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Dan Maurer Talks About the World Premiere of "Midnight at the New Dawn"

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Sixty seconds before the ball drops on a New Jersey diner packed with lodge brothers, lovesick teenagers, a tempestuous Hollywood couple, and a writers' group still arguing about a chicken, playwright and director Dan Maurer's newest work asks a simple question with complicated answers: what happens when you finally say the thing you've been holding back?



The Players Guild of Leonia presents "A Dozen Roses" on October 10th

(LEONIA, NJ) -- The Players Guild of Leonia has announced that A Dozen Roses, an original musical with book by Marc Leland, music and lyrics by Joshua Z. Kantz, and produced by Rachel Alt, has been selected as the premiere production of the Guild's new Artist Incubator – Theater Workshop.



River Union Stage presents the premiere of their first film project "NJ Stories of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" on October 17th

(FLEMINGTON, NJ) -- River Union Stage presents the premiere of their first film project, NJ Stories of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse in Flemington. The event begins at 7:00pm.



Keigwin + Company presents "Stage Door" on Friday at ArtYard

(FRENCHTOWN, NJ) -- Keigwin + Company presents Stage Door at ArtYard on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a community-enhanced show inspired by the artist’s life on the other side of the stage door, featuring professional performers and community members alike.








Speranza Theatre Company presents a reading of "Sylvia's Moxie" by Margo Hammond on October 17th

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Speranza Theatre Company presents Sylvia's Moxie by Margo Hammond at the Museum of Jersey City History on October 17, 2026 at 6:30pm. This is a developmental reading and talk-back with the playwright.



Mile Square Theatre presents a New Play Reading Series in October

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre presents a New Play Reading Series from October 5-14, 2026. Plays include Neither Snow Nor Rain by Erin Mallon; The Halal Brothers by Alaudin Ullah; and Sunshine Madness by Lori Fischer. Admission is free, but tickets are required.



Ritz Theatre Company presents CABARET SERIES: Aged Out! on October 14th

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- As part of their 40th Anniversary Season, Ritz Theatre Company is thrilled to unveil a brand-new way to experience the Ritz: an intimate, star-studded Cabaret Series celebrating voices, stories, and songs you love.



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.



6th Annual Sip in Autumn Wine Festival to Take Place November 7-8 in Bayville

(BAYVILLE, NJ) -- The outdoor festival season may be coming to a close, but it's going out in epic style. Raise your glass and join the celebration as the 6th Annual Sip in Autumn Wine Festival returns to Veterans Park in Bayville, NJ, on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 11:30am to 4:30pm each day. This event is the grand finale of New Jersey's outdoor wine festival season, and there's no better way to say goodbye to sunny days and crisp fall afternoons than by savoring the very best our state has to offer.









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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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