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RVCC Student Jazz Ensemble to Perform May 7th

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's (RVCC) Student Jazz Ensemble will perform in concert Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:30pm. The concert will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus. The group is directed by RVCC faculty member Jeremy Sweet.



 

Union County Students Earn Top Honors at International Music Festival; Invited to Perform at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Six piano students from the Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) have earned top honors at the 2026 Golden Key Music Festival, an international competition that provides young musicians the opportunity to perform on some of the world's most prestigious stages. All six students study under faculty member Margarita Sturman.



Lost Romance Announces Intimate U.K. Solo Acoustic Tour

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Jersey alt/punk outfit Lost Romance is set to cross the Atlantic this spring for a special run of stripped-down, solo acoustic performances across the United Kingdom. Taking place May 14–19, 2026, the tour offers fans a rare chance to experience the band's music in its most raw and personal form.



Makin Waves with Jackson Pines: 'Music Revisited'

by Bob Makin
published 2026-04-23

Bob Makin takes a deep dive into the world of Jackson Pines and music of the Pine Barrens with this interview of Joe Makoviecki.



Harmonium Choral Society Announces winners of their 29th Annual High School Composition Contest

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Harmonium Choral Society has announced the winners of the 29th Annual High School Composition Contest. Sophomore Theodore Tavi Hein from Kinnelon has won the grand prize. Senior Gabriel Tarrow of Columbia High School takes second prize, placing for the fourth time. Senior Ryan Snyder of Morristown wins third prize, and two honorable mentions were also awarded to Basking Ridge senior Nate Lawton from Rutgers Preparatory School and freshman Anuj Shah from JFK Memorial High School in Iselin.






Punch Brothers to Kick off 28-City Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center on May 14th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Grammy Award-winning Punch Brothers will begin a twenty-eight city U.S. tour on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC). Tickets range from $53-$85. Showtime is 7:30pm.



The Newton Theatre presents Adrian Vandenberg "My Whitesnake Years Tour"

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Adrian Vandenberg "My Whitesnake Years Tour" with Marco Mendoza, and Vinnie Moore on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 8:00pm.



Split Level Concerts presents Kim Richey, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, at Jersey Shore Arts Center on May 16th

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Grammy nominee Kim Richey will perform at Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00pm. Local songstress Sharon Lasher will open the show. The show marks the finale of this season's Split Level Concerts Series, which highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 21-27, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 21-27, 2026 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.



Zebra Pen presents 3rd Annual Songwriting Sweepstakes celebrating the path to self expression

(EDISON, NJ) -- /CNW/ - Zebra Pen Corp. a leading innovator in writing instruments, presents its #PathToSelfExpression Songwriting Sweepstakes for 2026. Entering its third year, the national sweepstakes continues to celebrate creativity, storytelling, and the power of written words by inviting songwriters to showcase their original lyrics for a chance to win a $5,000 USD cash prize, and supply of Zebra Pen products to fuel their creative journey. The sweepstakes runs until May 8, 2026.







 

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.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 




This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 21 to April 27, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.








UPCOMING EVENTS
This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
Clint Black

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center Carteret, NJ

 

This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
João Bosco Quartet

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
80's New Wave featuring The Pinch

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ

 

This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
Rhett Miller of Old 97's

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Outpost In The Burbs Montclair, NJ

 

This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
Davy Knowles With His Band

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ

 

This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
Short Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 11:00am
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre Madison, NJ

 

This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
Short Shakespeare: Macbeth

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre Madison, NJ

 

This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
The Light Between – A Modern Cabaret

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County Lincroft, NJ

 

This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
The Growing Stage presents 2026 New Play-Reading Festival

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 4:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre Netcong, NJ

 

This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
The Growing Stage presents 2026 New Play-Reading Festival

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 7:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre Netcong, NJ

 

This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
Preacher Lawson

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Rahway, NJ

 

This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026
Preacher Lawson

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 9:30pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Rahway, NJ

 






 



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