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Bordentown Thespians present "Crush"

(BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- The spooky play Crush will be brought to life on stage November 20-21, 2026 at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. Welcome to Pin Cushion, California: population 791 and falling fast. This play, written by Stephen Gregg, will be performed by the award-winning theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School.




 

Wicked Cool Records will release Lisa Bouchelle's "Make This World Stand Still (Little Steven Mix)" on November 20th

Wicked Cool Records will release "Make This World Stand Still (Little Steven Mix)," the new digital single from Lisa Bouchelle, on November 20, 2026. Featuring violin from Grammy winner Amanda Shires, the song pairs Bouchelle's expressive vocals with the timeless romance of a classic rock 'n' roll ballad.



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

Here are previews of plays taking place from November 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.



Kean Department of Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

(UNION, NJ) -- Kean Department of Theatre presents The Drowsy Chaperone from November 13-21, 2026 at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.



George Street Playhouse presents Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show November 13-14, 2026. Written by and starring Vicki Lawrence, the legendary actress, comedian, and singer, brings her signature wit and charm to the stage in this special show at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.



 

 

Private Eyes Brings the Greatest Hits of Hall & Oates to the Strand Center for the Arts

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- Few musical acts defined the sound of the late 1970s and 1980s quite like Daryl Hall and John Oates. On Friday, November 20, 2026, the Strand Center for the Arts will celebrate their extraordinary catalog when Private Eyes – The Premier Tribute To Daryl Hall & John Oates takes the stage for an evening of classic pop, rock, and blue-eyed soul. Showtime is 8:00pm.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-10-26

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 Newton Theatre presents Gary Puckett & The Union Gap

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Gary Puckett & The Union Gap will perform at The Newton Theatre on Friday, January 22, 2027 at 8:00pm. Did you know that their band had six consecutive gold records and sold more records in 1968 than any other recording act — including The Beatles?



Art House Productions x Skyline Arts present "Ride the Cyclone The Musical: Teen Edition"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions x Skyline Arts present Ride the Cyclone The Musical: Teen Edition with four performances from November 21-22, 2026. STEP INTO THE NEON-LIT LIMBO OF RIDE THE CYCLONE - the "edge-of-your-seat" modern cult classic musical sensation that turns a tragic accident into an electrifying celebration of the human spirit. The production is directed by Bri Fogleman.



Vanguard Theater Company presents "Annie"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater Company presents Annie from December 3-20, 2026. Leapin' Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. The production is directed by Janeece Freeman Clark.





 

 



LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Gates" by The Carousers

More than 70 acts have banded together to support the Eden Autism school in Princeton. Carousers vocalist-guitarist Joey Affatato organized and curated "Play for Purpose, Vol. 2," a music compilation to give back to the organization that holds a very special place in his heart. His brother, Alex, attends the Adult Services Day Program. 




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 11/13/2026

"I've had a lot of fun doing it," laughed entertainment icon Vicki Lawrence as she discussed her November 13 and 14 appearances at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. "Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show," it's not a play, basically it's a one woman show but I knew that Mama had to be in it so I thought it'd be funny to name it a two woman show because people think of her as a real person and I often feel I could fall off the face of the earth and as long as she was around everything would be just fine (Laughs)."




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a replay of "Josephine" from "Fables," the new five-song EP by Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Emily Grove. "Josephine" now is a fabulous video by award-winning filmmaker John Decker.




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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Song of the Meadowlark

 Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 2:30pm
Highland Design Farm
159 Van Dyke Road, Hopewell, NJ

A meditative rock odyssey weaving reimagined contemporary songs, stream-of-consciousness poetry and live painting.

 
Senior

Senior Student Movie Day – Hamlet (2018)

 Monday, November 16, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ

UCPAC invites Seniors (ages 55 and up) to join local students for a digital matinee film screening of 2018’s “Hamlet,” starring Andrew Scott as the troubled Prince of Denmark.

 
Eric

Eric Lu, piano

 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ

First Prize Winner of the International Chopin Piano Competition, Eric Lu is acclaimed for his poetic insight and powerful artistry. He first gained international recognition by winning the Leeds International Piano Competition at just 20.



 
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THE EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC MOVIES ON MAINSTREET

 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ

Forget what you’ve heard. This is one of those movies that begs to be seen at our micro cinema.  Strange, hypnotic, ambitious and completely unlike the original. A notorious misfire—or a misunderstood cult classic? You decide!

 
Murray

Murray & Peter Present: A Drag Queen Christmas

 Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ

Murray & Peter Present “A Drag Queen Christmas” hosted by Nina West. It’s the longest running drag tour in America. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. We’ve got Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion, Discord Addams, Crystal Methyd and Silky Ganache. VIP Meet & Greet add-on tickets available.

 

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