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PHOTOS from "Pippin" at Algonquin Arts Theatre

by John Posada
published 2026-05-09

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is presenting Pippin from May 8–17, 2026. There's magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Stephen Schwartz's iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



 

New Release Review - "Hokum"

by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com
published 2026-05-09

With his first two films, Caveat and Oddity, Irish writer/director Damian McCarthy established himself as one of the most exciting new voices in horror filmmaking. Hollywood will surely have come calling, but McCarthy has resisted the lure of Tinseltown and stayed put in Ireland, where he can likely remain truer to his vision. Instead, Hollywood has come to McCarthy, with Adam Scott adding star power to McCarthy's third film.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 05-09-26

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!





George Street Playhouse presents "Hirschfeld's Broadway" on May 16th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Hirschfeld's Broadway a special benefit event taking place Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. The production will take place in the Arthur Laurents Theater, between the matinee and evening performances of My Lord, What a Night. The event begins at 5:00pm.



Circus Vazquez Brings National Tour to Quaker Bridge Mall

(LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) -- Circus Vazquez, which has presented quality family entertainment for more than 50 years, is returning to New Jersey with its 2026 national tour when it visits Quaker Bridge Mall from May 15-25. Tickets for the Quaker Bridge Mall shows are on sale now.






Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Raises a Record-Breaking Amount at Art Empowers Gala

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) held its annual spring gala at Canoe Brook Country Club, hosting more than 200 guests, donors, and sponsors in a celebration of the arts. The signature event raised a record-breaking $378,000 to support the Art Center's powerful arts programming.



Newark Culture Club to Host Shows for The 2026 North To Shore Festival

(NEWARK, NJ) -- North to Shore is a festival celebrating all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. North to Shore will bring together over 100 venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide excellence, aligned with former Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy's vision for a celebration worthy of the Garden State's legacy in the arts and innovation. Two shows from this year's festival will be held at Newark Culture Club!



Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2026 Leadership Team

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater has announced that Lucy Shea and Orion Lopez-Ramirez will serve as the helm of this company's leadership team for the 2026 season. From Philadelphia, PA, Lucy Shea will serve as PST's Artistic Director, with Orion Lopez-Ramirez of Los Angeles, CA as Executive Director. Both are theater minors at Princeton University.



A Look At Upcoming Shows at Carteret PAC

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Throughout the year, the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents an exciting lineup of events, showcasing a variety of live entertainment for audiences across the tri-state. Some upcoming shows of note include Air Supply; Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'®; Jo Dee Messina; Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys, The Brotherhood Tour; and Hallmark Stars Live Presented by Michaels.



Pro Arts Jersey City presents A Margin of Influence: Artists and the books that inform them

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents A Margin of Influence: Artists and the books that inform them weekends from May 8-31, 2026 at ART150 Gallery. The exhibit was curated by Raymond E. Mingst and Arthur Bruso.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS
NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Hunterdon

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.



Arden

Arden Children's Theatre presents "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This spring, Arden Children's Theatre invites families into a hilariously twisted world where classic fairy tales don't go quite as expected in its next production of the 2025/26 season, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (The Stinky Cheese Man). Based on the beloved book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, adapted by John Glore, the production brings the book's fractured fairy tales to life for kids and adults alike. Directed by Steve Pacek, the production runs on the Arden’s Arcadia stage with previews starting April 8, opening night on April 18, with performances running through May 31.












LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven

After a long hiatus, the Central Jersey band Exit Eleven are back with a new single that they will celebrate the release of on May 8 at Asbury Park's fabled Stone Pony.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/07/2026

Terry Barber is an "Internationally acclaimed" vocalist who has graced stages such as The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, The kennedy Center and more and his recent project called "Mercury" will now grace the stage of The Brook Arts Center, otherwise known as "The Brook,"  in Bound Brook, NJ on May 15 at 8 p.m. for a one night only engagement. 




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 5/4/26

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 Teen Idle, Rich Lancia, Somebody Club, Suede Aces, and Exit Eleven. Plus a look back at "Songs for the Moon" by The Porchistas.








UPCOMING EVENTS
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Princeton Ballet School presents Snow White

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 5:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 

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Princeton Ballet School presents Snow White

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 12:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 

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Eric Darius - WBGO Presents All That Jazz at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Rahway, NJ

 

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Eric Darius - WBGO Presents All That Jazz at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 5:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Rahway, NJ

 

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Three American Troubadours Tribute

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage Toms River, NJ

 

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The Harrisons

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ

 

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Mrs. Christie

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

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Mrs. Christie

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

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Meredith Willson's The Music Man

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

 

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Meredith Willson's The Music Man

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

 

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Pippin

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ

 

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Pippin

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ

 

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Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center Carteret, NJ

 

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The Lone Bellow

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Outpost In The Burbs Montclair, NJ

 

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CDC Theatre presents "Fiddler On The Roof"

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 2:00pm
CDC Theatre Cranford, NJ

 

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23rd Annual Hot Rods & Harleys | UCPAC Open House

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 11:00am
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage Rahway, NJ

 

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Nate the Great Musical

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 4:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre Netcong, NJ

 

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Inaugural Taste of French Street at NBPAC

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 1:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 






 



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