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Playhouse 22 presents "Cry it Out"

(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Playhouse 22 presents Cry it Out, a comedy about the modern complexities and challenges of motherhood in today's world, weekends from March 6-15, 2026. This play by Molly Smith Metzler explores the lives of three mothers navigating the uncertainties of being a parent while living in suburban Long Island. It delves into themes of friendship, social class, the pressure to "have it all," and the realities of balancing work and family life.



Speranza Theatre Company presents "In Her Footsteps"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- What if the past didn't just live in books... but stood right in front of you? Speranza Theatre Company presents In Her Footsteps, a fun, immersive theatre experience where the stories of remarkable women come alive from March 13-15, 2026 at the Museum of Jersey City History. Professional actors embody extraordinary women from history whose courage and creativity changed our world. Through live performance, interactive exhibits, and meaningful dialogue, attendees are invited to experience these defining moments firsthand. This is theatre shaped by curiosity.



Curate NJ presents "Fingerprints"

(RARITAN, NJ) -- Curate NJ presents "Fingerprints" - a show that invites visitors to look closely at the marks people leave on the world. Through painting, mixed media, and photography, the artists reflect our shared environment. Visitors will see how people and nature share the same spaces. The exhibit is on display from March through June 2026.



Lisa Schroeder named NJPAC's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Adminstrative Officer

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced that Lisa Schroeder has been named the organization's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, a new role. Schroeder formally joined NJPAC's senior leadership team earlier this month.








Who Is Karen Andre? Ruth Stage Brings Ayn Rand's "Night of January 16th" to Asbury Park!

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Ruth Stage continues its residency at the Jersey Shore Arts Center with Night of January 16th, presented from April 2-4, 2026. This follows the company's acclaimed productions of Edward Albee's The Zoo Story and At Home at the Zoo. In Ayn Rand's gripping courtroom drama, Karen Andre stands accused of murdering her powerful and enigmatic lover, Bjorn Faulkner.



The Jacksons LIVE! at bergenPAC

by Spotlight Central2
published 2026-03-02

Spotlight Central has a recap of The Jacksons at bergenPAC on February 21, 2026.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 03-02-26

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!





New Jersey Musician Brian Erickson on Reinventing His Past and Refusing to Leave Music Behind

by Glen Langmaack
published 2026-03-01

​​​​​​​Brian Erickson (The Paper Jets, The Extensions)  recently released a pair of albums, Everyday Forever (Brian's Version) and Everyday Sketches. They're getting airplay across the United States. Everyday Forever was just nominated for Album of the Year at the Asbury Park Music Awards. We caught up with Erickson to talk about creativity as identity, works old and new, and collaborating with your younger self.



Princeton Makes and Ragged Sky Press to Host Second Sunday Poetry Reading on March 8th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, and Ragged Sky Press, a local publisher focused on poetry, will host a Second Sunday Poetry Reading on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 4:00pm. The readings will take place at the Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center. The March reading will feature poetry by A. Benedict and Betsy Studholme.