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Centenary Stage Company Is Accepting Applications for its 2026/27 Artistic Internship Program

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company (CSC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company in residency on the campus of Centenary University is now accepting applications for its 2026/27 Artistic Internship Program. This year-long paid internship provides emerging theatre artists with professional training, hands-on experience, and career development opportunities designed to bridge the gap between academic study and the professional performing arts industry.



2026 Broadway Bound Theatre Festival Preview

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival features the world premieres of two musicals and ten new plays by writers from New York and across the country. The festival runs July 23–August 16, 2026 at AMT Theater in the heart of the Theater District.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from June 7-13, 2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from June 7-13, 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, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic, and Warren).



The 2026 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at MPAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2026-06-13

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of the 2026 Happy Together Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on June 5th. The show featured The Cowsills, The Vogues, Ron Dante, The Fortunes, Gary Puckett, Jason Scheff, The Troggs, and The Association.








New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 06-13-26

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!





The North Jersey Blues Society presents "Blues & Brews" featuring BBD Rhythm & Blues Band on June 21st

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The North Jersey Blues Society presents "Blues & Brews" featuring BBD Rhythm & Blues Band at the Montclair Brewery on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The event runs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.



Asbury Lanes presents There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) on July 11th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) will perform at Asbury Lanes on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.



Rahway Renews Film Ready Designation, Strengthening Its Role in New Jersey's Growing Film Industry

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- The Rahway City Council has adopted an ordinance updating the City's filming regulations, renewing Rahway's designation and re-certification as a Film Ready Community through the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission.



Centenary Stage Company presents moe-tion dance theater on June 20th

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company presents moe-tion dance theater for a one-night only performance on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. Showtime is 7:00pm.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2026 Season

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater has unveiled its 2026 subscription season which will run from June 11th to August 1st, featuring an exciting lineup of three mainstage pieces and a family-friendly musical. Productions include Barefoot in the Park, The 39 Steps, True West, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.



"Slanted

"Slanted Floors" returns to its Greenpoint Apartment

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Following critical acclaim and sold-out performances, Slanted Floors — hailed by the Daily Beast as "one of New York's most unique and exclusive pieces of theatre" — returns for a strictly limited five-week engagement in its original Greenpoint apartment setting. Performances will run May 26 through June 26, 2026, with 150 seats available.



Arden

Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through July 5, 2026.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "West Side Story"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill's 2025-2026 season, from May 28 through June 28, 2026. An enduring masterpiece based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, West Side Story reimagines Romeo and Juliet in 1950s New York, where young lovers Tony and Maria dare to dream of a future together as rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks clash for control of the streets.



MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Under the Carousel," the latest video from North Jersey singer-songwriter Josh Herman.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/11/2026

Due to a much needed vacation, this week's piece will be short and far more sweet than its creator but that being said, there are a few things of note those of you may wish to check out.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Junky Eyes" by Greg Amici

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Junky Eyes," the latest video from Central Jersey-based singer-songwriter Greg Amici's 2025 solo debut LP, "Tragicomic."








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