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Princeton Symphony Orchestra Announces Top Soloists and Programming for 2026-27 Season

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:01:27 -0400

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has announced the programming in their 2026-27 Season. Highlights include Grammy Award®-winning soprano Christine Goerke singing Wagner and Mahler, and returns by violinist Simone Porter, cellist Joshua Roman, and 2025 audience favorite, pianist Maxim Lando. The returning soloists will perform concertos by Mozart, Shostakovich, and Brahms, respectively, demonstrating variances in the classical form through the modern era.

Get the Led Out to Perform Three Nights at Scottish Rite Auditorium

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:53:42 -0400

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents three nights of Get the Led Out from April 23-25, 2026. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, the band has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage.

Jersey Arts Podcast: 'Queen of Kids' Music' Laurie Berkner is Back on Home Turf for McCarter Concert

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:43:59 -0400

Laurie Berkner has been dubbed "The Queen of Kids' Music" by People Magazine, and it's not hard to see why. Berkner's songs have been streamed 1.7 billion times. She's sold 1.5 million albums and appeared at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Carnegie Hall, and the White House. She was even seen her in the recent HBO documentary, Happy and You Know It, which features some of the biggest names of the genre.

Greenwood Gardens presents Music And Dance In The Garden Series

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:30:40 -0400

(SHORT HILLS, NJ) -- Greenwood Gardens is excited to announce its upcoming Music and Dance in the Garden Series. With performances in May, July, September, and October, the program is composed of four outdoor performances featuring modern dance, the songs of Irving Berlin, classical music, and opera set in an enchanted garden setting. Stone Mountain Properties of Short Hills is sponsoring the Series for the fifth year in a row in memory of cherished family members.

Kaplen JCC on the Palisades presents 2026 "Gift of Music" Scholarship Benefit Concert Celebrating Dorothy Kaplan Roffman

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:59:59 -0400

(TENAFLY, NJ) -- The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Thurnauer School of Music presents the 2026 Gift of Music Scholarship Benefit Concert, taking place Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. The event celebrates the extraordinary 41-year legacy of Dorothy Kaplan Roffman, founding director of the Thurnauer School of Music, whose leadership and vision have shaped one of the region's premier community music schools.

Jersey Arts Podcast: 'Dog Man: The Musical' Unleashes the Pilkey-verse Onstage

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:50:03 -0400

From the mind of Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey, Dog Man is half man, half police officer, and the beloved subject of 14 graphic novels, a major motion picture, and a theatrical production—Dog Man: The Musical. Director/choreographer Jen Wineman, book writer/lyricist Kevin Del Aguila, and composer Brad Alexander discuss bringing this beloved character and his strange, silly world to the stage.

New Jersey Symphony Announces 2026-27 Season

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:17:59 -0400

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony has announced its 2026–27 season with Music Director Xian Zhang. The Symphony has currently planned 54 mainstage programs in five New Jersey cities, concerts that will revisit well-loved works from Brahms, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky, and celebrate two East Coast premieres. Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell, now in his second season, will lead an all-Beethoven program, and the popular annual holiday traditions return: Handel's Messiah and the Lunar New Year Celebration.

Clint Black Brings His Back On The Blacktop Tour with Special Guest Gareth to CarteretPAC on April 25th

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:43:03 -0400

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Clint Black Brings His Back On The Blacktop Tour with Special Guest Gareth to the URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00pm.

Emmy-nominated, Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor/director Jason Alexander to Lead Acting Masterclass on Long Beach Island

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:27:08 -0400

(LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ) -- The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) presents a rare five-day acting masterclass led by acclaimed actor and director Jason Alexander, taking place June 7–11, 2026 on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, just prior to the opening of the Festival's 18th edition, which runs June 10–14.

"It's Never Too Late," A New Musical Exploring Hope and Second Chances, Debuts at Kelsey Theatre in April

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:17:14 -0400

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The power of hope, reinvention, and second chances takes the stage when Theater To Go presents the world premiere, limited engagement of the new Lou DiPietro musical It's Never Too Late, across two weekends from April 3–12, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus.

