Theater

Thespians at work

THESPIANS AT WORK
No need to trek across the bridge to the Great White Way for live theater; these talented theater companies close to home will put on quite the shows this fall:

PLAYERS GUILD OF LEONIA
The state’s oldest community theater group has live performances of Cabaret planned for October. Get showtimes and more information at leoniaplayers.org.

PORCH LIGHT PRODUCTIONS
This Glen Rock theater doubles as a performing arts school and boasts a slate of family-friendly shows for the season, including Legally Blonde: The Musical and Seussical Jr. Learn more at porchlightproductions.org.

BERGEN COUNTY PLAYERS
Currently in its 86th season, the Oradell theater’s fall production is The Mystery of Edwin Drood. For more information, visit at bcplayers.org.

HACKENSACK THEATRE COMPANY
In the heart of downtown Hackensack, this stunning cultural center nurtures new talent (and lets performers show off their comedic chops) in the Off-Broadway hit Avenue Q. For details, visit hacpac.org.