Catalyst Theater Company
Plainfield, NJ

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Catalyst Theater Company presents Ride the Cyclone — carnival marquee poster with silhouetted figures and a fortune teller
Coming March 2027

Ride the Cyclone

Six teenagers from a small-town choir die on a roller coaster and find themselves in a cosmic limbo, each given the chance to win back their life. A darkly comic, wildly inventive musical unlike anything you've seen before. Don't miss Catalyst Theater Company's most ambitious production yet.

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Past Productions

2025

Legacy of Light

A sweeping, witty, and deeply moving play that weaves together two stories across centuries — an 18th-century French noblewoman and a modern-day scientist — both grappling with love, legacy, and the pursuit of knowledge. CTC's 2025 production dazzled audiences with stunning period costumes, breathtaking set design, and powerhouse performances.

Legacy of Light 2025 — actors in period costumes on stage
Legacy of Light 2025 — actors in period costumes performing theatrical scene
Legacy of Light 2025 — theatrical stage production with costumed performers
Legacy of Light 2025 — dramatic lighting and sculptural set piece
Legacy of Light 2025 — performer in ornate period costume on stage
Legacy of Light 2025 — theatrical actors embracing on ornate sofa
Legacy of Light 2025 — theatrical actors performing period comedy scene
Legacy of Light 2025 — three men performing comedy on stage
Legacy of Light 2025 — three people reading script on stage
Legacy of Light 2025 — man standing on chair, woman looking up

10 photos from this production

2025–26

The Fabulous Lounge Swingers

A high-energy, glamorous cabaret concert experience featuring powerhouse vocals, dazzling costumes, and non-stop entertainment. CTC's 2025–26 season opener brought the house down with this spectacular lounge-style revue set against stunning geometric backdrops and vibrant lighting.

The Fabulous Lounge Swingers — three performers silhouetted against illuminated geometric panels
The Fabulous Lounge Swingers — trio with arms raised against colorful backdrop
The Fabulous Lounge Swingers — solo performer singing with raised fist
The Fabulous Lounge Swingers — three performers singing on colorful stage
The Fabulous Lounge Swingers — performer in pink dress dancing under purple lights
The Fabulous Lounge Swingers — three men performing comedy sketch on stage
The Fabulous Lounge Swingers — solo performer in yellow gown with microphone
The Fabulous Lounge Swingers — trio singing passionately on stage

8 photos from this production

2024

Bat Boy: The Musical

A darkly comic rock musical about a half-boy, half-bat creature discovered in a cave in Hope Falls, West Virginia. CTC's 2024 production was a thrilling, high-energy spectacle featuring stunning choreography, powerful vocals, and unforgettable stagecraft. Photography by John Posada.

Bat Boy 2024 — futuristic cyborg confronting people in alley
Bat Boy 2024 — theatrical cast performing on colorful stage
Bat Boy 2024 — neon lit figure in industrial cage display
Bat Boy 2024 — actors performing comedic scene on stage
Bat Boy 2024 — two women performing on theater stage expressively
Bat Boy 2024 — theatrical performers dancing on stage colorfully
Bat Boy 2024 — theatrical performers in white robes celebrating
Bat Boy 2024 — dramatic theater scene emotional performance
Bat Boy 2024 — theater cast performing on stage together

9 photos from this production

2023

Elling

A heartwarming and hilarious comedy about two misfit roommates navigating life outside a psychiatric institution in Oslo. Catalyst Theater Company's 2023 production of Elling brought this beloved Norwegian play to life with unforgettable performances and stunning stagecraft. Photography by John Posada.

Elling 2023 — two men holding suitcases on stage
Elling 2023 — two men acting in bedroom scene
Elling 2023 — three men conversing on theater stage
Elling 2023 — actors performing Bavarian comedy scene
Elling 2023 — man in sunglasses wearing blue jacket
Elling 2023 — man holding hedgehog at desk on stage
Elling 2023 — men performing on stage with microphone
Elling 2023 — man jumping excitedly in office scene
Elling 2023 — man celebrating on table during theater performance

9 photos from this production

2022

Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens

A glam-rock musical comedy set in a 1970s nightclub, featuring an outrageous cast of characters, dazzling costumes, and unforgettable performances. Catalyst Theater Company brought this cult classic to life in a spectacular production that wowed Plainfield audiences.

Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens 2022 — performers on stage with yellow green lighting
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens 2022 — circus performers on stage with red curtain
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens 2022 — performer in gold shorts on stage
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens 2022 — musicians performing on stage together
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens 2022 — futuristic performer with glowing neon stage lights
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens 2022 — futuristic performers with glowing blue stage lights
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens 2022 — performer on stage with neon lights jumping
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens 2022 — pole dancer performing on stage
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens 2022 — theatrical cast performing on stage together
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens 2022 — pole dancer performing on stage with lights

10 photos from this production