Theater

Terrence McNally's backstage comedy "It's Only a Play" opens at Studio Playhouse on Thursday, Jan. 9, and runs through Saturday, Jan. 25.

Montclair Theatre Project presents "The Oldenburg Suite," by James Feinberg and Matthew Dylan Rose, at MSU on Jan. 3 and 4.

Roger Sedarat, an Iranian-American poet, and director Kevin Delaney (“Pee-Wee’s Playhouse”) created stereotype-skewering "The Haji Show."

Montclair middle-schoolern Adrian Bergstrom-Shaw plays a Hero Child in the immersive theatrical experience "The Polar Express.

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, at Paper Mill Playhouse, charms with lilting melodies, vivid performances, and, of course, a happy ending.

Gas Lamp Players presented the musical “Newsies” last weekend, Dec. 6-8, featuring a cast of more than 90. Above:The Newsies — the paperboys— go on strike!  

Even if you've seen "A Christmas Carol" many times before, don't miss this inventive, touching "Carol" at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.

Montclair State University first-year BA theater students present readings they are passionate about: "24 Gun Control Plays."

Montclair's Donna English, who plays Marie/Fairy Godmother in "Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella," started her career with some magic.

'Matilda' at Gas Lamp Players this weekend is the full-length version of the Roald Dahl musical, featuring 97 children and one adult.