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Alex Warren to perform at UBS Arena

(ELMONT, N) -- Grammy Award-nominated, chart-topping, multi-platinum artist Alex Warren will bring his Finding (More) Family On The Road World Tour back to North America this Spring. Promoted by Live Nation, the 26-city North American leg will make a stop at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY for his only New York Metro area performance, on May 5, 2027. Bebe Stockwell and Faouzia will join as support on select dates.



Bella Music Foundation Brings "Harmony Beyond Sight" National Concert Series to Carnegie Hall

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Bella Music Foundation (BMF) will present Harmony Beyond Sight: Voices of America on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, bringing six blind and visually impaired musicians from five countries to one of the world's most renowned concert venues. Showtime is 7:30pm



Makin Waves with Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of TSO

by Bob Makin
published 2026-11-14

When the late Paul O'Neill first conceived the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in the 1990s, his goal was as straightforward as it was incredibly ambitious. The whole idea was to create a progressive rock band that would push the boundaries of holiday music further than any group before.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-14-26

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!





 

 

Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille presents its Christmas pop-up, Jingle Bar

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille is kicking off the holiday season with the return of its popular festive Christmas pop-up, Jingle Bar, on November 13, 2026. Get ready to enjoy a cozy winter escape brimming with holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and a lineup of special events that will fill even the grumpiest Grinch with holiday spirit.



Bergen County Names Emily Tong Its Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate Cohort

(BERGENFIELD, NJ) -- On October 28, 2026, Bergen County's inaugural Youth Poet Laureate Program recognized six young writers at a ceremony at Bergenfield Public Library, introducing a cohort that will help shape the program's first year of literary and community activities.



Mahwah Museum Thanks Sponsors, Supporters, Guests and Gibson for a Memorable "Night of Patriot Game, Gala and Generosity"

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Mahwah Museum extends its heartfelt thanks to the sponsors, donors, volunteers, and guests who made "A Night of Patriot Game, Gala & Generosity" a success. The event took place Friday, November 6, 2026 at the Mahwah Senior Center, and celebrated the Mahwah Museum's 25th anniversary.



Stangl Stage presents John Gorka

(FLEMINGTON, NJ) -- New Jersey native John Gorka will perform at Stangl Stage on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 8:00pm. Gorka is widely regarded as one of the leading voices to emerge from the contemporary folk revival of the 1980s.



Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey partners with Music at Bunker Hill

(VOORHEES, NJ) -- Subscribers to The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey and Music at Bunker Hill will enjoy enhanced access to live classical music performances in the region under the organizations' new partnership.





 

 



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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Gates" by The Carousers

More than 70 acts have banded together to support the Eden Autism school in Princeton. Carousers vocalist-guitarist Joey Affatato organized and curated "Play for Purpose, Vol. 2," a music compilation to give back to the organization that holds a very special place in his heart. His brother, Alex, attends the Adult Services Day Program. 




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 11/13/2026

"I've had a lot of fun doing it," laughed entertainment icon Vicki Lawrence as she discussed her November 13 and 14 appearances at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. "Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show," it's not a play, basically it's a one woman show but I knew that Mama had to be in it so I thought it'd be funny to name it a two woman show because people think of her as a real person and I often feel I could fall off the face of the earth and as long as she was around everything would be just fine (Laughs)."




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a replay of "Josephine" from "Fables," the new five-song EP by Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Emily Grove. "Josephine" now is a fabulous video by award-winning filmmaker John Decker.




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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The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 6:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier® Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and an MC.

 

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Don McLean & Lee Greenwood

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ

Two iconic singers perform their hits and celebrate America’s 250 birthday! Singer/songwriter Don McLean is best known for the classic hit “American Pie,” as well as “Vincent” and “Castles in the Air.” Country superstar Lee Greenwood has seven top charting singles, including “I.O.U,” “It Turns Me Inside Out,” and the patriotic favorite, “God Bless the U.S.A.”

 

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Sunday Film Series – Rebel Without a Cause in 35mm (1955)

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ

Join us for a 35mm screening of 1955’s iconic film “Rebel Without a Cause” starring James Dean, Natalie Wood (Academy Award Nominee, Best Supporting Actress), and Sal Mineo (Academy Award Nominee, Best Supporting Actor).

 

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Kean Department of Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

There are multiple performances including:

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm

Kean Stage - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ

Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison

 
CLICK HERE to view all remaining performances.


Princeton’s

Princeton’s Famous Triangle Show: Roswell That Ends Well

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ

If you’re feeling all alone in the universe – or even if you’re not – Triangle’s newest musical comedy is for you!  Join us as Triangle explores what it means to have friends in high – or should we say “sky”? – places.  Extraterrestrial visitors, crazy conspiracy theories, and intergalactic shenanigans power this year’s annual laugh-fest of witty jokes, lavish production numbers, and, of course, Triangle’s famous kickline.  Can interplanetary goodwill blossom in the dystopian desert of our current times?  Get your Triangle tickets now and learn if Roswell That Ends Well!  

 

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