Curtain Up!

Saturday, Sept. 20 @ 8:00 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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In his signature passionate and thrilling style, Tony and Grammy Award winner John Lloyd Young interprets the spine-tingling, soul-bearing showstoppers that shaped his earliest Broadway aspirations. Young sings from The Wiz, Chicago, Bye Bye Birdie, Les Miserables, and Jersey Boys, along with classics by legendary Broadway writers including Rodgers, Hart, Hammerstein, and more.

Young Audience Series

September 25 - 29

The Little Theatre | 400 Jefferson St.

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Adapted from the book by Harry Allard and James Marshall

Book, Music, & Lyrics by Joan Cushing

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The Smedly Tornadoes have not only never won a football game, they have never scored a single point! Coach Armstrong goes bonkers and Miss Nelson decides to help out. She enlists Coach Viola Swamp to whip the team into shape and save the day! The snappy sequel to "Miss Nelson is Missing!"

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Appropriate for Grades K - 4

NEXTstage Repertory

October 16 - 26

Kutz Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

 

by Anne Washburn
score by Michael Friedman
lyrics by Anne Washburn

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After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode "Cape Fear" entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture have become the live entertainment of post-apocalyptic society. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created. This imaginative dark comedy is an animated exploration of how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another.

Fringe Festival

November 6 - 16

Kutz Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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Written and directed by Bert Coules
Written and performed by Tim Marriott

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1894. Watson is alone. His beloved wife Mary and the great Sherlock Holmes are both gone. But London seethes with false reports and rumors. It is time to set the record straight. So Watson tells his tale.. a tale of long buried secrets, betrayal, and death. For there is a shadow in the gutters of London. A spider's web of poisonous intrigue lies across the city. Someone is playing a long game and Holmes and Watson face their greatest ever challenge. But as Watson unravels the story, is the game really over?

Fringe Festival

November 20 - 23

Kutz Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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by Joseph Gallo

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Spurred by visits from his grandmother's ghost and by pleas from his cousin Louie to help get the family back together, Thomas DaGato quits his job as a New York account executive, and travels to the tiny Italian village of his ancestors - Vallata. It's not until he comes home, however, that he discovers a secret that unlocks his past.

Family Holiday Spectacular!

November 28 - December 14

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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by L. Frank Baum
With Music & Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg

Background Music by Herbert Stothart

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We're off to see the wizard! Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet

December 19 - 21

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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An enchanting ballet and holiday favorite, The Nutcracker is a classic production for all ages. With the talented young dancers of the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet, Warren County's only non-profit ballet company, and featuring professional dancers from around the world, this production is sure to delight!

Winter THAW Music Festival

Saturday, January 10 @ 2:30 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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An engaging and visceral multimedia experience that has family audiences talking and scratching their heads for years to come. Finally, a MAGIC SHOW WITH LIVE MUSIC!  Presenting a violin concerto and a guitar loop recorded live on stage has put this show into a league of its own. The live-feed camera and interactive videos bring audiences up on stage and into the action, delivering a show that everyone can call their own.

Winter THAW Music Festival

Saturday, January 17 @ 8:00 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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The Six One Five Collective - in the spirit of the Highwaymen and Little Big Town - is a Grammy-nominated, award-winning group of artists that has blossomed into one of Music City's best. The Six One Five Collective is a collaborative effort and steeped in the musical mix of County, Americana, and Pop. Their sound is an undeniable wall of distinctive harmonies and voices, reminiscent of great American bands that have come before them.

Winter THAW Music Festival

Sunday, January 25 @ 2:00 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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Since its genesis in 2014, Big Beat Big Band has been driven by the continuous pursuit of creating music that sounds good and feels good. By bringing modern influences from the worlds of funk, jazz, and R&B to the big band format the ensemble deftly blends the old and cherished with the new and exciting.

NEXTstage Repertory

February 5 - 9

The Little Theatre | 400 Jefferson St.

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by Lauren Gunderson

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Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap chasing adventure among the stars. J.M. Barrie's classic Peter Pan is reimagined for a new generation of theatregoers.

Young Audience Series

February 12 - 15

The Little Theatre | 400 Jefferson St.

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Based on the books by Harry Allard
Book, Music & Lyrics by Joan Cushing

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Miss Nelson's class is the worst behaved in the whole school. But the students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson goes missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a no-nonsense substitute who assigns piles of homework! The students learn lessons of appreciation and respect as they set out to find their beloved Miss Nelson... but will they ever get her back?

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Appropriate for Grades K - 4.

Professional Theatre Series

February 20 - March 8

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
From the Original by Frederick Knott

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A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock's masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over but in his jealousy, Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder.

Concert Series

Sunday, March 15 @ 3:00 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion to festivals and shows across North America, blending the energy of a rock show with humor and stepdance.

