South Jersey's Premier Professional Theater - Cape May Stage

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Welcome to Cape May Stage, South Jersey’s Premier Professional Theater. Featuring nationally recognized actors and musical performers from Broadway and beyond. We look forward to celebrating our 36th season with world-class performances from the heart of the nation’s oldest seaside resort.

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Spend $100, Get $120!

Buy a gift card this holiday season and get an extra $20 for every $100 you spend.

Support Cape May Stage

Make a year-end donation to help support our 2026 season.

NIC+DESI - December 14 at 7 pm

Don’t miss our final Broadway Series event of the year! NIC+DESI will light up our stage.

Reviews & Awards

Winner of Play of The Decade for “Lend Me a Tenor”

Plays from 13 Pulitzer Prize Winning Playwrights

More than 30 Broadway artists have performed on our stage

Winner of 50/50 Applause Award for support of Women Playwrights

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We’re joining the holiday fun! 🎄✨ Cape May

We’re joining the holiday fun! 🎄✨
Cape May Stage is excited to participate in this year’s Holiday Inns Tour, where guests explore three or more of Cape May’s beautifully decorated Bed & Breakfast Inns, private homes, and local businesses.
Our doors are dressed for the season, and we’re thrilled to be part of this festive Cape May tradition. If you’re touring, make sure to stop by and say hello—we’d love to share a little holiday cheer with you! #capemaystage #holiday #capemay #visitcapemay #mac @capemaymac

✨ Need the inside scoop on all things festive in

✨ Need the inside scoop on all things festive in Cape May this holiday season?
Slide over to capemayholiday.com and unwrap the magic! 🎁💫
Holiday spirit = fully activated.
#CapeMayHoliday #CapeMayMagic #CapeMayChristmasA #capemaystage #elaines #exitzero #visitmac #caperesorts #capemayfoodtours #capemaychristmas

NIC+DESI are coming to Cape May Stage for ONE NIGH

NIC+DESI are coming to Cape May Stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY: Sunday, December 14 at 7:00 PM.
Expect a dazzling evening of love-story magic, Broadway classics and holiday favorites — a high-energy concert blending heartfelt vocals, choreography, and charm plus some festive holiday spirit.
Only at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, 405 Lafayette Street, Cape May — perfect night for a date, a friends outing, or your holiday-season celebration.
🎟️ Seats are limited — grab your tickets now and get ready to fall in love with live theatre all over again.
Call 609-770-8311 or visit link in bio for tickets
#CapeMayStage #NICandDESI #LiveTheatre #HolidayConcert #OneNightOnly

🎄 Tonight’s performance of Let’s Catch Sant

🎄 Tonight’s performance of Let’s Catch Santa! is officially SOLD OUT!
But don’t worry—Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm are still up for grabs, and tickets are disappearing faster than Santa up a chimney.
Let’s Catch Santa! is a festive, high-energy holiday adventure perfect for families and anyone who still believes in a little Christmas magic. Laughs, surprises, and heartwarming moments guaranteed.
🎟️ Grab tickets at capemaystage.org or by clicking link in bio.
📞 Or call 609-770-8311 and our box office elves will take care of you!

Save the Date! 🎉 Cape May, mark your calendars

Save the Date! 🎉
Cape May, mark your calendars because Fins Bar & Grille is turning your Sunday into a celebration with heart!
Join us at Fins Bar & Grille located at 142 Decatur street, Cape May, NJ
on February 15 from 10 AM – 2 PM
✨ Half of all proceeds go directly to support Cape May Stage — so every sip, bite, and laugh fuels great theatre.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🎶 Live music to set the vibe
🍹 Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar
🥞 A brunch and full lunch menu
Let’s raise a glass, enjoy a Sunday well spent, and support the arts in the most delicious way possible. @finsbarandgrille
#CapeMayStage #FinsBarAndGrille #SundaySocial #BrunchForAGoodCause #CapeMayEvents #SupportTheArts #BrunchGoals @finsbarandgrille

🎬✨ Playwright Dan McCormick just recorded a s

🎬✨ Playwright Dan McCormick just recorded a special message for you!
He’s sharing why Let’s Catch Santa is the holiday story you absolutely shouldn’t miss. This heartwarming play brings the magic of Christmas straight to Cape May — and it’s running now through December 28.
🎄 Grab your tickets today and make this festive favorite part of your holiday season!
Hashtags:
#CapeMayStage #LetsCatchSanta #HolidayTheatre #CapeMayEvents #ChristmasInCapeMay

