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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 4-10, 2025 
Here are previews of plays taking place from November 4-10, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Annie" 
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Leapin' Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine comes to the Music Mountain Theatre stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. Performances of Annie take place across three weekends from November 7-23, 2025.
Playhouse 22 presents "The Cake" - a sweet dramedy about love and laughter 
(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Playhouse 22 presents The Cake weekends from November 7 - 23, 2025. The play by Bekah Brunstetter is a touching and topical comedy/drama in which a vivacious, conservative North Carolina baker named Della faces a crisis of conscience when Jen - whom she loves like a daughter - asks her to bake a cake for Jen's lesbian wedding.
music
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 4-10, 2025 
Here is a look at shows taking place from November 4-10, 2025 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.
Shea Center for Performing Arts presents An Evening with Judy Collins 
(WAYNE, NJ) -- Shea Center for Performing Arts presents An Evening with Judy Collins on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:00pm. Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism.
Meet Loaf comes to The Strand on November 15th 
(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- James D'Amico's Sun Concerts and The Strand Theater present Meet Loaf - A tribute to Meat Loaf on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 8:00pm.
The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Yard at Bally's Atlantic City presents a free concert by The Amish Outlaws on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 7:00pm. There is no "typical" Amish Outlaws show, but the average crowd can expect to see men in full Amish garb releasing all of their pent up energy with an infectious joy.
Lily Vakili to perform at Marksboro Mills 
(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Lily Vakili will perform at Marksboro Mills. The show launches her 2025 tour in support of the album Oceans of Kansas. Come on out for a night of raw storytelling, electric energy, and an unforgettable live performance. Showtime is 6:00pm.
Clint Holmes and Chris Ruggiero LIVE! at the Grunin Center 
Spotlight Central has photos and a recap of Clint Holmes and Chris Ruggiero at Grunin Center for the Arts on October 26, 2025.
community
Events This Week in New Jersey from November 4-10, 2025 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from November 4-10, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
MPAC presents Theatre of Light: Celestial Winter 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Celebrate the season where every light sings, every voice shines, and every crown glows at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)'s Theatre of Light: Celestial Winter, a dazzling celebration where music, movement, and magic come together under the stars.
FEATURED EVENTS
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird
December 12, 2025
Irish Trio Socks in the Frying Pan Plays Holiday Concert at Roy’s Hall on December 12
December 12, 2025
Wharton Performing Arts School presents Holiday Cabaret Benefit on December 12th
December 12, 2025
The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Michael Gabriele and Spook Handy on December 12th
December 12, 2025
The Landis Theater presents Mysterious Ways - The U2 Christmas Experience
December 12, 2025
bergenPAC presents JR De Guzman: Boyfriend Material
December 12, 2025
The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday
December 12, 2025
The Jazz Remix at NBPAC presents Adam Hawley & Marcus Anderson
December 12, 2025
Millstone Township Performing Arts Center presents Daybreak: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow
December 13, 2025
Asbury Park Theater Company presents A Big Band Holiday to Remember starring Remember Jones and his 17-piece Big Band
December 13, 2025
