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theatre
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "Parade" 
(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Parade weekends from September 5-28, 2025. mid religious intolerance, political injustice and racial tension, the stirring Tony Award-winning musical explores the endurance of love and hope against all the odds. It features a book by Alfred Uhry and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown.
music
The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Skyla Burrell Band 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Skyla Burrell Band on Saturday, August 9, 2025. They are a hardworking blues band, known for their high-energy electric blues. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
MPAC presents Little River Band on Thursday 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Little River Band on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band is celebrating 50 years of touring. Little River Band garnered huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the 70s and 80s.
bergenPAC presents Blackberry Smoke 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Blackberry Smoke on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00pm. Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke have embodied Georgia's rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places and sounds of their home state.
State Theatre presents Howard Jones with special guest Haircut One Hundred featuring Richard Blade 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Wave is making a stop at State Theatre New Jersey with Howard Jones, Haircut One Hundred, and Richard Blade on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Hear hits from Howard Jones like "No One is to Blame," "What is Love?," "New Song," and "Things Can Only Get Better." Joining Jones is Haircut One Hundred, who burned bright in the early '80s with songs like "Fantastic Day" and "Love Plus One," and DJ Richard Blade (KROQ, Los Angeles; Video One; MV3; VideoBeat). Showtime is 7:00pm.
comedy
Grunin Center presents Garrison Keillor Tonight 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center presents Garrison Keillor Tonight on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:00pm. This is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone. There are sung sonnets, limericks and musical jokes, and the thread that runs through it is the beauty of growing old.
dance
American Repertory Ballet presents "Swan Lake Act II" and More at UCPAC 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet presents "Swan Lake Act II" and More at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on Friday, October 17, 2025. It's an incredible evening of contemporary and classical works, including the iconic second act of "Swan Lake." Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from July 27 to August 2, 2025 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from July 27 to August 2, 2025. 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 15 includes articles from 6 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Camden, Essex, Middlesex, Morris, and Ocean).
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Remembering Frank Sinatra: A Swellegant Celebration to Take Place in Avon
December 6, 2025
Friends of Symphony Hall presents "An Evening of Smooth Jazz" with Gerald Albright
December 6, 2025
Human Nature presents "CHRISTMAS. MOTOWN. And MORE" at Golden Nugget Atlantic City
December 6, 2025
Atlantic City Ballet to present "The Nutcracker" at Levoy Theatre
December 6, 2025
Shea Center for Performing Arts presents An Evening with Judy Collins
December 6, 2025
People Helping People presents 2025 Festival of Short Plays & Visual Arts
December 6, 2025
Split Level Concerts presents Tim Easton and Quincy Mumford at Jersey Shore Arts Center
December 6, 2025
Vivid Stage presents A Very Special Special Holiday Variety Show on December 6th
December 6, 2025
A Swingin' Sleigh Ride: Squirrel Nut Zippers to Hit the Road for the Holidays
December 6, 2025
CarteretPAC presents Vic DiBitetto
December 6, 2025
