Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from March 29 to April 4, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, Union, and Warren).
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1) Boots in the Borough to Take Place April 18th - (WASHINGTON, NJ) -- With country music and line dancing kicking all day, it'll be a family friendly fun-filled day of dancing, dancing and more dancing when Washington (Warren County) hosts Boots in the Borough on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The free event, which will take place in Downtown Washington from 11:00am to 7:00pm, is the first of its kind in the region.
2) Events This Week in New Jersey from March 31 to April 6, 2026 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from March 31-April 6, 2026 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.
3) Diana Krall LIVE! at STNJ - Spotlight Central has a recap of Diana Krall at State Theatre New Jersey on March 20, 2026.
4) 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.
5) "The Master at Work" Jimmy Webb LIVE! at The Vogel - Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Jimmy Webb at The Vogel on March 22, 2026.
6) Ocean Casino Resort presents UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Fronted by the unmistakable voice of Ali Campbell, UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell will be bringing their Big Love Tour to Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City with Matisyahu on Friday, May 1, 2026. Showtime is 9:00pm.
7) Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival to Take Place April 19th - (MANAYUNK, PA) -- The largest food event in Philadelphia - and one of the largest food truck festivals in America - is back and bigger than ever! StrEAT Food Festival returns to Manayunk on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Over 85+ of the region's top food trucks and food vendors will line historic Main Street for the day, serving up menus that range from savory BBQ and global street food to decadent desserts and sweet treats.
8) RVCC to Present Student Theatre Production of "The Wolves" - (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe, April 15-17, 2026 at 7:00pm each night The performances, which are free of charge and open to the public, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.
9) State Theatre New Jersey presents '60s Rock 'n Roll Revival - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents '60s Rock 'N Roll Revival on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:00pm. The evening features performances by Jay and the Americans, The Grass Roots, The Lovin' Spoonful, and The Brooklyn Bridge.
10) New Jersey Film Festival Filmmaker Video Interview with B.F. Skinner Plays Himself Director Ted Kennedy - Here is New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2026 Filmmaker Interview between B.F. Skinner Plays Himself Director Ted Kennedy and Festival Director Al Nigrin.
11) Trenton City Museum presents "African American Abstractions" - (TRENTON, NJ) -- Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie presents African American Abstractions, a vibrant and colorful showcase filling three galleries with works by James E. Dupree, Femi J. Johnson, and Kenneth J. Lewis. African American Abstractions is on view through May 24, 2026. Janis Purcell worked closely with the artists as the exhibition's curator.
12) Two Generations of Jazz: Pianist Caelan Cardello and Bassist Rufus Reid at April Jersey Jazz LIVE! - "I find it wonderfully satisfying and enjoyable to make music with Caelan. The evening will go like the wind, and it is unfortunate we have only one set, but there will be more opportunities. Don't be late!"
13) The Chatham Playhouse presents "The Drowsy Chaperone" - (CHATHAM, NJ) -- The Chatham Community Players presents the musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone weekends from April 17 to May 2, 2026. Featuring music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, this is a fast-paced musical comedy that bursts to life with outrageous characters and catchy, clever tunes to deliver a family-friendly, heartfelt tribute to the golden age of Broadway.
14) Hellbender Vinyl Expands East with New Pressing Plant in Philadelphia - Hellbender Vinyl, the beloved independent pressing plant expands to Philadelphia via acquisition of Softwax Record Pressing and welcomes industry veteran Travis Whitlock to the team.
15) [TIE] New Jersey's Premier Independent Film Festival(R) Draws Record Crowds, Sold-Out Screenings, 800+ Students, and Industry Leaders in 2026 - (ASBURY PARK & CRANFORD, NJ) -- The 24th Annual Garden State Film Festival (GSFF), New Jersey's Premier Independent Film Festival (R), drew record crowds across Asbury Park and Cranford, delivering sold-out screenings, strong industry participation, and one of the most impactful weekends in the festival's history.
15) [TIE] Roselle Park Arts Festival returns April 25th - (ROSELLE PARK, NJ) -- The Roselle Park Arts Festival, a free community-wide celebration of the arts, will return Saturday, April 25, 2026, bringing artists, live music and family-friendly activities to downtown Roselle Park.
