2026 - 27 Upcoming Events
Gunhild Carling - Sweden's Queen of Swing
Curtain Up!
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
Gunhild Carling is a world-famous Swedish Jazz Musician, singer-songwriter, and Vaudeville artist with over 70 million views on Youtube. A multi-instrumentalist, she has toured internationally, collaborated with top artists, and gained viral attention for her covers of jazz classic and vintage-style reditions of pop songs.
Grace for President
Young Audience Series
October 1 - 5, 2026
The Little Theatre | 400 Jefferson St.
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Joan Cushing
Based on the book by Kelly S. DiPucchio. Frustrated by the lack of female faces in the White House, Grace Campbell decides she wants to be president and inspires a school election. Through the throes of campaigning and pep rallies, service projects and posters, Grace and her classmates discover what it takes to be the best candidate and find the fun and hilarity in the world of politics!
Appropriate for Grades K - 4
Ustad Shafaat Khan - Where East Meets West
Concert Series
Sunday, October 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
"East Meets West" is a performance by Indian sitar and tabla musician Ustad Shafaat Khan that blends the cultural traditions of Indian classical and folk on sitar, tabla and vocals, with flamenco, pop, guitar, keyboards and western percussion.
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - APT 2b
NEXTstage Repertory
October 15 - 25, 2026
Kutz Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
by Kate Hammill
An irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous sleuth and sidekick. This fast-paced romp re-examines the world's most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens. Holmes & Joan Watson join forces to emerge from pandemic fog as a deeply codependent, quasi-dysfunctional Odd Couple adventure duo - solving mysteries and kicking butt, until they come face to face with a villain who seems to have all the answers.
Too Fat For China
Fringe Festival
November 5 - 8, 2026
Kutz Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
by Phoebe Potts
Follow Phoebe Potts, comic storyteller and professional Jew, as she tries, fails and eventually succeeds to adopt a baby. After a US adoption goes horribly wrong, Potts finds herself surprised, disgusted and ultimately resigned to the role she plays as a middle-class white lady in the business of adopting babies in the US and internationally.
Ghost Dance: A Picture of a Madman
Fringe Festival
November 12 - 15, 2026
Kutz Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
by Erica Knight
This remarkable solo show, created and performed by Blakelock's own great-great granddaughter, explores the life, times, and madness of one of America's most celebrated and exploited painters whose brooding, hallucinogenic landscapes anticipated Abstract Expressionism by more than half a century.
Unseen
Fringe Festival
November 19 - 22, 2026
Kutz Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
by Kimberly Prentice
Grab your "all access" pass into the mysterious world of Broadway's backstage!
Follow veteran "star dresser" Pam as she works her magic through complex costume changes, confrontations, and quirky actor demands all while staying hidden in the shadows with the rest of the crew.
Disney's Frozen, The Musical
Family Holiday Spectacular!
November 27 - December 13, 2026
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
Music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee.
Experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney's Frozen includes all the film's beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage.
NJCYB Presents, The Nutcracker
The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet
December 18 - 20, 2026
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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!
Ilya Yakushev
Winter THAW Music Festival
Sunday, January 10, 2027 @ 2:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
Award winning pianist, Ilya Yakushev, continues to astound and mesmerize audiences at major venues across the world.
Danny Lipsitz and the Brass Tacks
Winter THAW Music Festival
Sunday, January 17, 2027 @ 2:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
Channeling the performative schools of Louis Prima, Little Richard, and Cab Calloway, Danny Lipsitz leads The Brass Tacks in a dynamic ride of hit mid 20th century music in spectacular style. A high-energy ensemble of world-class talent, The Brass Tacks expertly navigate swing, Jazz, rock 'n' roll, klezmer, jump blues, and traditional pop with Danny showcasing up to five instruments in a set.
FAB5
Winter THAW Music Festival
Sunday, January 24, 2027 @ 2:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
FAB5's signature sound is pop music on classical instruments: string quartet with percussion, creating a totally unique & engaging experience for everyone. Elegant programming combined with crossover pop with a colorful sound world that can not be found anywhere else.
Fearless, The Taylor Swift Experience
Winter THAW Music Festival
Saturday, January 30, 2027 @ 2:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
This award winning show to Taylor Swift, is the most highly regarded tribute act for Taylor Swift. With an incredible live band and featuring all of Taylor's much loved hits, Jennifer Westrip will have "Swiftie" fans feeling like they are watching Taylor Swift herself.
Agamemnon
NEXTstage Repertory
February 4 - 14, 2027
The Little Theatre | 400 Jefferson St.
by Stephen Berkoff
Adapted from Aeschylus' great tragedy, this play is about heat and battle, fatigue, the marathon and the obscenity of modern and future wars.
BREEDERS - PLACEHOLDER
Professional Theatre Series
February 19 - March 7, 2027
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
by Megan Campisi
WPS World Premiere! Six soon-to-be parents meet in a childbirth class in this hilarious comic crucible as they confront their fears, opinions, and baggage about becoming parents.
The Scooches
Concert Series
Saturday, March 20, 2027 @ 7:30 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
Scooching many genres & cultures together! An eclectic melting pot of original music inspired by world folk traditions, global Americana, New Orleans verve and the unfettered exuberance of the 1920s.
WPS: Reading 1
Women Playwrights Series
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 @ 7:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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WPS: Reading 2
Women Playwrights Series
Wednesday, April 14, 2027 @ 7:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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WPS: Reading 3
Women Playwrights Series
Wednesday, April 21, 2027 @ 7:00 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
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Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground
Professional Theatre Series
April 2 - 18, 2027
Kutz Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
Set in 1962 at his Gettysburg farm, the gripping solo drama explores Eisenhower's reflections on his life, military career, and presidency, often highlighting his efforts to prioritize country over party.
Evil Dead: The Musical
NEXTstage Repertory
April 22 - May 2, 2027
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
Book and lyrics by George Reinblatt
Based on Sam Raimi's cult classic horror films, five college students unleash evil spirits in a cabin, leading to a gory, campy, and hilarious parody of the horror genre.
Country Live
Hackettstown Rotary Club Fundraiser
Saturday, May 22, 2027 @ 7:30 PM
Sitnik Theatre | 715 Grand Ave.
A one-of-a-kind tribute to four icons of modern country music. The hits of Kenny Chesney, Shania Twain, Keith Urban, and Luke Bryan come together in one smashing performance! With multi-media, wardrobe changes, and high end production values this tribute is a feast for the eyes as well as the ears! With four tributes in one, there is something for every Country fan.