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Shanghai Ballet presents "The Butterfly Lovers" at State Theatre New Jersey

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Shanghai Ballet in The Butterfly Lovers on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30pm. The Butterfly Lovers is a beloved classic often described as China's Romeo and Juliet.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Hispánico New York on Sunday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Hispánico New York in CARMEN.maquia on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm. This is a striking reinterpretation of Bizet's opera that blends ballet, flamenco, and contemporary movement into a powerful meditation on identity, passion, and defiance.



American Repertory Ballet presents "Swan Lake"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet presents Swan Lake at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) from October 23-25, 2026. Experience the timeless beauty of Swan Lake, a classic story ballet with breathtaking choreography, unforgettable music, and incredible dancing that will transport you and your family to an enchanted world.



SohAnika Arts in collaboration with New Jersey's leading dance & music schools presents Shri Krishna Mahima

This Diwali season, SohAnika Arts — in collaboration with New Jersey's leading dance & music schools — brings that glory to the stage with Shri Krishna Mahima: a grand, vibrant, full-evening dance-drama-musical packed with dazzling costumes, rhythmic footwork, live music, and theatrical drama. Classical, semi-classical, and contemporary Indian dance forms collide in celebration as a 40-plus member ensemble — fresh young talent alongside seasoned stage actors —lights up Hopewell Valley Stage on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 6:30pm, in an intimate theatre just ahead of Diwali. An evening of pure entertainment for the entire family.



 

 

Atlantic City Ballet to make Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Debut with "Dracula"

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- For the first time, Atlantic City Ballet's Dracula comes to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Sound Waves. The performance welcomes audiences ages five and older for a wickedly unforgettable start to Halloween weekend. Guests are invited to dress up and enter the costume contest, with prizes awarded at the show. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Roxey Ballet's "Dracula's Lair" returns to New Hope for Halloween

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- This Halloween season, Roxey Ballet Company presents Dracula's Lair: Immortal, an unforgettable immersive experience that blends haunted attraction, live theatrical storytelling, and breathtaking professional dance into one haunting journey. Tours take place October 23, 24, 30 & 31 at 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 8:30pm from the Mill Ballet School.



PEAK Performances presents Compagnie Hervé KOUBI: Sol Invictus

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- PEAK Performances at Montclair State University welcomes acclaimed French-Algerian ensemble Compagnie Hervé KOUBI to the Alexander Kasser Theater for Sol Invictus, a breathtaking celebration of solidarity, connection and the enduring bonds that unite us, on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:30pm.



StocktonPAC presents ODC/Dance - Dance Company Residency on October 9th

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Stockton Performing Arts Center presents a performance by ODC/Dance - Dance Company Residency on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:30pm. ODC is dedicated to the lifecycle of the artistic process. Through their company, school and theater, they aim to inspire audiences, cultivate artists, engage community, and foster diversity and inclusion through dance.



Registration Now Open for LIT Tap Dance Experience in Edison on November 8th

(EDISON, NJ) -- With a new dance studio year now underway for many dancers and families, registration is officially open for the LIT Tap Dance Experience, coming to Edison VFW Post 3117 on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Presented by Taplife Hero Foundation, LIT is a focused one-day tap dance experience built around technique, musicality, artistry, mentorship and community.





 

 



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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Black Car" from "My Island," the third album from Jersey rocker Part Time Baby, aka singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Goldstein.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/29/2026

"I heard you're coming to The December 6 Christmas party only because I'm playing," laughed Dave Keyes as he discussed his upcoming gigs at The Lizzie Rose Music Room on October 24, Jamey's House of Music in Lansdowne, PA on Halloween and the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation's holiday party on the aforementioned December 6 at McCloone's Supper Club in Asbury Park, NJ. "It's gonna be a hell of a band, Bernard (Purdie) is playing drums and Mike Merritt from Conan O'Brien's show is playing bass and Arthur Nielson from Shemekia's (Copeland) band is gonna play guitar so it should be a fun soiree as they say and then I have a gig with Benny Turner down at Jamey's so I've got some interesting stuff coming up." 




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "If the World Is Ending" by Renee Maskin

Beloved Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin recently dropped "If the World Is Ending," her fifth LP since 2022.




This Week in Music

Here is a look at shows taking place this week along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas


 




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London City Ballet

Wednesday, November 04, 2026 @ 7:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ

Two years on and nearing 100 performances later, London City Ballet makes its McCarter debut with its latest program.



 

Shanghai

Shanghai Ballet

Friday, November 06, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

Shanghai Ballet presents The Butterfly Lovers, a beloved classic often described as China’s Romeo and Juliet. This sweeping tale of love and sacrifice combines classical ballet with elements of Chinese aesthetics and storytelling. With sumptuous design, expressive choreography, and an impeccably unified ensemble, the production showcases the company’s technical strength and emotional depth.

 

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New Jersey Ballet presents Red, White and Blue

Friday, November 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with New Jersey Ballet in a powerful evening of dance that captures the spirit, energy, innovation and resilience of the nation through the language of ballet. Red, White and Blue brings together iconic masterworks and bold contemporary voices in a program that reflects the many dimensions of the American experience while honoring New Jersey’s essential role in the fight for independence and the shaping of the nation. 

 

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 6:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier® Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and an MC.

 

2026

2026 Princeton Dance Festival

There are multiple performances including:

Friday, November 20, 2026 @ 8:00pm

McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ

The 2026 Princeton Dance Festival features new and repertory works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, performed by more than 60 Princeton students in an energetic program of dances from a surprising range of dance forms. The Festival program includes:

 
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(WAYNE, NJ) -- Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights at the Rosen Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:00pm. For over a century, Swan Lake has stood as one of the most cherished treasures of classical ballet. Its sweeping Tchaikovsky score, timeless choreography, and iconic white swans have captured hearts across generations...

Shanghai Ballet presents "The Butterfly Lovers" at State Theatre New Jersey

Shanghai Ballet presents "The Butterfly Lovers" at State Theatre New Jersey

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Shanghai Ballet in The Butterfly Lovers on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30pm. The Butterfly Lovers is a beloved classic often described as China's Romeo and Juliet.

Registration Now Open for LIT Tap Dance Experience in Edison on November 8th

Registration Now Open for LIT Tap Dance Experience in Edison on November 8th

(EDISON, NJ) -- With a new dance studio year now underway for many dancers and families, registration is officially open for the LIT Tap Dance Experience, coming to Edison VFW Post 3117 on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Presented by Taplife Hero Foundation, LIT is a focused one-day tap dance experience built around technique, musicality, artistry, mentorship and community.