Cape May County Theaters Earn Statewide Recognition for 2025 Season

Issue #534

December 03, 2025

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In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

🎭Cape May County Theaters Earn Statewide Recognition for 2025 Season

𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋ Five Free Holiday Concerts Coming to Cape May, Courtesy of Angelus Chorus

⛽ New Jersey Gas Tax Rising 4.2 Cents on January 1 to Fund Infrastructure

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👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

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Cape May County Theaters Earn Statewide Recognition for 2025 Season

 Four prominent theater companies from South Jersey are in the spotlight this awards season, earning multiple nominations for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards. East Lynne Theater Company, Fool Moon Theatre Company, Gateway Playhouse, and SPQR Stage Company have been recognized for their outstanding productions, performances, and behind-the-scenes contributions.

These regional theaters are competing in a wide range of categories including Best Musical, Best Play, Best Direction, and technical achievements such as Lighting, Costume, and Scenic Design. The public is invited to vote for their favorites online through December 31.

Gateway Playhouse received significant recognition for its productions of Into the Woods, South Pacific, Rent, and The Man Who Came to Dinner. Individual performers and creative talents were nominated across categories, with nods for acting, direction, choreography, and design. Notably, both Into the Woods and South Pacific earned nominations for Best Musical, and Rent was highlighted in multiple ensemble and technical categories.

Fool Moon Theatre Company was also a standout, earning a spot as a fan-favorite for its diverse programming and consistent artistic output. Nominations were received for both established and new works, along with recognition in technical and performance-based categories.

SPQR Stage Company, performing at Studio;Space, was honored for its original productions Freezing Antarctica and Magic Flowers. These shows garnered nominations for Best Play and Best New Play or Musical, as well as Best Direction, Ensemble, and Scenic Design. Individual performers from Freezing Antarctica received multiple acting nominations.

East Lynne Theater Company, known for its classic and historical productions, was among the nominees, though specific categories for their honors were not listed in the available information.

These nominations highlight the creative talent flourishing in South Jersey's vibrant performing arts scene. Theater fans can support their favorite shows and artists by casting votes at BroadwayWorld.com/new-jersey through the end of the year.

Five Free Holiday Concerts Coming to Cape May, Courtesy of Angelus Chorus

 Cape May County residents can get into the holiday spirit this December with a series of free concerts presented by the Angelus Chorus, a longstanding community choir with more than 60 local vocalists.

Spanning five dates and locations across the area, the choir’s performances will feature seasonal favorites and festive selections to celebrate the holidays. Concertgoers can catch the performances at the following venues:

· Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. – Cape May Convention Center, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May  Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. – Cape May United Methodist Church, 635 Washington St., Cape May Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. – First United Methodist Church, 1 Church St., Cape May Court House Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. – Resurrection Church (St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish), 200 Tuckahoe Rd., Marmora Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. – Middle Township Performing Arts Center, 212 Bayberry Dr., Cape May Court House (in collaboration with the John Walters Cape Community Band)

All performances are free to attend, with donations welcomed to support the group's ongoing community efforts.

The Angelus Chorus traces its roots back to 1965, originally formed as part of the Angelus Convalescent Home near the Wildwood Boardwalk. Operated largely by a group of nuns, the home provided care for older adults and became the unlikely birthplace of a choir that has since evolved into a staple of the local arts scene.

Continuing its tradition of community support, the chorus launched a scholarship earlier this year aimed at encouraging high school seniors in Cape May County pursuing careers in vocal music or the performing arts. The $2,000 award was granted to a graduating senior entering college with a focus on these disciplines.

 

New Jersey Gas Tax Rising 4.2 Cents on January 1 to Fund Infrastructure

New Jersey’s gas tax will rise by 4.2 cents per gallon on January 1, 2026, due to a legally mandated adjustment tied to declining fuel use and transportation funding goals. The total gas tax will now be 49.1 cents per gallon for regular fuel. The increase aims to support the state’s $2.1 billion transportation budget and fund $11 billion in infrastructure projects over five years. The gas tax system, introduced in 2016 and revised in 2024, is intended to provide long-term stability for transportation funding. Since its inception, the formula has triggered five increases, two decreases, and two years without change. Despite public frustration over rising costs, state officials argue the tax is crucial to keeping New Jersey’s transportation infrastructure safe, modern, and well-maintained.

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Answer to the December 2nd Trivia Question

Which historic Cape May hotel, built in 1876, is known for being the oldest continuously operating hotel in the city?

A) Congress Hall
B) The Chalfonte Hotel
C) The Virginia Hotel
D) The Southern Mansion

Answer: B) The Chalfonte Hotel

The Chalfonte Hotel, built in 1876, is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Cape May. It has a long history of hosting visitors and is a landmark in the city's Victorian heritage​.

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