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George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL". (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents SMALL from January 14 through February 2, 2025. This is a Penguin Rep Theatre production written and performed by Robert Montano (The Steel Man), and directed by Jessi D. Hill (Daniel's Husband). From the racetrack to the stage, Robert Montano shares his extraordinary true story of resilience and reinvention through the highs and lows of an unconventional life.
Jesse Malin to Perform A Featured Set at Light of Day WinterFest 2025. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of WinterFest 2025, the annual music festival taking place January 15-25, 2025 in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, NJ and New York City. Jesse Malin will perform in New Jersey for first time in two years joining an already powerful lineup including John Rzeznik, Brian Fallon, Brian Baker, Pete Steinkopf and LOD stalwarts Dramarama, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Tangiers Blues Band w/ Danny Clinch, The Weeklings, James Maddock, Joe D'Urso, Williams Honor, Adam Ezra and many more.
Friday, January 17 - bergenPAC presents An Evening with Judge Reinhold and screening of "Beverly Hills Cop". (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents An Evening with Judge Reinhold and screening of Beverly Hills Cop on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:00pm. Celebrating the 40th year anniversary of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, here's your chance to hang out with Detective William "Billy" Rosewood, played by Judge Reinhold who co-starred in all four installments with Eddie Murphy including the latest 2024 Netflix release. ** Note: this show was rescheduled from September 27, 2024, previous purchased tickets will be honored at the new date. For inquiries, please contact the box office at 201-227-1030.
Friday, January 17 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Step Afrika. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Step Afrika! on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:30pm. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles, traditional African dances, stepping, and contemporary dance and art forms into a powerful artistic experience. Much more than a dance show, Step Afrika! also integrates songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation.
Friday, January 17 - WBGO presents the return of the All That Jazz series to the Hamilton Stage with smooth jazz musicians Brian Simpson and Jackiem Joyner. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- WBGO presents the return of the All That Jazz series to the Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center. This is a unique concert series showcasing some of the genre's most talented and respected performers via a partnership between UCPAC and Smooth Jazz NJ. On Friday, January 17, 2025, the series features smooth jazz musicians Brian Simpson and Jackiem Joyner. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Algonquin Arts Theatre Announces Casting and Creative Team for "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown". (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents its January musical, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown from January 18-26, 2025. Rediscover the magic of childhood with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally and the rest of the gang. The musical brings to life the timeless stories that have captured the hearts of audiences for generations.
Saturday, January 18 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Freestyle Flashback. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Fever Records present Freestyle Flashback 2025, featuring freestyle artists from the '80s and '90s on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Sunday, January 19 - MPAC presents Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 7:00pm, with a program entitled Cool School & Hard Bop.
Sunday, January 19 - Vivid Stage Presents a Reading of "The Mountaintop" on January 19th in Collaboration with Interweave and Saint John's Church. (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey. On Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 4:30pm, Vivid will co-sponsor a reading of Katori Hall's play The Mountaintop with Interweave and Saint John's Lutheran Church of Summit in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The reading will take place at Saint John's (587 Springfield Avenue) in Summit. No tickets are necessary; all are welcome.
Monday, January 20 - BlowUpRadio.com to Broadcast Rock Against Hate Webathon With New Compilation Albums. New Jersey based Internet radio station BlowUpRadio.com has scheduled a new Rock Against Hate webathon to take place on January 20, 2025, the same day as Donald Trump's second inauguration. Recording artists, the majority New Jersey based, will give live, online performances throughout the day as the station raises funds and awareness for two organizations: Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and Planned Parenthood.
Celebrating 40 Years of Service, Women In Music presents 2025 Virtual Summit in January. (NEW YORK, NY) -- Celebrating 40 years of service, Women in Music (WIM) presents its annual Virtual Summit January 15–17, 2025. This three-day global immersive event, includes keynote speaker Martha Earls (Neon Coast), is designed to educate, empower, and advance women and gender-expansive individuals across all facets of the music industry.
Friday, January 17 - Prudential Center presents Cody Johnson with Ashley McBryde and Drew Baldridge. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Platinum selling artist, and five-time 2024 ACM Awards nominee, Cody Johnson, will be touring the country in support of his new album Leather Deluxe Edition. Fresh off his award-winning #1 single, "Dirt Cheap", and the recent release of his duet with Carrie Underwood, "I'm Gonna Love You", Cody's Leather Deluxe Tour will make a stop in Newark on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Prudential Center. Cody will be joined by Grammy Award winner, Ashley McBryde, and rising country super star, Drew Baldridge.
