World Class Theatre in West Orange, New Jersey’s Valley Arts District
Brittany Davis and Kara Green in Nikkole Salter’s TORN ASUNDER, directed by Lisa Strum (February 2023). PHOTO: Stephanie Gamba.
Luna Stage develops and produces vibrant plays about local and global experiences, and brings communities together for artistic events that spark conversations, create understanding, and inspire change.
Founded in Montclair NJ in 1993, Luna Stage moved to West Orange in 2010 to become an arts anchor of the underserved Valley neighborhood. As producer, innovator, and educator, Luna is dedicated to eliminating barriers to participation, and nurturing the next generation of audiences and artists.
Luna Stage World Premieres include Tony-winner Matthew Lopez's breakout play The Whipping Man, which went on to have its New York premiere at Manhattan Theatre Club and subsequently became one of the most widely-produced plays in the United States from 2012-2016, and three World Premieres by Obie-Winner Nikkole Salter: Lines In The Dust (Luna commission,) Indian Head (Luna co-commission) and Carnaval. Luna received the NJ Arts People's Choice Award for Favorite Small Theatre in New Jersey, the Giles R. Wright Designation for Excellence in African American History, and has contributed to the development of over 100 new works for the stage.
“Luna Stage asks the biggest questions in the most intimate spaces.”
— Sherri Rase, [Q]onStage
Up next! Nov 14 - Dec 8
Lonely Planet
By Steven Dietz
A funny and heartwarming story of friendship, love, and survival.
Recipient of the PEN USA West Award for Drama
Did you see the World Premiere at Luna in 2019? Don’t miss the Off-Broadway run!
Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library
October 18 - November 10, 2024 @ 59e59 in NYC
Berlin, 1933. With martial law in effect, political activism has become a capital crime. A young Gestapo officer arrests a graduate student suspected of illegal research. This interrogation promises to be most challenging as he faces the iconic 20th-century thinker Hannah Arendt. Is she innocent? Or an enemy of the state? Inspired by real events, this fantastical drama delves into the life and mind of one of history's most profound thinkers.
"An intimate, riveting revelation of insight and courage expressed in unexpected ways... providing optimism for the fate of the human race." – NJ Arts Maven
"Thoughtful and thought-provoking! Get tickets today and take your sharpest friends with you..."– Q Onstage
"A powerful and timely tour de force!" – Voice of America
LUNA STAGE 2024-2025 SEASON
Lonely Planet
By Steven Dietz
November 14 - December 8, 2024
A Case for the Existence of God
By Samuel D. Hunter
February 20 - March 16, 2025
the ripple, the wave that carried me home
By Christina Anderson
May 1 - May 25, 2025
Purchase a $150 season pass for a ticket to all three MainStage shows (above) plus two Studio shows (coming soon!)
Our Ongoing Commitment to Access
Pay-What-You-Choose at Luna
All Luna programs, including performances, classes, and special events, are offered on a pay-what-you-choose basis.
As a small non-profit theatre, we depend on you to support our productions and programs. If you can purchase a full-price ticket, please do so. If you can contribute to support another audience member, please do that too. This only works if everyone participates.
Thank you for joining us in this commitment to equity and access, and ensuring that our community has access to live theatre and arts education.
Our sliding scale ensures that everyone can experience theatre magic!
We participate in the NJ Families First Discovery Program too!
Families can show their WIC/SNAP card at the Box Office or call (973) 395-5551 ext 10 and mention the program for $5 tickets for any show in our 23/24 season as part of this statewide program.
