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“The Heavenly Musical Hit!” Four friends dream of fame as the harmony group, Forever Plaid. But after fate intervenes on their way to a 1964 gig, they’ll get one last chance to perform. Filled with humor, heart, and hits like Catch a Falling Star, 16 Tons, and Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, Forever Plaid is pure nostalgic joy. Featuring a talented cast of local performers.

After the 1929 stock market crash, New York broker Bill Wilson and Akron surgeon Dr. Bob Smith each spiral into alcoholism. Their remarkable chance meeting over a cup of coffee would change millions of lives forever. BILL W. AND DR. BOB is a powerful, funny, and deeply inspiring true story about the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous—and the wives whose support led to the creation of Al-Anon.

ODC/Dance, a company of ten world-class dancers performing for more than 50,000 people annually, returns to our venue with two acclaimed works by Founding Artistic Director Brenda Way: Investigating Grace, named an American Masterpiece by the NEA, and Collision, Collapse and a Coda, hailed as a "mini-masterpiece" by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Let’s do the time-warp! Don’t miss this unforgettable screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadowcast by Transylvania Nipple Productions. Audience participation, costume contest, and more! *Sorry, no outside props are allowed, but approved prop bags are for sale before the show.

Comedy veteran Brad Upton has spent 37 years winning audiences with his sharp, relatable humor. A former teacher and track coach, Brad became a viral sensation with his hit Dry Bar special “Boomer Triggers Gen-Z Snowflakes,” now one of the most-viewed comedy specials online. With over 200 million views worldwide and appearances alongside legends like Dolly Parton, Jeff Foxworthy, and Johnny Mathis, Brad delivers nonstop laughs for every generation.

The Let’s Go Science Show is a wacky look at “how things work” with Professor Smart and Dr. Knowitall. This fun-filled production teaches physics concepts through theatrically designed demonstrations and hands-on experiments. Lots of audience interaction with these two legends of the circus, great scenery, awesome lighting and illusions all make this one science lesson (with study guides available) that students won’t want to miss.

The Jazz Ambassadors, the U.S. Army’s official touring big band, is a 19-member ensemble formed in 1969 and acclaimed for performing America’s original art form—jazz. Known as “America’s Big Band,” they perform for all audiences with a wide repertoire: swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic music, with much arranged by their members!

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most sublime works, from the joyful Symphony No. 39 to the intensely personal Requiem, fill the stage and envelop the audience. The orchestra is joined by soprano Jennifer Casey Cabor, mezzo-soprano Taylor Hilary Boikins, tenor Min Jim, bass Jim Williams, and the 130-member Greater South Jersey Chorus.

We Are One X-perience recreates the look, sound, and feel of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. This eight-piece group of veteran musicians delivers high-energy performances with strong on-stage chemistry that capture the legacy from early Maze through the later years. Featuring hits including Before I Let Go, Back in Stride, Too Many Games, Can’t Get Over You, and Running Away.

See the next great musical before anyone else! We invite audiences to experience a brand-new work developed throughout the semester by ������ý Theatre students and faculty. Witness the results of the excitement, challenges, and discoveries that brought this original musical to life as it moves from page to stage.

Steve Augeri—former lead vocalist of Journey—brings soaring vocals and signature rock-soul energy. Journey has sold nearly 90 million albums worldwide. Augeri joined the band in 1998, debuting on the Armageddon soundtrack and touring globally for nearly a decade. He performs iconic hits like Don’t Stop Believin’, Faithfully, Any Way You Want It, Open Arms, Separate Ways, and more.

Step back in time with this spirited folk musical bringing America’s founding to life through music, dance, and storytelling. Follow four characters through key events from the Boston Tea Party to Shays’ Rebellion and the 1787 Constitutional Convention. Featuring folk songs and inventive staging, it transforms history into an engaging, inspiring experience for young audiences.