Friday, January 17 - The Newton Theatre presents Pink Talking Fish - a fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world's most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Check them out when they perform at The Newton Theatre on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Friday, January 17 - The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Mari Black. (PRINCETON, NJ) —- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents an evening of virtuosic violin music with multistyle violinist and champion fiddler Mari Black on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Christ Congregation Church. Mari's energetic playing, sparkling stage presence, and dynamic performances have made her a favorite with audiences across the country and around the world. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, January 18 - SSAAM Presents: Lord, Write My Name – A Gospel Concert Celebrating the African American Experience. (SKILLMAN, NJ) -- The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) will ring in the new year with Lord, Write My Name – The Gospel and African American Experience in Spirituals, featuring acclaimed baritone Keith Spencer and award-winning composer Peter Hilliard on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing.
Sunday, January 19 - Brightside Tavern hosts Billy Carrión's Higher Standards Live Showcase on January 19th. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Brightside Tavern hosts Billy Carrión's Higher Standards Live Showcase on Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Admission is $10.
Sunday, January 19 - Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey to present Winter Large Ensemble Concert featuring soloist Patrick Williams of The Philadelphia Orchestra. (EWING, NJ) -- The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey (YOCJ) is pleased to announce its 2025 concert and performance schedule. Kicking off the year will be the Winter Large Ensemble Concert on Sunday, January 19th with YOCJ's Symphonic Orchestra featuring soloist Patrick Williams, associate principal flutist of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
The Maplewood Strollers to Hold Auditions for "The Colored Museum" by George C. Wolfe. (MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers are holding auditions for The Colored Museum by George C. Wolfe on Monday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the Burgdorff Center. Auditions will take place from 7:00pm to 10:00pm both nights. Callbacks will take place on Wednesday, January 15th at 7:00pm. The production will be Directed by Victoria Lauture Duncker with Musical Direction by Ebony Wiggins.
North Star Theater Company presents "Little Women" at Dover Little Theatre in January. (DOVER, NJ) -- North Star Theater Company invites audiences to experience the enduring charm of Little Women by Kate Hamill, adapted from Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel. This heartfelt and dynamic production will run for two weekends, January 17-19, 2025 and January 24–26, 2025, at Dover Little Theatre.
Shakespeare '70 presents "The Clean House" at Kelsey Theatre. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- A housemaid that would rather tell jokes than clean, her married doctor employers, and a sister begging to do the cleaning herself all adds up to some messy situations when Shakespeare '70 presents The Clean House from January 17-26, 2025 at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC).
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Iconic Broadway: A Concert". (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) — Relive your favorite moments from Broadway's beloved musicals in a night of unforgettable songs presented by a show-stopping ensemble of two dozen performers as Music Mountain Theatre opens its 2025 season with a new, original concert conceived by MMT's own Louis Palena. Performances runs for 12 performances from January 17 through February 2, 2025.
Bordentown Regional High School Chapter Select play "After Math" to be presented on Friday. (BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- The Bordentown Regional High School Chapter Select play After Math by Jonathan Dorf will be performed on Friday, January 17, 2025 in the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. This is a short dramedy about how well we know each other. The production is directed by senior Ryan Haje and will be featured at the 2025 NJ State Thespian Festival. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Tri-County Wrestling Champion Takes Center Stage as Elle Woods in ShowKids Invitational Theatre's "Legally Blonde". (HIGH BRIDGE, NJ) -- Fresh from making history as North Hunterdon Lions Wrestling Team's first female Tri-County Champion, Riley Conaty now takes center stage in ShowKids Invitational Theatre (SKIT)'s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. It runs for two weekends from January 18-26, 2025.
The Theater Project presents a staged reading of "Covenant Farm" by Brigid Amos. (CRANFORD, NJ) -- The Theater Project presents a reading of Covenant Farm by Brigid Amos on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Cranford Community Center. Theater enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience a staged reading of a new play and share their reactions with the playwright in the next installment of The Theater Project's "New Play Readings". Admission is free, with no registration required. Showtime is 2:00pm.
The ShowRoom presents January with Joan: A Film Series Celebrating the Versatility of Joan Crawford. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom presents January with Joan, a special film series featuring four classic Joan Crawford films. This celebration of Crawford's extraordinary range as an actress kicks off Thursday, January 16 and runs through January 30, 2025. Tickets are just $15, and each screening offers a unique opportunity to experience the unmatched versatility of one of Hollywood’s most dynamic stars.
Monday, January 20 - Ocean County Library Waretown Branch to Screen "In Remembrance of Martin". (WARETOWN, NJ) -- The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King forever holds a special spot in the hearts and minds of everyone who seeks equality and freedom. Celebrate this towering figure during our screening of In Remembrance of Martin at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch on Monday, January 20, 2025. The screening begins at 6:00pm.
