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SohAnika Arts in collaboration with New Jersey's leading dance & music schools presents Shri Krishna Mahima

This Diwali season, SohAnika Arts — in collaboration with New Jersey's leading dance & music schools — brings that glory to the stage with Shri Krishna Mahima: a grand, vibrant, full-evening dance-drama-musical packed with dazzling costumes, rhythmic footwork, live music, and theatrical drama. Classical, semi-classical, and contemporary Indian dance forms collide in celebration as a 40-plus member ensemble — fresh young talent alongside seasoned stage actors —lights up Hopewell Valley Stage on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 6:30pm, in an intimate theatre just ahead of Diwali. An evening of pure entertainment for the entire family.



Atlantic City Ballet to make Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Debut with "Dracula"

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- For the first time, Atlantic City Ballet's Dracula comes to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Sound Waves. The performance welcomes audiences ages five and older for a wickedly unforgettable start to Halloween weekend. Guests are invited to dress up and enter the costume contest, with prizes awarded at the show. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Roxey Ballet's "Dracula's Lair" returns to New Hope for Halloween

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- This Halloween season, Roxey Ballet Company presents Dracula's Lair: Immortal, an unforgettable immersive experience that blends haunted attraction, live theatrical storytelling, and breathtaking professional dance into one haunting journey. Tours take place October 23, 24, 30 & 31 at 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 8:30pm from the Mill Ballet School.



PEAK Performances presents Compagnie Hervé KOUBI: Sol Invictus

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- PEAK Performances at Montclair State University welcomes acclaimed French-Algerian ensemble Compagnie Hervé KOUBI to the Alexander Kasser Theater for Sol Invictus, a breathtaking celebration of solidarity, connection and the enduring bonds that unite us, on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:30pm.



 

 

StocktonPAC presents ODC/Dance - Dance Company Residency on October 9th

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Stockton Performing Arts Center presents a performance by ODC/Dance - Dance Company Residency on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:30pm. ODC is dedicated to the lifecycle of the artistic process. Through their company, school and theater, they aim to inspire audiences, cultivate artists, engage community, and foster diversity and inclusion through dance.



Registration Now Open for LIT Tap Dance Experience in Edison on November 8th

(EDISON, NJ) -- With a new dance studio year now underway for many dancers and families, registration is officially open for the LIT Tap Dance Experience, coming to Edison VFW Post 3117 on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Presented by Taplife Hero Foundation, LIT is a focused one-day tap dance experience built around technique, musicality, artistry, mentorship and community.



MPAC presents Ailey II on September 25th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Ailey II, the dynamic second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, are on a 27-city tour across the country that comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Friday, September 25, 2026. The next generation of dance will present a riveting repertory featuring a world premiere by Ailey II's very own Artistic Director Francesca Harper in collaboration with Jermaine Spivey, mesmerizing new productions by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K. Brown, and cherished classics that showcase the company’s virtuosity. Showtime is 8:00pm.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Compagnie Herve Koubi on October 6th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Compagnie Hervé Koubi in Sol Invictus on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:30pm. Sol Invictus is a contemporary dance work combining acrobatics, street dance, hip-hop, capoeira, and martial arts with powerful imagery and inspired choreography.



PEAK Performances welcomes A.I.M by Kyle Abraham with White Space on September 17th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- PEAK Performances at Montclair State University welcomes acclaimed choreographer Kyle Abraham and his celebrated contemporary dance company A.I.M for White Space, a haunting new evening-length work, co-commissioned by PEAK Performances, coming to Montclair State University on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:30pm.





 

 



LATEST COLUMNS


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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American

American Repertory Ballet presents The Nutcracker

There are multiple performances including:

Saturday, November 28, 2026 @ 1:00pm

McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) invites audiences to celebrate the holiday season with TheNutcracker, a timeless story filled with magic, beauty, and the spirit of the season. For more than 60 years, this cherished production has captivated audiences of all ages, enchanting first-time visitors while remaining a treasured holiday tradition for generations of families. With its breathtaking dancing, unforgettable music, and beloved characters, The Nutcracker continues to create memories that last a lifetime.