Mike Goodwin is a clean, southern comedian known for uplifting, expectation-defying humor. A U.S. Army veteran and former educator with a master’s in Education, he blends leadership and laughter through relatable storytelling. His signature bowtie reflects his style. He has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, BET, Amazon Prime, and more, and is currently on his 2026 “Open Mike Tour.”

Arturo O'Farrill is a Mexican American composer, pianist, and bandleader, and a leading voice in Latin jazz. A 6-time GRAMMY and 2-time Latin GRAMMY winner, he blends Latin rhythms, jazz, and contemporary composition. Founder of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and Belongó, he is also an educator and social justice advocate with nearly 25 albums and global reach.

Fall Choreography Project brings together new works from promising student choreographers in the Stockton dance community, continuing the Stockton tradition of presenting exciting, thought-provoking pieces from artists at all stages of development. Witness the work of these dance makers as they forge new paths in contemporary choreography and become the next generation of NJ dance artists.

KLEZEMER, JAZZ, HANUKKAH FAVORITES, AND MORE!  Seth Kibel is a premier woodwind specialist (clarinet, flute, saxophone) known throughout the Washington/Baltimore region for klezmer, jazz, and swing performances. A featured performer with numerous ensembles, he has won 28 Washington Area Music Awards, including multiple “Best Instrumentalist” honors. His recording Clarinet, Without a Net was released in 2026.

Celebrate the long-cherished holiday tradition of The Nutcracker. This beloved ballet tells the story of a girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. Embarking on a journey through the Kingdom of Snow and Land of the Sweets, Clara encounters many unforgettable characters. Experience this marvelous Christmas tale that will create a lifetime of memories.

Celebrate the long-cherished holiday tradition of The Nutcracker. This beloved ballet tells the story of a girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. Embarking on a journey through the Kingdom of Snow and Land of the Sweets, Clara encounters many unforgettable characters. Experience this marvelous Christmas tale that will create a lifetime of memories.

Holiday favorites and uplifting works celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas in a festive program. Soprano Mandy Brown shines in Cantique de Noël (O Holy Night) and Gesù Bambino. Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and Orchestral Suite No. 3, along with Valerie Coleman’s Umoja and Russell Steinberg’s Light’s On, A Hanukkah Celebration, are featured. The orchestra, children’s chorus, and audience join in beloved carols and a post-concert sing-along led by the Maestro.

Stockton’s resident big band takes on an ever-changing catalog of holiday hits inspired by the classic Christmas tale – A Charlie Brown Christmas.  

Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, Irish Christmas in America is a hugely popular, family-friendly celebration of Irish music, song, and dance filled with humor and energy. Featuring fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes, harp, and thrilling old-style dance from Samantha Harvey, the show blends lively performance with evocative imagery, offering a memorable glimpse into Ireland’s rich Christmas traditions and spirit.

Patrick Warburton has come to stand-up comedy as one of TV’s most beloved actors, having played Puddy on Seinfeld, starring in the hit shows CBS’s Rules of Engagement and Less Than Perfect, Fox’s The Tick, Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events as Lemony Snicket, and Fox’s Family Guy as the voice of Joe Swanson.

Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a scandalous and entertaining retelling of the Don Juan legend. Premiering in 1787, this opera is renowned for its powerful music and moral themes. Presented in traditional Italian Verismo style with English supertitles, it follows a reckless nobleman whose pursuit of conquest leaves chaos, betrayal, and death in his wake, leading ultimately to judgment.

The Fisk Jubilee Singers from Fisk University are an American a cappella ensemble that performs Negro spirituals originally sung by slaves prior to the Civil War. The first group of Singers arranged the music and took it on the road beginning in 1871 introducing the public to a new genre that remains a vibrant musical tradition today.

This production introduces pivotal events of the Civil Rights Movement highlighting the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Brown v. Board of Education, the SCLC, Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and more. Through storytelling and song, Let It Shine brings history to life and honors the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for equal rights.