NJPAC presents Jazz Icon Herbie Hancock on July 31st

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:49:00 -0400

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announces the return of the legendary Herbie Hancock for a one-night-only performance on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. This concert promises to be an unforgettable evening, showcasing the incomparable artistry of one of the most influential musicians of our time.

Americana Women celebrates the Queens of Country and Folk at Kean University on March 21st

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:39:52 -0400

(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents Americana Women on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall. Americana Women celebrates American folk music from its earliest origins through current country, rock, and folk. The show will have you toe-tapping, clapping, and singing along! Showtime is 7:30pm.

Split Level Concerts presents Joy Clark and Sug Daniels

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:18:58 -0400

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The Split Level Concerts series continues when rising Americana star Joy Clark and her band take the stage at the Jersey Shore Art Center's Palaia Theater on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8:00pm. Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter Sug Daniels will open the show.

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre Announce Taylor Iman Jones to Star in new musical "Elephant Shoes" alongside Daniel Durant and James Olivas

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:54:10 -0400

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre are thrilled to announce Taylor Iman Jones (Six The Musical, Head Over Heels) will star as Roxy in the world premiere co-production of Elephant Shoes, alongside Daniel Durant (Spring Awakening, CODA) and James Olivas (Evita, American Idiot).

Charlotte Sands Releases Music Video For "None of My Business"

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:28:28 -0400

Fresh off the release of her new album Satellite, Charlotte Sands unveils the official music video for "None of My Business," spotlighting one of the album's standout moments.

New Release Review - "The Bride!"

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:20:16 -0400

Following Hamnet and "Wuthering Heights", Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! is the latest in a line of awful movies inspired by the work of great English writers. It's Mary Shelley here of course, but Gyllenhaal also plucks from James Whale's Bride of Frankenstein. Whale cast Elsa Lanchester in the dual roles of Shelley and the titular monster, and Gyllenhaal pulls the same trick here with Jessie Buckley. That's where the similarities end however, as The Bride! has more in common with '70s exploitation flicks and '90s horror comedies than either Shelley's novel or the Universal monster movies it inspired.

Bell Theater at Bell Works presents "Sexy Laundry" by Michele Riml

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:13:38 -0400

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater at Bell Works presents Sexy Laundry by Michele Riml from April 10-26, 2026. Armed with a copy of “Sex for Dummies,” Alice and Henry check themselves into a trendy spa hotel with a mission: to jump-start their 25-year marriage. Georgette Reilly Timoney plays Alice and Bill Timoney plays Henry.

Middlesex College Gets Powerful Virtual Visit from Holocaust Survivor

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:38 -0400

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Capitalizing on the latest technology, the Middlesex College Holocaust and Human Rights Center (HHRC) recently hosted "The Next Dimension in Storytelling," a powerful event that featured a Q&A from Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski—via hologram.

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music to Open June 7th at Monmouth University

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:51:50 -0400

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music will open to the public on June 7, 2026. The region's newest cultural venue, located on the campus of Monmouth University, has evolved from the home of the Bruce Springsteen archives into a national hub for programs, exhibits, concerts, scholarship, and education initiatives on all aspects of American music.

Grunin Center presents Adam Moezinia Trio on March 22nd

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:36:26 -0400

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Guitarist Adam Moezinia will perform at the Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 3:00pm. The event is part of the Grunin Center's Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon concert series.

Centenary Stage Company presents "The Niceties"

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:30:03 -0400

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company presents The Niceties by Eleanore Burgess, running April 9-19, 2026 in the Kutz Blackbox Theatre of the Centenary University campus. The play follows an accomplished Ivy League professor holds routine office hours with an ambitious young student to discuss her thesis: if history is written by the victors, who tells the story of the oppressed?

Monmouth County Park System to Host 2026 Spring Craft Show

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:23:59 -0400

(TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Monmouth County Park System will host its Spring Craft Show at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center (2566 Guam Lane) in Tinton Falls. This seasonal craft show features local artists and crafters and is the perfect place to find Mother's Day gifts, spring decorations, and more. The event runs from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

ACC Gallery presents Ripples of Time - a Joo Solo Exhibition

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:16:08 -0400

(TENAFLY, NJ) -- ACC Gallery presents Ripples of Time - a Joo Solo Exhibition from March 4-20, 2026. This is a new body of work by Joo that examines the relationship between time, the ego, and the unconscious. In this exhibition, time is not understood as linear progression but as recurrence—overlapping, returning, and expanding like ripples across the surface of consciousness.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Direct from Rome: The Three Italian Tenors

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:09:42 -0400

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Direct from Rome: The Three Italian Tenors on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7:00pm. The tenors—Gianni Leccese, Ugo Tarquini, and Alessandro Fantoni—will be making their North American tour debut accompanied by pianist Fabrizio Mocata and special guest Gaetano Amore.

"The 16th" & "Handle With Care"

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:30:55 -0400

No nation has seen an uglier side of the Atomic Age than Japan. Hiroshima and Nagasaki remain the only cities devastated by nuclear bombs. After surrendering to the splitters of the nucleus, the Japanese promised never to rearm until the bombers (us) gave the okay. Fidelity to that pledge didn't save them from another atomic megadisaster: the core meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor in 2011. Fifteen years later the contamination — and humiliation — remains. If a Japanese person should decline to hear a lecture about the miracle of the split atom, it's not hard to understand why.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Dirty Dancing in Concert

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:02:10 -0400

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Dirty Dancing in Concert on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30pm. Get ready to have the time of your life and immerse yourself in the romance of this beloved classic with an unforgettable evening!

MPAC presents Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:55:05 -0400

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Coinciding with the United States' upcoming semiquincentennial, Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music, produced by Eli Wolf, comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:30pm.

U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Headline 2026 Stars on Ice Tour

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:46:17 -0400

(NEWARK, NJ) -- U.S. Figure Skating returns from Milan with one of the most decorated American teams in Winter Olympic history. The 2026 Stars on Ice tour will bring the opportunity to celebrate their achievements to Newark on Friday, May 1, 2026 for a 7:00pm performance at Prudential Center.

Passage Theatre to host 41st Anniversary Gala at Trenton War Memorial on April 25th

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:35:21 -0400

(TRENTON, NJ) -- To celebrate the culmination of their forty-first season, Passage Theatre, the only professional theatre company in the city of Trenton, will host their annual fundraiser gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Trenton War Memorial. The event begins at 5:00pm.

Events This Week in New Jersey from March 10-16, 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:28:42 -0400

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from March 10-16, 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.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place March 10-16, 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:17:57 -0400

Here are previews of plays taking place from March 10-16, 2026 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.

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 10-16, 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:37:41 -0400

Here is a look at shows taking place from March 10-16, 2026 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.

The Levoy Theatre presents The Orchestra starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members on Sunday

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:31:26 -0400

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents The Orchestra starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Orchestra continues the celebrated musical legacy of Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II, bringing decades of experience and iconic hits to the stage.

StocktonPAC presents Altan: Music of Ireland on Sunday

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:23:30 -0400

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Stockton Performing Arts Center presents Altan: Music of Ireland on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm. Altan is regarded as one of the most popular Irish traditional bands of all time and is celebrating forty years on the road! Limited tickets remain.

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "Anastasia, The Musical"

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:16:27 -0400

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Anastasia, The Musical weekends from March 6-29, 2026. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s.

Count Basie Center for the Arts presents The Irish Tenors on Sunday

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:59:51 -0400

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents The Irish Tenors on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Irish Tenors have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene during a 1998 special. With ten best selling CD’s to their credit, they share company with the likes of The Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli as the biggest money makers PBS has presented.