Murphy Writing of Stockton University to Host Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway in January. (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Murphy Writing of Stockton University will host the 31st annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway at Seaview, a Dolce Hotel from January 17-20, 2025. The weekend event is one of the winter's oldest and largest writers' conferences. Beginning and experienced writers will receive craft discussion, writing prompts, writing time, feedback, motivation and inspiration.
Saturday, January 18 - Radio Tower or Espionage Center? "WSC Calling?" at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch. (WARETOWN, NJ) -- The Tuckerton Wireless was a communications marvel at its inception in 1912. But it soon plunged the Jersey Shore into a web of international intrigue. Join historian Jeffrey Brown for "WSC Calling? The Tuckerton Wireless" at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The event begins at 12:00pm.
Sunday, January 19 - Pocono Winter Wine & Food Festival Returns on Sunday. (STROUDSBURG, PA) -- The Pocono Winter Wine & Food Festival makes its grand return to the Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, on Sunday, January 19, 2025. This year’s festival will feature two exclusive sessions to provide an intimate and enjoyable experience for attendees. The first session will run from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, and the second session will take place from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
Wednesday, January 15 - Family Worth Fighting For: TJ Klune's Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Discover the magic in family life with New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist TJ Klune. He'll take you inside the new installment of his "Cerulean Chronicles," Somewhere Beyond the Sea, during his Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The event begins at 7:00pm.
Thursday, January 16 - Braille Institute Library to Host Livestream Event with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Andrew Leland on January 16th. (LOS ANGELES, CA) / GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- The Braille Institute Library is excited to announce a special event featuring Andrew Leland, acclaimed author and Pulitzer Prize finalist. This free event will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm (EST) and will be livestreamed, as well as held in person at the Los Angeles Braille Institute Library in Los Angeles.
Unique Noyes Arts Garage Exhibit to Feature Works of South Jersey Professors. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University will debut a new and unique exhibit this month featuring dynamic and diverse works of art created by 35 professors at southern New Jersey colleges and universities. "Academic Visions: Southern NJ University and College Art Professors Showcase" runs from January 18 through May 3, 2025.
The Heap at Art House: A Pop-Up Exhibit in the Art House Gallery. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions and Puppet Heap are thrilled to announce a collaboration in the Art House Gallery. From January 20-29, 2025, Puppet Heap will present a pop-up exhibit at 345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, featuring The Heap and other Puppet Heap characters.
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Tuesday, January 14 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Tuesday, January 14 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Book Club - Harold Pinter, Betrayal at VIRTUAL, ,
Wednesday, January 15 @ 7:00pm - Count Basie Center's Turner Academy of the Arts Presents The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Wednesday, January 15 @ 7:30pm - NYC Musical Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Repertoire 2025 at Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church, 5 Lewis Place, Closter
Wednesday, January 15 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, January 16 @ 7:00pm - Count Basie Center's Turner Academy of the Arts Presents The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Thursday, January 16 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, January 17 @ 7:00pm - Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, January 17 @ 7:00pm - An Evening with Judge Reinhold and screening of Beverly Hills Cop at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Friday, January 17 @ 7:30pm - Misty Blues at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, January 17 @ 7:30pm - George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, January 17 @ 7:30pm - Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, January 17 @ 7:30pm - Step Afrika! at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, January 17 @ 8:00pm - Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, January 17 @ 8:00pm - WBGO Presents All That Jazz Concert Series with Brian Simpson and Jackiem Joyner at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Saturday, January 18 @ 2:00pm - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Saturday, January 18 @ 2:00pm - George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, January 18 @ 6:30pm - Light Of Day ’25 - Bob’s Birthday Bash “The Main Event” at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, January 18 @ 7:30pm - Everyday People: A Tribute to the music of Sly and the Family Stone at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, January 18 @ 7:30pm - Pink Talking Fish at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, January 18 @ 8:00pm - Elvis Birthday Bash at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, January 18 @ 8:00pm - Freestyle Flashback Concert 2025 at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, January 18 @ 8:00pm - EagleMania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, January 19 @ 3:00pm - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Sunday, January 19 @ 3:30pm - The Outcrops (matinee show) at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Sunday, January 19 @ 4:30pm - Reading of "The Mountaintop" by Katori Hall at Saint John's Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield Avenue, Summit
Sunday, January 19 @ 7:00pm - The Elvis Birthday Bash at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Sunday, January 19 @ 7:00pm - Cool School & Hard Bop: The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
