Cape May Stage
South Jersey’s premier professional Equity theater in its 37th season of world-class actors and musicians from Broadway and beyond
WHERE IS IT? The Robert Shackleton Playhouse, located in the heart of downtown on Bank and Lafayette.
WHY SHOULD I GO?As Cape May’s premier award-winning professional Equity theater, we invite you to join us as we present plays and concerts that will entertain you, make you feel and make you think, all while enjoying an intimate theatrical experience in the historic Robert Shackleton Playhouse.
Cape May Stage’s 2026 season arrives at an extraordinary moment, coinciding with Cape May’s 175th anniversary of incorporation, the 50th anniversary of its National Historic Landmark designation, and the 250th birthday celebration for the United States. This remarkable alignment of milestones inspires a season rooted in reflection, creativity, and connection. Through stories filled with history, humor, romance, and imagination, we celebrate the richness of the human experience and the enduring power of live theatre. “This season honors our shared past while embracing fresh perspectives, inviting audiences to laugh, think, and feel together in a place where history, artistry, and community meet,” says Roy Steinberg, Producing Artistic Director.
What the Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck, directed by Roy Steinberg
June 3 - June 28 This award-winning, funny, hopeful, and deeply human play reexamines America’s founding document through a personal lens. Revisiting her teenage years competing in constitutional debate contests to pay for college, Schreck explores the impact of the Constitution on four generations of women. A Broadway sensation and a Tony Award nominee, the play was hailed by The New York Times as “the most important” play of its season.
Together: Merman & Martin in Concert conceived and compiled by Meredith Beck & Sarah J. Gafgen
July 4 - July 10 Ethel Merman and Mary Martin were off-stage friends, theatre royalty, and iconic personalities. Take a musical journey to peek behind the Broadway curtains at their personal lives and the challenges of friendship, especially as women in their time, while celebrating an acclaimed song list, including “I Got Rhythm,” “The Sound of Music,” “Cockeyed Optimist,” “Hello, Dolly!” and more.
Kalamazoo by Michelle Kholos Brooks & Kelly Younger, directed by Josh Iacovelli
July 15 - August 23 Winner of the Reva Shiner Comedy Award, this witty and heartfelt romantic comedy follows Peg, a 70-something Irish Catholic bird lover, and Irving, a 70-something Jewish metal-detecting East Coaster, who meet online and experience love at first click. After a margarita-fueled first date complete with impulsive tattoos, they discover that even later in life, love requires letting go of the past and embracing the possibility of a future together.
Your Name Means Dream by Jose Rivera, directed by Roy Steinberg
September 9 - October 18 From award-winningplaywright José Rivera, a two-time Obie Award winner for playwriting, this thought-provoking drama follows Aislin – whose name means “dream” in Irish – and her relationship with Stacy, a lifelike AI robotic caregiver. Set in a near-future world, the story explores memory, companionship, and the boundaries of consciousness, delving into themes of aging, loneliness, and what it truly means to be human when technology blurs the line between life and machine.
Murder for Two - The Holiday Editionby Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair, directed by Roy Steinberg
November 18 - December 27 Returning to Cape May Stage by popular demand, Murder for Two: The Holiday Edition is one of our most talked-about Christmas plays! This fast-paced, hilarious whodunit combines clever comedy, catchy songs, and a thrilling mystery, all performed by just two actors – one playing the detective, the other all the suspects. Packed with laughs, suspense, and holiday cheer, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and family.
2026 Special Events
These one-night-only events feature talented performers from Broadway and beyond.
Broadway Concert: Tap into Soul with Solomon Jaye May 23
Comedy at Cape May Stage: Married Single and a Baby September 27
Broadway Concert: Nic + Desi December 13
