No one throws a party quite like TGS.

Sunday, March 1st, 2026 2PM-5PM

Take a trip down the yellow-bricked memory lane!

Join us to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of TGS’s first production in The Historic Palace Theatre, featuring past “Oz” casts! We’ll present a concert version of The Wizard of Oz sung by our previous cast members from 44 years of Growing Stage history, share memories, photos, and more!

Come party with us and enjoy a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wine and beer, raffles, and more!

At TGS, through our ongoing mission, we have established an incredible gift that continues to create lasting memories and unique experiences. We thank you for your continued support throughout that time.

All proceeds will be dedicated towards the support of our artistic and educational programming. Donations are welcome any time and will always help support us!

See you on March 1!

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Get Involved

You can help support the event by becoming a sponsor.

Generous corporate and community sponsorship and fund-raising events such as our annual Party at the Palace, enable us to maintain the affordability of our programs, a very important consideration for today’s theatre patrons. We truly believe that the powerful, positive influence of the arts in children’s lives helps them to grow into caring, intelligent adults who cherish the arts and have the skills to succeed.

All contributions to this event are tax-deductible, and each donor will be recognized in the TGS Wizard of Oz in Concert program. Thank you for your consideration and your contribution!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Wonderful Wizard

$ 3,000
  • Naming rights for the event and inclusion of logo on all on-site event materials and pre-publicity
  • Digital advertising at event on lobby screen and projection screens (1920x1080.)
  • 20 tickets to event

King of the Forest

$ 1,500
  • Digital advertising at event on lobby screen and projection screens (1920x1080.)
  • Featured in print and social media advertising for event
  • 10 tickets to event

Lollipop Guild

$ 1,000
  • Digital advertising at event on lobby screen and projection screens (1920x1080.)
  • Featured in print and social media advertising for event
  • 6 tickets to event

All Heart

$ 500
  • Digital advertising at event on lobby screen and projection screens (1920x1080.)
  • Featured in print and social media advertising for event
  • 4 tickets to event

No Place Like Home

$ 250
  • Featured in print and social media advertising for event
  • 2 tickets to event
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To nurture the development of the performing arts through education — and to create, produce and perform works that engage the entire family.

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Events

Support for the Growing Stage comes in many forms. With that in mind, to truly engage our patrons and our community while upholding our mission, there’s nothing like a big event. 

At our yearly event, you’ll experience signature auction items, delicious food and top notch entertainment. A party with The Children’s Theatre of NJ is not soon forgotten. 

Our one-of-kind space within The Historic Palace Theatre is the backdrop for gathering, celebrating the arts and each other.

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The Palace Theatre transforms for nights of food, drink and entertainment.

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Ticketing System

  • Main Stage Performances are normally Saturdays at 4:00PM and Sunday at 2:00PM. Friday performances are on a limited basis at 7:30pm.
  • Studio Series Performances: Thursday/Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 4:00PM and Sunday at 2:00PM.
  • Seating begins 30 minutes prior to each performance. If you select Will Call as your ticket delivery method, your tickets will be available for pick up starting an hour prior to the performance.
  • Seating is general admission except for season ticket holders and groups of 10 or more.
  • Sales are final and no refunds will be given unless the performance is cancelled. If you are unable to attend, please contact the Box Office and we will do our best to accommodate you at a different performance based on availability.
  • Concessions will be available for sale before the performance and during intermission. Outside food and drink is not allowed.
  • Parking is available in the bank parking lot next to the theatre (when the bank is closed), the park lot behind the bank lot, and on the surrounding streets. If needed, overflow parking is available at the Methodist Church down the street.
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Box Office at 973-347-4946 or boxoffice@growingstage.com and we will be happy to assist you.

    Group Sales (10 or more) are available by calling the Box Office at (973) 347-4946.

Please fill out this form to receive more information or call 973-347-4946