BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore New Jersey - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Explore New Jersey X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://explorenewjersey.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore New Jersey REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T233000 DTSTAMP:20251216T192703 CREATED:20251211T192310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T192324Z UID:72832-1771617600-1771630200@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Girls Night: The Musical DESCRIPTION:A High-Energy Night Out Returns to New Jersey as “Girls Night: The Musical” Takes Over The Newton Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Jersey’s winter entertainment calendar gains a major boost this February as “Girls Night: The Musical” arrives at The Newton Theatre on Friday\, February 20. Tickets open to the public this Friday at 10 a.m.\, and if past performances are any indication\, this electrifying\, laugh-out-loud production will be one of the season’s fastest-selling shows. The production has already earned a loyal national following since its Off-Broadway breakthrough\, and its mix of comedy\, heart\, and powerhouse music makes it a natural fit for New Jersey’s vibrant world of art & culture. \n\n\n\n“Girls Night: The Musical” has resonated with audiences across the country because it does more than make people laugh—it connects. The show follows five lifelong friends as they come together for an unforgettable night out\, weaving through old memories\, new revelations\, and the shared experiences that define their bond. Audiences watch them revisit the complicated corners of their past\, celebrate the highs and lows of their present\, and reflect on the futures they are still piecing together. It’s an evening that balances comedy and emotion with an authenticity that keeps viewers cheering from the first scene to the finale. \n\n\n\nPart of the show’s enduring success comes from its musical lineup. Each number is rooted in songs that generations of women have embraced as anthems. The production pulses with crowd-pleasing hits including “Lady Marmalade\,” “It’s Raining Men\,” “Man! I Feel Like a Woman\,” “I Will Survive\,” and other favorites that instantly fill the theater with energy. Much like a great concert\, audiences rarely stay seated—dancing in the aisles is practically part of the experience. \n\n\n\nCritics have long drawn comparisons to pop-culture staples\, calling the show “Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia” and praising it for its bold humor\, unfiltered honesty\, and uplifting spirit. The production’s tone resonates especially with groups looking for a lively night out\, and its success lies in how universally recognizable these characters feel. Many audience members find pieces of themselves—past or present—in each of the five friends. \n\n\n\nFor The Newton Theatre\, hosting this production is another example of the venue’s expanding roster of high-profile performances and its commitment to bringing nationally acclaimed entertainment to Northwest New Jersey. As more travelers and residents look for exceptional live arts experiences close to home\, the theatre’s programming continues to reinforce the region’s growing reputation as a cultural destination. \n\n\n\n“Girls Night: The Musical” arrives at a time when audiences are embracing live performances with renewed enthusiasm\, drawn to experiences that combine storytelling\, music\, humor\, and shared celebration. Whether you attend with lifelong friends\, coworkers\, sisters\, or a full group ready for a night on the town\, this production promises an evening of connection and high-energy entertainment. \n\n\n\nWith only one night scheduled and tickets poised to move quickly\, this is expected to be one of February’s standout events. A show that leaves people laughing\, singing\, and reminiscing long after the curtain falls\, “Girls Night: The Musical” brings a welcome burst of joy to New Jersey’s winter season and offers yet another strong reason to explore the state’s dynamic performing arts scene. URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/girls-night-the-musical/ LOCATION:The Newton Theatre\, 234 Spring St\, \, NJ\, Newton\, NJ\, 07860\, United States CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Girls_Night_2026_Square.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR