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South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum Calls On Community To Support SOPAC GALA 20

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum is urging residents and supporters to rally behind the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) ahead of its landmark 20th Anniversary Gala on Friday, June 12, 2026, calling the institution "one of the beating hearts of our community" and sounding a passionate call to action for sustained public support.



Events This Week in New Jersey from June 10-16, 2026

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from June 10-16, 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.



Middlesex College Foundation's 14th Annual Casino Night Was A Success

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, corporate partners, and community members enjoyed an evening of table games, a silent auction, and festive food and drinks at the Middlesex College Foundation's 14th Annual Casino Night fundraising event. The event directly supports the Foundation in their mission to enable students to obtain a quality, affordable education at Middlesex College through scholarships and enhanced educational experiences.



State Theatre New Jersey Celebrates A Night in Lights

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On May 30, 2026, State Theatre New Jersey hosted A Night in Lights Annual Benefit Gala, raising essential support for its mission to bring the power of live performing arts experiences to individuals and families across New Jersey—regardless of circumstance. Held at The Heldrich Hotel, the event raised more than $304,000 towards STNJ's work to ensure the performing arts remain affordable and accessible for everyone in our community through transformative arts education programs and subsidized ticketing initiatives.








Haiti Selects Stockton as its Team Base Camp for FIFA World Cup 2026

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Stockton University announced that Haiti has selected the school's athletic facilities as its Team Base Camp training site for the FIFA World Cup 2026.



Music Mountain Theatre Announces Summer Lineup of Comedy, Concerts, Family Events, and Special Nights

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- This summer, Music Mountain Theatre is offering audiences far more than just mainstage productions. From stand-up comedy and family concerts to Pride celebrations and interactive special events, MMT's summer lineup is packed with unforgettable entertainment for all ages.



Events This Week in New Jersey from June 2-8, 2026

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from June 2-8, 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.



Passage Theatre Company presents 3rd Annual Word on Front festival

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Passage Theatre Company's third annual Word on Front event is set to be its biggest yet. In celebration of the United States of America's 250th Anniversary, the company is presenting Word on Front 250, three consecutive weekends of a variety of live arts from June 26 to July 12, 2026. This festival of spoken word, music, and solo performance will celebrate the untold and underrepresented stories of America.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from May 24-30, 2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from May 24-30, 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 (Bergen, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, and Union).







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2026 Season

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater has unveiled its 2026 subscription season which will run from June 11th to August 1st, featuring an exciting lineup of three mainstage pieces and a family-friendly musical. Productions include Barefoot in the Park, The 39 Steps, True West, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.



Crossroads

Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company presents Sizwe Bansi Is Dead from May 19 - June 14, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. This is a powerful, funny, and deeply moving story about identity, survival, and the extraordinary ingenuity of ordinary people navigating an unjust system.



Zoopraxic

Zoopraxic presents "In the Devil's Hands" by Helen Banner

(LONG ISLAND, NY) -- In the Devil's Hands, Helen Banner's riveting new play will extend its run to 21 performances running between May 20 and June 14, 2026. Set in the Channel Islands in the 1940s, this intimate and immersive production will have its world premiere at the new micro theatre space Zoopraxic in Long Island City (first stop in Queens).



"Slanted

"Slanted Floors" returns to its Greenpoint Apartment

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Following critical acclaim and sold-out performances, Slanted Floors — hailed by the Daily Beast as "one of New York's most unique and exclusive pieces of theatre" — returns for a strictly limited five-week engagement in its original Greenpoint apartment setting. Performances will run May 26 through June 26, 2026, with 150 seats available.



Arden

Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through July 5, 2026.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Under the Carousel," the latest video from North Jersey singer-songwriter Josh Herman.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/11/2026

Due to a much needed vacation, this week's piece will be short and far more sweet than its creator but that being said, there are a few things of note those of you may wish to check out.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Junky Eyes" by Greg Amici

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Junky Eyes," the latest video from Central Jersey-based singer-songwriter Greg Amici's 2025 solo debut LP, "Tragicomic."








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