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State Theatre New Jersey presents The Moth Mainstage: TIGHTROPE on October 8th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Moth Mainstage: TIGHTROPE on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:30pm. The Mainstage tour is The Moth's signature live show, featuring a carefully curated lineup of tellers—writers, artists, adventurers, community members, and unexpected voices—sharing true personal stories, told live and without notes.



The Carriage House at Paper Mill Playhouse announces 2026 Fall Entertainment Series

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- The F. M. Kirby Carriage House at Paper Mill Playhouse has announced its 2026 Fall Entertainment Series, featuring an exciting lineup of live entertainment every week at the restaurant and event space throughout September, October, and November.



Middlesex College Celebrates Construction Milestone of the Nayan and Bindu Dalal Center for the Arts

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex College hosted a ceremonial beam signing and site tour to celebrate the construction progress of the Nayan and Bindu Dalal Center for the Arts. The Center will bring quality, accessible expressions of art to the Middlesex County community thanks to a generous $2 million gift from the Dalal Family Foundation.



Monmouth County Park System presents Wind & Sea Festival this Saturday

(PORT MONMOUTH, NJ) -- From kayaking to sandcastle building, the Monmouth County Park System's upcoming Wind & Sea Festival offers coastal activities the whole family can enjoy. Held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11:00am-5:00pm, this event takes place at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth. Visitors are invited to try fishing, crabbing, kite flying, seining, shell painting, and more!








Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from September 6-12, 2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from September 6-12, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Cape May, Essex, Mercer, Monmouth, and Union).



Haddon Township's Fall Festival takes place on Saturday

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Haddon Township will welcome the return of its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026 with a full day of live music and dancing, rides, food trucks, kids entertainment, contests, local artisans and more.



James Dalton to read "Ginsberg's Howl" with the Ginsberg Beat Connection on Monday at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- New Jersey artist James Dalton will read "Ginsberg's Howl" with the Ginsberg Beat Connection on Monday, September 14th at The Rotunda as part of the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. The event takes place at 7:00pm.



Join the Fun at Illumination 250: The Largest Interactive Public Arts Festival in Bergen County

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) announces Illumination 250, a full-day regional cultural arts celebration observing America's Semiquincentennial anniversary, will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Hackensack. Bring the family, friends, and neighbors to the largest free public, interactive festival in North Jersey open to all ages. In the event of severe inclement weather, the festival will take place the following weekend on Saturday, October 10.



Events This Week in New Jersey from September 9-15, 2026

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from September 9-15, 2026 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.









LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Mountain Walk" by The Beagles with Joy

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Mountain Walk," the third single from "Listen for a Moment," the new LP by The Beagles with Joy.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/17/2026

"Yes, I'm in Montclair," said the incredible Lily Vakili as she talked about her two recent releases,her music and upcoming tour which kicks off on September 26 in Blairstown, NJ to support both. "Actually, "Oceans of Kansas" came out already; I'm still very much supporting and promoting that and it came out last year, that was a full LP and then this year, I released a live in studio EP called "Live Wire."




"Torn"

A crumpled-up piece of paper and a mangled sheet of metal have certain visual similarities. In both cases, rough circumstances have given strange new facets to machine-flattened material. That which was once uniform and controlled has been shot through with irregularity. It feels like a metaphor for life. A curator could put both pieces behind a vitrine and call that an exhibition.




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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Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour

Saturday, September 19, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ

Currently gearing up for their 50th anniversary year, Cheap Trick remain an indisputable, indispensable rock ’n’ roll institution, beloved everywhere for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential union of mischievous wit and maximum melodies, powerhouse pop hooks and razor-sharp riffs. Established almost half a century ago by Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Bun E. Carlos (drums), the Rockford, IL-based band has become part of the very fiber of American music, with more than 40 international Gold and Platinum certifications, myriad awards and industry honors, featured appearances on over 20 movie soundtracks, and total record sales now well in excess of 20M. Five decades on, Cheap Trick remains the same at its core as ever – four great guys, three great chords, and an unparalleled canon of tunes that will last an eternity, from “He’s A Whore,” “California Man” and “Dream Police” to “Surrender,”  “I Want You To Want Me” and the worldwide #1 hit single, “The Flame.”

 

 

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VA New Jersey Healthcare System presents 1 Degree of Separation: A Funny Look at Depression and Suicide

Saturday, September 19, 2026 @ 7:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

The VA New Jersey Healthcare System is pleased to present an evening of stand-up comedy to raise awareness of Veteran suicide. 1 Degree of Separation begins with stand-up comedy with four different comedians. Not mental health comedy. Just comedy. We just want you to laugh. Laughter changes your brain. In the second half of the show, the four comedians answer five questions about their own mental health.