Women Playwrights Series

Wednesday, April 1 @ 7:00 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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by Lauren Ferebee​

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A posh NYC boutique advertising company has received a big money contract to "Sell Guns to Moms." Now Felicity, Ximena, Jo, and Yasmin have 12 hours to come up with a winning campaign.  They might have to compromise their values, deeply held beliefs, romantic relationships, friendships, families, eating habits, sleep schedules, promises to stop drinking, family members' lives, etc., etc. etc, to get it done - but that's how your get Big Money, right?

Women Playwrights Series

Wednesday, April 8 @ 7:00 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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by Megan Campisi

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Six soon-to-be-parents meet in a childbirth class. It's a comic crucible as they confront their opinions, fears, and baggage about becoming parents.

Women Playwrights Series

Wednesday, April 15 @ 7:00 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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​by Kathleen Coudle-King

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After the death of their last remaining parent, three sisters gather to organize and hold a garage sale to get rid of a lifetime of items. In addition to deciding who gets mom's pearls, the two older sisters must unpack the sticky issue of who will care for their "baby sister," now 30, who is developmentally disabled. As in so many families, the decision can make or break relationships. Just who will be "it?"

Professional Theatre Series

April 9 - 19

Kutz Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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by Eleanor Burgess

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An accomplished Ivy League professor holds routine office hours with an ambitious young student to discuss her thesis: if history is written by the victors, who tells the story of the oppressed? 

NEXTstage Repertory

April 23 - May 3

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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Book by Allan Knee

Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein

Music by Jason Howland

Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott

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Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested - her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

Hackettstown Rotary Club Fundraiser

Saturday, May 23 @ 8:00 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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Boasting some of New York City's top professional rock musicians, Double Vision delivers the highest level of integrity and technical prowess, resulting in a legitimate tribute and authentic performance. Second to none at recreating the masterful songs Foreigner fans worldwide have come to love.  Featuring some of the greatest hit songs from the 70s & 80s, including "Juke Box Hero," "Hot Blooded," "Cold As Ice," "I Want To Know What Love Is," "Double Vision," and more!

presented by The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet

Sunday, June 7 @ 2:00 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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A whimsical journey through some of the most beloved stories, brought to life through beautiful choreography, imaginative storytelling, and the artistry of dance.

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This enchanting production will transport audiences into a world of classic fairy tales, where princes and princesses, heroes and heroines, and magical moments unfold on stage.

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The program includes: Peter and the Wolf, Aurora's Wedding (Act 3 of Sleeping Beauty), and a new contemporary ballet choreographed by NJCYB artistic directors.

Professional Dance Series

Saturday, June 20 @  7:00 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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Under the direction of Artistic Director Maureen Glennon Clayton and through a collaborative process with guest choreographers and dancers, the evening features a series of compelling vignettes that honor the changes, wisdom, and beauty that come with growing older - including the premiere of new work and highlighting young talent from the community creating a lively intergenerational program demonstrating how the love of dance unites generations.

Special Event

Thursday, June 25 @ 7:30 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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Presented by Pace Live.

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Direct from Off-Broadway and London's West End, 'A Taste of Ireland' transports audiences through the story of Ireland's tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. World - class performers blend melodic folk mashups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming story telling. 'A Taste of Ireland' merges cultural traditions, modern flair, and craic galore, to deliver a performance that has been leaving audiences across the globe jigging on their feet for the last decade.

Summerfest 2026

July 9 - 19

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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music by Matthew Sklar
book by Chad Beguelin, Tim Herlihy
lyrics by Chad Beguelin

Based on the New Line Cinema film written by Tim Herlihy

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The year is 1985. The place is New Jersey. A wannabe rock star (aka professional wedding singer) is left at the altar and finally changes his tune.

Summerfest 2026

Saturday, July 25 @ 8:00 PM

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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The most accurate tribute to the iconic Led Zeppelin. Bringing the energy and spirit of Led Zeppelin in their prime, FOUR STICKS plays through all the hits that a casual fan would want to hear, as well as delivering some of the best gems for the enthusiast. And they do it the way Led Zeppelin did - with only four members playing multiple instruments. Hailed by new and old fans as the closest thing to a live Led Zeppelin show.

Summerfest 2026

July 30 - August 9

Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.

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A look into the private song vault of Richard Maltby Jr., and David Shire, Closer Than Ever is filled to the brim with the brilliance for which these musical theatre giants are known. A non-stop exploration of everyday struggles in the "modern world".

Young Performers Workshop

August 7 - 9

The Little Theatre | 400 Jefferson Street

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Centenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop presents the annual Summer Festival of Shows featuring a selection of full scale musical theatre productions.

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Production selection TBD.