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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-28-26

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!





Events This Week in New Jersey from October 27 to November 2, 2026

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 27-November 2, 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 Music: Previews for Concerts from October 27 to November 2, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 27 to November 2, 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.



Roy's Hall to Host Peter Karp Record Release Show on November 6th

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Roy's Hall will host a special concert by Peter Karp on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00pm. Peter will be celebrating the release of his latest album, Jersey Town.



 

 

Grunin Center for the Arts presents Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta on Sunday

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 7:00pm.  A limited number of tickets are still available.



The Vogel hosts a Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Sunday

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel hosts a Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Doors open at 4:00pm, showtime is 5:00pm. Celebrate Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead—a vibrant celebration of life and remembrance.



McCarter's "A Beat Of Our Own" Is Available for Streaming Until November 8th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- For a limited time, McCarter Theatre is offering the opportunity to stream McCarter's presentation of A Beat of Our Own wherever you are! Exclusive at-home, non-transferable streaming access to this high-definition film of the production, produced and filmed in Princeton, NJ, is available now through Monday, November 8 at 12:00pm. Streaming must be completed by Tuesday, November 9, 2026 at 12:00pm.



NJPAC presents a night of comedy with Jon Bramnick and special guest Vinnie Brand on Friday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a night of comedy with Jon Bramnick and special guest Vinnie Brand on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Victoria Theater.



Levoy Theatre presents Broken Arrow - A Tribute to Neil Young on Friday

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Broken Arrow - A Tribute to Neil Young on Friday, October 30, 2026. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.





 

 



LATEST COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/29/2026

"I heard you're coming to The December 6 Christmas party only because I'm playing," laughed Dave Keyes as he discussed his upcoming gigs at The Lizzie Rose Music Room on October 24, Jamey's House of Music in Lansdowne, PA on Halloween and the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation's holiday party on the aforementioned December 6 at McCloone's Supper Club in Asbury Park, NJ. "It's gonna be a hell of a band, Bernard (Purdie) is playing drums and Mike Merritt from Conan O'Brien's show is playing bass and Arthur Nielson from Shemekia's (Copeland) band is gonna play guitar so it should be a fun soiree as they say and then I have a gig with Benny Turner down at Jamey's so I've got some interesting stuff coming up." 




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "If the World Is Ending" by Renee Maskin

Beloved Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin recently dropped "If the World Is Ending," her fifth LP since 2022.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/22/2026

There are plenty of quotes along the lines of, "From tragedy comes..." or "It was a tragic event but..." and then people tend or should it be better said that human nature tends to console a traumatic or tragic event with a "Look at the bright side" or a "Well try to think positive," "Time heals all wounds" perspective change approach which is easy to say if the one espousing positivity was not the victim and even though the receivers of an unpleasant event in life know these do gooders mean well, the ones hurting will come to terms on their timetable and when they are ready.




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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A-Diamond

A-Diamond Entertainment presents Man of the House

Saturday, October 31, 2026 @ 5:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

Now in its 12th year, the #1 Urban Stageplay Man of the House tackles domestic abuse, where the man is the victim as opposed to the abuser. The piece focuses on the verbal and emotional aspects of Domestic Violence. Man of the House is written, produced, directed, and stars award-winning producer Andre Davis. Also starring: R&B Singer Monifah, C. King from MTV's Wildin' Out, and Oshea Russell from Tyler Perry's "All the Queen's Men".

 

America

America At 250

Sunday, November 01, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, NJ

Celebrate 250 years of America through the power of orchestral music. This special concert honors the nation's history and spirit with a program that reflects the many voices, stories, and sounds that have shaped America. A stirring tribute to the American experience.

 

Cécile

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Sunday, November 01, 2026 @ 6:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ

Hailed by some as a successor to Billie Holiday, Cécile McLorin Salvant is one of the leading voices in jazz today. A winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition at age 21 and a three-time Grammy Award recipient, she brings a singular clarity and curiosity to everything she sings. 



 

Ballet

Ballet Hispanico New York

Sunday, November 01, 2026 @ 3:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

"Smashingly Theatrical"—Chicago Sun Times

 

Haunted

Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta

Sunday, November 01, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ

Treat your family to an evening of mind-blowing magic and comedy that gets the whole audience into the act. You’ll be stunned and amazed as master illusionist David Caserta has people levitating, disappearing, and reappearing right before your eyes. You will witness never-before-seen illusions that have been created just for this show.

 

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