Growing Stage The Childrens Theatre of New Jersey

06/03/2026

Arrives Next Week! 👇

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage presents round 2 of the 2026 New Play Reading Festival on Friday, June 13, 2026 at 4:00pm. The plays include Snapped, The Wind in the Wildflowers, Timmon and the Magic Shoes, and My Tree.

06/03/2026

Thank you so much for visiting us, New Jersey State Council on the Arts!

05/29/2026

✨Round 2 Arrives June 13th!✨
Missed Round 1? Here’s your chance to experience selected scenes from each of our finalists — plus we'll have a special post-showcase talkback with all of the directors!

🔸Be A Part Of The Process And Join Us: growingstage.com

05/28/2026

🎬 Join Us for This Special June Event!

We’re excited to present a special screening of TALES FROM THE GREAT SWAMP, a new work written and directed by Steve Fredericks and produced in collaboration with the New Jersey Highlands Coalition. After premiering this past November, the production was professionally filmed thanks to generous support and is now available as a streaming option for schools.

Be part of this special event on Sunday, June 14th at 2PM as we host the official screening and celebrate this exciting new educational resource.

👇Click below to watch the trailer!
🔹To Attend, visit: growingstage.com

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05/27/2026

✨ANNOUNCING OUR 45TH SEASON!✨
It's a new season of imagination, adventure, laughter, and unforgettable stories.

Season Ticket Packages are on sale NOW and include:
🔹20% off regular ticket prices
🔹Reserved seating
🔹Exclusive subscriber perks & more

💻 Get Full Details: growingstage.com

We can’t wait to share this milestone season with you. Which productions are you most excited to see?

05/26/2026

Missed our in-person Season Announcement on Saturday?
Well...it’s officially LIVE on our website! RUN — then come back here and tell us how excited you are! No spoilers... just excitement. 😉

💻 See the Full Season Here: growingstage.com/main-stage/
🔸PLUS - Season Packages Are On Sale!

05/25/2026

Wishing you and your family a safe and meaningful day as we remember and honor those who served and sacrificed for our country. ❤️

05/23/2026

✨Today at 4PM!✨
It's raining in New Jersey, so it's the perfect day to bring the family to The Growing Stage! Join us as we showcase this brand new musical, TIGGER!

🔹Plus, we're announcing our 45th Season.

💻Get Full Details: growingstage.com

05/22/2026

Meet the folks helping bring this NEW musical to life on our stage! Steve and Natalie are working alongside our creative team to make TIGGER, A New Musical a reality.
See it LIVE tomorrow, May 23rd at 4PM — the perfect rainy day activity! 😉

🔹 $10 Suggested Donation
💻 Full Details: growingstage.com

05/21/2026

✨ Welcome These TYA Rockstars to New Jersey! ✨
We’re thrilled to welcome Janet Stanford and Deborah Wicks La Puma to the Historic Palace Theatre this week as we continue developing and workshopping TIGGER: A New Musical!

TGS audiences will recognize Deborah’s music from beloved productions including Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus, Elephant & Piggie, Ella Enchanted, and this season’s Cinderella: A Salsa Fairytale!

Janet is a true pioneer in the Theatre for Young Audiences field, recently retiring as the Founding Artistic Director of Imagination Stage in Bethesda, Maryland.

🔹Come meet them this Saturday, May 23rd at 4PM as we present TIGGER: A New Musical!

💻 For details: growingstage.com