🎭 Calling all New Jersey high school students i

🎭 Calling all New Jersey high school students in grades 9–12! ✍️
Cape May Stage is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Young Playwrights Awards!
Share your story, spark your imagination, and see your words come to life on our stage. This is your chance to showcase your creativity and have your play performed by professional actors!
🗓️ Deadline to submit: December 19
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://capemaystage.org/young-playwrights/
Let your voice be heard — your story could inspire an audience! 🌟

🎄 What a Night! ⭐️ Our sold-out opening of

🎄 What a Night! ⭐️
Our sold-out opening of Let’s Catch Santa lit up the theatre last night! Huge thanks to our amazing actors Beau Allen and Katie May Porter, and to the entire crew whose hard work made the night shine.
Playwright Dan McCormick gave us a beautiful new holiday story, and under the direction of Roy Steinberg, it burst onto the stage with warmth, wit, and Christmas sparkle.
And yes… Santa even stopped in to join the celebration! 🎅✨
A big thank-you to Fins Bar & Grille for hosting our spirited after party, and to YOU, our audience, for kicking off the season with incredible energy.
Tickets are already moving fast — don’t miss your chance to join the fun!
🎟 Let’s Catch Santa runs through December 28
📅 Wednesday–Saturday at 7 PM
📅 Sunday at 3 PM
Catch the holiday magic — get your tickets today!
#capemaystage #capemay #capemaynj #christmascapemay

🎭 Opening Night Is TONIGHT! The big moment is h

Aleksey captured the magic yesterday at our photoc

Aleksey captured the magic yesterday at our photocall, and tonight we finally get to share it with you. “Let’s Catch Santa” is a holiday journey packed with heart, humor, and just the right touch of Christmas wonder—absolutely one you don’t want to miss.
Our team has been working nonstop to bring this world-premiere play to life, exclusively written for Cape May Stage by Dan McCormick and directed by Roy Steinberg. Starring the incredible Beau Allen and Katie May Porter, this cast is ready to light up the night.
Preview night has arrived—and tonight only, tickets are just $35, so you can experience the magic at a merry little savings.
Showtime: 7 PM.

🎄✨ Tomorrow’s the night! ✨🎄 Our Let’

🎄✨ Tomorrow’s the night! ✨🎄
Our Let’s Catch Santa preview performance is TOMORROW at 7 PM — be among the first to experience this world-premiere Christmas comedy before it officially opens!
Two neighbors. One misdelivered package. A Christmas Eve adventure that just might rekindle a little magic. Written exclusively for Cape May Stage and delivered with heart, humor, and all the festive sparkle of the season.
🎭 Preview: Tomorrow at 7 PM
🎉 Official Opening Night Party: November 20
🍸 After Party: Fins Bar & Grille
📅 Running through December 28
Kick off the season with a little theatrical mischief and a whole lot of holiday cheer. Grab your seats now — link in bio! ✨#capemaystage #capemaynj #capemaycounty #capemay #capemaystrong

FREE HOLIDAY FUN! “Holiday Affair” Movie Get

FREE HOLIDAY FUN!
“Holiday Affair” Movie
Get into the holiday spirit with this charming romantic classic starring Janet Leigh and Robert Mitchum. Set against the twinkling lights of Christmastime in New York, “Holiday Affair” is a heartwarming tale of unexpected love, second chances, and the magic of the season.
Start a new tradition this holiday season! Take a break from shopping and take time to enjoy this classic holiday movie on the big screen. Bring your family and friends and get creative with your holiday attire. Prizes for best Christmas outfits!
No Tickets Required – Free to Attend – Donations Accepted for the Cape May Community Food Closet

🎉 ONE NIGHT ONLY! 🎉 Holiday Concert — Sund

🎉 ONE NIGHT ONLY! 🎉
Holiday Concert — Sunday, Dec 14 at 7 PM
Broadway power duo NIC + DESI are hitting the Cape May Stage for a high-energy night of music, dance & pure holiday magic! ✨
From Jersey Boys to West Side Story, Mary Poppins, Wicked, Great American Songbook classics, and festive favorites—they bring their love story to life in a whirlwind of showstopping talent.
🏆 2023 BroadwayWorld NYC Cabaret Award Winners — Best Duo
💬 “Incredible vocals, dazzling choreography…”
Don’t miss this one-night holiday celebration!
🎟️ Grab your seats now! #capemaylive #newjersey #SupportTheArts #capemaynj #capemaystrong #capemaycounty #capemaynewjersey #capemaycourthouse #capemaypoint #capemay #njtheater

