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For the Whim Productions presents William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

(BRIDGETON, NJ) -- For the Whim Productions presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream from November 13-20, 2026 at the Ashley McCormick Theatre in the Hopeloft in Bridgeton. A whimsical comedy where fairies, lovers, actors, and our audience collide in an enchanted forest, blending magic, romance, and mischief. The production is directed by Heidi Dugan.



Moorestown Theater Company presents "9 to 5, the Musical"

(MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- Moorestown Theater Company presents 9 to 5, the Musical from November 18-22 at First Methodist Church. Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world.



Bridge Players Theatre Company presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical"

(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical weekends from November 13-28, 2026. In this musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic, The Herdmans – widely known as the "worst kids in the history of the world" – crash Sunday School lured by the promise of free snacks and end up hijacking the annual church Christmas pageant!



Gateway Playhouse presents "Harvey"

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse presents Harvey Mary Coyle Chase from November 6-8, 2026. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play was one of the longest-running comedies in Broadway history, charmingly presenting amiable Elwood P. Dowd's friendship with a tall white rabbit which only he can see.



 

 

Meet the author of "Waves of Hope" at Brick Library on November 14th

(BRICK, NJ) -- During World War II, a tech-savvy New Jersey woman took it upon herself to be a priceless information provider for families of captured U.S. service members. Agnes Joan Negra's exploits are chronicled in the book Waves of Hope. Meet her son Ronald Edward Negra, the author, at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The event begins at 11:00am.



A Look at Premieres at the 2026 Teaneck International Film Festival

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The 2026 Teaneck International Film Festival takes place November 5-12. During the festival, several films will be seen for the first time in the area.  Some are Bergen County premieres, some are New Jersey premieres, and some are being seen for the first time on the East Coast!



State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Hispánico New York on Sunday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Hispánico New York in CARMEN.maquia on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm. This is a striking reinterpretation of Bizet's opera that blends ballet, flamenco, and contemporary movement into a powerful meditation on identity, passion, and defiance.



NJ Rep presents Theatre Brut Short Play Festival 2026: "Through The Window"

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- What happens when we look through a window? Do we see the world as it really is, the world as we wish it could be, or something we never expected? New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) invites audiences to discover the unexpected with NJ Rep presents Theatre Brut Short Play Festival 2026: "Through The Window" a festival of eight original short plays presented over two weekends, November 13–15 and November 20–22, 2026 at the West End Arts Center in Long Branch.



Lomotion Live presents "Etiquette" by David Lee White

(BOONTON, NJ) -- Lomotion Live presents Etiquette, a timely and biting comedy by playwright David Lee White, directed by Lauren Moran. The production will run November 13–15, 2026 at Lomotion Live at Parsippany Arts Center in Boonton.





 

 



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This Week in Music

Here is a look at shows taking place this week 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


 




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Aziz

Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour

There are multiple performances including:

Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 7:00pm

State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

Aziz Ansari is an award-winning actor, director, writer, and comedian. He co-created, writes, directs, and stars in the Netflix original series Master of None for which he has won two Emmys® for Outstanding Comedy Writing, as well as an Emmy® and DGA Award nomination for directing. He recently released the film Good Fortune, which he wrote, directed, and co-starred in with Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen.

 
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Real

Real talk: a conversation with Governor Chris Christie

Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 8:30am
NJPAC - Chase Room
1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Join us as New Jersey’s 55th governor, and two-time Republican presidential candidate, Chris Christie, sits down with NJPAC’s John Schreiber for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of New Jersey and the state of the nation. In addition to his two terms leading the Garden State, Christie has served as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, as the Chairman of the Republican Governors Association, and as a Fellow at both Yale and Princeton. His work has had an enormous impact on everything from the regulation of sports betting to the struggle to end the nation’s opioid crisis, and he has always excelled at translating complex concerns into plainspoken language, delivered with his trademark Jersey candor.

 

Stephen

Stephen King 35mm Double Feature: Carrie and Pet Sematary

Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ

Join us in October for a terrifyingly great Stephen King 35mm double feature: “Carrie” and “Pet Sematary.” Come early to shop our vendors, grab cocktails and snacks, and enjoy a spooky organ concert played on our “Biggest Little Wurlitzer.”

 

Get

Get The Led Out

Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering.

 

Zoso:

Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ

Celebrating 31 years of touring in 2026, Zoso has become one of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world, having played over 4,900 shows in all 50 states and internationally. Known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating the legendary band’s live performances, Zoso has earned accolades from both critics and fans alike.

 

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