Bloomfield Theater Company Is Marking 25 Years: See What’s Coming To The Stage

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Skyline Theatre Company. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Skyline Theatre Company, a professional theatre company since 2001 with a home in Essex County’s Bloomfield for the last several years, announces its season-long calendar of live theatre and events for 2026, beginning with a special one-weekend-only “Broadway in the Works” presentation of the new musical “Unbelievable” on March 21-22.

Written by Skyline favorites Rachel DeVore Fogarty, John DeVore and Kevin Fogarty, “Unbelievable” is an original musical based on the inspiring true story of Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old young woman who struck out baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig on the same day in an exhibition game. Were the strikeouts real or was it orchestrated as a publicity stunt? Hoax or not, the story of Jackie Mitchell as a legendary figure in the history of women in baseball will premiere this Spring for Skyline just as Major League Baseball begins its own 2026 season.

The production will be directed by Sam Scalamoni, co-founder and Artistic Director of Skyline Theatre Company. Performances are Saturday, March 21 at 7 pm and Sunday, March 22 at 2 pm at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, 240 Belleville Avenue, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, with a ‘pay-what-you-can’ ($20 suggested donation) ticket. As space is limited, reserved tickets are encouraged through Skyline Theatre Company’s online box office: https://skylinetheatrecompany.org/event/broadway-in-the-works-unbelievable/

Skyline Theatre Company’s 2026 season in Bloomfield continues on Saturday, May 16 with an unforgettable 25^th Anniversary Gala featuring live performances by Skyline veterans from Broadway and beyond, delicious food, and a silent auction to support Skyline’s mission of engaging and entertaining New Jersey audiences. Each $50 donation ticket includes dinner, performances, and the ability to bid on silent auctions. Tickets can already be purchased and more details will be posted online in the coming weeks: https://skylinetheatrecompany.org/event/skylines-25th-anniversary-gala/

The next fully staged production in Skyline Theatre Company’s 2026 season is the inaugural effort of a new annual tradition – Shakespeare on the Porch – with a one-weekend July 17-18 run of William Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” on the front porch of the historic Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center. The 19th Century historic estate, once home to the Oakes family who were owners of the local textile factory and prominent citizens of Bloomfield, was gifted to the Township of Bloomfield nearly 50 years ago and is now lovingly cared for by Bloomfield Township’s Cultural Preservation Department. For the last 30 years, in conjunction with the Township’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, the mansion and grounds have been providing community-based programs in the areas of historical interpretation, arts programs and education, horticulture and gardening, and recreation and cultural events.

Directed by Skyline’s Associate Artistic Director David C. Neal, “Much Ado About Nothing” is often considered Shakespeare’s ultimate rom-com and features a hilarious ‘merry war’ of wits mixed with gossip, romance, deception and a touch of summer magic. Held rain or shine outside under a setting sun, performances are Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 at 6 pm. Tickets priced at $20-25 are available for purchase now and patrons are encouraged to bring their own chairs and picnic dinners: https://skylinetheatrecompany.org/event/shakespeare-on-the-porch-much-ado-about-nothing/

Skyline’s 2026 season continues in the fall with a very special reading of “The Guys” as the nation pauses to remember the tragedies of and to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11. This is a poignant and true-story-inspired drama about a New York Fire Department captain struggling to write eulogies for eight of his men lost in the collapse of the World Trade Center who discovers the profound humanity behind ordinary heroes. Written by Anne Nelson and directed by David C. Neal, this production is recommended for mature teenagers and adults. Performances are Friday, September 11 at 7:00pm and Saturday, September 12 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets priced at $20-25 are available for purchase now at Skyline’s online box office: https://skylinetheatrecompany.org/event/the-guys-by-anne-nelson/

The season concludes with Skyline’s annual holiday presentation, which this year will be a family-friendly “Cookie and Cocoa Cabaret” on Sunday, December 6 at 2pm. Young and old alike are welcomed into the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center for an afternoon of festive songs, holiday cheer, and a ‘build-your-own’ cocoa station featuring whipped cream, sprinkles, and other toppings along with the best cookies in town. Individual tickets are priced at $20-$25 with a special $65 family package available for families of all sizes. Tickets are available for purchase now at Skyline’s online box office: https://skylinetheatrecompany.org/event/skylines-cookie-cocoa-cabaret/

More information on Skyline Theatre Company’s celebratory 25^th anniversary 2026 season is available through Skyline’s website SkylineTheatreCompany.org and its social media channels: Facebook at SKYLINETHEATRECOMPANY, Instagram @SkylineTheatre Company, and X @SkylineBergen.

About Skyline Theatre Company

Founded in 1995, Skyline Theatre Company’s mission is to bring together professional artists to create quality theatre that entertains and inspires an audience. We make commitments to the education of young people in all aspects of the arts and to cultivating and nurturing new artists and their works.

Skyline Theatre Company is a proud Associate Equity Theatre Member of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Skyline Theatre Company depends on private donations, corporate sponsorships, grants, and supportive audiences to fund its programming. Funding is made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on Arts/Department of State.

Skyline Theatre Company enjoys warm support for bringing inspirational, professional theatre to Northern New Jersey, having spent its first 20+ years in Bergen County and presenting its second full season in Essex County’s beautiful Bloomfield.

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