NJPAC presents Special 40th Anniversary Screening of "The Goonies" with Corey Feldman and Kerri Green

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:39:57 -0400

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a special 40th anniversary screening of The Goonies with Corey Feldman and Kerri Green on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:30pm.

Maplewood Memorial Library Hosts 12th Annual Ideas Festival

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:29:08 -0400

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Memorial Library presents its annual Ideas Festival from March 12-28, 2026 the first festival since the library's historic renovation and reopening in July 2025.

Vivid Stage presents "Etiquette" by David Lee White

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:14:58 -0400

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage presents "Etiquette" by David Lee White across two weekends from April 9-19, 2026. The Play takes place in the Fall of 2021 and the Cellar Theatre is back in production after a year of Zoom programming.

State Theatre presents Colombian singer-songwriter Santiago Cruz on Saturday

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:05:29 -0400

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Colombian singer-songwriter Santiago Cruz is returning to the United States with Quince de Caminos, a special anniversary tour celebrating 15 years of his iconic album Cruce de Caminos. The tour comes to State Theatre New Jersey on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:00pm.

The Ravi Shankar Ensemble to Perform at McCarter Theatre

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:48:53 -0400

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Schirmer Theatrical, part of Wise Music Group, presents a new concert production introducing The Ravi Shankar Ensemble— a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians curated by Anoushka and Sukanya Shankar. The ensemble is dedicated to the masterful compositions and enduring legacy of sitarist Ravi Shankar whose innovative artistry brought Indian classical music to the world. The production comes to McCarter Theatre on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30pm.

MPAC presents Spyro Gyra with Special Guest Stanley Jordan on Friday

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:49:43 -0400

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Spyro Gyra with Special Guest Stanley Jordan on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8:00pm. It's a double bill of contemporary jazz legends!

Kean Stage presents Candlelight Celtic on Sunday

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:34:53 -0400

(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents Candlelight Celtic on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall. From the producers and co-creators of Rockin' Road to Dublin and Christmas in Killarney comes the new intimate and illuminating show Candlelight Celtic. Showtime is 3:00pm.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents The Billy Walton Band on Sunday

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:26:56 -0400

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Billy Walton Band on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.

Luna Stage Receives NJEDA A.R.T. Phase II Grant To Create Community-Inspired Art

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:25:40 -0400

(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage has been awarded a $303,179.71 grant through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (A.R.T.) Phase II program to support a multi-part public storytelling initiative designed to amplify the voices, histories, and lived experiences of residents of the City of Orange. The award was part of $15 million in grants distributed to 39 organizations statewide.

The ShowRoom presents Tribute Screenings of "Harold and Maude" in Honor of the Late Bud Cort

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:03:54 -0400

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema will honor the life and career of the late Bud Cort (Brewster McCloud, M.A.S.H., Dogma) with two special screenings of Harold and Maude. Showtimes are Friday, March 13 at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Art House Productions Announces 25th Anniversary Year of Performing & Visual Arts Programming

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:42:53 -0400

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions has announced its 25th anniversary year of multidisciplinary performing and visual arts programming in Jersey City. Since its launch, Art House has inspired, entertained, and challenged audiences through ambitious artistic programming, provided arts education that fosters lifelong learning, and celebrated the power of the arts to illuminate our shared humanity.

Cherish the Ladies LIVE! at the Grunin Center

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:32:26 -0400

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Cherish the Ladies at Grunin Center for the Arts on February 27, 2026.

Senator Cory Booker To Launch National Book Tour at NJPAC with Special Guest Jon Bon Jovi

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:12:04 -0400

(NEWARK, NJ) -- U.S. Senator Cory Booker will launch a nationwide book tour for his new book Stand with a special event at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, March 22, 2026, just ahead of the book's official national release on Tuesday, March 24th. The event begins at 2:00pm.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/9/26

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:46:28 -0400

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by The Cucumbers; Dr. Void; best dressed ghost; Laree H. Cisco; DDA; Mourning Coffee, aevina; and Psychtooth. Plus a look back at "Don't You Move" by The Mighty Alrighty.