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November is a great month for live theater in Somerset County, with community companies in Basking Ridge, Hillsborough, Franklin Township and Branchburg all putting shows on stage between November 7 and November 21, 2026. Here is our guide to what is playing, when, and what tickets cost.
Every date, time and price below was checked against the theater’s own box office page. Community theater runs are short and seats are limited, so book ahead when you can.
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CLUE by Trilogy Repertory
- Town: Basking Ridge (Bernards Township)
- Where: Sieminski Theater, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge
- When: Saturday, November 7, Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 8 and Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
- Cost: $31 to $46, all fees included
Six mysterious guests, one mansion, and a lot of suspects. Trilogy Repertory, the community theater company in residence at the Sieminski Theater, stages the comedy whodunit based on the 1985 movie and the classic board game. Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife, or Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Expect plenty of laughs and a final twist.
This is a great pick for a group night out because the story moves fast and the humor works for teens and adults alike. The theater offers dinner and a show packages, so you can make a full evening of it.
Agatha Christie’s Go Back for Murder
- Town: Hillsborough
- Where: Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough
- When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2 p.m. (closing weekend)
- Cost: $24 adults, $22 seniors and students
Somerset Valley Players closes its run of this classic Christie mystery this weekend. Carla Crale finds a letter suggesting her mother was wrongly convicted of murder years ago, and with the help of a young solicitor she gathers the original witnesses to piece together what really happened. The running time is about two and a half hours with an intermission.
If you love a good puzzle, this is your last chance to catch it. Shows are Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons, so the Sunday matinee is the easy pick for families.
BubbleMania: Comedy with a Drip
- Town: Branchburg
- Where: Nash Theatre, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg
- When: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 4 p.m.
- Cost: $15, $20 and $25
Bring the kids for this one. Master bubble artist Casey Carle turns ordinary soap bubbles into sculptures, fog-filled creations and giant bubbles, all set to big band swing music with plenty of visual comedy and audience participation. The finale puts one lucky volunteer inside a giant bubble.
It is a one hour family show, which makes it an easy Sunday afternoon plan for younger children and grandparents.
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at Villagers Theatre
- Town: Franklin Township (Somerset)
- Where: Andrew Russoniello Black Box, Villagers Theatre, 515 DeMott Lane, Somerset
- When: Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, November 19, Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: $20 adults, $18 seniors, students and veterans
Villagers Theatre brings Stephen Adly Guirgis’s darkly comic courtroom drama to its black box stage. Set in a time-bending world between heaven and hell, the play stages a trial over the fate of Judas Iscariot, with lawyers calling a long list of famous witnesses.
This one is for adults. Villagers lists a suggested age of 16 and up for mature content and strong language, and the show runs about two and a half hours plus a 15 minute intermission. Seating is general admission.
Tips for a Night at the Theater
- Buy tickets online ahead of time. Black box and community stages sell out fast on Saturdays.
- Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early for parking and general admission seating.
- Pair the show with dinner nearby in Basking Ridge, Hillsborough or Somerville.
More in Somerset County: see our guides to holiday shows and concerts, Christmas tree lightings and holiday markets around the county.
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