Bay Atlantic Symphony begins a new February tradition as principal musicians present a Valentine’s weekend serenade. Maestro Jed Gaylin performs Mozart’s beloved Kegelstatt Trio on piano, followed by Brahms’ Quintet for Strings and Clarinet. Concert Master Ruotao Mao and Nina Vieru (violin), Ana Tsinadze (viola), Rose Bart (cello), and Christopher di Santo (clarinet) are featured in this romantic program.

Spring Dance Concert highlights the gifted artists of the Stockton dance community, presenting works from guest choreographers that challenge these maturing performers. Internationally recognized and emerging artists join resident choreographers Beau Hancock, Caitlin Quinn Pittenger, Rain Ross, and Lauren Putty White, whose eclectic choreography always delights.

This musical captures the journey and hardships immigrants encountered on their way to America. Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream shares the inspiring story of immigrants who helped shape the nation we know today. Their experiences echo through generations, sparking conversation and connection with audiences of all ages.

The StepCrew is a high-energy dance production uniting Ottawa Valley stepdance, Irish stepdance, and tap. Featuring artists from groups like The Chieftains, Cherish The Ladies, and Bowfire, the show highlights these various dynamic styles. Three world-class fiddlers and a five-piece Celtic ensemble complete this exhilarating celebration of rhythm and tradition.

Solo pianist Sara Davis Buechner passionately performs George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with a full orchestra followed by Bay Atlantic Symphony’s performance of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.” You’ll hum along with the familiar tunes of these two masterpieces.

Swan Lake is a celebrated classical ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, weaving love, magic, and deception in a timeless struggle between light and darkness. It follows Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, cursed to live as swans by day. This production, staged under the artistic vision of Phyllis Papa, highlights the elegance and emotional power of classical ballet.

Come hear the voices and choices of a new generation of writers, producers, and creatives for Stage and Screen. The Stockton Theatre New Works Showcase provides Stockton Theatre students the opportunity to showcase the new and adapted works they have been working on all semester in class with faculty and esteemed guest artists.

Tammy Pescatelli is an Emmy-nominated American stand-up comedian known for sharp observational humor and relatable storytelling rooted in her Italian-American upbringing. A finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and winner of Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Showdown, she has released hit specials including Finding the Funny and The Way After School Special, and continues to tour nationally with bold, authentic comedy.

As seen on America’s Got Talent, Nickelodeon Unleashed, and American Ninja Warrior, The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show features rescued dogs and elite trainers performing high-energy stunt dog sports including agility, dock diving, frisbee freestyle, flyball, and high jumping. Founded in 2012 by Keri Caraher and Ethan Wilhelm, the team’s adopted dogs are true family members. A fun, inspiring celebration of rescue, teamwork, and the human-canine bond.

Introducing the longest-running tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John in the US. Mike Santoro channels Billy Joel with classics including “Movin’ Out” and “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant.” Ronnie Smith transforms into Elton John, performing hits such as “Tiny Dancer,” “Crocodile Rock,” and “Bennie and the Jets.” The show builds to a grand finale with both artists on stage for an unforgettable concert experience!

Bay Atlantic Symphony presents Peter and the Wolf, Prokofiev’s magical tale with bilingual English and Spanish narration by Dominican actor, Carlos Espinal. Children are encouraged to attend. Then experience a piece often considered the most revolutionary in all of music, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” a perfect season finale.

“How Music Talks” is our annual youth concert program for students. This education concert will feature selected excerpts from our most recent spring performance. A comprehensive teacher’s study guide is included with the program. It promises a joyful end to a memorable season!

Emerging Choreographers Showcase features moments of striking physicality, unusual grace, and the unexpected. This juried showcase for early-career dance makers is a laboratory for choreographic innovation. The Experimental Theatre’s intimacy offers audiences a personal experience with forward-looking choreography and gives developing artists the chance to cultivate their voices. Witness Stockton community’s finest emerging choreographers.