Announcing our 2025 – 2026 season

Studio Players is thrilled to announce our 2025–2026 season!

For over 85 years, Studio Players has been proud to bring high-quality, affordable live theatre to Montclair and the surrounding community. Since 1937, our all-volunteer team has worked passionately to deliver engaging productions that entertain, inspire, and connect.

This upcoming season promises to be no exception. In addition to the exciting lineup of mainstage shows listed below, we’re also planning special events, new features, and more surprises throughout the year.

Stay tuned—our full season brochure will be available later this year, along with online ticket purchasing for your convenience. Whether you’re a long-time patron or new to Studio Players, we welcome you to be a part of our 2025–2026 season.

We can’t wait to see you at the theatre!

A Cabaret of Firsts

A Cabaret of Firsts Directed By: Kevin Ohlweiler Performance Dates September 19 and 20 at 8:00 pm Description: Step into the spotlight and hear the songs that inspired our performers firsts! Whether it is our first dream role, our first solo song on stage you will not be disappointed!  From powerful ballads to high-energy numbers…

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First Date

First Date Book by Austin Winsberg Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner Directed By: Kevin Ohlweiler Music Director: Christynn Morris Choreographer: Lisa Kosak Performance Dates October 10, 11,16, 17,18 at 8:00 pm October 12, 18 at 3:00 pm Description: First Date is a hilarious, heartwarming musical that turns one blind date into…

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A Night at the Theatre

Show poster featuring a woman holding a knife behind her back on stage

A Night at the Theatre An Original Immersive Murder Mystery Experience Original Concept and Written By Allyssa Hynes and E. Dale Smith-Gallo Directed by E. Dale Smith-Gallo & Allyssa Hynes Performance Dates November  13, 14, 15, 16 at 8:00 pm Description: A Night at the Theatre: An Original Immersive Murder Mystery Experience: Step into the…

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Christmas Shorts

Christmas Shorts poster featuring holiday themed boxer shorts on a clothes line

Christmas Shorts By: Lucy Williams Directed By: Beatriz Esteban-Messina Performance Dates December 6, 7, 13, 14 at 1:30pm and 3:30pm Description: Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Shorts is full of festive feel-good holiday fun for the whole family. You’ll find everything here, from kids writing letters to Santa, to the big guy getting ready for Christmas…

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Our Town

Our Town poster featuring a moonlit backdrop of a pine forest

Our Town By Thorton Wilder Directed By: Lynn Polan Performance Dates January 23, 24, 30, 31, February 6, 7 at 8:00 pm January 25 and February 1 at 3:00 pm Description: Our Town is the beloved American classic that recently wowed Broadway audiences! This funny, touching, and surprisingly modern play takes you into the heart…

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Burlesque and Bingo

Burlesque & Bingo Original Concept and Direction By: Anthony DiAmbrosio Performance Dates March 12, 13, 14, 15 at 8:00pm Description: Burlesque & Bingo – A Night of Glamour and Games! Get ready for a night of sizzling entertainment and fabulous fun! Enjoy dazzling burlesque performances that bring the glamour, sass, and tease, all while playing…

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Dracula a Comedy of Terrors

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Dracula a Comedy of Terrors By Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen Directed By: Mead Winters Performance Dates April 17, 18, 24, 25, May 1, 2 at 8:00 pm April 19 and 26 at 3:00 pm Description: Get ready for a fang-tastically funny night at the theater! Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud…

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She Kills Monsters

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She Kills Monsters By Qui Nguyen Directed By: Alec J. Wolf Performance Dates June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8:00 pm June 7 and 14 at 3:00 pm Description: She Kills Monsters is a heartfelt, emotion-filled, action-packed comedy that takes audiences on a thrilling journey into the world of Dungeon & Dragons!  When Agnes…

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