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Top 10 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage For Week of November 7-13

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 11/17/2021


Here's a look at the top 10 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage during the week November 7-13, 2021.  Each week, we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's Top 10 includes articles involving 6 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, and Morris counties) and included the NJ Stage event calendar as one of our top 10 most used features on the site.  For this list we only include the most read articles.

1) "A Case Of Blue" - A Very NJ/NY Film Is Available Now A Case of Blue, a feature film starring Stephen Schnetzer (Another World, Homeland, ATWT, Days, OLTL ) and Annapurna Sriram (Billions, Feral) was released for renting and purchasing on most streaming platforms on October 19, 2021.  The film which asks "is it possible to relive a long-lost romance?" has a heavy New Jersey / New York presence and was filmed mostly in Ridgewood using many local actors

2) Pro Wrestling Returns To the Prudential Center on January 5th - (NEWARK, NJ) -- The two hottest shows in professional wrestling, “AEW: Dynamite” and “AEW: Rampage,” return to the Prudential Center on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, for a high octane evening of bell-to-bell action.  This marks AEW’s second visit to the state-of-the-art arena in downtown Newark, following the wildly popular, sold-out “AEW: Dynamite” and “AEW: Rampage” shows on September 15, 2021.  

3) 1st Annual Atlantic City Holiday Bazaar To Take Place December 4-5 - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Celebrate your holidays with family & friends at the 1st annual Atlantic City Holiday Bazaar Saturday & Sunday, December 4th & 5th, from 12:00pm-5:00pm at the beautiful Arts Garage at Stockton College in Atlantic City. Enjoy shopping in a beautiful arts & crafts-focused event space in the heart of Atlantic City this holiday season. The holiday market is inspired by the traditional "Weihnachtsmarkts" held in Germany and will feature shopping, music, photos with Santa, holiday photo stations, craft workshop, delicious food & libations, beautiful décor and more! 

4) Middlesex County announces plans for pocket park on Fayette Street in Perth Amboy - (PERTH AMBOY, NJ) -- On November 9, 2021, Middlesex County and Perth Amboy officials announced plans to demolish the County Office of Public Works Garage located on Fayette Street in Perth Amboy to develop the site into a pocket park, primarily designed for passive recreation. 




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5) Greta Van Fleet's Tour Includes Two Shows In Atlantic City - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Following this year’s sold-out headline events and a #1 Billboard Rock Album, Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet have announced their forthcoming Dreams in Gold tour, which kicks off March 10 in Michigan and runs through the end of June with dates in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and the UK.  Locally, the band has a pair of shows April 1-2 at the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City. Grammy-nominated group Rival Sons and critically acclaimed rising artist The Velveteers will support the North American shows.

6) Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Cape May during Holiday Preview Weekend, November 19-21 - (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Christmas arrives in Victorian Cape May with great fanfare during Holiday Preview Weekend in Cape May, November 19-21, presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture). The preview includes a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, food events at local restaurants, Trolley Tours, and more.

7) The Psychedelic Furs Release New Song Ahead of Tour With Stops in Atlantic City, NYC, and Montclair - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Psychedelic Furs released a new song "Evergreen" on August 31st ahead of North American and European shows on the Made Of Rain Tour which runs throughout September - November and includes three local shows: November 12th in Atlantic City (Hard Rock Hotel & Casino), November 13th in New York (Apollo Theater), and November 17th in Montclair (Wellmont Theater).

8) Robby Steinhardt's Solo Album "Not in Kansas Anymore" Is Released - You know Robby Steinhardt as the legendary violinist, vocalist and frontman for the band KANSAS, recording 9 albums which reached gold, platinum and double platinum status, and is now making another mark on the world with his first and only solo album. Robby Steinhardt and Solar Studios have released Robby's first and only solo recording, Not in Kansas Anymore.  

9) Film Starring Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins, and Jeremy Strong Seeks NJ Kids Between 12-17 In Bayonne/Jersey City Area - Citrola Casting is seeking paid background actors for the feature film Armageddon Time directed by James Gray. Starring Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins, and Jeremy Strong. They are looking for local New Jersey kids between the ages of 12-17 in the Bayonne/Jersey City area to be extras for many scenes between October-November 2021. 

10) "A Giant Among Giants!" Paul Anka Sings Sinatra LIVE! at MPAC - Music lovers are ready and waiting this Tuesday, October 26, 2021 evening inside the auditorium of Morristown, NJ’s MPAC. They’re all here for a night of music by the legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka in a performance entitled Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way.

As you can see by this list, event previews are always one of the most popular areas of the website. Event previews get noticed when we first publish them and then get noticed again when they are brought back to the main area of the site the week the event takes place - sometimes even several months later.  Make sure your events get previewed by sending press releases to us at [email protected] - for even more promotion, check out our ad rates which run $50-$100 for an entire month of advertising. It's the best deal around!




