Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from August 22 to August 28, 2023 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview.
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FEATURED EVENT PREVIEWS
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - "Jersey Shore Top Comic" at the Basie. Stand-up comedy is a captivating and unique craft that has the power to both entertain and provoke introspection in audiences. It requires a mastery of language, performance, and emotional intelligence to connect with audiences, generating a unique energy that binds performers and spectators in a moment of shared laughter and understanding. In this way, stand-up comedy stands as a powerful art form, capable of evoking emotions, igniting conversations and even effecting social change, making it an essential and dynamic part of our cultural landscape.
Saturday, August 26, 2023 - bergenPAC presents presents Ann Wilson of Heart & Tripsitter. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Ann Wilson of Heart & Tripsitter on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 8:00pm. Widely praised among the greatest singers in the history of rock, Ann’s extraordinarily powerful voice has been sending chills down her audience’s collective spine for over five decades, earning record sales of more than 35 million, an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award.
Sunday, August 27, 2023 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Gary Clark Jr.. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery presents Gary Clark Jr. on Sunday, August 27 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $59-$199.
Sunday, August 27, 2023 - bergenPAC presents Wayne Newton: Up Close and Personal. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) welcomes Wayne Newton, The Legend, a.k.a Mr. Las Vegas, who continues to enjoy a career that few dare even dream about, having performed more live shows than any other single performer in Las Vegas history, with no signs of slowing down. Wayne Newton brings his Up Close and Personal Tour to the stage at bergenPAC in Englewood, New Jersey, on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 7:00pm.
EVENT PREVIEWS
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - Middletown Arts Center presents The Eddie Testa Band. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the Middletown FREE Summer Concert Series featuring The Eddie Testa Band, the ultimate Dance, Rock, Soul, Rhythm & Blues entertainment band in New Jersey. The outdoor concert will take place on Tuesday, August 22 at 7:00pm on the Middletown Arts Center lawn. The show will be held indoors in the theater in the case of inclement weather.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - Ocean County Library Jackson Branch presents "A Night at the Copa: Swinging Songs of the '60s". (JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Travel back to the era of fashionable night spots and memorable music. Join singer Deb Lyons and pianist John Bianculli for "A Night at the Copa: Swinging Songs of the '60s" at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch on Wednesday, August 23. The event begins at 6:30pm.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - Ocean County Library Toms River Branch presents 'When Radio Entertained People'. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Return to the era when families gathered around the wireless set for "theater of the imagination." The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host a live presentation by When Radio Entertained People (WREP) on Wednesday, August 23. The event begins at 7:00pm.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - Cassandra Clare to Discuss "Chain of Thorns" in Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk Series. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join Cassandra Clare, creator of the runaway hit trilogy The Last Hours for a discussion of her newly-published final volume, Chain of Thorns, in the Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk series on Wednesday, August 23. The event begins at 8:00pm.
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - The Vogel hosts 2023 Jersey Shore Top Comic Competition. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Hosted by Jersey comedy legends Chris Covert and Vinnie Brand, up to ten of the Jersey Shore's top comedians will gather at The Vogel on August 24, 2023 to laugh it up and determine the 2023 JERSEY SHORE TOP COMIC! The event begins at 7:30pm.
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Indie Street Film Festival to Raffle Off Spot For Costa Rica Screenwriter Retreat. (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Indie Street Film Festival is hosting a fundraiser for the non-profit Indie Street Institute on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Triump Brewery (1 Bridge Avenue) in Red Bank. They will be raffling off a spot to a Costa Rica screenwriting retreat lead by Oscar winner (and NJ native) David Rabinowitz. The retreat is scheduled for March 20-25, 2024 at Toji Nature Retreat and is a $2,500 value. Filmmakers and aspiring writers are invited to attend. The event takes place at 7:00pm.
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Wegmans in Ocean Township to Host Meet & Greet with Darryl "DMC" McDaniels. (OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Stop by the Ocean Township Wegmans on Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm for a special Meet & Greet with Darryl "DMC" McDaniels in their Wine, Beer and Spirits Shop. The legendary Hip Hop icon and founding member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Run-DMC partnered with Old York Cellars to create a collection of wines and gifts under the label Darryl Mack Cellars.
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Jake Thistle to Perform New Songs at Midnight Theatre. (NEW YORK, NY) -- Singer, Songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Jake Thistle will bring his full band to the Midnight Theatre on Thursday, August 24, 2023. That same day, he will release his newest single, "Brooklyn Can Wait," via Gold'n Retriever Records. The songwriter will play choice cuts from his debut LP, Down The Line, as well as new songs from his upcoming EP including Indie Boulevard's 2022 Americana Song Of The Year, "Ghosted Road."
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Stockton's Holocaust Center to Screen Documentary about World War II Jewish Partisans. (NORTHFIELD, NJ) -- It's a question that Gail Rosenthal hears a lot, especially in her job as the executive director of Stockton University's Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center. Why didn’t the Jews fight back?
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Clinton Hill Community Action and South Ward ArtsXChange present A Night at the Theater. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Clinton Hill Community Action (CHCA) and South Ward ArtsXChange proudly present A Night at the Theater on Thursday, August 24 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Mildred Helms Park, entrances on Hedden Terrace and Seymour Avenue. Get ready for a magical evening with Yendor Theater Company presents Eternal City, a play by Pia Wilson. Wilson, a Newark native, is bringing her talents home once again. She previously wrote the play Down Neck to help celebrate Newark's 350th anniversary. That play was directed by the late Rodney Gilbert, who was also the founding artistic director of the Yendor Theater Company.