 

 

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(NEPTUNE, NJ) -- The 13th anniversary Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk, presented by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and the Neptune Township Committee in support of the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Monmouth County Park System presents Wind & Sea Festival this Saturday

Monmouth County Park System presents Wind & Sea Festival this Saturday

(PORT MONMOUTH, NJ) -- From kayaking to sandcastle building, the Monmouth County Park System's upcoming Wind & Sea Festival offers coastal activities the whole family can enjoy. Held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11:00am-5:00pm, this event takes place at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth. Visitors are invited to try fishing, crabbing, kite flying, seining, shell painting, and more!

Mountain Creek Resort hosts 42nd Annual Oktoberfest this weekend

Mountain Creek Resort hosts 42nd Annual Oktoberfest this weekend

(VERNON, NJ) -- Mountain Creek Resort, the New York Metro Area's premier destination for four-season mountain adventure, is welcoming the arrival of fall with a lineup of signature celebrations that bring together live entertainment, seasonal flavors and activities for the whole family. The festivities begin September 19-20, 2026 with the resort's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest, a long-standing tradition featuring an expanded selection of German beers, authentic cuisine and live entertainment at the base of the mountain.

Olympic Champion Laurie Hernandez Kicks Off 2026-27 Blauvelt Speaker Series at OCC

Olympic Champion Laurie Hernandez Kicks Off 2026-27 Blauvelt Speaker Series at OCC's Grunin Center for the Arts

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) — The Ocean County College Foundation's Blauvelt Speaker Series kicks off its 2026-27 season with "A Conversation with Laurie Hernandez" on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on the Ocean County College campus in Toms River. The event begins at 6:00pm.

2026 Jersey City Music & Arts Festival to take place September 24th to October 3rd

2026 Jersey City Music & Arts Festival to take place September 24th to October 3rd

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony presents the Jersey City Music & Arts Festival from Thursday, September 24 to Saturday, October 3, 2026 in the Powerhouse Arts District (Provost Street between Bay and Morgan Streets). Admission is free and open to the public.

Celebrate 27 Years of Oktoberfest in Leonia on September 26th

Celebrate 27 Years of Oktoberfest in Leonia on September 26th

(LEONIA, NJ) -- The Rotary Club of the Palisades invites the community to celebrate the 27th Annual Leonia Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3:00pm to 10:00pm at Wood Park in Leonia. Enjoy a fun-filled day of live music, beer, dancing, entertainment, crafts, face painting, Dolly the Clown, and a Beer Stemming Competition. NEW this year: a variety of Food Trucks and Vendor Craft Tables featuring fun crafts, unique items, and more!

Monmouth County Park System to host Harvest Home Festival on September 27th

Monmouth County Park System to host Harvest Home Festival on September 27th

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will host its Harvest Home Festival from 11:00am-5:00pm on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Reminiscent of an old-fashioned fair from the 1890s, this event features wagon rides, old-fashioned games, live entertainment, and craft demonstrations.

American Theater Group presents "In Conversation" with Tony Danza at Union Arts Center on September 28th

American Theater Group presents "In Conversation" with Tony Danza at Union Arts Center on September 28th

(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG), in partnership with the Union Arts Center, will launch a new In Conversation live event series with special guest Tony Danza at the DMK Black Box Theater at the Union Arts Center on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:00pm.

Monmouth Arts presents "Culture Around the Corner"

Monmouth Arts presents "Culture Around the Corner"

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts presents the inaugural "Culture Around the Corner," a FREE three-day multicultural festival taking place Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4 in Long Branch. The festival will bring Long Branch alive with music, dance, food, visual art, artisan experiences and family-friendly programming that celebrate New Jersey's cultural traditions and creative communities.

Newark Symphony Hall Announces Africa on Stage, a Month-Long Celebration of African Arts and Culture

Newark Symphony Hall Announces Africa on Stage, a Month-Long Celebration of African Arts and Culture

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Symphony Hall presents Africa on Stage, a month-long celebration of African and diaspora arts, culture, and education throughout October 2026 as a centerpiece of the venue's Centennial programming. Spanning four weeks, the festival transforms the Hall's campus into a gathering place for film, fashion, beauty, live music, and community learning, culminating in FELA! The Concert, a one-night-only performance in the historic Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:00pm.