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EVENT PREVIEWS

(BELMONT PARK, NY) -- UBS Arena will host an International Soccer Watch Party, a public screening of two of the FIFA World Cup 26 (TM) matches on Friday, June 19 featuring USA v. Australia and Haiti v. Brazil. The fan-focused events will highlight all the excitement the tournament is bringing to the New York Metro area this summer and provide local residents with a unique way to experience these soccer matches together as a community.
Stockton to Host Series of Juneteenth Events in Galloway and Atlantic City

Stockton to Host Series of Juneteenth Events in Galloway and Atlantic City

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Stockton University will commemorate the annual Juneteenth holiday with a series of events in Atlantic City and on its Galloway campus.
Newark Restaurant Week Returns June 19-28 to Showcase the City

Newark Restaurant Week Returns June 19-28 to Showcase the City's Global Flavors during FIFA World Cup 2026(TM)

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Taste the World: Newark Restaurant Week returns June 19-28, 2026, bringing together the city's celebrated restaurants, longtime local staples, and emerging destinations for 10 days of dining timed with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ festivities across the region.
37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival to Take Place June 27-28, 2026

37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival to Take Place June 27-28, 2026

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Manayunk Development Corporation is excited to celebrate the 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11:00am to 7:00pm and Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The tradition of being the tri-state area's largest outdoor juried art festival - and the largest in Pennsylvania - will continue as Main Street hosts approximately 300 different local and nationally known artists and crafters.
Bergen County presents 3rd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular

Bergen County presents 3rd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular

(RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ) -- County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen 250 Initiative are excited to announce that Bergen County's 3rd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular will return July 4, 2026 at Overpeck County Park. All are invited to attend this patriotic afternoon of family fun which will include live music, children's activities, over 20 food trucks, a beer and wine garden, carnival attractions, and stunning fireworks to conclude the evening over Overpeck Creek.
Washington Crossing Historic Park Launches Community-Wide Call to Support Expanded Independence Day Celebration in America

Washington Crossing Historic Park Launches Community-Wide Call to Support Expanded Independence Day Celebration in America's 250th Anniversary Year

(WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA) -- Washington Crossing Historic Park (WCHP) in Pennsylvania plans to host an expanded Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 4:00pm to 9:30pm featuring immersive living history experiences, family-friendly activities, live music, and the return of fireworks over the Delaware River. Designed as a community-wide celebration of America250, the event is intended to create a meaningful space for residents and visitors to commemorate this historic milestone year. Please note: Admission is required; registration is recommended only for the 4:00pm ‐ 8:00pm Living History Program. The evening concert and fireworks are free and open to the public; no registration is required to attend those portions of the event.
Passage Theatre Company presents 3rd Annual Word on Front festival

Passage Theatre Company presents 3rd Annual Word on Front festival

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Passage Theatre Company's third annual Word on Front event is set to be its biggest yet. In celebration of the United States of America's 250th Anniversary, the company is presenting Word on Front 250, three consecutive weekends of a variety of live arts from June 26 to July 12, 2026. This festival of spoken word, music, and solo performance will celebrate the untold and underrepresented stories of America.
Centenary Stage Company Announces Lineup for SUMMERFEST 2026

Centenary Stage Company Announces Lineup for SUMMERFEST 2026

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's SUMMERFEST 2026 is set to take center stage in the Lackland Performing Arts Center with four productions running through the summer months. SUMMERFEST will feature, A Taste of Ireland presented by Pace Live, The Wedding Singer, Four Sticks: The Music of Led Zeppelin, and Maltby & Shire's Closer Than Ever.

Hallmark Stars Take the Stage at The Carteret PAC on July 22nd during First-Time Multi-City Tour Experience Hallmark Stars Live

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Hallmark and Gershwin Entertainment are proud to announce Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels, a new live tour kicking off at URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:30pm where some of the network's most beloved stars step off screen and onto the stage. Hosted by fan-favorite Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), the tour will feature Hallmark mainstays for a night where the cameras are off – and the stories keep rolling.
Hallmark Stars Live comes to MPAC on July 26th

Hallmark Stars Live comes to MPAC on July 26th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels, is a new live tour kicking off this summer where some of the network's most beloved stars step off screen and onto the stage. Hosted by fan-favorite Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), the tour will feature Hallmark mainstays for a night where the cameras are off – and the stories keep rolling. The tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 7:00pm.

 

FEATURED EVENTS


Bluey’s Big Play

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 6:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ


Free Summer Event: Bollywood Dance Party with DJ Arjun

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Pioneer Park at Headquarters Plaza
Morristown, NJ


Bluey’s Big Play

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 @ 3:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ


"The Antoinette Montague Experience: Here's to the Ladies Who Swing and Bling" as part of North to Shore

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 @ 6:00pm
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Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl

Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