Friday, August 25, 2023 - Ghost to Perform at Camden's Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Ghost has revealed details of its upcoming RE-IMPERATOUR U.S.A. 2023 summer tour with special guest Amon Amarth. Produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, the 27-date tour kicks off on Wednesday, August 2nd in Concord, CA at Concord Pavilion, and includes a date at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Friday, August 25.
Friday, August 25, 2023 - Ocean Casino Resort presents Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Trombonist, composer and bandleader, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue takes the stage at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Friday, August 25. Trombone Shorty is known for his hit album, "Lifted," that received a GRAMMY nomination. Showtime is 9:00pm.
Friday, August 25, 2023 - Levoy Theatre presents Comedian Jeff Allen. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents comedian Jeff Allen on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 8:00pm. Jeff Allen is in his fifth decade as a working comedian. You may have seen him on America’s Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, HBO, Amazon Prime, Huckabee, Pureflix, Comedy Central, VH-1, Showtime, TBN, CBN, Family Net and numerous other television networks and Podcasts.
Friday, August 25, 2023 - Clifton Arts Center and Theater League to Host Joint Fundraiser Musical Revue August 25-27. (CLIFTON, NJ) -- The Theater League of Clifton and the Clifton Arts Center will host a musical revue joint fundraiser to benefit both community organizations. "A Toast to Broadway" will be held August 25, 26 and 27 at the Clifton Arts Center, 900 Clifton Ave. The Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30pm. The Sunday matinee will start at 2:00pm.
Saturday, August 26, 2023 - The Newton Theatre presents The Robert Cray Band on August 26th. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Robert Cray Band on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 8:00pm. Since 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of Soul, R&B, Gospel, Blues and Rock and Roll.
Saturday, August 26, 2023 - NBPAC Hosts "Concert for the Animals". (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) hosts "Concert for the Animals" on Saturday, August 26 at 7:00pm. This is a charity rock concert featuring indie international recording artists The New Bardōts, The Grip Weeds, and Leather Catsuit - performing their indie-charting songs, and more from their latest releases. There will be a cash bar and 50/50.
Saturday, August 26, 2023 - Eliza Neals to Perform at Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival. (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Rising modern blues powerhouse vocalist/keyboardist Eliza Neals brings her high-octane live show to the Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival, Long Branch Great Lawn & Promenade (10 Ocean Avenue) on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 6:15pm. The event is free for all
Sunday, August 27, 2023 - Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum Celebrates Black Baseball History with Somerset Patriots Tribute Game. (BRIDGEWATER, NJ) -- The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) is proud to partner with the Somerset Patriots for their inaugural Negro League tribute game on Sunday, August 27. The Somerset Patriots will honor the New York Black Yankees at the TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The Patriots take on the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies) at 1:05pm.
Sunday, August 27, 2023 - Music of Broadway comes to the Olde Stone House Village. (SEWELL, NJ) -- Broadway musicians Jennifer Noble, Patty Lohr, and Ryan Fielding Garrett will bring sound of Broadway to South Jersey on Sunday, August 27, 2023 in a concert called "I Will Never Leave You." The concert takes place at the old Bunker Hill Church at the Olde Stone House Village, 208 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell, NJ. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Sunday, August 27, 2023 - Community Invited to Participate in Creation and See the Reveal of the Public Artwork, "Flood Theater", in Oradell. (ORADELL, NJ) -- The community is invited to attend the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) - ArtsBergen's unveiling of the public artwork, "Flood Theater", and also participate in the creation of a part of its installation. The event is free-of-charge and takes place on Sunday, August 27 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at the field next to the Oradell Train Station, located at 400 Maple Avenue across from the Farmer's Market in Oradell, New Jersey.
Monday, August 28, 2023 - Middletown Arts Center to Hold Auditions for "Guys and Dolls". (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will hold auditions for the production of Guys and Dolls on Monday, August 28 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. A musical fable of Broadway, the play is based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
FEATURED EVENT LISTINGS
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 @ 6:00pm - Free Summer Event: Dee Jay Rich at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Pioneer Park at Headquarter's Plaza, 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 @ 7:00pm - Tony Mart Presents Mardi Gras AC: The Weight Band at Kennedy Plaza, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Daughtry: Bare Bones Tour at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Thursday, August 24, 2023 @ 7:00pm - McCarter Live at the Library: Bulrusher at Princeton Public Library - Community Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Thursday, August 24, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Jersey Shore’s Top Comic at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Saturday, August 26, 2023 @ 7:00pm - Bettie’s Bombshells: IX Anniversaire - Fashion Runway Rock Show at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Saturday, August 26, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Rock the Yacht at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Saturday, August 26, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Ann Wilson of Heart & Tripsitter at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Sunday, August 27, 2023 @ 3:00pm - Satchmo! Celebrating Louis Armstrong at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Sunday, August 27, 2023 @ 7:00pm - Wayne Newton, Up Close and Personal at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Sunday, August 27, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Gary Clark Jr. at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
