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American Repertory Ballet premieres a new production of the timeless fairytale, "Cinderella"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) presents the World Premiere of Cinderella, the timeless fairytale of a young woman who rises above adversity to find hope, love, and her own happily-ever-after. Performances take place March 6–8, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.



NJPAC presents Tango After Dark

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Tango After Dark is hot, hot, hot! International tango superstars and World Champions Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi, along with a cast of eight dancers, bring the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) debut of Tango After Dark on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7:30pm.



Ridgewood Student Awarded Performing Arts: Dance Scholarship from National Society of High School Scholars

(RIDGEWOOD, NJ) -- Isabella Addison Peronne, a classical ballet dancer and member of the Kolotov Youth Ballet Company, was recently named a recipient of the Performing Arts: Dance Scholarship from National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), which recognizes students pursuing advanced studies in the performing arts.



Riverdance 30 - The New Generation comes to MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Abhann Productions' Riverdance 30 – The New Generation will come to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for five performances from March 6-8, 2026. This new show rejuvenates the much-loved original with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time, Riverdance will welcome "The New Generation" of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.








Bell Theater at Bell Works presents Hearts in Motion

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater at Bell Works presents Hearts in Motion with the Axelrod Performing Arts Academy x Ballet Reve with performances on February 13-14, 2026.



Philadelphia Dance Company Returns to Stockton PAC by Popular Demand

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Philadelphia Dance Company, also known as PHILADANCO!, is back by popular demand and will perform at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 13, 2026. PHILADANCO! has been celebrated for its innovation, creativity and preservation of African American dance traditions for over five decades. Showtime is 7:30pm.



Dance New Jersey presents DNJFest '26: "Moved by Culture"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Dance New Jersey presents DNJFest '26: Moved by Culture at Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts on Saturday, February 7, 2026. This is a statewide, day-long celebration highlighting the power of dance to connect communities, honor heritage, and uplift the diverse voices that shape New Jersey's cultural landscape.



Jersey Arts TV: Nimbus Arts Center Features World Premiere of ANIMA, the Trilogy

by Gina Marie Rodriguez & Dave Tavani, JerseyArts.com
published 2026-01-22

Dance is the physical embodiment of emotion and perception, an allegory of our journey through life. Nimbus Dance will present the world premiere of ANIMA, Samuel Pott's evening-length work that confronts our most primal and precarious bond: humankind’s relationship with the natural world.



Carolyn Dorfman Dance to perform in Jersey City

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE SNOW/ICE (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center at White Eagle Hall will present a multidisciplinary experience that bridges continents, cultures, and generations: Where Deep Waters Cross, featuring Carolyn Dorfman Dance in collaboration with Jersey City Poet Laureate Rashad Wright. The performance takes place Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 4:00pm.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Music

Music Mountain Theatre presents "MAME"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents MAME weekends from March 27 through April 19, 2026. The musical is based on the novel "Auntie Mame" by Patrick Dennis and the play by Lawrence and Lee.












LATEST COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/16/2026

"I'm doing good man, what's happening?" Laughed a very energized Alastair Greene as he discussed his upcoming April 30 show at Tuckerton's Lizzie Rose Music Room and his new EP, "Live in Sin City" as well as his thoughts on touring overseas. 




Comedy Shows This Weekend: April 16-19, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 16-19, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers. You can send information on shows to infoatnewjerseystage.com for consideration in future columns.




Lighty's Corner: April 13, 2026

I’m one of those guys who hates it when people say that rock and roll is dead. That there’s no good new music today. I actually think there may be more good music now than ever, but it’s just harder to find. Since we get a ton of new music sent to us at New Jersey Stage each week, I decided to try something new - a recorded DJ hosted radio show and a column spotlighting new works. The plan is to have a new one every two weeks.