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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "This Is the Year" by Sean Kiely

by Bob Makin

Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely is readying the fall-bound follow-up to his acclaimed 2024 LP, "Postcards of the Reckoning." The first single, "This Is the Year," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



 

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Novado Gallery presents "The Consistency of Inconsistency"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Novado Gallery presents "The Consistency of Inconsistency," a solo exhibition of mixed media, dimensional works by Steve Datz, on view from March 6 through May 2, 2026. In this compelling body of work, Datz explores the fluid territory between memory and imagination, challenging the notion of objective perception.



Mystery, Mayhem and Music Take the Stage in Whodunit "Clue: The Musical" at Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- A hilarious murder-mystery comedy, inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to the Kelsey Theatre stage when the Bear Tavern Project presents Clue: The Musical, weekends from March 6-15, 2026 on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.



The Theater Project to Present Works by Winners of Young Playwrights Competition 2026

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- Four students from New Jersey high schools wrote the winning plays in The Theater Project's Young Playwrights Competition 2026. They will see their works performed by professional actors at the awards ceremony on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Cranford Community Center (220 Walnut Ave) in Cranford, NJ. Eight students whose work received Honorable Mentions will also be recognized. Showtime is 2:00pm.



The Devil & Daisy Dirt: An Only-In-Jersey Folk Horror Fairytale Haunts The NBPAC

Imagine you're on a back porch somewhere in the backwoods of South Jersey, listening to a captivating storyteller spin tall tales about a fantastical creature and a curious, compassionate young woman. Maybe you're sipping a bootleg bourbon. That's the vibe of The Devil & Daisy Dirt, which completed a five-show run at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on February 22, 2026.



George Street Playhouse to Honor Thomas M. Gorrie, Ph.D. at 2026 Gala Benefit

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse's 2026 Gala Benefit will honor Thomas M. Gorrie, Ph.D. with the prestigious Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award. Named in honor of former New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean, the award recognizes distinguished leaders whose advocacy, service, and philanthropy have significantly strengthened the arts and civic life in New Jersey.



Daily Edition 02-27-26

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!










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The Adelphi Orchestra presents Grace & Elegance

(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra presents Grace & Elegance, led by Principal Conductor Kyunghun Kim.  Performances take place February 27-28, 2026 in River Edge and New York City.


Marc Ribler and Friends presents George Harrison's Birthday Tribute at Bell Theater

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Marc Ribler and Friends presents George Harrison's Birthday Tribute Show at Bell Theater with shows on February 27-28, 2026. This is a celebration of his musical life from The Beatles to Bangladesh, Traveling Wilbury's and beyond.


The Adelphi Orchestra presents "Grace & Elegance"

(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra, now in its 72nd season of Music for All, presents Grace & Elegance, a concert celebrating the elegance and lyricism of Classical and Romantic masterworks, from February 27-28, 2026 with performances in New Jersey and New York City.


The Theater Project presents THINK FAST 2026

The Theater Project presents THINK FAST - A virtual short play competition from February 27 to March 1, 2026. At this competition, 7 to 10 short plays are selected for 3 pre-recorded broadcast performances. The goal is to give emerging writers in NJ and beyond the chance to showcase their work.


Kent Place School presents "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Kent Place School presents Our Town by Thornton Wilder February 27-28 at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). Described by Edward Albee as "the greatest American play ever written," Our Town presents the small town of Grover's Corners in three acts: "Daily Life," "Love and Marriage" and "Death and Eternity."







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Jersey Arts Podcast: ELO Lives On with The Orchestra's Blue Skies Forever Tour
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Troyer and Dave Scott-Morgan of The Orchestra. This may be one of my favorite chats because I felt like a fly on the wall watching two very talented friends catch up. A somewhat talkative fly, but a fly nonetheless.



Jersey Arts TV: 'The Young King' Explores Materialism Through Immersive Children's Theater

Immersive theater has long been all the rage for adults, but at Mile Square Theatre's production of The Young King, kids get to step into the story.




PHOTOS from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Middletown Arts Center

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee across three weekends from February 27 to March 8, 2026. The hit play is about an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Fawn Nocera Photography was on hand to take photos.




State Theatre New Jersey presents Diana Krall on March 20th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Diana Krall – Tour 2026 on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. Diana's unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. As The New York Times recently noted, Krall possesses "A voice at once cool and sultry, wielded with a rhythmic sophistication."




March/April 2026 Highlights at MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has a ton of great shows coming this spring. March is highlighted by the return of Riverdance and The High Kings, as well as the country, Americana and blues sounds of Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. In April, there's a lot of talk going on – From satirist David Sedaris to journalist Douglas Murray to foodie Alton Brown to the storytelling of The Moth! Plus, favorites including Patti LaBelle, Tony Danza and a K-POP spectacular!




Chatham Hickory Cinema Chosen to Host Arthouse Film Festival

(CHATHAM, NJ) -- Featuring some of the best soon-to-be-released movies from around the world, Arthouse Film Festival will unspool for ten weeks beginning March 16, 2026 at Chatham Hickory Cinema. The selected films comprise award winners from Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, Telluride, Venice and SXSW film festivals, along with prestige studio films, screened in Chatham before their New York theatrical release dates.




"With Love from Linda" Linda Eder LIVE! at MPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a special performance by Linda Eder on Valentine's Day 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.




"Home Here"

There is never a good time to learn that your town is facing a budget shortfall of a quarter billion dollars. But getting the bad news in the winter of 2026 is particularly dispiriting. Jersey City has very little latitude for error. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been operating on these streets. As we've seen our neighbors taken away in unmarked cars, we know we're looking at the possibility of a long, combative summer. Pushing back against a force as overwhelming as the federal government is going to require more than coordination and compassion. We're going to need resources. And the town, as JCAST curator Atim Oton warned us before Studio Tour 2025, is broke.










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Urinetown

Urinetown

 Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083



Urinetown

Urinetown

 Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 10:00am
Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083



Kinky

Kinky Boots

 Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



The

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

 Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960



Twisted

Twisted Livin’ Band

 Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087







LATEST COLUMNS
"Yes, we have Rob Johnson who is Ginger Baker's sister's grandson so it's kind of Ginger's great nephew which is really confusing to me so, I always just think of it as Ginger's sister's grandson," laughed Malcolm Bruce as he elaborated on several area shows, the future of The Sons of Cream and his philosophical outlook on today's culture environment. 


Hot off the heels of his acclaimed 2025 debut LP, "Out There," and its immediate follow-up single, "Inner City Lullaby," young but prolific Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel is keeping the momentum going with an EP, "The Parade Man."


"I appreciate that, that means a lot," smiled the very excited, extremely talented and current contestant of this season's "American Idol," Jake Thistle. 



DAILY EDITION

Here is a look at the articles published on Thursday. The Daily Edition will be back on Monday with a recap of the articles published over the weekend.


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