Our brand-new holiday production Let’s Catch San

Yesterday afternoon at the Flanders Hotel, we were

Yesterday afternoon at the Flanders Hotel, we were honored to attend The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation and the Cape May County Women’s Commission’s Women of Wonder celebration—an event dedicated to recognizing leadership, service, and heart across Cape May County.
🏆 Cheryl Spaulding, Cape May Stage Board Member; Community Relations Specialist & Public Information Officer, Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office
🏆 Jodie DiEduardo, Senior Vice President of Community Banking, Crest Savings Bank
🏆 Diane Weiland, Director, Cape May County Department of Tourism
In the photo: Denise Shutter, Cheryl Spaulding, Janis White, and Wendy Collins, all proud to celebrate Cheryl’s well-deserved recognition.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees and to everyone who made this fundraiser such a meaningful success.

It’s that magical time of year again — when th

It’s that magical time of year again — when the lights twinkle, the cocoa’s hot, and Cape May Stage becomes your holiday movie haven! 🌟
Join us Tuesday, December 16 at 6 PM for a free community screening of A Holiday Affair (1949), starring Janet Leigh and Robert Mitchum.
✨ Enjoy complimentary warm cider, Christmas cookies, and a visit from Santa!
🎁 Bring a donation for the Cape May Community Food Closet (non-perishables or cash).
🎅 Dress to impress — prizes for the most festive looks!
No reservations required — just your holiday cheer, a canned good, and your favorite people.

The countdown is on! “Let’s Catch Santa!” is

The countdown is on! “Let’s Catch Santa!” is less than a week away from preview night at Cape May Stage!
Our cast has been working their holiday magic to bring you laughter, heart, and a touch of Christmas wonder. Don’t miss this festive comedy that’s sure to make your season bright!
🎭 Preview performances begin November 19 at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now before they disappear up the chimney:
#LetsCatchSanta #CapeMayStage #HolidayTheatre #ChristmasComedy #CapeMayEvents

Your words belong on stage! 💥 Cape May Stage is

Your words belong on stage! 💥
Cape May Stage is accepting submissions for the 2025 Young Playwrights Awards, open to all NJ students in grades 9–12.
Write. Create. Inspire.
🕒 Submit by December 19.
👉 Link in bio to enter!
#CapeMayStage #playwright #nj #njhighschool #capemaycounty #capemaycountynj

🎃 A wicked big thank-you to everyone who voted

🎃 A wicked big thank-you to everyone who voted for our “Wicked Good Scarecrow” in the 17th Annual Scarecrow Alley! 💚
We’re thrilled to be this year’s People’s Choice Winner — and so proud to be part of such a creative, spirited community. 👏
Huge congratulations to all the winners and everyone who took part — your imagination made the Cape May spooktacular! 👻✨
🏆 Winners Circle:
People’s Choice: Cape May Stage – Wicked Good Scarecrow
Business: Uncle Bill’s Pancake House – Batter’s Up @unclebillspancakehousecm
Individual/Family: Avery Najmola – Maryann
Munchkin (3–10): Mike & Race Hill – E.A.G.L.E.S!
School/PTA/Classrooms/Teams: West Cape May Elementary School – Pink Goes Good with Green @wcme.pta @westcapemay
Non-profit/Church/Clubs/Scouts: Garden Club – Sweet Magnolia @gardenclubofcapemay
Here’s to community creativity, teamwork, and a little Halloween magic! 🕸️✨

Tis the season for one of the most heartwarming ni

Tis the season for one of the most heartwarming nights of the year — a classic Christmas movie at Cape May Stage! 🌟
Join us Tuesday, December 16 at 6 PM for a free community screening of A Holiday Affair (1949), starring Janet Leigh and Robert Mitchum.
✨ Complimentary warm cider, Christmas cookies, and photos with Santa!
🎁 Donations benefit the Cape May Community Food Closet (non-perishables or cash welcome).
🎅 Wear your best holiday attire — prizes for the most festive outfits!
No reservations needed. Just bring your holiday spirit, a canned good, and your favorite people for this cozy Cape May tradition!

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