Mainstage Center for the Arts Archives

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 ...

Join Mainstage for a One Day Performing Arts Camp

Posted on: January 2nd, 2023

Do you find yourself needing childcare for just one day? This upcoming Martin Luther King Day (January 16, 2023) and President’s Day (February 20, 2023), Mainstage Center for the Arts has an affordable solution that combines childcare with a fun day of learning and activities in the creative and performing arts. The day is packed […]  >> 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 ...

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 ...

Performing art education classes in South Jersey? You are at the right place!

Posted on: September 25th, 2018

Do you think your kid has an interest in performing arts? Do you think your son or daughter can do well in this field? If that’s the case, even if your child has a busy academic schedule, enroll them in performing arts without any hesitation. The education of performing arts will undoubtedly play a significant […]  >> Read more ...

3 Major Benefits of Taking Singing Lessons

Posted on: September 25th, 2018

Are you passionate about singing? Want to build a better connection with the audience? Want to feel more confident while performing? Or, perhaps your child is very inclined towards music and you’re planning to enroll him or her in singing lessons. Well, whatever be the reason, voice lessons can prove to be just perfect. Whether […]  >> Read more ...

Celebrate 27th Blackwood Pumpkin Festival

Posted on: September 17th, 2018

      Blackwood, New Jersey comes alive on the first Sunday of October with entertainers, vendors, shoppers, and families who converge on the area for the Blackwood Pumpkin Festival.  This tradition began in 1992, and this year marks its 27th year. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of visitors have attended. The festival, presented […]  >> Read more ...