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Eaglemania LIVE! at the Grunin Center

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Eaglemania at Grunin Center for the Arts on June 20, 2026.



 

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Local Author Marci Mazzarotto to Celebrate Launch of "The Jersey Shore on Film" book in Asbury Park on July 18th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Marci Mazzarotto, associate professor of communication at Georgian Court University, will celebrate the release of her new book, The Jersey Shore on Film, with a public launch event on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Parlor Gallery in downtown Asbury Park.



Drunk Black History comes to Newark Culture Club on July 10th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) brings his critically acclaimed Drunk Black History to the Newark Culture Club on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00pm for a special event to celebrate the stories of untold Black historical figures and events! It's a one-of-a-kind, booze-fueled deep dive into the untold stories of Black history.



Fool Moon Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

(MARGATE, NJ) -- Fool Moon Theatre Company presents the award-winning madcap musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, across two weekends from July 17-26, 2026. Winner of five Tony Awards, this is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from June 21-27, 2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from June 21-27, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 9 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Union).










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Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through July 5, 2026.


Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.


Music Mountain Theatre presents "My Fair Lady"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents the classic musical, My Fair Lady, weekends from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady, featuring one of musical theatre's greatest scores.


East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.


Surflight Theatre presents "Guys & Dolls"

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre presents what is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys & Dolls, from June 18 through July 5, 2026. It ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers.







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45th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival will Take Place September 4th through October 4th
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The 45th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival will be taking place between September 4 - October 4, 2026. As they have been doing the last few years, the festival will be presented as a hybrid with select in-person screenings at Rutgers University and most of the films available virtually via Video on Demand for 24 hours on their show date. The festival also be offering an Audio-Visual Concert featuring the bands Lawns and Hanging Coats as well as two FREE Filmmaking Workshops.



Outpost in the Burbs presents Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels on October 30th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels on October 30, 2026 at 8:00pm (doors at 7:00pm). The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church (40 South Fullerton Avenue) in Montclair.




Jersey Arts Podcast: Jovin Webb Debuts New Single in Advance of Sophomore Album

In today's episode, Gina speaks with the talented blues artist, Jovin Webb. Perhaps you've seen him on American Idol, maybe you’ve been following him since his early days or perhaps this is your first introduction to his soulful music, but no matter the journey, he is an artist to follow moving forward.




Film Review - "Carolina Caroline"

With his 2021 film Dinner in America, director Adam Carter Rehmeier revived the career of actor Kyle Gallner, who has since caught the eye of cinemagoers with his roles in the Smile series and Strange Darling. Rehmeier and Gallner reunite for Carolina Caroline, and once again the latter plays a charming sociopath who sweeps a restless young woman off her feet. The tone is less comic this time, and Carolina Caroline is a lot more maudlin than the post-Tarantino vibes of its trailer might suggest.




The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bees Deluxe and Eclipse on July 31st

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Boston-based British/American modern blues powerhouse Bees Deluxe are buzzing back into Tuckerton with their electrifying live show, landing at The Lizzie Rose Music Room on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Fresh off advancing to the semi-finals this year at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.




"Better Together!" Ben Folds and the New Jersey Symphony LIVE! at STNJ

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Ben Folds performing with the New Jersey Symphony at State Theatre New Jersey on June 14, 2026.




The Flip Side brings Improv Comedy to Madison on July 11th

(MADISON, NJ) -- Looking for a night out to escape the Netflix doom scroll? Something beyond movies at the megaplex or a typical bar crawl? The Flip Side, a completely improvised theatrical comedy experience, is appearing Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8:00pm — and it's anything but predictable. The Flip Side is the house team of Vivid Stage, a professional theatre company based in Summit, NJ.




Film Review - "The Voices Of Our Mother"

Horror movies centred on demonic possession and exorcisms generally feature a possessed young woman and a male religious figure battling a crisis of faith as they attempt to save the possessed victim. The Voices of Our Mother, actor Mark O'Brien's second feature as writer/director, strays from convention in this regard. Here the possession victim is an elderly woman, while her potential saviour is a young nun.










FEATURED EVENTS

Flamingosis to Bring Bright Moments 10th Anniversary Tour to Newark Culture Club

Friday, July 03, 2026 @ 10:00pm
Newark Culture Club
Newark, NJ
 

1776 - The Classic Movie Musical

Friday, July 03, 2026 @ 7:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




LATEST COLUMNS
In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/25/2026

There are differences and then there is different and as it may have been written before when Dave Vargo records are reviewed; the differences are few but this time around, something is definitely "Different."



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Will Walk You Home” by Wiser Time

Wiser Time, aka Central Jersey singer-songwriter-guitarist Carmen Sclafani, just dropped his latest album, "There’s A Change A-Comin'," on his own Wiser Time Music. The closing focus track, "I Will Walk You Home," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

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Daily Edition 06-28-26

Here is a look at the articles published over the weekend. The Daily Edition comes out Monday through Friday.


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