 
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NJ

NJ Ballet’s The Nutcracker - A Sensory Friendly Theater Performance

Sunday, November 29, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ

NJ Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” – A Sensory Friendly Performance is specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Learn more about UCPAC’s Sensory-Friendly Theatre performances.

 

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New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony

Friday, December 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ

New Jersey Ballet’s beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by New Jersey Symphony. 

 

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The Nutcracker

Saturday, December 12, 2026 @ 4:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ

Join Ballet for Young Audiences as they present another year of this Grunin Center holiday tradition. This child-friendly production of The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara, the favorite godchild of Herr Drosselmeyer, a mysterious clockmaker who helps to transport Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to a special realm. This condensed version of the ballet is narrated to help young ballet enthusiasts enjoy the performance.

 

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The Nutcracker - The State Ballet of Ukraine

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 3:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

’Tis the season for making magical memories with your family. Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, The Nutcracker ballet will fill you with wonder and holiday joy. Journey to a dazzling winter wonderland with stunning, hand-painted sets and 200+ exquisite costumes. Tchaikovsky’s score is full of instantly recognizable music, including “Waltz of the Flowers,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Snowflakes.” Celebrate the season with this timeless classic!

 

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(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Hip Hop Nutcracker on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 6:30pm. This is a contemporary dance spectacle that 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 show features a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop's founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.

Abby Lee Miller Teams Up with Dance Moms Songwriter Cassandra Kubinski for Two Events in Sparta

Abby Lee Miller Teams Up with Dance Moms Songwriter Cassandra Kubinski for Two Events in Sparta

(SPARTA, NJ) -- Abby Lee Miller, dance teacher, entrepreneur, and star of Lifetime's Dance Moms, teams up with singer-songwriter Cassandra Kubinski, whose original songs scored thirteen iconic Dance Moms dances, for two events hosted by Trinity Studios at Hilltop Country Day School in Sparta on Saturday, November 21, 2026.

American Repertory Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" in Princeton, Red Bank, and New Brunswick

American Repertory Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" in Princeton, Red Bank, and New Brunswick

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) invites you to experience The Nutcracker, a timeless story filled with magic, beauty, and the spirit of the season. For more than 60 years, this cherished production has captivated audiences of all ages, enchanting first-time visitors while remaining a treasured holiday tradition for thousands of families. With its breathtaking dancing, unforgettable music, and beloved characters, The Nutcracker continues to create memories that last a lifetime.

Roxey Ballet Presents the Region

Roxey Ballet Presents the Region's Most Child-Friendly Nutcracker for Its 31st Anniversary at TCNJ

(EWING, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet celebrates the 31st anniversary of its Nutcracker this holiday season with five performances at the Kendall Hall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey. Designed from the ground up for young audiences, the production draws families from Mercer, Hunterdon, Somerset and Ocean Counties in New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

RVCC Theatre presents

RVCC Theatre presents 'Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet' on December 4th

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Celebrate the season with a holiday tradition—a performance of Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet on Friday, December 4, 2026 at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. The production features world-class dancers, spectacular acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets, all set to Tchaikovsky's incredible score. Performances take place at 4:00pm & 8:00pm.

Madison Arts Center presents Carolyn Dorfman Dance

Madison Arts Center presents Carolyn Dorfman Dance

(MADISON, NJ) -- Carolyn Dorfman Dance (CDD), an internationally celebrated contemporary modern dance company based in Union, will present EVERY BODY TELLS A STORY: Folk Tales, Family Stories, and Real Lives in Motion at the Madison Arts Center on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 4:00pm. Spend a joyous afternoon with Artistic Director Carolyn Dorfman and the Company, where dance takes center stage as the storyteller. With a backstage pass, you're not just watching from the audience; you’re getting an up-close look and can be a part of the energy, emotion, and craft that goes into every piece.