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2025-26 Season

The Monsters
Written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters) and co-produced by Two River Theater and Manhattan Theatre Club, The Monsters is a sibling love story about reunions, resentment, reconnection, and wrestling with demons.

A Doll's House
Nora should be happy. She has a doting husband, beautiful children, and is preparing their gorgeous home for the holidays. She also has a secret – and if it gets out, she will lose everything. Now Nora must ask, "What is worth saving?" Critically acclaimed director Justin Emeka (Sweat, Romeo and Juliet) envisions A Doll’s House through a contemporary lens creatively incorporating black culture into the world of one of the greatest plays ever written.

Elephant Shoes
Cy is on the verge of revolutionizing communication! His brilliant invention instantly translates spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL), and vice versa. But his breakthrough depends on whip-smart Roxy, who has ideas of her own. As they work side by side, Cy finds himself falling for her—only to watch his best friend, Chris, sweep her off her feet. A modern-day “Cyrano” tale, Elephant Shoes asks: can love be translated, or does it risk being lost in interpretation?

A Little Shakespeare: As You Like It
The Forest of Arden is full of possibilities! Banished by her uncle and disguised as a boy, Rosalind and her beloved cousin Celia journey into the woods and discover new friends, love letters, music, and ultimately, themselves. Director Noelle Marion (last season’s A Little Shakespeare: The Tempest) returns to helm this lively frolic through the forest.
UPCOMING EVENTS

The Monsters
Written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters) and co-produced by Two River Theater and Manhattan Theatre Club, The Monsters is a sibling love story about reunions, resentment, reconnection, and wrestling with demons.

A Doll's House
Nora should be happy. She has a doting husband, beautiful children, and is preparing their gorgeous home for the holidays. She also has a secret – and if it gets out, she will lose everything. Now Nora must ask, "What is worth saving?" Critically acclaimed director Justin Emeka (Sweat, Romeo and Juliet) envisions A Doll’s House through a contemporary lens creatively incorporating black culture into the world of one of the greatest plays ever written.

Elephant Shoes
Cy is on the verge of revolutionizing communication! His brilliant invention instantly translates spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL), and vice versa. But his breakthrough depends on whip-smart Roxy, who has ideas of her own. As they work side by side, Cy finds himself falling for her—only to watch his best friend, Chris, sweep her off her feet. A modern-day “Cyrano” tale, Elephant Shoes asks: can love be translated, or does it risk being lost in interpretation?

In The Know
Artistic Director Justin Waldman hosts an intimate conversation with The Monsters playwright and director, Ngozi Anyanwu. Coffee and cookies will be available starting at 5:30 PM, with the discussion set to start at 5:45 PM.

Pride Night
This production's Pride Night will be a Sober Social, offering a fun, alcohol-free space for LGBTQ+ community members and allies to connect, mingle, and celebrate together. Enjoy four unique specialty mocktails before attending our world premiere production of The Monsters!

A Night of Dance, Connection, and Good Company
Monmouth County’s grassroots professional modern dance company, In Good Company Dance, presents a powerful performance that uses the healing power of movement to connect our community. Through the universal language of dance, they aim to remind everyone that we are not alone in our struggles, and that connection through art can be a powerful catalyst for healing.
INSIDE TWO RIVER
Inside Two River is a series of arts and humanities events—specially curated for each of our productions. Multiple events take place each month and most are free. Events include: book club discussions, craft nights, film screenings, social events, open rehearsals, poetry readings and more.

In The Know
Artistic Director Justin Waldman hosts an intimate conversation with The Monsters playwright and director, Ngozi Anyanwu. Coffee and cookies will be available starting at 5:30 PM, with the discussion set to start at 5:45 PM.

Pride Night
This production's Pride Night will be a Sober Social, offering a fun, alcohol-free space for LGBTQ+ community members and allies to connect, mingle, and celebrate together. Enjoy four unique specialty mocktails before attending our world premiere production of The Monsters!
RENTAL EVENTS

RENTAL EVENTS
Two River Theater is one of the most beautiful facilities in our region, and a premiere venue for hosting public and private events.

A Christmas Carol
Gerald Charles Dickens, (the great, great grandson of literary icon, Charles Dickens), will once again be performing a one-man show of A Christmas Carol to benefit Allaire Village on Tuesday, December 9th at the Two River Theater in Red Bank.

Visionary Voices
The program features groundbreaking works by some of today’s compelling choreographers: Jewel Box by Lauren Lovette, inspired by the inner workings of an antique music box

A Night of Dance, Connection, and Good Company
Monmouth County’s grassroots professional modern dance company, In Good Company Dance, presents a powerful performance that uses the healing power of movement to connect our community. Through the universal language of dance, they aim to remind everyone that we are not alone in our struggles, and that connection through art can be a powerful catalyst for healing.

The Nutcracker
American Repertory Ballet's celebrated production of The Nutcracker returns! This timeless, festive ballet holds a special place in the hearts of audiences, becoming synonymous with the holiday season.
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