Upcoming Events 2024 / 25 SEASON
A Christmas Carol
Family Holiday Spectacular!
November 29 - December 15
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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music by Alan Menken
lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent
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Ebeneezer Scrooge and his ghostly encounters come to life in this lavish and thrilling Broadway adaptation.
YPW: Winter Festival of Shows
Young Performers Workshop
December 20 - 22
Little Theatre | 400 Jefferson St.
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A selection of musical theatre pieces performed by the students of the Young Performers Workshop Fall session.
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Presenting!
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NUNSENSE
book, music, and lyrics by Dan Goggin
Friday, Dec. 20 @ 8:00 PM / Saturday, Dec. 21 @ 8:00 PM / Sunday, Dec. 22 @ 2:00 PM
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COHAN AND COMPANY
music and lyrics by George M. Cohan
book by Michael Rulin
Saturday, Dec. 21 @ 2:00 PM / Sunday, Dec. 22 @ 5:00 PM
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The Nutcracker
The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet
December 20 - 22
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet presents their timeless holiday classic.
Good Co
Winter Thaw Music Festival
Saturday, January 11 @ 8:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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Good Co is the US's first live Electro Swing Band, a genre that mixes the music of the swing era with the dance music of today. Using samples, live instruments, modern production techniques, Good Co takes the traditions of American Jazz and combines them with modern day pop to create a whole new sound.
Judy Carmichael
Winter Thaw Music Festival
Sunday, January 19 @ 2:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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Judy Carmichael will have audiences dancing in the aisles with high-energy interpretations of the Great American Songbook, witty original compositions and hilarious between-song patter: think Randy Newman meets Peggy Lee! From swinging romps on Cole Porter and Harold Arlen to sultry takes on Gershwin and Ellington, an evening with Judy is a don't miss, joy-filled experience!
TAKE3: Where Rock Meets Bach
Winter Thaw Music Festival
Sunday, January 26 @ 2:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-defying trio, TAKE3, brings refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. Trained at the world's top conservatories, TAKE3 has expanded their repertoire from Bach and Beethoven to Bieber and The Beach Boys.
Gangstagrass
Winter Thaw Music Festival
Saturday, February 1 @ 8:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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Gangstagrass is an American bluegrass and hip hop group, most known for the theme song of the FX television show Justified. The group is founded and led by Brooklyn producer Rench, and combines authentic bluegrass and rap into a new genre.
The Tempest
NEXTstage Repertory
February 6 - 10
The Little Theatre | 400 Jefferson St.
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by William Shakespeare
Twelve years ago, Prospero was Duke of Milan but being of a bookish disposition, he withdrew more and more into his studies, leaving the management of his state to his brother Antonio. Eventually, with the help of Alonso, King of Naples, and the King's brother Sebastian - inveterate enemies of Prospero - Antonio usurped the dukedom for himself. Prospero and his baby daughter Miranda were put to sea in a rotten boat and eventually landed on a distant island once ruled by the witch Sycorax but now inhabited only by her son, Caliban, and the spirit, Ariel.
Miss Nelson Has A Field Day
Young Audience Series
February 13 - 16
The Little Theatre | 400 Jefferson St.
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by Joan Cushing
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! Snappy sequel to “Miss Nelson Is Missing!” A perfect fall musical.
The Receptionist
Professional Theatre Series
February 21 - March 9
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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by Adam Bock
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At the start of a typical day in the Northeast Office, Beverly deals effortlessly with ringing phones and her colleague's romantic troubles. But the appearance of a charming rep from the Central Office disrupts the friendly routine. Gradually, the true nature of the company's business becomes apparent in this "twisty" comedy.
The Bronx Horns
Concert Series
Saturday, March 22 @ 8:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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The Bronx Horns have established themselves as one of the best Latin Jazz and Salsa bands on the scene today. With the capability to perform Latin Jazz, all forms of Salsa (Mambo, Cha Cha, Megengue, Boogaloo, Bolero, etc.) or a combination of styles, they serve up a dynamic performance every time. Comprised of former members of the Tito Puente Orchestra, their experience and talent is rivaled by few musicians on the scene today.
Wasabia
Professional Theatre Series : Women Playwrights Series
April 3 - 13
Kutz Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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by Wendy Herlich
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A Women Playwrights Series World Premiere!
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When fiercely independent Vivian gets a knock on her door from Carla, a young hospice volunteer desperate to shine, the two strike up an unlikely and unforgettable friendship. Enter Val (Valium) and Di (Digoxin), who lend a hand in exploring life's choices. Through a series of red carpet rants, Lifetime interviews, and a truly unique game show, Vivian and Carla help each other in making some life-altering decisions.
WPS: Reading 1
Women Playwrights Series
Wednesday, April 9 @ 7:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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TBA
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The 2025 Women Playwrights Reading Series.
WPS: Reading 2
Women Playwrights Series
Wednesday, April 16 @ 7:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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TBA
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The 2025 Women Playwrights Series.
WPS: Reading 3
Women Playwrights Series
Wednesday, April 23 @ 7:00 PM
Kutz Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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TBA
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The 2025 Women Playwrights Series.
Carrie
NEXTstage Repertory
April 24 - May 4
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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book by Lawrence D. Cohen
lyrics by Dean Pitchford
music by Michael Gore
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Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she's bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie's just discovered she's got a special power, and if pushed too far, she's not afraid to use it. Based on the Stephen King novel.
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Hackettstown Rotary Club Fundraiser
Saturday, May 17 @ 8:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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An 8-piece Chicago Tribute band dedicated to reproducing the "Chicago" concert experience. Chi-Town features a tight horn section along with the dynamic vocal harmonies that Chicago is famous for, performing all of the familiar and famous songs covering over 4 decades of iconic hits.
YPW Spring Festival of Shows
Young Performers Workshop
May 23 - June 1
The Little Theatre | 400 Jefferson St.
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A selection of musical theatre pieces performed by the students of the Young Performers Workshop Spring Session. Selections TBA.