Colin Shea

Mainstage Holiday Concert

Posted on: November 22nd, 2023

Blackwood, NJ – The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to embrace the festive spirit than by attending the Mainstage holiday celebration on Sunday, December 17th, at 2:00 pm! This enchanting event promises an afternoon filled with joy and musical delights, featuring a heartwarming performance by the talented Harmony and Encore Show […]  >> Read more ...

Important message from Founder & Artistic Director Ed Fiscella

Posted on: June 5th, 2023

Dear Mainstage Center for the Arts Friends and Community, As I sit down to write this letter, my heart is filled with so many emotions. After 35 years as the Founder and Artistic Director of Mainstage Center for the Arts, I feel the time has come to step down from my current position, but not […]  >> Read more ...

Mainstage presents 13 The Musical

Posted on: April 26th, 2023

Join Mainstage and its Musical Theater Company class for 13 THE MUSICAL on Saturday, May 20, at 7:00 pm or Sunday, May 21, at 2:00 pm. Buy tickets today at www.mainstage.org! Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason […]  >> Read more ...

Please Consider Donating this Giving Tuesday!

Posted on: November 28th, 2022

Mainstage loves sharing the magic with the young people of South Jersey. That magic invigorates our staff as they teach, mentor, and nurture young artists to create and express themselves. This Giving Tuesday, Mainstage’s goal is to raise $10,000 to support Summer Stage, our Studio Classes, our Harmony Show Choir, and much more! We can […]  >> Read more ...

Beatlemania Again returns to the Dennis Flyer Theater.

Posted on: October 31st, 2022

  Join us on Saturday, January 7 at 7:00 pm for Beatlemania Again! BEATLEMANIA AGAIN takes audiences on a musical journey back in time, featuring over 30 of The Beatles’ greatest hits performed live on stage. In addition, the show features three fantastic costume changes throughout the performance as well. To add to the authenticity, BEATLEMANIA AGAIN uses the […]  >> Read more ...

Studio Classes Are Back!

Posted on: September 8th, 2022

The Studio at Mainstage is so exciting to begin classes the week of Monday, September 12th. This year the studio will open its doors to over one hundred students who are interested in taking classes in musical theater, improvisation, acting, and private voice and guitar lessons! Students who participate in classes will also be able […]  >> Read more ...

Welcome, Erica Harr!

Posted on: August 15th, 2022

Please join Mainstage in welcoming Erica Harr as our Associate Producing Artistic Director! Erica holds her BA in Musical Theater from WV Wesleyan and her MFA in Acting from The New School for Drama. A former Miss New Jersey in 2004, she has performed in off-Broadway shows and around the world as an entertainer on […]  >> Read more ...

Welcome, Sarah Gafgen!

Posted on: August 4th, 2022

Mainstage Center for the Arts is incredibly excited to introduce our new Managing Director Sarah Gafgen! Sarah graduated from Dickinson College with a B.A. in Theatre Arts, (Acting/Directing) and a B.A. in Psychology. Most recently, Sarah received her MBA from Angelo State University in 2021. When not onstage, Sarah can be found working behind the […]  >> Read more ...