the School of Classical Ballet in Verona.
$30-$40 per person.
MUSIC MOUNTAIN THEATRE
1483 Rte. 179, Lambertville
609-397-3337
musicmountaintheatre.org
A Christmas Carol
Select dates, Nov. 28-Dec. 14, times vary
$32.54-$34.71 per person.
Frosty & Rudolph
Select dates, Dec. 6-20, times vary
Frosty, Rudolph and a group of kids team up to save Christmas.
$13.01 per person.
NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1 Center St., Newark
888-466-5722
njpac.org
Elf in Concert
Dec. 6, 2 pm
Embrace your inner elf as you follow the story of Buddy, who was raised by elves in the North Pole, but searches for his real dad. As you watch the holiday favorite on the big screen, an ensemble from New Jersey Symphony will perform the score.
Starting at $46 per person.
Nimbus Dance: Jersey Nutcracker
Dec. 12-13, 7 pm; Dec. 13, 2 pm
$70-$82 per person.
OAKES CENTER
120 Morris Ave., Summit
908-514-9654
vividstage.org
It’s a Wonderful Life – The Radio Play
Nov. 29, 7:30 pm; and Nov. 30, 2 pm
Returning actors and crew from Vivid Stage pass the torch to newcomers as they transport audiences back to a 1940s studio for a radio-play adaptation of the classic Christmas film.
Adults $25, seniors $20, students $10; Pre-sale by November 16: Adults $20, seniors $15; “Times are Tight” tickets available by calling 973-303-8563.
PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE
22 Brookside Dr., Millburn
973-376-4343
papermill.org
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Select dates, Nov. 26-Jan. 11
The kids will be singing “Let it Go” for days after seeing the beloved movie come to life on stage. There is a Q&A with the cast after the Dec. 20 matinee; audio-described performances on Dec. 21 and 27; and open captioned/ASL-interpreted shows on Dec. 27 and 28.
$40-$200 per person.
PLAYHOUSE 22
721 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick
732-254-3939
playhouse22.org
A Merry Little Christmas Carol
Dec. 12-14, 19-21; times vary
$24 for adults, $22 for seniors and students.
THE PREMIER THEATRE COMPANY
Asbury Park
732-774-STAR (7827)
premiertheatre.com
Scrooge! The Holiday Musical For Everyone
Dec. 4-7, times vary
The show takes place at the Rumson School District Auditorium.
$17.85 per person.
RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARTS
118 Lamington Rd., Branchburg
908-725-3420
rvccarts.org
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Dec. 5, 4 pm and 8 pm
$60-$70 per person.
ROXEY BALLET COMPANY
Mill Ballet School, 46 N. Sugan Rd., New Hope, PA
609-397-7616
roxeyballet.org
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
Nov. 29-30, 2 pm; Dec. 5, 10 am (relaxed children’s matinee); Dec. 6-7, 2 pm
At Villa Victoria Theater, Ewing
A livestream is also available at roxeyballet.org/channel
$45-$65 per person.
SCOTTISH RITE AUDITORIUM
315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood
856-858-1000, ext. 106
scottishriteauditorium.com
The Nutcracker
Nov. 29, 3 pm and 7 pm
Performed by Atlantic City Ballet.
$43.50 per person.
The Nutcracker
Dec. 19, 7 pm; Dec. 20-21, 1 pm and 5 pm
Performed by Tricia Sloan Dance Center.
$30-$40 per person.
SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OF NEW JERSEY
34 Madison Ave., Madison
973-408-5600
shakespearenj.org
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Select dates, Dec. 3-28, times vary
There’s a backstage tour available on Dec. 20.
$59-$97 per person.
Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics
Dec. 13, 11 am
Presented by Classics for Kids!, this medley of wintry children’s tales includes seasonal songs and poems.
$17-$22 per person.
SHEA CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
At William Paterson University
300 Pompton Rd., Wayne
973-720-2000 or 973-720-2371
wpunj.edu
Jessica Lynn’s – A Very Merry Classic Christmas
Dec. 17, 7 pm
Jessica is bringing a multi-media presentation of dancers, choirs and special effects dedicated to all things holiday.
$38-$48 per person.
SPRING LAKE THEATRE
300 Madison Ave., Spring Lake
732-449-4530
springlaketheatre.com
Scrooge
Select dates, December 4-26
$35-$45 per person.
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP ARTS CENTER
1000 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin
609-489-8600
stacnj.com
It’s a Shore Holiday
Nov. 30, 3 pm
The Atlantic City Ballet will get you into the spirit with a Radio City-like performance that features a blend of contemporary and classical dance to the beat of holiday music.
$22.50-$54 per person.
STATE THEATRE NEW JERSEY
15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
732-246-7469
stnj.org
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Nov. 29, 2 pm and 7 pm
$39-$142 per person.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Dec. 12, 7 pm; Dec. 13, 11 am and 3 pm
The Broadway-style production shows off contemporary circus acts with a holiday theme.
$50-$164 per person.
American Repertory Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec. 18-21, times vary
$45-$90 per person.
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
101 Vera King Farris Dr., Lot 6, Galloway
stockton.universitytickets.com
Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Dec. 12, 7 pm; Dec. 13, 11 am and 3 pm
There is an educational performance on Dec. 12 at the Imagination Station.
$12-$42 per person.
THE STRAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood
732-367-7789
strand.org
The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular
Dec. 13, 7 pm
This is like a good ol’ fashioned holiday special, bringing back Christmas memories through holiday songs, dance numbers and comedy sketches.
$23-$28 per person; discounts available for under 18 and over 65.
STUDIO PLAYERS
14 Alvin Pl., Upper Montclair
973-744-9752
studioplayhouse.org
Christmas Shorts
Dec. 6-7 and 13-14, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm
The different acts include kids writing letters to Santa, Kris Kringle getting ready for Christmas deliveries, and the elves accidentally ripping Santa’s bag at the last minute. Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghost of Christmas Future will make cameos.
$12 general admission per person.
SURFLIGHT THEATRE
201 Engleside Ave., Beach Haven
609-492-9477
surflight.org
Elf: The Musical
Select dates, Nov. 29 to Dec. 21; times vary
$46 for adults and seniors, $36 for kids 12 and under.
TWO RIVER THEATER
21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank
732-345-1400
tworivertheater.org
American Repertory Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec. 6, 1 pm and 6 pm; Dec. 7, 1 pm
$55-$70 per person.
UNION COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1601 Irving St., Rahway
732-499-8226
ucpac.org
The Christmas Spider
Dec. 14, 2 pm
The New Jersey Opera Theater puts its spin on a Ukrainian legend, in which a large but gentle spider visits a down-on-its-luck family on Christmas Eve as a symbol of good fortune.
$46 for adults, $25 for seniors 55+, $14 for 21 and younger.
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