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Top 15 Most Read Stories
At New Jersey Stage
From October 13-19, 2024

originally published: 10/20/2024


Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from October 13-19, 2024. 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 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, and Somerset).

Make sure your events are part of our weekly columns by sending press releases to us at info@newjerseystage.com. Event previews are always one of the most popular areas of the website. Event previews get noticed when we first publish them and then get noticed again when they are brought back to the main area of the site the week the event takes place - sometimes even several months later.  We also run weekly columns promoting events, music, and theatre shows taking place for the week. These columns include our featured event previews and event listings along with all of our event previews of the week. Your events can stand out for as low as $10! Many times, they are among the most read stories of the week. There is no cost for us to run your press releases!

1) PHOTOS from "Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at The Growing Stage - (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is kicking off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory weekends from October 11-27, 2024. The play introduces us to the world-famous Willy Wonka, who is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

2) Events This Week in New Jersey from October 15-22, 2024 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 15-22, 2024 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) RVCC Theatre to Launch Family Matinee Series with Interactive Bubble Show on October 20th - (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will launch its 2024-2025 Family Matinee series with Jeff Boyer’s interactive show, Big Bubble Bonanza, Sunday, October 20, 2024. Showtime is at 2:00pm.




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4) Burton Cummings of 'The Guess Who' 60th Anniversary Hits Tour Comes to Ocean Casino Resort on March 14th - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort presents legendary Canadian musician Burton Cummings, of The Guess Who on his 60th Anniversary Hits Tour at Ovation Hall on Friday, March 14, 2025. Showtime is 9:00pm.

5) Makin Waves with James Mastro: 'Goldfish in a Thimble' - Hoboken legend James Mastro (The Bongos, Health & Happiness Show) has several shows coming up in support of his solo debut album, “Dawn of a New Error,” released earlier this year on Rachael Sage’s MPress Records. He’ll play solo opening for The Jayhawks on Oct. 26 at The Newton Theatre in Newton and for Marshall Crenshaw on Nov. 23 at Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. With his backing band, The Gold Stars, James also will play Nov. 9 at Concerts in the Studio in West Freehold.

6) Hugh Jackman's "From New York, With Love" Shows to Take Place at Radio City Music Hall - (NEW YORK, NY) -- Hugh Jackman, the Academy Award® nominated and Tony, GRAMMY and Golden Globe winning performer, announced an exciting series of 24 performances at Radio City Music Hall. These special shows will kick off the weekend of January 24, 2025, and will continue through select weekends in April, May, June, July, August, September with the final shows on October 3-4, 2025.

7) Dover Little Theatre presents Magician John Stessel - (DOVER, NJ) -- Magician John Stessel returns to Dover Little Theatre on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, November 16, 2024 with performances at 8:00pm each night. Stessel is a celebrity magician who has developed a unique blend of mind-blowing magic, cardistry, and social media.

8) Old Library Theatre presents the Tony Award Winning Musical "Nine" - (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, will present the musical Nine, over two weekends, October 18-19 and October 24-27, 2024. Based on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical film 8 1/2, this dazzling production of Nine – with a cast of 19 brilliant performers, and a 10-piece orchestra – tells the story of celebrated film director Guido Contini as he navigates a personal and professional crisis while balancing the many women in his life.

9) This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 15-22, 2024 - Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from October 15-22, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

10) 2024 Teaneck International Film Festival Preview - (TEANECK, NJ) -- The Teaneck International Film Festival, with its theme, Activism: Making Change, is back!  A project of The Puffin Foundation Ltd., the 19th annual festival will be held November 7-14, 2024, featuring over 25 films, panel discussions, and parties, with filmmakers, actors, elected officials and industry guests attending.




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11) 20th Annual Dodge Poetry Festival takes place October 17-19 in Newark - (NEWARK, NJ) -- The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the 20th Annual Dodge Poetry Festival taking place from Thursday, October 17– Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.

12) Axelrod Performing Arts Academy presents Winter Wonderland - (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Axelrod Performing Arts Academy presents Winter Wonderland with three performances at the Bell Theater December 14-15, 2024. Take a magical walk through a winter wonderland of holiday classics including selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer, staged by Jessica Totoro.

13) Roxey Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at Villa Victoria Theater - (EWING, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved holiday tradition, Tchaikovsky's, "The Nutcracker", a favorite for residents and visitors alike. Six performances will take place from November 30 through December 14, 2024 at Villa Victoria Theater in Ewing.

14) This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 15-22, 2024 - Here are previews of plays taking place from October 15-22, 2024 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.

15) THE BERNIE presents A Night with Joe Piscopo on October 24th - (BERNARDSVILLE, NJ) -- Live! Joe Piscopo and his band will perform at THE BERNIE, a supper club at Red Horse by David Burke in Bernardsville on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Tickets include a world-class, three-course dinner and the show: $175++ premium table in main dining area; $125++ bar room table in the bar area. Doors are at 6:30pm.



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EVENT PREVIEWS

Newark

Newark to Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Week July 7-13

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the Newark Municipal Council, the City's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Advisory and Concerns Commission, Newark Pride, Inc, and other organizations and partners will hold Newark Pride Week from Monday, July 7, to Sunday, July 13, 2025.



Discover

Discover Seeing Eye(R) Services at the Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch

(PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- A letter written in 1927 by a young sightless American to a woman in Switzerland training dogs for police and military work led to the creation of The Seeing Eye®. Learn about this pioneering New Jersey philanthropic enterprise and meet trainers and dogs at the Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch on Monday, July 14, 2025. The event begins at 6:30pm.



Andrew’s Big Show

'Andrew’s Big Show' Brings the Circus to the Ocean County Library

(OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) -- Round up the kids for laughs and hijinks galore! The Ocean County Library is pleased to present "Andrew's Big Show" at three branches (Plumsted, Lakewood, and Point Pleasant Borough) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.



Dining

Dining Out Jersey's 5th Annual Foodie Expo features Special Guests David Burke and Produce Pete

(PARAMUS, NJ) -- Dining Out Jersey presents the 5th Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at The Terrace at Biagio's in Paramus. This year's event will feature special guests David Burke and NBC's Produce Pete.



The

The URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Summer Brew Fest

(CARTERET, NJ) -- The URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center presents Summer Brew Fest on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Sample more than 40 handcrafted brews made right here in New Jersey from 15 of NJ's best breweries. Talk with the Brewmasters to learn about your favorite season blends, explore and shop from local artisan crafters and be sure to indulge in some delicious summertime bites. Plus, take in the summer breeze from the rooftop lounge as you enjoy a cool summer night with friends, family, and the best brews New Jersey has to offer!



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Summer

Summer Brew Fest 2025

Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
category: community


 

Miss

Miss Republica Dominicana of NJ US - Gala Final

Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 6:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: community


 

Tyler

Tyler Henry – The Hollywood Medium: An Evening of Hope and Healing

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: community