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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-24-26

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!





Passage Theatre Company presents "Jitney" by August Wilson

(TRENTON, NJ) -- This holiday season, Trenton's only professional theatre company is staging the first-ever performance of an August Wilson play within the state capital. Passage Theatre Company will present August Wilson's Jitney, directed by Zuhairah McGill and starring Passage Theatre Executive Artistic Director Brishen Miller as Booster. The production runs from November 27 through December 20, 2026. The production is supported in-part by funding through the NJEDA's A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program, Isles, and GoTrenton.



McCarter Theatre Center presents a Week of Music and Dance with Mariza, Cecile McLorin Salvant, London City Ballet, and Suzanne Vega

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- From the music of Portugal to jazz, contemporary ballet, and some of the most recognizable songs in contemporary songwriting, McCarter Theatre Center welcomes four distinctive performances in early November: Mariza, Cécile McLorin Salvant, London City Ballet, and Suzanne Vega.



The Clairidge hosts Indie Film Showcase on November 21st

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- On Saturday, November 21, 2026, The Clairidge hosts a film showcase featuring three indie films - Wedding Night, Lady in the Mirror, and End of the Line: Brotherhood.  Dive into three epic tales, one screen, and endless vibes at The Official Film Showcase. Showtime is 1:30pm.



 

 

Morristown ONSTAGE to Hold Auditions on December 5th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The stage is calling! The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF), a non-profit organization enhancing excellence in education in the Morris School District for 34 years, is inviting local amateur performers of all ages to audition for the 20th anniversary of Morristown ONSTAGE, taking place Thursday, February 25, 2027, at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.



Rick Steves Joins New Jersey Symphony for a Symphonic Journey Through Europe

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Guidebook author and public television host Rick Steves joins New Jersey Symphony November 7–8, 2026 for Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey, a concert that pairs Europe's most stirring Romantic-era anthems with high-definition travel footage and Steves' insights into European history.



NJPAC to Celebrate Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday with All-Star Concert on November 21st

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Concert on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 8:00pm. This special one-night only celebration is part of NJPAC’s 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival (November 6-22). Several of today's leading Broadway stars and vocalists unite for a spectacular birthday bash performance toasting the legendary actor/dancer/singer Ben Vereen who turns 80 on October 10, 2026.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Get the Led Out on October 30th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Get The Led Out on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8:00pm. From 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.



Second Show for Jeremy Jordan added at MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Broadway star and Morris County resident Jeremy Jordan will perform in concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 5th. The 8:00pm performance is nearly sold out and a 3:00pm performance was just added due to popular demand.





 

 



LATEST COLUMNS


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.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Two Moths” by Sean Kiely feat. Jean Rohe

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Two Moths" from "Long Live The Low," the latest album by Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely,




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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George

George Street Playhouse presents The Unexpected 3rd

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

Written by and Starring Kathryn Grody  
Directed by Timothy Near  
 
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive 

 

Hablando

Hablando Huevadas

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 @ 8:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Hablando Huevadas, the viral video podcast that became a Hispanic comedy phenomenon on YouTube, returns to the U.S. this fall. Ricardo Mendoza and Jorge Luna are hitting the road again following their historic 2024 tour where they became the first Spanish-speaking comedians to sell out Madison Square Garden.

 

Mariza

Mariza

Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ

Born in Mozambique and raised in Mouraria, one of Lisbon’s most historic neighborhoods, Mariza grew up surrounded by the voices, guitars, and traditions of fado. From an early age, she embraced that legacy and transformed it into a universal language, becoming the most acclaimed Portuguese artist in the world. 



 

The

The Mavericks & Friends

Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ

The music lives on.



 

Isabel

Isabel Klee

Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 4:30pm
Kean Stage - NAAB Auditorium
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ

Isabel Klee is a writer, content creator, and one of the most prominent voices in the pet advocacy space. Based in Brooklyn, Isabel has built a deeply engaged audience around her writing and her firsthand experience fostering dogs in New York City, bringing visibility to the urgent need for fosters and the animals who depend on them. Her debut memoir, Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About debuted April 2026 as a New York Times #1 Best Seller.

 

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