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Human Wheels (Mellencamp Tribute Band) to Perform at Drew University

(MADISON, NJ) -- Human Wheels, the premier John Mellencamp tribute band, will perform at the Concert Hall at Drew University on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:00pm.



Wharton Players to Hold Auditions for Beetlejuice JR.

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) will hold auditions for the upcoming Wharton Players production of Beetlejuice JR., a hilarious and heartwarming Broadway hit based on Tim Burton's beloved film. Auditions will be held on September 5-6, 2025 for students ages 8-15, with performances scheduled for December 5-7 in the Wharton Black Box Theater.



Learn about the Stories, Science and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Delve into the fascinating world of birds as Smithsonian Evolutionary Biologist and Behavior Escapologist Dr. Jay Falk discusses The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds in a virtual talk on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.



Ready, Set, Eat - Monmouth County Fair's Pie-Eating Contest

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Taste some old-fashioned fun during the pie-eating contest held on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the 50th Annual Monmouth County Fair. This fun and delicious tradition will once again use pies donated by Wemrock Orchards. Children age 12 and under will compete at 12:30pm and ages 13 and up at 12:45pm. On-site registration for both contests begins at 11:00am at the Main Stage. All participants receive a t-shirt to wear during the competition. Winners take home a trophy.








Pushcart Players Announces 2025-26 School Year Touring Productions

For over 50 years, Pushcart Players has been delighting young audiences with award-winning, professional touring theater—designed just for kids! Twice nominated for an Emmy, and recognized nationally for excellence in arts education, we bring vibrant, engaging musical theater productions, workshops, and residencies to schools and theaters nationwide.



Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon to orbit Rahway in October

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Museum of the Moon, a touring artwork by U.K. artist Luke Jerram, will be presented inside the majestic Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in October 2025. This is the first time Museum of the Moon will be presented in New Jersey and one of a handful of times it has been exhibited on the East Coast in the United States.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 07-15-25

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!





ShowRoom Cinema and Parlor Gallery present the Jonas Mekas Film Festival

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema and Parlor Gallery proudly present the Jonas Mekas Film Festival, taking place July 17–27, 2025, in collaboration with OUTPOST NYC DCG and Deborah Colton Gallery. Honoring the life and legacy of Jonas Mekas (1922–2019)—filmmaker, poet, and avant-garde pioneer—the festival offers a rare opportunity to experience his deeply personal and poetic films on the big screen.



PHOTOS from "The Wizard of Oz" at Algonquin Arts Theatre

by John Posada
published 2025-07-14

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is presenting the timeless musical The Wizard of Oz from July 12-27, 2025. Step into the magical world of Oz featuring all the beloved moments and iconic songs of the classic MGM film. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.