NJ THEATRE Makes a Great Holiday Gift
By: Marina Kennedy Dec. 09, 2018
You'll get a standing ovation when you give a gift of New Jersey theatre. The holidays are a great time to explore all of the entertainment options in New Jersey for everyone on your list. Whether it's a few tickets to a show, a family four pack or a full season's subscription, check out these choices that are all over the Garden State. All of the theatres on our list have gift certificates or gift cards available for purchase.
Paper Mill Playhouse (Millburn) Holiday Inn, the spectacular show that's just right for the season is currently being performed through December 30. Up next is My Very Own British Invasion: A Musical Fable of Rock N' Love. Visit: https://papermill.org/.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (Madison) The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare is now on stage through December 30th. The Theatre has just announced their 2019 season with an excellent line-up of shows. Visit: https://www.shakespearenj.org/.
Mayo Performing Arts Center (Morristown) MPAC has an incredible line up of shows, family events, musical performances, dance and much more. Coming up in January is the Capital Steps, Pinkalicous and Josh Gates Live! Visit: https://www.mayoarts.org/.
Premiere Stages at Kean University (Union) This professional Equity theatre is committed to serving the cultural needs of the northern and central New Jersey area and the Kean campus community. They now have gift cards available for purchase that can be used in the upcoming season. Visit: http://www.premierestagesatkean.com/.
Mile Square Theatre (Hoboken) Now on stage is the holiday show, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play and coming up next is I and You. This professional theatre also offers family friendly performances. Visit: https://www.milesquaretheatre.org/.
The Axelrod Performing Arts Center (Deal) Are you looking for a gift for the theater or dance lover in your life? Look no further than NJ's newest professional theatre. Axelrod offers gift certificates and subscriptions for an exciting lineup of main-stage musicals, ballets and special events for 2019. Visit: https://www.axelrodartscenter.com/.
New Jersey Repertory Company (Long Branch) This year-round theatre brings audiences the very best in new plays. In January, they will stage the world premiere of E.M. Lewis' Apple Season. Visit: http://www.njrep.org/.
BCCT Community Theatre (Ocean County) This community theatre group is dedicated to providing professional quality theatre that features the youth of the community. Visit: http://www.bcct.org/.
Two River Theater (Red Bank) The current show is August Wilson's King Hedley II through December 16th. The Theater offers gift cards redeemable for all productions. You can pick the value. They also have a flex pack of 6 or 10 tickets that can also be used for any show. Subscription Packages for the 2018/2019 Season are available for all of the remaining shows. Visit: https://www.tworivertheater.org/.
George Street Playhouse (New Brunswick) A Doll's House, Part 2 is being performed through December 23. Next up is Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical. Visit: https://georgestreetplayhouse.org/.
State Theatre (New Brunswick) With a full schedule of events to suit many tastes and styles. Coming in December is Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I, The Nutcracker by American Repertory Ballet and Common Ground: A Musical Celebration of Community. Visit: https://www.stnj.org/.
McCarter Theatre Center (Princeton) 'Tis the season for the theatre's production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol through December 29. It is followed by The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess. With music and dance performances also on stage, there's always something happening. Visit: https://www.mccarter.org/.
The Eagle Theatre (Hammonton) The Spitfire Grill: The Musical is being performed through December 16. Their exciting 2019 lineup includes Ragtime followed by Native Gardens. Subscriptions are available. Visit: http://www.eagletheatre.org/.
The Levoy Theatre (Millville) Their 2019 season subscription starting at only $99. And they do gift certificates too. Check out their concerts, Broadway Events, and comedy shows. Visit: http://levoy.net/.
Parsippany Playhouse (Lake Hiawatha) Carol Channeling is back with her band of merry impersonations December 15 and December 16 at the Parsippany Playhouse. Ring in the spirit of the season with your favorite celebs...dead or alive! Shows will be held on 12/15 &12/16. Visit: http://womenstheater.org/.
Centenary Stage (Hackettstown) Next up in their Professional Theater Series is Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People from February 15 to March 3. And check out their many music and dance programs that are also scheduled. Visit: http://www.centenarystageco.org/.
The Growing Stage (Netcong) Babes in Toyland is a seasonal delight now on stage through December 16. The next production is John Henry followed by A Better Place To Be. Visit: http://www.growingstage.com/.
Surflight Theatre (Beach Haven) The theatre's 2019 season includes Flashdance: The Musical, Boynton Beach Club and Baskerville and other exciting shows. Visit: https://www.surflight.org/.
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